Going away for 2 weeks and mentioned to a friend that I was thinking about getting a dog/house sitter. She offered for her 17 yr old to stay over, she has babysat for us over night a few times.
So after a few meeting we have agreed on house rules and expectations on both parts but not really discussed money and I have no idea what to offer.
The friends DD is pleased to have somewhere in peace to study and a base closer to town than her own home with mum. I'll obviously stock the fridge and cupboards and only really want her to be company for Ddog, make sure she is fed, watered, loved and walked and remember to water my garden flowers 
What do you think is a fair price to agree on? I'll leave some cash to buy essential whilst here, do I include this or make it extra because it's for our home and I've asked that we have milk etc for when we return.
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How much do you pay a house/dog sitter?
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I don't understand why anyone would want to pay less. Teens can be unpredictable and easily swayed even with the best intentions and friends without the trust added in to them her mum is very close by and I've let the neighbours know we are away and 2 have keys.
I trust her and we have discussed expectations, I've put them down on paper 
I remember being a teen and a good pay package lead the way for me
AuntieElaine · 19/01/2023 15:17
Re all the above info on dog boarding. Do you all have the licence for boarding from the council ? Also insurance. I’ve been doing this for a while now, and I’m thinking of getting totally legit by having the license & insurance. This will mean my prices going up from £10 for a 24hour stay to at least £15. Any thoughts welcome.
JayaNubian · 19/01/2023 18:42
I charge £15 per dog for 24 hour care in my home or £25 for the same but with two dogs. If I were staying full time in the house of another then I would charge £5 more since I would be house sitting too.
JayaNubian · 19/01/2023 20:08
I first worked via a company that covered all the legal side and fees then I had clients that already covered pet insurance and my hours don't require a council licence so I have been fortunate in not having to take on board the extras. I have a small client base that are regulars.
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