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2 dogs vs 1 dog boarding = double the fee?

I have two dogs, a small one and a medium one. When looking for boarding possibilities, no one ever lists the cost for a 2nd dog, as they do for housesitting or dog walks. Does that mean tough luck, your 2nd dog is the same cost as the first, so a $40/night fee is now $80/night? (Understandable I suppose.) Or is it that Rover doesn't offer that option to boarding vendors, and I need to inquire, somehow, before booking.

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In my experience, it depends. Some do tell you the price for a second dog but if that is not listed, assume that the person plans to charge you per dog. But do ask!

will do, thank you Megan!

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When searching for a sitter you should expand the field under the bold rates "additional services and rates" it is within this section you can see the rates charged for a second dog

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Hi Walt, thank you! Yes, that's where I've been looking, though it took me a while to figure that out. ;-)

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While I wouldn't use the term "tough luck," essentially, yes, the second dog is the same price as the first for that particular sitter. No discounts. However, if you keep looking, you may find a boarding sitter that does offer an additional dog discount. Many of them do.

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thanks! "tough luck" came out harsher than I meant, which was more in jest. I'll follow your advice and keep looking.

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I did specify that a 2nd dog is half price per night. So $30/ night plus $15/night for additional dogs

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Ah, thank you, good to know.

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For me, I only take one dog at a time and charge $25 a night. I would take two dogs at once from the same person if there are special circumstances or something. But, my rates would be the same $25 per dog, per night. I love what I do! So two dogs each need their own special time and attention, along with my two dogs too.

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Thank you for your reply, Ellen!

Just a quick update. I now offer a discounted rate for a 2nd or 3rd dog from one family.