Free tools for dog walkers and pet sitters
Free calculators and templates for running your own dog walking or pet sitting business. Enter your ZIP code to see the least a walk, a visit or a night is worth where you work, set your holiday rates, and see what Rover takes from each booking. The starter kit has a flyer, a price sheet, an intake form and a service agreement, and the contract template shows that agreement in full. The calculators need no sign-up, and the kit and the template come by email.
What should I charge?
At least what your time is worth where you work. Each rate calculator takes your ZIP code and works out a floor from local wages and travel, then checks your bookings reach the income you want.
Dog walking rate calculator
Enter your ZIP code to see the least a dog walk is worth where you work, then check a year of walks adds up.
Pet sitting rate calculator
Enter your ZIP code to see the least a visit is worth where you work, then check your week adds up.
Dog sitting rate calculator
Enter your ZIP code to see the least a night or a drop-in is worth where you work, then check your week adds up.
Cat sitting rate calculator
Enter your ZIP code to see the least a cat visit is worth where you work, then price extra cats and medication.
Holiday fee calculator
Put in your price to see a holiday rate as a flat add-on and as a percentage, for every US holiday.
How much does Rover take?
In most of the US, Rover keeps 20% of each booking and adds a booking fee of 11% to your client's bill. Rover's pilot cities and California work differently, and the calculator covers both.
What do I need to start?
The free starter kit has a flyer and a price sheet with your business name and prices in, a client intake form and a service agreement for clients to sign. The contract template page shows every section of that agreement and its five forms.
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