Calculate the full service time
Include travel, parking, access, care, reporting, scheduling and payment administration. A 30-minute visit often consumes more than 30 minutes of business capacity.
PRICING GUIDE
Pet Sitting Pricing Guide
Build pet sitting prices from service time, travel, overhead, capacity and local positioning instead of copying one competitor.
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Set a sustainable base rate
Estimate costs, taxes, non-billable work and desired compensation. Compare local alternatives only after calculating the minimum your model requires.
Use add-ons selectively
Charge separately when extra pets, holidays, extended visits, complex care or distant travel materially change time or responsibility. Keep the menu simple.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Practical answers.
Should I match the cheapest local sitter?
No. Price should reflect your costs, capacity, service and positioning rather than one competitor’s unknown business model.
How often should rates be reviewed?
Review them at least periodically and whenever costs, demand, service area or scope changes significantly.
Should existing clients keep old rates forever?
That is a business decision, but a clear notice period and consistent transition are easier to manage than indefinite exceptions.
What can I try free, and what does $29 include?
Reading this guide and personalizing the partial document previews are free. A one-time $29 payment unlocks the complete eight-document pack as printable PDFs. There is no subscription.
Can I export every resource on this website?
The paid pack contains eight documents: client and pet intake, price sheet, care instructions, visit report, emergency card, welcome guide, home access log and policies. The 50 resource pages are free guides; they are not 50 downloadable templates.