Dog Sitting Charges

Fire_Fox

How are you going to pay the vet if one of your changes is taken ill suddenly? You need to be registered with the Inland Revenue as self-employed and fill in a tax return, even if you don't actually earn enough to pay income tax. IMO advertise your rates and stick to them, clients who are prepared to pay a fair daily rate will recommend you to their friends. If you just want dogs in your home with less hassle than running a sitting business rescues are crying out for experienced foster homes.

Mark_Hughes

Your £10 a day seems cheap compared to the majority of other dog sitters out there, see babysitmydog.com for example, where the average rate seems closer to £15.

As others have mentioned, by getting insurance and having a CRB check you can probably charge in the region of £15-20.

gettingready

Since July 2012 I think prices have gone up a bit

rising_from_the_ashes

mmmm a bit of spam maybe?

Solarjunkie

What about the Cinnamon Trust?

They pair dog lovers with people who need help with their dogs, eg the elderly, Borrowadog may be worth a look too.

BTW, I don't think you need to declare earnings if you're below the tax threshold. This is from the HM Revenue site " If your taxable income is more than your tax-free allowances you must contact HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you're not already paying tax".

Spirit_2

Our dog goes for sleepovers to our dog groomer when we are away on holiday. We supply food. She charges £10 a night.

If we just have a day of dog walking it is £5 if we are out all day. Two long walks one morning, one tea time alongside her own dog.