{
  "batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_requirements_basic",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Access.signup",
      "summary": "To become a pet sitter on Rover, you must be at least 18 years old.",
      "body": "To become a pet sitter on Rover, you must be at least 18 years old.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 18 years old to become a pet sitter on Rover.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/becoming-a-pet-sitter-on-rover/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "You must be at least 18 years old to become a pet sitter on Rover.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_requirements_backgroundcheck",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Access.id",
      "summary": "Rover requires a background check that includes identity verification and criminal history screening.",
      "body": "Rover requires a background check that includes identity verification and criminal history screening.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“All pet sitters must pass a background check, which includes identity verification and criminal history screening.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/becoming-a-pet-sitter-on-rover/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "All pet sitters must pass a background check, which includes identity verification and criminal history screening.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_fees_commission",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Rover takes a 20% service fee from each booking payment made by pet owners.",
      "body": "Rover takes a 20% service fee from each booking payment made by pet owners.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Rover retains a 20% service fee on all payments made by pet owners through the platform.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/how-rover-payments-work/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "Rover retains a 20% service fee on all payments made by pet owners through the platform.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Rover processes payments to pet sitters within 2 business days after the service is completed.",
      "body": "Rover processes payments to pet sitters within 2 business days after the service is completed.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Payments are released to your bank account within 2 business days after the service is marked as complete.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/how-rover-payments-work/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "Payments are released to your bank account within 2 business days after the service is marked as complete.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_payout_method",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Rover pays pet sitters via direct deposit to their bank account.",
      "body": "Rover pays pet sitters via direct deposit to their bank account.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“We use direct deposit to send your earnings to your bank account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/how-rover-payments-work/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "We use direct deposit to send your earnings to your bank account.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_firstjob_timeline",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Running",
      "summary": "After profile approval, it typically takes a few days to several weeks to receive the first booking request.",
      "body": "After profile approval, it typically takes a few days to several weeks to receive the first booking request.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Once your profile is approved and visible in search results, it may take a few days to several weeks to receive your first booking request.”\n\nNote: Source states 'typically' but does not provide sample size or method.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/tips-for-new-pet-sitters/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "Once your profile is approved and visible in search results, it may take a few days to several weeks to receive your first booking request.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Running",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_profile_setup",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Setting_up",
      "summary": "Creating a Rover pet sitter profile requires providing personal information, pet care experience, and service offerings.",
      "body": "Creating a Rover pet sitter profile requires providing personal information, pet care experience, and service offerings.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“You'll need to provide information about yourself, your pet care experience, and the services you want to offer.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/becoming-a-pet-sitter-on-rover/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "You'll need to provide information about yourself, your pet care experience, and the services you want to offer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Setting_up",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_license_none",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Pet Boarding Provider: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Rover does not require pet sitters to have any specific professional licenses or certifications to offer basic pet sitting services.",
      "body": "Rover does not require pet sitters to have any specific professional licenses or certifications to offer basic pet sitting services.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“No specific licenses or certifications are required to become a pet sitter on Rover for basic pet sitting services.”\n\nNote: This refers to Rover platform requirements; local business licenses may still be required by city/county.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/becoming-a-pet-sitter-on-rover/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "No specific licenses or certifications are required to become a pet sitter on Rover for basic pet sitting services.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Pet Boarding Provider",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_id_documents",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Rover: Access.id",
      "summary": "Rover requires a valid government-issued photo ID for identity verification during the background check process.",
      "body": "Rover requires a valid government-issued photo ID for identity verification during the background check process.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“You will need to provide a valid government-issued photo ID as part of the identity verification process.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/becoming-a-pet-sitter-on-rover/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "You will need to provide a valid government-issued photo ID as part of the identity verification process.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1979_pet_boarding_provider_how_to_start_rover_equipment_none",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Pet Boarding Provider: Craft.studio",
      "summary": "Rover does not require pet sitters to have any specific equipment beyond basic pet care supplies to start offering services.",
      "body": "Rover does not require pet sitters to have any specific equipment beyond basic pet care supplies to start offering services.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“You don't need any special equipment to get started - just your love for animals and basic pet care supplies like leashes, food, and water bowls.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/tips-for-new-pet-sitters/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "You don't need any special equipment to get started - just your love for animals and basic pet care supplies like leashes, food, and water bowls.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1979-pet-boarding-provider-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Pet Boarding Provider",
      "topic": "Craft.studio",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "craft.studio"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}