Rover vs Wag The Ultimate Pet-Sitting Showdown
Lets cut to the chase.
The most popular dog-walking apps out there areRoverandWag, and for good reason.
Customers and sitters seem to love them.
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Together, theyve amassed more than 200,000 reviews, and the majority are positive.
Heres how they square up.
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Rover allows its workers to set their own prices while Wag uses a fixed-price system.
Hourly rates vary by location and service provided.
Other Dog-Walking Apps You May Not Know About
Theres more to pet sitting than Rover and Wag.
Here are some other apps and platforms that may have gone under your radar.
Additional certifications and experience can boost your credibility and hourly rates as well.
PetBacker
PetBacker is an international pet service referral app.
Sitting gigs are available wherever customers are searching for them.
And registration must be completed on the app, not on the website.
Accepted services include pet sitting, boarding, walking and more.
Sittercity
WhenSittercitylaunched in 2001, it was limited to Boston residents.
In a few short years, the sitter-service job board expanded nationwide.
Alternatively, customers may choose to run background checks on you, as well.
Background checks run from $15 to $80.
That also means the method of payment must be agreed upon by you and the customer.
Hourly rates vary by service and location.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He specializes in ways to make money that dont involve stuffy corporate offices.
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