{ "batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_service_fees_booking_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag! (pet care platform): Flat booking fee per service", "summary": "A flat $2.99 booking fee applies to each walk, drop-in visit, sitting, or boarding service on Wag! and is waived with Wag! Premium membership.", "body": "A flat $2.99 booking fee applies to each walk, drop-in visit, sitting, or boarding service on Wag! and is waived with Wag! Premium membership.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“A flat $2.99 booking fee applies to each walk and is waived with Wag! Premium.”\n\nNote: Same flat fee mentioned for Drop-In Visits, Sitting, and Boarding on respective FAQ pages.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-walking", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "A flat $2.99 booking fee applies to each walk and is waived with Wag! Premium.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Flat booking fee per service", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to all booking types", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_payout_timing_provider_payment", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag! (pet care platform): Payment release timing for providers", "summary": "Payment is released to providers within 48 hours of the service being completed.", "body": "Payment is released to providers within 48 hours of the service being completed.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“When do I get paid? Payment is released within 48 hours of the service being completed.”\n\nNote: Found on dog-sitter FAQ page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-sitter", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "When do I get paid? Payment is released within 48 hours of the service being completed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Payment release timing for providers", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "For pet care providers on Wag!", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_provider_tips_retention", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag! (pet care platform): Provider tip retention", "summary": "Caregivers keep 100% of their tips on Wag!.", "body": "Caregivers keep 100% of their tips on Wag!.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“Walkers keep 100% of their tips.”\n\nNote: Also confirmed on dog-sitter FAQ page: 'Do dog sitters keep their tips? Yes. Caregivers keep 100% of their tips.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-walking", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "Walkers keep 100% of their tips.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Provider tip retention", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to all caregiver types", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_provider_pricing_autonomy", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag! (pet care platform): Provider rate-setting autonomy", "summary": "Caregivers on Wag! set their own rates and choose which bookings to accept.", "body": "Caregivers on Wag! set their own rates and choose which bookings to accept.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“Do I set my own rates? Yes. You set your own rates, and you choose which bookings to accept.”\n\nNote: Also confirmed on dog-walking page: 'Caregivers set their own prices, so typical rates run from $15 to $22, $20 to $29, and $30 to $45.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-sitter", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "Do I set my own rates? Yes. You set your own rates, and you choose which bookings to accept.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Provider rate-setting autonomy", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "All caregiver types set their own prices", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_signup_requirements_background_check", "category": "Business", "title": "Background check and pet safety quiz requirement", "summary": "Every Wag! caregiver must pass a comprehensive background check and a pet safety quiz before they can accept bookings.", "body": "Every Wag! caregiver must pass a comprehensive background check and a pet safety quiz before they can accept bookings.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“Every caregiver on Wag! passes a comprehensive background check and a pet safety quiz before they can accept bookings.”\n\nNote: Also stated: 'Every Pet Caregiver on Wag! must pass an extensive background check so no matter who you choose, you're always getting the pick of the litter.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-walker", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "Every caregiver on Wag! passes a comprehensive background check and a pet safety quiz before they can accept bookings.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Background check and pet safety quiz requirement", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Mandatory for all caregivers", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_signup_requirements_age_residency", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag! (pet care platform): Minimum age and residency requirements for providers", "summary": "Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a US permanent resident, and apply under their legal name as it appears on their ID.", "body": "Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a US permanent resident, and apply under their legal name as it appears on their ID.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“What are the requirements to sign up? You need to be at least 18, a US permanent resident, and able to pass a background check. You apply under your legal name as it appears on your ID.”\n\nNote: Same requirements listed on dog-sitter FAQ page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-walker", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "What are the requirements to sign up? You need to be at least 18, a US permanent resident, and able to pass a background check. You apply under your legal name as it appears on your ID.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Minimum age and residency requirements for providers", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Must be US permanent resident", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_terms_off_platform_referral_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Referral fee for off-platform transactions", "summary": "Wag! charges a $1,000 referral fee to both the pet owner and pet care provider if they solicit each other for off-platform services after meeting through Wag!.", "body": "Wag! charges a $1,000 referral fee to both the pet owner and pet care provider if they solicit each other for off-platform services after meeting through Wag!.\n\nWhat Wag! Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“Wag! is entitled to charge both the Pet Owner and the Pet Care Provider a referral fee. This referral fee will be charged once per specific Pet Owner/Pet Care Provider services relationship utilized outside of the process provided for within the Wag! platform. Pet Owner's referral fee will be $1,000.”\n\nNote: From the Wag! Terms of Service at safety.wagwalking.com/terms. The fee applies to both parties.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.wagwalking.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Terms of Service", "evidence_quote": "Wag! is entitled to charge both the Pet Owner and the Pet Care Provider a referral fee. This referral fee will be charged once per specific Pet Owner/Pet Care Provider services relationship utilized outside of the process provided for within the Wag! platform. Pet Owner's referral fee will be $1,000.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Referral fee for off-platform transactions", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Per Wag! Terms of Service", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_provider_fee_structure_percentage", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag! (pet care platform): Service provider fee percentage", "summary": "Wag! calculates service fees as a percentage of fees Pet Owners pay to Service Providers, but the specific percentage is not disclosed on public FAQ pages; providers set their own service rates and keep all tips.", "body": "Wag! calculates service fees as a percentage of fees Pet Owners pay to Service Providers, but the specific percentage is not disclosed on public FAQ pages; providers set their own service rates and keep all tips.\n\nWhat Wag! Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“our service fee is calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay to you in a Booking and is collected from each Booking.”\n\nNote: The actual percentage is not stated in public-facing documentation. See https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304 which states '20% service fee per booking' - this is Rover's fee, not Wag!'s.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.wagwalking.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Terms of Service", "evidence_quote": "our service fee is calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay to you in a Booking and is collected from each Booking.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Service provider fee percentage", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to all service providers", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_provider_fee_percentage", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover (pet sitting platform): Service provider fee percentage", "summary": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking for pet care providers, meaning sitters take home 80% of their earnings.", "body": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking for pet care providers, meaning sitters take home 80% of their earnings.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Help Center actually says:\n\n“Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.”\n\nNote: Note about potential pilot program variations for US sitters mentioned in the source.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304-What-are-the-service-fees", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Service provider fee percentage", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "US-based sitters", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_tos_provider_fee_structure", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover (pet sitting platform): Service provider fee structure per Terms of Service", "summary": "Rover's Terms of Service state that service fees for Service Providers are calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay to the Service Provider in a Booking and are collected from each Booking; the specific percentage is referenced to the Help Center.", "body": "Rover's Terms of Service state that service fees for Service Providers are calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay to the Service Provider in a Booking and are collected from each Booking; the specific percentage is referenced to the Help Center.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“our service fee is calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay to you in a Booking and is collected from each Booking. Our service fees are described here.”\n\nNote: The ToS (effective August 17, 2026) refers to the Help Center article for the specific 20% fee amount. Does not state percentage directly in ToS.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Terms of Service", "evidence_quote": "our service fee is calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay to you in a Booking and is collected from each Booking. Our service fees are described here.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Service provider fee structure per Terms of Service", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Per Rover Terms of Service effective August 17, 2026", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_tos_payout_timing", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Rover (pet sitting platform): Payment initiation timing per Terms of Service", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Rover initiates payments to Service Providers 48 hours after completion of a Booking, unless a payment hold applies under Section 9.7.", "body": "Rover initiates payments to Service Providers 48 hours after completion of a Booking, unless a payment hold applies under Section 9.7.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“Rover initiates payments to Service Providers 48 hours after completion of a Booking.”\n\nNote: From Section 9.6 of ToS. Payment holds may apply per Section 9.7 for fraud suspicion or other compelling reasons.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Terms of Service", "evidence_quote": "Rover initiates payments to Service Providers 48 hours after completion of a Booking.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Payment initiation timing per Terms of Service", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Per Rover Terms of Service effective August 17, 2026", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "clothed" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_tos_payment_hold_authority", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover (pet sitting platform): Payment hold authority in Terms of Service", "summary": "Rover reserves the right to issue a hold on amounts payable to Service Providers if there is reasonable suspicion of fraudulent activity or for other compelling reasons involving protection of Rover, the Rover community, or third party rights.", "body": "Rover reserves the right to issue a hold on amounts payable to Service Providers if there is reasonable suspicion of fraudulent activity or for other compelling reasons involving protection of Rover, the Rover community, or third party rights.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“Rover reserves the right to issue a hold on amounts otherwise payable to you pursuant to Section 9.3 if there is a reasonable suspicion of fraudulent activity involving your account(s) or for other similarly compelling reasons involving protection of Rover, the Rover community or third party rights.”\n\nNote: From Section 9.7 Payment Holds in ToS. Third party payment service providers may also restrict access to funds.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Terms of Service", "evidence_quote": "Rover reserves the right to issue a hold on amounts otherwise payable to you pursuant to Section 9.3 if there is a reasonable suspicion of fraudulent activity involving your account(s) or for other similarly compelling reasons involving protection of Rover, the Rover community or third party rights.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Payment hold authority in Terms of Service", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Per Rover Terms of Service Section 9.7", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout", "rules.enforcement", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_california_fee_structure", "category": "Business", "title": "California-specific service fee structure for pet care providers", "summary": "In California, Rover charges a 25% marketplace fee and an 11% booking fee on pet care providers' services; the marketplace fee is 25% of the rate set by the provider (rounded to nearest dollar), while the 11% booking fee is applied at checkout and finalized based on booking details.", "body": "In California, Rover charges a 25% marketplace fee and an 11% booking fee on pet care providers' services; the marketplace fee is 25% of the rate set by the provider (rounded to nearest dollar), while the 11% booking fee is applied at checkout and finalized based on booking details.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Help Center - California actually says:\n\n“The Rover marketplace fee, which is covered by pet owners, is a 25% fee of the rate pet care providers set for each service. It's added on top of your base rate and is rounded to the nearest dollar. The Rover booking fee, which is covered by pet owners, is an 11% fee applied at booking.”\n\nNote: California-specific rates differ from US national 20% service fee rate. The marketplace fee of 25% applies on top of the provider's base rate, while the provider takes home their base rate amount.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/12439190554132-Fees-and-rates-in-California", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Help Center - California", "evidence_quote": "The Rover marketplace fee, which is covered by pet owners, is a 25% fee of the rate pet care providers set for each service. It's added on top of your base rate and is rounded to the nearest dollar. The Rover booking fee, which is covered by pet owners, is an 11% fee applied at booking.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "California-specific service fee structure for pet care providers", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California-specific service fees", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_signup_requirements_minimum_age", "category": "Business", "title": "Minimum age requirement for pet care providers", "summary": "Pet sitters and dog walkers on Rover must be at least 18 years of age.", "body": "Pet sitters and dog walkers on Rover must be at least 18 years of age.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Help Center actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 18 years of age to become a sitter and dog walker on Rover.”\n\nNote: Also states: 'Sitters and walkers on Rover are considered independent contractors.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025561071-Becoming-a-sitter-Frequently-asked-questions", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You must be at least 18 years of age to become a sitter and dog walker on Rover.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Minimum age requirement for pet care providers", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Required for all sitters and walkers", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_payout_timing_funds_availability", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover (pet sitting platform): Payout timing for completed services", "summary": "Payments for bookings appear in the Rover account 2 days after successfully completing a service.", "body": "Payments for bookings appear in the Rover account 2 days after successfully completing a service.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payments for bookings will appear in your Rover account **2 days** **after** you successfully complete a service.”\n\nNote: Funds may take additional time to reach bank account after appearing in Rover account.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/202838244-How-do-I-get-paid-for-bookings", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Payments for bookings will appear in your Rover account **2 days** **after** you successfully complete a service.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Payout timing for completed services", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "For sitters using Rover in the United States", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_background_check_required_north_america", "category": "Business", "title": "Background check requirement for pet sitters", "summary": "Pet sitters and dog walkers residing in North America must complete a background check and identity verification process.", "body": "Pet sitters and dog walkers residing in North America must complete a background check and identity verification process.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Help Center actually says:\n\n“Background checks are only applicable to those who reside in North America*. Give pet parents peace of mind by submitting a background check and verifying your identity from your Rover account.”\n\nNote: Part of mandatory sign-up steps along with a safety quiz and testimonials.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/203062380-How-do-I-become-a-pet-sitter-or-dog-walker-on-Rover", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Background checks are only applicable to those who reside in North America*. Give pet parents peace of mind by submitting a background check and verifying your identity from your Rover account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Background check requirement for pet sitters", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Background checks only applicable to those who reside in North America", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_rover_profile_review_timeframe_approval", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover (pet sitting platform): Profile review and approval timeframe", "summary": "After submitting a completed profile, Rover notifies sitters within 10-20 business days whether their profile is approved.", "body": "After submitting a completed profile, Rover notifies sitters within 10-20 business days whether their profile is approved.\n\nWhat Rover, Inc. Help Center actually says:\n\n“You should hear from us within 10 - 20 business days. We'll notify you via email if your profile is approved.”\n\nNote: Approval also requires passing background check.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/203062380-How-do-I-become-a-pet-sitter-or-dog-walker-on-Rover", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover, Inc. Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You should hear from us within 10 - 20 business days. We'll notify you via email if your profile is approved.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Rover (pet sitting platform)", "topic": "Profile review and approval timeframe", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Timeline for profile approval after submission", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_service_fees_provider_cut", "category": "Business", "title": "Service fee or commission charged to pet care providers", "summary": "Wag! does not publish a specific percentage service fee/commission rate for pet care providers on its public-facing help pages; fees appear to be set by individual caregivers.", "body": "Wag! does not publish a specific percentage service fee/commission rate for pet care providers on its public-facing help pages; fees appear to be set by individual caregivers.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“Prices depend on the service and are set by each caregiver. Walks start at $18, and overnight stays average about $51 a night. A flat booking fee applies to each booking and is waived with Wag! Premium.”\n\nNote: No public percentage disclosed; fees appear to be set by individual caregivers.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "Prices depend on the service and are set by each caregiver. Walks start at $18, and overnight stays average about $51 a night. A flat booking fee applies to each booking and is waived with Wag! Premium.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Service fee or commission charged to pet care providers", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "US-based caregivers", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1980_pet_boarding_provider_platforms_wag_signup_requirements_min_age", "category": "Business", "title": "Minimum age requirement for pet care providers", "summary": "Applicants must confirm they are over 18 and a US permanent resident to become a Wag! Pet Caregiver.", "body": "Applicants must confirm they are over 18 and a US permanent resident to become a Wag! Pet Caregiver.\n\nWhat Wag! Platform actually says:\n\n“I confirm that I am a US permanent resident and am over 18”\n\nNote: Required checkbox during sign-up; US permanent resident status also required.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/dog-walker", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag! Platform", "evidence_quote": "I confirm that I am a US permanent resident and am over 18", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1980-pet-boarding-provider-platforms", "subject": "Wag! (pet care platform)", "topic": "Minimum age requirement for pet care providers", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "Must be US permanent resident", "tags": { "lane": "worn_items", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } } ] }