A new client is asking me to walk 2 dogs at the same time. Would the rate be per dog?
If it's two dogs that can be walked at the same time, I do charge for the second dog but not the full price because it's not as much work as a separate walk. Same as hosting two dogs from the same household in my home. If they want two different walks then I would do full price for each, but I've never come across that situation. I know some people do full price for both dogs but it's entirely up to you!
Too expensive - cannot afford $100 per week to walk two small dogs at the same time. Used your services in California and don't remember it being so expensive!
As the comments indicate, each sitter has their own policy re. How they handle & What they charge for multiple dogs. If you look around, you will likely find a walker that is a match for the budget. If you call [Edit: Rover’s contact options have changed. Visit the Rover Help Center at https://support.rover.com/ to find the phone number, help articles, or chat with the team], rover customer service can aid your search efforts.
Many walkers charge an extra fee for walking multiple dogs, but many don't. I fit into that catagory by not charging an extra fee. Your profile doesn't show as a sitter, but best of luck
Hi! I think each case is different for example, a walk is suppose to be 30 minutes. If the dogs can walk side by side then I charge one fee, or if the owner wants me to do 15 min for one and 15 for the other one I also charge one fee. Some people just want a potty break not a long walk. But if it's 2 dogs that walk separately, it's going to take an hour to walk them both so yes I charge a little more but not 2 fees. Hope it helps!
I charge an extra fee but it is significantly less than my walking fee. Mainly because through Rover we're walking dogs of all kinds. Even when we meet them first and have optimal gear; having to walk 2 pulling GSDs is going to be more taxing over 2 Havanese dogs or something but you never really know until you get out there with the dogs. I always say charge what you can get away with and what you feel is fair and remember you can always adjust your rates later (submit a price adjustment in the booking itself). As long as you're getting bookings and feel compensated for your time then do what feels right probably.
I wanted to add that the rate is going to be per dog unless you go on a desktop and edit your prices more specifically (you might be able to do it on mobile but I never saw the options there, its under a drop-down list). Otherwise, yes it charges full rate per dog so I'd be sure to edit that!