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Sunday, April 17, 2016
Gifts for a Dog Sitter
Gifts for a Dog Sitter
Thank your dog sitter with a thoughtful gift for taking care of your canine companion while you have been away from home. Dog sitters often dash from one appointment to the next, and although the job can be rewarding, it can also be stressful and hectic. From business-related, practical gifts to a personal gift that caters to your sitter’s tastes, show your appreciation with a small token to thank her for the service she has provided.
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Business Related
- The National Association of Pet Sitters notes that many pet sitters are self-employed and operate their own business. A leather diary, silver pen set or gift certificate for a stationery store will assist her with the daily paperwork she needs to carry out. Alternatively, if you have a particular personal skill you could offer such as redesigning her website or business cards, this would also be a thoughtful gesture.
Dog Themed
- Most dog sitters are lovers of dogs in their personal lives. A dog-themed gift such as a dog calendar, mug or mouse pad will incorporate his love of dogs. Your dog sitter may also have dogs of his own, so include some home-baked dog treats for his companion, as well. Purchase a gift certificate for his favorite pet store, which will allow him to treat his own dogs or purchase goods required for his business.
Personal Gifts
- If you feel your dog sitter would appreciate a gift unrelated to her work, then find a gift to match her other interests instead. If her schedule is particularly busy, she will appreciate a gift certificate for a restaurant that she can visit with her significant other for a night free from cooking. If she has a passion for gardening, music or sports, then purchase a gift to match these outside interests such as a book or CD.
Gift Basket
- For a gift with a more personal touch, create a gift basket to thank your dog sitter. Gift baskets are versatile, and the contents can be coordinated to match the interests of the recipient. Include a bottle of wine, chocolates, thank you greeting card and houseplant. Alternatively, include all the items he may need for the perfect walk with the dogs, such as an MP3 player, sunscreen, dog treats and a water bottle. Finish your basket with thick-cut ribbon and a paw-print shaped gift tag.
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How to Tip a Pet Sitter
How to Tip a Pet Sitter
Pet sitting is a service and, like all service businesses, tipping is not required but is always appreciated. A pet sitter works hard to ensure that your pets are happy and safe while you are away from home and many pet sitters go above and beyond the call of duty. Tipping your pet sitter for a job well done shows your appreciation.
- Consider the effort and amount of time that was required by your pet sitter when deciding if you want to tip and how much. If your pet sitter performed extra jobs while taking care of your pets such as bringing in the mail, giving medications to your pets or watering the plants, that should be considered. Adjust the tip to thank her for the extra services.
- Go with the standard. It is considered a generous tip in all service industries if you tip twenty percent of the total bill. Depending on the service provided, a tip between ten and twenty percent will be welcome and appreciated.
- Bring back a gift from your trip. As an alternative to giving your pet sitter a cash tip, you could consider bringing him back a gift. He might appreciate Kona coffee from Hawaii or Salt Water taffy from Florida.
- Remember your pet sitter during the holidays whether or not tipping is part of your normal routine with your pet sitter. While others are relaxing and enjoying their holiday with family, many pet sitters are hard at work taking care of the pets left at home.
- Show your appreciation for your pet sitter's dedication and care in other ways too. Don't forget to say "Thank you" and to let him know that you appreciate all that he does for your pets. When you leave your instruction sheet for your pet sitter, leave a thank you note, small gift or tip.
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
How to Tip a Dog Walker
Tip your dog walker over the holidays, rather than after each walk he gives your pet, to show your appreciation for the care he provides. A holiday tip up to a week's pay shows that you value his service. If he walks your dog on short notice or otherwise provides top-notch care, it's also appropriate to tip the dog walker on a case-by-case basis.
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How to Tip a Pet Sitter
Tip Over the Holidays
- The standard approach is to tip a dog walker you use frequently throughout the year over the holidays, according to the leading dog walking expert, giving a holiday tip as a way to recognize the dog walker's care and attention for your canine. Tip up to the amount of one week's pay. For example, if you pay the dog walker $30 per week to walk your pet, tip up to $30.
Tip After Walks on an As-Needed Basis
- It's not typically necessary to tip your dog walker after each walk. SkippyDogWalk.com, a site that provides a directory of dog walkers, stresses that "if it's business as usual, tipping isn't required." Consider tipping your dog walker if she provides extra care for your dog, such as administers medication or takes the dog to a grooming appointment. You can also tip the dog walker if you make the appointment on short notice. In these cases, tip between 10 and 20 percent of the rate.
Consider the Care of Your Pet
- Always take the dog walker's professionalism and care of your pet into account when you're determining the amount of your holiday tip or a tip for providing above-and-beyond care. Tip generously if it's apparent that the dog walker has a true passion for taking care of your pet and keeps your dog safe on each walk. Look for other traits such as punctuality and reliability, and tip on the upper end of the suggested range if these traits are apparent.
Give a Holiday Gift
- Although many people tip their dog walkers over the holidays, you may give a gift to convey your appreciation. During your conversations with the dog walker throughout the year, get a sense of his areas of interest to help you pick the perfect gift. In general, gift cards are a safe bet. Consider a gift card to a restaurant, movie theater, gas station or supermarket.
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