How much should I pay my friend to check in on my dog for the weekend?

Question

I'll leave Friday night and she'll stop in about 3-4 times a day until I return on Monday afternoon. She didn't ask for any money but I know she can use it. I have asked her to do this a handful of times and don't want her to feel as though I am taking advantage of her.

My dog is a relatively calm 7 yr old chocolate lab. He requires little more than food, water and 5 minutes to potty in the yard. No walk required.

Answer 1

I would just make sure that it's more than enough to compensate her for the gas she uses and a little extra.   I would say about 30 dollars, or maybe more, depending on how much she has to drive.  

Answer 2

pay like she's a professional dog sitter.  check out different websites for there prices.  or just pay her what you would want her to pay you if you were in the reverse situation.

Answer 3

probably like atleast $20

no matter how litte work she's doing she's still doing you a HUGE favor

Answer 4

i answer this yesterday!

Answer 5

25 dollars is a descent amount

Answer 6

$10 for each day she's coming over

Answer 7

It surely is nice of her to do this for you.  Make sure she gets gas money and maybe a dinner out for all her troubles.  I had live in sitters last year when I went on vacation.  I didn't pay, but they ate my food and used my house any way they wanted to.