I Make Extra Money Using These Dog Walking Apps/Jobs

Take care of pets in the summer when people go on vacation!

In the past, to find customers you had to advertise on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media networks, or create a website. With the expansion of technology, there’s an app for pretty much everything.

It is possible to order your favorite foods from your favorite dining establishment, have groceries delivered right to your doorstep, and book a vehicle for a ride with a couple of taps on your phone.

These dog-walking apps are digital platforms (apps and websites) like Uber’s app, but for pets. They’ll connect dog owners with insured and trusted dog walkers.

The following apps make use of geolocation tracking. Clients are updated in real-time as you drop in or walk.

Therefore, if you’re on the lookout for pet caretaking jobs near you, take a peek at the following dog/pet sitting apps:

ROVER

Image courtesy: Rover.com

Rover.com is a marketplace online, allowing people to sell and buy all types of pet caretaking services.

Availability: Netherlands, Italy, France, UK, Canada, and USA

Requirements for Rover:

• Have to be 18 years old and up
• If you are a sitter in the USA, must have a social security number
• If you are a sitter in Canada, must have two government-issued identifications
• Must pass a background check by Sterling
• Your address, name, and social security number match
• You are not on a sex offender registry
• You are not on a terrorist watchlist
• Have a Paypal account or checking account
• Application Fees: Must pay $25 for a background check

Commissions: Service fees on Rover vary depending upon when the Rover profile was approved and may be anywhere from 15–25 percent of your salary.

Related Reading: Benefits of Being A Professional Dog Walker

WAG

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Wag is among the most trustworthy places offering pet walking tasks. Apps such as Uber and Wag changed our lives. Wag also allows users to work and be paid on the exact same day.

Available: Nationwide

Requirements for Wag:

• Must be 18 years and up
• Own a phone (iPhone or Android) for walker app
• Have to be authorized legally to work in the United States
• Must have a social security number
• Must have the ability to pass a background check given by a 3rd-party company, Vetty.
• Your address, name, and social security number match.
• Are not on a sex offender registry.
• Are not on a terrorist watchlist
• Must pass Wag’s harness and collar and situational evaluation tests
• Must offer three recommendations or endorsements
• Have a Paypal or checking account

Application Fees: Must pay $29.95 fee that covers administrative costs of a detailed background check and review process.

Commission: The platform charges caregivers 40 percent fee on every fare.

PETBACKER

Petbacker is a walking app paying you for pet caretaking services.

Availability: Available in 50 different countries.

Requirements for PetBacker:

• Have to be 18 years and up
• Own a phone (iPhone or Android) for walker app
• Social Security Number
• You have to have the ability to pass background check given by a 3rd-party company.
• Address, name, and social security number match.
• Are not on a sex offender registry.
• Are not on a terrorist watchlist
• Have a Paypal or checking account

Application Fees: Application process is completely free

Commissions: The site charges a fee for booking transactions done through the site from 15–25 percent.

CARE.COM

Care is among the biggest on-demand platforms online providing a meeting place for people in need, as well as local caregivers. Care.com helps families find senior care, child care, tutoring, special needs care, housekeeping, and pet care.

Site caregivers set their own rates.

Available: In 20 countries

Requirements for Care:

• 18 years and up
• Have a debit card so you can get paid
• Have to have the ability to make a profile that stands apart from the competition and Care.com gives users the chance to purchase and then post to the profile, checks like a motor vehicle records check and a criminal records check

Users may also upgrade to a premium membership that gives you benefits, which include:

• Ranking higher and being featured in the search results
• Proactively reaching out to local families, which includes families who haven’t posted a job yet
• Getting priority job alerts

Screening Fee: Screening fee for their CareCheck is $14.99

Membership price subject to change.

WALKIES

If you own your own business and already have a job as a pet sitter Walkies is the right place for you. Walkies helps to manage your business.

Walkies helps provide 5-star services and includes many features like:

• Customizable invoices
• Sending report cards to clients
• Tracking features

Available: Worldwide

Pricing: App is free for up to four customers or $4.99/mo for unlimited customers.

Offer More Services To Earn More!

Pet sitting jobs aren’t just about walks. It is possible to diversify your services by providing home visits and caring for not just dogs, but also fish, rodents, reptiles, birds, cats, and other pets!

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