I was asked to do a dogsitting job where my client will be gone for 18 days and out of the country. I was wondering what would be a good price per day to charge for housesitting? I have ususally just done drop ins in the past, but I feel the dog (senior) would need someone to be there more than just drop-ins. I am in NY. Thank you, its appreciated.
18 days is a long time for a dog to be left alone even with multiple daily drop-ins. Discuss your concerns with the client and see if you can reach a compromise. And most sitters drop-in rates for 2 a day come close to what they would charge for a house sitting. Best of luck
Since you have multiple questions, I will answer this way:
(1) Access - When you meet with the potential client, you MUST ask how you will gain access to the pet. Some will give you a key. Many have lockboxes for walkers and will give the walker a code. Find out everything you need from the client BEFORE you start the job.
(2) House sitting rates: Look here on rover for sitters in your area and how much they are charging. I noticed it ranged from $50 to a couple of people at $100 to one person who was even more. It really depends on how much time you plan to spend there. A couple of those people stated in their profiles they had full-time jobs, so I question how they would be able to take care a dog during the day. IMO, house sitting is a premium type service.. it involves uprooting yourself and staying in someone home. If you have other clients, for drop-ins or walks, then fine but you should plan to spend a majority of your time at the client's and definitely all night. In your market (NY/LI), I can't imagine performing that function for under $100,