What do petsitters make?

Answer 1

I would advise against any child under the age of 18 from doing this line of work.

All pet sitters need public liability insurance, business license and pet first aid and CPR knowledge at minimum. It takes more than just a love of animals to be able to properly care for other peoples' pets (and property).

Answer 2

For the inexperienced, hobby or the majority of pet sitters this is the type of work you do around already existing income. It is best as a second "job" as very few people can "make a comfortable living" from being a full time pet sitter.

The people who do earn a full time income from pet sitting have usually worked, at minimum, 3 years in the business usually starting out by themselves before they hire help.

Not to mention the earnings of a pet sitter fluctuates. This is the type of work best suited to stay at home parents and those looking for a second income to an already existing income.

Answer 3

I would say about 30 to 50 dollars. Kennels cost about $50 so you should get the same amount. People will come to pet sitters instead of kennels no matter the cost because with a pet sitter you will play with the pet and give them personal care.

Answer 4

For more information on how to start your pet sitting business "on the right foot" (and any other questions in relation to pet sitting) or to find a quality pet sitter please visit the (international) Pet Sitter Locator at http://www.petsittingexcellence.com/286-8.html

Answer 5

ok whoever wrote that is stupid. You need to consider the type of dog the age of the dog how long the owner will be gone for, how many dogs there will be and The infromation about the dog. Like if you were watching 2 Great Danes's for 3 hours and one of them is crazy you should get paid more than you should for watching a 1 year old yellow lab that's shy and quiet.

Whatever you ask for.

Answer 6

If you are working for yourself, you should always try to request a deposit and full payment by the first day of the booking. If you are working for someone else, then you must invoice the person whom you are working for and then you'll receive payment.