[Summer Sky]

We are hiring our first dog sitter off of Rover. They are just watching our dog for one day, what kind of tip should I leave the sitter?

[SirBarksALot]

Hi Summer. We use Rover for dog sitters a fair bit, and I personally give a 20% tip when I know they’ve taken care of our pups, communicated with us, and our pups seem happy. Just like you would tip any other service provider when you’re happy!
I like to give them cash as I know they get the full amount. I believe that 20% of their earnings go to Rover anyway, and many people say that a chunk of the tips through Rover’s website also have deductions, which I think is unfair (although I’m not 100% sure about the last part?!)
The sitters I’ve used say that they don’t expect a tip, but they are very grateful if you do. I know dog sitters REALLY appreciate positive online reviews and referrals to their friends and family, too.

[Summer]

Ha, my name is Summer, too!! I have used Rover a few times, and it has been a great experience when I have taken the time for a meet and greet beforehand.

[thanks4allthefish]

I’ve never used Rover, but I have used private dog sitters. I usually tip about 15 to 20%. It depends on whether they stay at my house, whether my dogs stay with them, or if they just stop by a few times a day. So, depending on the length of time and how well they take care of my dogs, I might tip more. For one day, I would probably tip 15%. But that’s just me.

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