Do most people tip their dog sitter at the end of the stay? If they do, what is the average tip?
We have a lot of good hearted sitters in here. It looks like most of us agree, tips are a bonus. We shouldn't expect them because if we do , & we don't get tipped we will be bummed. Lol
I ♡ sitting.
I am new with Rover. I don't expect to be tipped but am very thankful when I do receive tip! I just got a 100.00 tip from a first time client! I was blown away!
Good you deserve it.. I think they should all tip.. especially when we go above and beyond to make sure their fur baby is well taken care of. I would tip my sitter..
As a sitter, in my experience, most clients do not tip me. There have been a few occasions where I have been tipped, the most being $100 and the least being $20. I am not sure if there is an average tip, but I do think that most clients don't think about tipping once the sitting is complete.
My experience is about the same - I've had tips up to $60 and nothing. It mostly just depends on the clients and what kind of people they are honestly. I don't go into a stay ever expecting a tip, so if I get one it's an added bonus. And I definitely make a point to do a little extra and keep a good relationship going with those who do tip.. obviously I want to keep working with them and hope they want to keep working with me! :)
I have not yet been tipped, and I don't expect it. I set my rates such that I'm already getting what I feel is fair after the Rover fees are deducted (and my automatic donation to HSUS).
Why would you expect not to be tipped? Most everyone else in the service industry does from the people who do your nails to the valet who retrieves your car. I think I've only been tipped once by a Rover customer, but have received a few tips from non-Rover customers. However the only time I feel really stiffed is by regular customers who don't seem to think they need to give me a little holiday bonus. I mean, I've been watching your dog for about three years now, perhaps 8-9 times in a year, so you'd think a little something extra is only the polite things to do. Also surely they must realize that I am not getting the entire amount and that Rover is taking a cut.
I don't expect it because I am completely in control of the amount that I get. If I want more, I'll charge more, and I've adjusted my rates a couple times with Rover as I felt it was warranted. I'm certainly not going to turn it down if I get offered a tip, but I won't be offended when it isn't.
I'm not sure what setting my own rate has to do with the custom of tipping to express satisfaction with soemone's services. When I think about how much my per night rate is vs the cost of single walk ($15-$20 in my area), I'm taking care of another person's family member for less than $2 an hour. Anyway, you might find this eyeopening: http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/tipping-groomer-dog-walker-pet-sitter BTW, I don't expect a tip from my once-and-awhile jobs, but a holiday bonus would seem in order from my regulars.
Tipping isn't customary in every service industry job, so I'm not sure why you think I should be expecting tips. Again, I'm not against tipping, but I'm definitely for appropriate compensation for time and energy, and when that is happening, tipping is unnecessary.
If anything, I'll discount jobs for my regulars, because if we're opting to watch their dog more than once or twice it's because we legitimately love having their dog around.
FYI, there is a difference between (1) not expecting a tip and (2) expecting NOT to be tipped. I don't expect a tip from any clients ever, but I certainly don't think I shouldn't be.
Let me know if I am wrong but personally, I think the sitters who are against tipping are probably not doing pet sitting as a sole form of income like some other pet sitters who have an actual business. This is just a hobby for them.
I don't expect a tip but it is appreciated since I am not getting paid minimum wage, I do use this as a sole form of income, I do pay taxes off of it and Rover takes 15% of my wages earned. Some get 50% taken from their income earned that are in a special program where Rover offers to do more.
Dog sitting is not my sole source of income, but I feel it's disingenuous to say that it is just a hobby. I make money off it, and I place a value on my time and energy. I just feel 'customary' tipping is odd and unnecessary in industries where the recipient is able to charge what they wish.
Karen , i completely agree with you , tipping is a nice gesture , specially in holiday season.
Tips are essentially a 'thank you' for a job exceedingly well done above the cost of the service. I've worked at a spa for years and ser my own rates but still accept tips when given.
I have been tipped an average of $25 about 30% of the time, the highest being $100, Lowest $15. I don't ever expect a tip, it's nice to get and I appreciate everyone who does tip.
So far we have had five different clients (one has used us twice now) and we have only been tipped once. I really don't expect to be tipped either. We really do this because of our love for animals and the fact that we wanted play buddies for our dog without the commitment of adopting a second dog. I have worked in the service industry for years and the only time I ever expected (or hoped would be more appropriate) a tip was when I was a waitress. When you set your own prices, I don't think you should consider getting tipped. If you don't, you have short changed yourself. If you do get one and you didn't plan on it... BONUS! :)
I never expect a tip. I was quite surprised when I got my first one. Besides money, I have gotten gifts from places my clients have visited and food. Lol! One client brought me a shake from a local ice cream shop to our Meet and Greet. Another brought me a desert from an expensive bakery.
I want your clients! :3
The only times we have been tipped, is for our longer visitors. (10+ days) A few people have given us doggy treats as well which is always nice for my furry babies! I always tip a few bucks when I leave my dogs with someone but only because my one pup can be a pain in the butt. Haha
I give mine Rover gifts at the end of year THANKS!
I never expect a tip. Some of my clients tip well ($50) every time they book with me, and some don't tip at all, so it evens out in the end. One time a client went to New Zealand and brought me back some goodies (jellybean chocolate bar!). I was once tipped $100 by a client whose dog was a nightmare (she was old and very sick), which I didn't expect and didn't want to accept but she insisted. I am not put out when I don't get a tip though. Not a big deal!
I never get tipped by Rover clients and I would appreciate them if they were offered especially since Rover takes 15% which I regard as WAY TOO MUCH of a cut.
Tips would be awesome! Though not expected. We just joined and Rover takes 20% 😕 Honestly we’ve loved it so far so no complaints
As a sitter I did not expect a tip at all. I was tried to politely refuse but I was definitely grateful for the tip. I just asked that they leave a positive review if they had the time.
Minimum wage is what? $8.50? We are paying for sitters and if I wanted my dog in a kennel, I'd take him there but I dont. Find the honest ones.