second dog discount ?
how to set up a second dog discount and how much is an appropriate rate ?
3 Answers
If you go to Services & Rates, then Rate, then Additional Rate (click on +to see under boarding, etc) You'll see additional rate box. Basically, you need to figure out what you think is an appropriate rate. You can consider competitive market in your area, availability, etc.
I only board one dog at a time, or multiple dogs from the same family. I offer a $5 discount for the second dog, simply because I have found that dogs from the same family entertain each other and are easier to care for and handle. When I first started with Rover, I researched rates of sitters in my area to determine my prices, and many offer a $5-10 discount for dog #2+. I always discuss the rates at the M&G and have been known to negotiate prices depending on the dogs and their required levels of care.
Other things to consider:
How much easier do you find it working with multiple dogs from the same household vs different households? Similarly, how much of a hassle do you find scheduling multiple meet and greets?
The more trouble you are saved by taking multiple dog house holds, the greater discount you should consider to make yourself appealing to families with multiple dogs.
How often are you booked by multiple families at once? Is it likely or unlikely that accepting a two- (or more) dog booking will prevent you from booking with another full price client?
If you tend to be pretty busy, offering a discount may be detrimental to your business and earnings potential.
How does your regular rate compare to others in your area?
If your regular rate is low for the market, offering a large discount on additional dogs may be selling yourself short. Plus, since only your primary rate shows in the search, you will already be enticing more people to look at your profile by beating the average rate for the area. However, if your regular rate is higher for the area, offering a larger discount may draw in more clients with multiple dogs if the total price of the stay is on par with or better than other sitters in the area.