Multiple visits requested in the same day. Should I recommend a house sitter instead?
Hello!
I have a new client that travels frequently for work. She has me booked for three visits a day, throughout the day, for four days. If I'm correct about her travel schedule, she's likely looking for someone who will be able to work this schedule on an ongoing manner.
My concern is I have a full time job as well as Rover. 3 visits a day is more than I can comfortably handle long term.
She's a really cool lady and her dog, while a sweet girl, is a recent rescue and could use more socialization than I can provide her in 30 minute visits. There are also three cats in the house, although the only thing required of me is to ensure their water bowls are full and occasionally scoop the litter.
I'm wondering, with the time requirements and the pup's real need to be socialized, if having someone house sit during the day might be a better fit for their needs. I don't believe it would have to be an overnight thing, just a doggy day care in the owner's house situation.
I want to try and find a sitter/visitor for her that can provide the ongoing services I believe she needs, as cost effectively as possible. At my rates, that costs her $45/day.
I'm interested in polling the community to see what you would charge for this kind of service. Any advice would be much appreciated.