Initial Booking Consultation:
FREE
At this visit we can complete the necessary paperwork, answer questions, transfer keys, and tour your home while discussing detailed instructions on how to care for your pets. This initial required meeting will be scheduled at least 48 hours prior to your first service.
Dog Walks:
$11.50 – 15 min; $14 – 30 min; $18 – 45 min; $22 – 60 min; $55 (15 min) or $65 (30 min) – 5 walks, Mon.-Fri.
Midday exercise and play and/or reinforcing training. Ideal for busy households, second-shift dog owners, or families unable to provide enough activity for their dog due to illness/injury/accident. Dog walking only. No in-home services provided. 30 minutes base time for up to 2 dogs; optional 15 minute increments. Daily Dog Walks between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Regular In-home Visits**:
$16.50 – 30 min
Ideal for many multiple pet homes, supervised feedings, walks, and play. Dogs will require more than one daily visit. 30 minutes base time for up to 4 pets.
Extended In-home Visits**:
$20.50 – 45 min; $24.50 – 60 min
Best for long walks, multiple pet homes, pets that need just a bit more TLC, or pets with special needs. Dogs will require more than one daily visit. 45 minutes base time for up to 4 pets; optional 15 minute increments.
Value In-home Visits**:
$13.50 – 15 min
Can be used as a quick turnout or potty break, crate training, litter box cleaning, medicating, or even a 3rd feeding. 15 minutes.
Drop-by Visits:
$10 – 5 min
Drop in to transfer keys, nail trim, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, anal sac expression, check iron/stove, turn off sprinkler system, etc. 5 minutes.
Nail trims / Teeth brushing / Ear Cleaning:
$5 – per service
In conjunction with a Dog Walk, In-home or Drop-by Visit.
Anal Sac Expression:
$8 – per service
In conjunction with a Dog Walk, In-home or Drop-by Visit.
Watering outdoor plants:
$3 per watering
In conjunction with a Dog Walk, In-home or Drop-by Visit.
Supply Taxi:
$12 within 10 miles; $0.50 per mile round trip over 10 miles
Picking up medications and supplies from your veterinarian, local grocery store, or pet supply store. Prescription medications from your veterinarian must be either paid for or be approved in advance by your vet for pickup by The Pet Au Pair.
Pet Taxi:
$18 one-way; $25 round-trip (30 min. wait time included) within 10 miles of the pet’s home; $0.50 per mile round trip over 10 miles
Transportation to / from groomer / vet or other destination. Veterinary services must be arranged and paid for in advance.
Holiday Fee:
$5 per visit per holiday ($10 maximum)
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Complimentary Services:
©TLC!
©Scooping Litter Boxes
©Alternating Blinds/Lights
©Mail/Newspaper Pick-up
©Curbside Garbage Placement
©Watering Indoor or Outdoor Potted Plants
©Written or Email Report Cards
©Other services you may need? Just ask!
Specials and Discounts:
© 10% Senior Discounts (65+)
© 10% Referral – refer a friend and receive 10% discount on your next reservation.
Cancellations/Refunds
Holidays: 0% refund
0-48 hours: 0% refund
3-7 days: 80% refund
8+ days: 100%
Daily dog walks – no charge if cancelled by 9 a.m. morning of the scheduled walk; otherwise full amount will be charged to your account.
Rates are subject to change. A 50% deposit is due at the time of reservation to ensure sitter availability. Payment of the balance is due prior to receiving services. Rates are subject to change.
** In-home visits include exercising/play, light grooming, food and water change, medicating, one-on-one time, and any of the complimentary services you request. Any additional fee-for-services may take up the one-on-one animal time or incur an additional block of time.
