{"id":3604,"date":"2023-08-02T15:44:37","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T15:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/?p=3604"},"modified":"2024-02-20T12:56:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:56:51","slug":"how-much-does-dog-sitting-cost-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/how-much-does-dog-sitting-cost-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Dog Sitting Cost UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Leaving your pet dog alone for an extended period of time isn’t easy. Whether you are away on holiday or in the office for a full day, it can be tough to leave your furry friend at home by themselves. This is an issue many dog owners face, but thankfully, there is a solution – hiring a dog sitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog sitters are good options as the dog stays in its own environment instead of being cared for in an unfamiliar dog kennel. However, as the number of dog sitting services has increased recently, dog owners might be a little overwhelmed by all of the competition. One area that can cause confusion and stress is understanding how much dog sitters charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have found yourself searching for an answer to “How much does dog sitting cost in the UK?” then Household Pets has the answer for you in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With more dogs in UK homes<\/a>, many people have been searching for reliable dog sitters to check their pooches during the working day or while the owners are on holiday. This has become increasingly more common after the pandemic’s lockdowns caused puppies and dogs to become used to the constant company at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the cost of dog sitting services can vary depending on location, it is essential to research the prices of experienced pet sitters advertised in your area. To help with this, this article lists the average cost of dog sitting for each region in the UK, which has been found by using a popular pet sitter site, Rover.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The prices discussed in this article are the average basic rates for drop-in visits; Rover.com describes drop-in visits<\/a> as “sitters stop by your home for 30 minutes to feed and play with your pet<\/em>.” If additional services are required, this can increase the price. Some dog sitters charge extra for longer visits, visits during peak times, additional dogs, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The estimated flat rates for 30-minute dog sitting visits in each UK region are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have never used a dog sitting service before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. Before booking, an experienced dog sitter will usually explain the tasks they will carry out and ask if there are any other duties the pet owner would like completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike cats, which can be checked on once or twice a day by a cat sitter<\/a>, dogs might require more frequent visits throughout the day. During each visit, a number of the following tasks will be carried out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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