Find Dog Sitters in Orlando, FL

Q: How much do dog sitters charge?

Dog sitters charge $10 to $20 per hour for a drop-in visit or $35 to $65 per night , depending on your location. Dog sitters may charge more for holidays or if your home is outside of their service area. Costs may also increase if your dog has special needs.

Q: Do you tip dog sitters?

While dog sitters do not expect a tip, tipping 15% to 20% of the total bill is common. Tip on the low end if your sitter did everything they agreed to do. Consider tipping more if they exceeded your expectations or handled any unexpected problems or emergencies.

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Your Dog Sitting questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much do dog sitters charge?

Dog sitters charge $10 to $20 per hour for a drop-in visit or $35 to $65 per night, depending on your location. Dog sitters may charge more for holidays or if your home is outside of their service area. Costs may also increase if your dog has special needs.

Do you tip dog sitters?

While dog sitters do not expect a tip, tipping 15% to 20% of the total bill is common. Tip on the low end if your sitter did everything they agreed to do. Consider tipping more if they exceeded your expectations or handled any unexpected problems or emergencies.

What do dog sitters do?

Dog sitters come to your home and care for your dog while you are away. Drop-in visits typically last 30 minutes and include feeding, walking, and some play or cuddle time. Overnight visits may be at your home or the sitter's home and give your dog more time and attention than a drop-in visit.

Hiring a dog sitter gives your dog more personalized attention than a pet boarding facility and is a great option for dogs who deal with separation anxiety, dogs who do not do well in a kennel or around other animals, and older, less agile dogs.

Do dog sitters stay overnight?

Most dog sitters offer drop-in visits and overnight options, with overnight stays typically costing more. Many dogs do fine with only drop-in visits for feeding, walking, and some attention. Consider overnight sittings if your pet has high separation anxiety or needs more attention than a short visit provides.

How do I choose the best dog sitter near me?

When searching for a dog sitter, be sure to:

Choose a sitter who has a licensed and insured business.
Ask if they belong to any professional organizations, such as the National association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), Professional United Pet Sitters (P.U.P.S.), or the Association of Pet Sitting Excellence (APSE).
Review their profile and feedback on HomeGuide and Google.
Ask for and check their references.
Arrange a meet and greet beforehand to make sure he or she is a good fit for both you and your dog.

What questions should I ask when hiring a dog sitter?

Ask the following questions to ensure you find the best dog sitter near you:

What experience do you have?
Do you specialize in specific animals or breeds?
Do you belong to any professional organizations?
Are you trained in pet CPR?
Can we schedule a meet and greet beforehand?
What is included in your standard rate?
What is the rate if I have more than one dog?
How and when do I pay for the service?
Do you offer dog monitoring service?
How long do you stay?
Can you give my dog medication?
Do you offer any house-sitting services in addition to dog sitting?
What is your protocol if there is an emergency or if my dog needs immediate medical attention?
How do I get in touch with you while I'm away?
Will you update me after each visit?

Reviews for Orlando dog sitters

Recent success stories from people in the Orlando area.

Shewon M.

Angel is a blessing 💕 my pup Champ loved being with her. She took great care of him

My Pet Assistant

Victoria H.

Marianne is very easy to work with and very flexible. She does a great job and her prices are reasonable. I have been using her biweekly and it is working out great.

Marianne Ritter

Catalina R.

He was so great with my dogs thanks

Open Doors

Michael P.

Thorough, organized, an overall good experience.

T & T MOBILE DOG & CAT PET GROOMING LLC

Tina G.

I love how they make you feel like family. I almost immediately felt comfortable as did my dog. My dog is usually a little timid around other dogs as she has been bit before. She seemed to very quickly be comfortable with not only Christine and Linda, but with the other dogs. She has been there a few times and happily walks in the door, which is a drastic improvement from when I would take her to a kennel, I would have to carry her in because she knew where she was and was not happy to go. They have also come to our home to take care of our cats while we have been out of town. We live in our RV as we are new to Florida and looking for a place to call "home." I was very worried leaving the cats as I know how hot Florida summers get and was worried about losing power. They let me know anytime a storm was in the area, so I could check my cameras for power and promised to go get the cats if we ever lost power. We never did lose power thankfully, but I had no doubt and no worries that they would have done whatever they had to do to keep my kitties safe had we lost power. I am very happy that we have found DDD Ranch. I know my pets will always be taken care of and treated like family. If you love your pets like children and want someone to do the same, I can not recommend them enough.

Diva’s Doggie Dude Ranch

Raffael C.

Came in and went straight to work. Did a initial detailing and my home looks the best it has in years. Cleaners were very hard working and wasted no time. Great service.