Your wag is how you earn money. It’s also how you show other Wagsters that you’re dedicated to dog walking. Your wag counts toward your Wag reputation (we always share your top-wag moments on our Facebook and Twitter). And the better your reputation, the more opportunities Wag will make available to you.
Being a dog walker is a fun, but demanding job. If you want to learn how to become a successful dog walker and start making thousands of dollars every month, then keep reading.
I’ve been a dog walker for almost 2 years since I graduated from university. People often ask me how I make money from walking dogs but it’s actually not that difficult and anyone can get started in this business, over 20% of Americans have pets!
How To Become A Wag Dog Walker
Why Wag!?
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Flexibility
Make money on your own time. Set your own schedule. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing how and when you want to work—claim a last minute pet sitting appointment or plan out an appointment weeks in advance!
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Technology
Wag! is a fast, friendly, and convenient platform that offers instant pay, real-time GPS tracking, automated report cards, and live chat with clients.
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Safety
Our dedicated 24/7 customer support team sticks by you, and services booked on the Wag! platform may be protected with up to $1M property damage protection. See the
customer claims policy
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Love pets? Get paid for it!
Let your passion for pets become your job. Dogs, cats and pets of all shapes and sizes need trusted overnight care. Connecting pet sitters with a nationwide community of pet parents who have overnight sitting & boarding needs is what we do best. Build your pet sitting or dog boarding business and become your own boss with Wag!.
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We’ve been around the block
351K+
Pet Caregivers
Our community of 350,000+ Pet Caregivers nationwide are dog people, and it shows.
4,6K+
Cities across the U.S.
Pet Caregivers with Wag! have a trusted record of experience with over 10 million pet care services, including Vetcare, Sitting, Walking, Boarding & Training, across 25 major cities and 4,786+ cities in all 50 U.S. states.
10M+
Meals donated
We’ve donated over 10 million meals! A portion of our proceeds from the pet sittings you book help to feed shelter dogs in your area.
99%
5-star reviews
Making Pet Parents happy is what we do best — 99% of Wag! Dog Sitting services result in a 5-star review.
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Frequently asked questions
What safety protocol do I need to follow when dog sitting?
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Can Wag! Dog Sitters on the platform keep their tips?
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