Can I tip my pet sitter?

Absolutely. It is a service like any other. People tip servers, hair dressers, drivers, etc. for good service, and it's really no different. I've been a sitter/walker on Rover for about a month now with bookings every day, and all but two clients have left a tip (and the ones who didn't, it certainly isn't because of poor service. I always go above and beyond). A 20% tip is great to recoup the fees Rover takes.

I always tip my sitter. She does a wonderful job....making sure my baby is well taken care of.

We are working in a "service" related job. I believe it is really nice for client's to tip their sitter the same way they tip the person that cuts their hair or a food servers at the restaurant. Personally, I don't expect a tip, but if I get one it always makes me happy and not because I got a little extra cash, but the tip indicates that the client was really happy with the service I provided to their pet and that's always a great thing.

As a business owner, tipping is not expected nor required. However, I will say - some of my clients have 'tipped' me with gift cards to local pet stores, or bringing extra treats/toys for my dogs while the guest dog is here. Another client gave me cash to buy toys for my dogs - and I did!

I think that tipping is a wonderful way to tell your sitter that you appreciate their work, especially if they went above and beyond for you or your dog. If you were a last minute reservation, or your dog destroyed your sitters home, or that your sitter just did everything you hoped for and then some, tipping is a very obvious sign that you appreciated all they did for you. It's not mandatory, of course, but if you're planning to use that sitter again it's a good way to spread some goodwill and make your sitter want to work with you again, in spite of a destructive dog or something you left out at the meet and greet that ended up being a very important thing to know. Good rule of thumb, you need to remember that this is a part of the service industry, and just like you tip well at a restaurant you go to often or whatever, tipping your sitter is an easy way to show your gratitude and appreciation for all they've done for you. It truly makes our day.

You can absolutely tip your pet sitter! Like everyone else said, we never expect a tip, but it is always appreciated. I personally would take a good review over a tip (that's how other people find us)! And if we get both, that's great!

Tipping always tells me I did a great job! It might just be a CA thing, but so far all my tips have been in alcohol forms which has made for a very happy husband seeing as I dont drink myself. Even if its not for me, I know the owner was thinking of me, and grateful for my service.

Absolutely! Tipping is never expected, but always appreciated.

I don't expect tips. I tell them it is not necessary, I will be appreciated and accecpt it if the pet parents insist.

Yes, you should tip your sitter! This is no different then any other service based profession such as Hair Stylist, Manicurist, Groomer, Newscarrier, Car Valet, or Waiter/Waitress. A typical tip would be 15-20% for gratitude. A tip shows respect and appreciation for their trustworthy and professional efforts. Thank you to all of my current and future clients!