Find dog sitters in Desoto, TX

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 Desoto dog sitters

Recent success stories from people in the Desoto area.

Brian B.

Vincent and his crew were everything you could hope for. They were considerate and respectful. They treated my shuffleboard table as though they were moving it for their own family. I’m keeping his number for future needs!!

Vincent Smith

Donna L.

This is the best pet sitting service ever! My dogs don’t take to just anyone and they absolutely LOVED Monique, going to her and loving on her as if they’d known her forever. Our German Shepherd has very bad separation anxiety but acted as if we were never gone when we got back home. Definitely will be using Monique at No Monkey Business House and Pet Sitting services again. Thank you Monique!!!

No Monkey Business House and Pet Sitting

Jeanne B.

Alec was great: kept me informed about his ETA, showed up when he said he would, very personable and professional. Obviously "knows his stuff!" Did an excellent job of fixing our broken water pipe, showed us the break and explained what our situation was and what it could be going forward with the Quest pipe that was used when the home was built, made recommendations for future replacement. He did an excellent job of cleaning up and replacing the sod that had been removed for the fix. We were extremely happy that we chose him for our repair and will definitely use him again. Highly recommend him.

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