How Much Does It Cost?

What is the difference between a gig worker and professional pet care provider?

Professional pet care providers have invested in advanced training like Pet First Aid, CPR, Fear-free certifications, Pet Sitting certifications and so on.  Gig workers on the other hand, typically have limited experience managing pets or they may not have any experience at all. Professionals will generally go above and beyond, treating your pets like their own. A gig worker will do just enough to keep your pets alive to ensure that they'll get paid.

Why do professional pet care providers charge more than a pet sitter from the apps?

A professional pet care provider is required by law to carry business insurance. This coverage benefits you in the case of an emergency. Events like, urgent pet transport, property damage at your home, vet visits and more would be insured. If something goes wrong when the cousin of a friend doesn't do their due diligence, your options are quite limited. Professional pet care providers are usually better equipped to handle complex situation due to our expertise, credentials and experience which is another reason why our services cost more.

How do I decide which option is best for me?

Only you can decide what is best for you. Cost is usually one of the biggest determining factors when choosing pet care. You get what you pay for. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong pet sitter can cost 2x or 3x more in vet bills or even worse after everything is said and done. We all have different priorities and variying levels of risk tolerances. I suggest exploring a couple of options and narrowing it down from there to figure out what is best for your pet and your situation.

One-time or Repeat Services

Meet & Greet: In-Person $ 35

A 30 minute time slot to meet and go over care for your pet at your home. Please select this option if you are requesting overnight care or just prefer to meet in person.

Meet & Greet: Virtual - $25

A 30 minute time slot to meet and go over care for your pet. Virtual meet and greets are available for drop-ins only. If you need in-home boarding, please book the in-person meet & greet option.

Drop-in: 30 Minutes - $40

These are typically for the kitties but will be appropriate for any indoor pets. I will clean the litter, replenish food and water, then give them lots of love!

Drop-in: 30 Minutes with Medication - $50

I will clean the kitty litter, replenish food and water, then give oral or topical medication and lots of love!

Drop-in: 60 Minutes - $60

I will spend an hour with your pet. They will have clean litter, fresh food, water and get lots of play time.

Drop-in: 60 Minutes with Medication - $70

I will spend an hour with your baby and make sure they get (oral or topical) medication. They will have clean litter, fresh food, fresh water and snuggles.

Add-on for Additional Pets - Starting at $15

There is a fee for additional pets.

  • Cats: $15
  • Dogs: $25
  • Other: $25

Add-on For Holiday Rates - $25

Holiday rates will be applied for bookings overlapping a holiday.

  • New Year's Eve - 12/31
  • New Year's Day - 1/1
  • President's Day 2/17
  • Easter - 4/20
  • Memorial Day - 5/26
  • Juneteenth - 6/19
  • 4th of July - 7/4
  • Labor Day - 9/1
  • Veteran's Day - 11/11
  • Thanksgiving - 11/27
  • Christmas Eve - 12/24
  • Christmas Day - 12/25

Travel Fee - Starting at $20 per visit

I travel to North Seattle, South Seattle, Seattle proper and even as far as the East Side sometimes. I may be coming to you from any of these locations. Due to increase in requests especially during rush hour, a travel fee of $20 will be added to every booking. This fee will be waived anytime the commute is within a 1 mile radius.

If your dog has challenges on walks like trouble with wearing equipment, pulling and lunging, reactivity, or is fearful of strangers, I am likely to suggest that you work with a trainer first before hiring a dog walker. I offer behavioral training services as do many others in the Seattle Metro area.

Dog Walking Services

Dog walk: 30 minutes - $45

I will meet at your residence to take your pup for a 30 minute walk.

Dog Walk: 30 Minutes with Medication - $55

I will meet at your residence to take your pup for a 30 minute walk. I will also administer oral or topical medication.

Dog Walk: 60 Minutes - $65

I will meet at your residence to take your pup for a walk for an hour.

Dog Walk: 60 Minutes with Medication - $75

I will meet at your residence to take your pup for a walk for an hour. I will also administer any oral or topical prescription.

In-home Boarding Services

In-home Boarding Standard - Starting at $150 Per Day

This service is for the typical pet with standard care needs for boarding at your home. Your pet can be left home alone for up to 4 hours.

  • $150 per day when total boarding is less than one week.
  • $175 per day when total boarding is one week or longer.

In-home Boarding Special Needs - Starting at $300 Per Day

This service is for pets that need special accommodations for boarding at your home. Maybe they have crippling anxiety, cannot be left alone for more than an hour, have a very strict routine that needs to be followed exactly, require regular medications, supplements, frequent potty breaks, etc.

Note: I have to pause all of my other services during this time if your pet cannot be left alone at all. Therefore rates for this service factor in loss of income from cat visits, dog walks, and dog training services for other clients during care.

  • $300 per day when total boarding is less than one week.
  • $350 per day when total boarding is a week or longer.

In-home Board & Train - Starting at $350 Per Day

This a bundle for in-home boarding plus in-home training. This service is great for anyone wanting to have their pet trained at home while they are traveling. Training will be customized to your specific situation and pets. Choose the Training Consultation option if you are booking this service.

training for all ages: leash walking, house rules, crate training, bonding, fear and anxiety (including separation anxiety), reactivity, enrichment and more!

Behavioral Training Services

Behavioral Training Consultation - $100

This meeting will be a chance for us to meet and talk through what needs to be addressed during training. If you are booking for in-home board and train, please select this option instead of the meet & greet.

Behavioral Training Package - Starting at $450 For 3 Sessions

I will design a program that is specific to your dog's needs. My hourly rate is $150 for a single session. I generally suggest one of the packages below, depending on how ambitious your training goals are.

  • $450 - 3 session Package
  • $900 - 6 session Package
  • $1,350 - 9 session Package

In-home Board & Train - Starting at $350 Per Day

This a bundle for in-home boarding plus in-home training. This service is great for anyone wanting to have their pet trained at home while they are away. Training will be customized to your specific situation and pets. Choose the Training Consultation option to get started.