{ "batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_rover_fees_sitter", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Money.fees", "summary": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking for pet care providers", "body": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking for pet care providers\n\nWhat Rover Help Center actually says:\n\n“Pet Care Providers Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304-What-are-the-service-fees", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Pet Care Providers Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to pet care providers (sitters/dog walkers) on Rover", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_rover_fees_owner", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Money.fees", "summary": "Rover charges pet owners an 11% booking fee at checkout", "body": "Rover charges pet owners an 11% booking fee at checkout\n\nWhat Rover Help Center actually says:\n\n“Owners The Rover booking fee is an 11% fee finalized at checkout based on the options and preferences you select for the booking, including dates, number of pets, duration, and any add-ons or discounts.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304-What-are-the-service-fees", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Owners The Rover booking fee is an 11% fee finalized at checkout based on the options and preferences you select for the booking, including dates, number of pets, duration, and any add-ons or discounts.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to pet owners booking services on Rover", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_rover_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Money.payout", "summary": "Payments are ready for withdrawal two days after completing a service on Rover", "body": "Payments are ready for withdrawal two days after completing a service on Rover\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Get paid Payments are ready for withdrawal two days after you have completed a service.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Get paid Payments are ready for withdrawal two days after you have completed a service.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to pet care providers on Rover", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_wag_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag!: Money.payout", "summary": "Wag! releases payment to caregivers within 48 hours of the service being completed", "body": "Wag! releases payment to caregivers within 48 hours of the service being completed\n\nWhat Wag! official site actually says:\n\n“When do I get paid? Payment is released within 48 hours of the service being completed.”\n\nNote: Page accessed via earlier fetch before rate limit; content confirmed from https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-sitter", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-sitter", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! official site", "evidence_quote": "When do I get paid? Payment is released within 48 hours of the service being completed.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Wag!", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "us", "applies_to_scope": "Platform-specific requirement for Wag! in the United States", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_wag_tips_100", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag!: Money.payout", "summary": "Wag! caregivers keep 100% of their tips", "body": "Wag! caregivers keep 100% of their tips\n\nWhat Wag! official site actually says:\n\n“Do dog sitters keep their tips? Yes. Caregivers keep 100% of their tips.”\n\nNote: Page accessed via earlier fetch before rate limit; content confirmed from https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-sitter", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-sitter", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! official site", "evidence_quote": "Do dog sitters keep their tips? Yes. Caregivers keep 100% of their tips.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Wag!", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "us", "applies_to_scope": "Platform-specific requirement for Wag! in the United States", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_onet_animal_caretakers_wages_median_2025", "category": "Business", "title": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021): Money.fees", "summary": "Median wages for Animal Caretakers in 2025 are $17.00 hourly and $35,360 annually", "body": "Median wages for Animal Caretakers in 2025 are $17.00 hourly and $35,360 annually\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $17.00 hourly, $35,360 annual”\n\nNote: From Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data cited by O*NET. Kennel technicians are classified under SOC 39-2021 Animal Caretakers.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $17.00 hourly, $35,360 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021)", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "us", "applies_to_scope": "National US BLS wage data via O*NET", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_onet_animal_caretakers_wages_range", "category": "Business", "title": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021): Money.fees", "summary": "Salary range for Animal Caretakers typically falls between $27,250 and $50,060 annually", "body": "Salary range for Animal Caretakers typically falls between $27,250 and $50,060 annually\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“$27,250\n$50,060”\n\nNote: Range shown on My Next Move salary chart for SOC 39-2021.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/39-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "$27,250\n$50,060", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021)", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "us", "applies_to_scope": "National US data from My Next Move", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_onet_animal_caretakers_education_req", "category": "Business", "title": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021): Access.signup", "summary": "Kennel technicians (classified as Animal Caretakers SOC 39-2021) usually require a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not require it", "body": "Kennel technicians (classified as Animal Caretakers SOC 39-2021) usually require a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not require it\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.”\n\nNote: O*NET does not specify a minimum age; the education requirement implies typical working age (18+). Platform-specific age requirements (e.g., Rover/Wag! require 18+) are separate.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021)", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "us", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to US nationally per O*NET", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_onet_animal_caretakers_job_zone", "category": "Business", "title": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021): Access.signup", "summary": "Animal Caretakers are classified as Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed, usually requiring a high school diploma", "body": "Animal Caretakers are classified as Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed, usually requiring a high school diploma\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed Education: Usually requires a high school diploma.”\n\nNote: SVP Range below 6.0.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed Education: Usually requires a high school diploma.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Animal Caretakers (SOC 39-2021)", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "us", "applies_to_scope": "National US classification", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1970_kennel_technician_platforms_rover_verify_background_check", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Access.id", "summary": "Rover requires a background check and identity verification process for pet care providers in North America", "body": "Rover requires a background check and identity verification process for pet care providers in North America\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Complete the background check and an identity verification process Note: Background checks are only applicable to those who reside in North America.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Complete the background check and an identity verification process Note: Background checks are only applicable to those who reside in North America.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1970-kennel-technician-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to pet care provider applicants in North America", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }