Loowit Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 We are going to be out of town for a bit over a week. Originally the kids were all going to be home, but plans changed and now the boys will also be gone. So that leaves DD home and she will be working and going to school during the day. Our dog can't be left home by himself for that long. He will almost be 2 years old at the time. He is a high energy worker dog (Alaskan Malamute/Australian Shepherd) and needs people around him. He is used to me and the boys being here all day, and is very much a people dog. On top of that when we leave him he needs to be in his kennel. He gets bored and will chew up the furniture if left alone. Last time we were all gone for the day my sister came and let him out regularly. She played with him and he had a lot of fun. This time we are thinking of hiring my nephew, who is 17 and good with dogs. We would ask him to be here during the day from about 8 or 9 am until around 6 pm. We would provide food and entertainment (streaming video mostly). Mainly he would need to let dog play outside, which dog is happy if we just sit on the patio while he plays, though there would be some running and playing and walks. So for all of that for 5 days, how much would you offer to pay? I was thinking around $150-$200, but I have no idea if that is too low. We live in a moderate cost of living area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I think that is plenty. I think that is as much as you would get for babysitting a human. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 For doggy day care 12 hours a day, we pay $36-$40 per day in a high cost city. We don’t do this every day, just maybe once per week. We have a Siberian Husky/Retriever/Australian Shep, so high energy dog and can’t be at home all day if none of us is available that day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Rover.com charges around $25 - $50/day in our city (with $25 - $35 being most typical). That's for a 24-hour period, but the pet-sitter isn't driving back and forth anywhere every day. So, I tend to think your price range is probably fine. I'd err on the higher side though for a relative. Also, does he have far to travel there and back each day? I guess that would factor into it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I think that your nephew would be thrilled to do the work for that pay. Don't compare it to commercial rates as you aren't hire someone who is a "business". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 32 minutes ago, J-rap said: Rover.com charges around $25 - $50/day in our city (with $25 - $35 being most typical). That's for a 24-hour period, but the pet-sitter isn't driving back and forth anywhere every day. So, I tend to think your price range is probably fine. I'd err on the higher side though for a relative. Also, does he have far to travel there and back each day? I guess that would factor into it too. He lives about 2 miles from us, so not far at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 We live in NOVA and and the cost at a cage free boarding facility is $54 a day. I’d probably pay around $25-30 a day. If he does a great job and you ask him to do it again, I’d definitely pay $30. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Remember if he pays tax on it he probably has to pay around 30% as an independent contractor (again, if he earns enough to have to pay taxes). I think $200 is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I live in Indiana and pay $20 for overnight and $15 for day care from an absolutely amazing pet sitter (in her home). I almost feel guilty about how cheap it is, so I tip well. $150-$200 is just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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