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  "batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_wag_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Wag!: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Wag! accepts new dog walkers and pet caregivers who pass background checks and meet requirements.",
      "body": "Wag! accepts new dog walkers and pet caregivers who pass background checks and meet requirements.\n\nWhat Wag! actually says:\n\n“To become a Wag! Walker, you must: Pass a background check, Complete an online quiz about pet care, Have experience with dogs, Be at least 18 years old, Have access to a smartphone.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/caregivers",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Wag!",
      "evidence_quote": "To become a Wag! Walker, you must: Pass a background check, Complete an online quiz about pet care, Have experience with dogs, Be at least 18 years old, Have access to a smartphone.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "subject": "Wag!",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "wag",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_wag_fees",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Wag!: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Wag! takes a 40% commission from caregivers' earnings for each booked service.",
      "body": "Wag! takes a 40% commission from caregivers' earnings for each booked service.\n\nWhat Wag! Help Center actually says:\n\n“Wag! takes a 40% commission from the total price of each booking.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.wagwalking.com/hc/en-us/articles/203648368-How-do-I-become-a-Wag-Walker-",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Wag! Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Wag! takes a 40% commission from the total price of each booking.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "subject": "Wag!",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "wag",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_wag_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Wag!: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Wag! pays caregivers twice weekly via direct deposit with no minimum payout threshold.",
      "body": "Wag! pays caregivers twice weekly via direct deposit with no minimum payout threshold.\n\nWhat Wag! Help Center actually says:\n\n“You'll get paid twice a week (every Monday and Thursday) via direct deposit. There is no minimum amount required to get paid.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.wagwalking.com/hc/en-us/articles/203648368-How-do-I-get-paid-",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Wag! Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "You'll get paid twice a week (every Monday and Thursday) via direct deposit. There is no minimum amount required to get paid.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "subject": "Wag!",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "wag",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_wag_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Wag!: Access.id",
      "summary": "Wag! requires caregivers to pass a background check including criminal history and identity verification.",
      "body": "Wag! requires caregivers to pass a background check including criminal history and identity verification.\n\nWhat Wag! Help Center actually says:\n\n“Our background check includes: Social Security number verification, Criminal history search, Sex offender registry check, Identity verification.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.wagwalking.com/hc/en-us/articles/203648368-What-is-the-background-check-process-",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Wag! Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Our background check includes: Social Security number verification, Criminal history search, Sex offender registry check, Identity verification.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "subject": "Wag!",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "wag",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_wag_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Wag!: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Wag! caregivers can work for other platforms simultaneously as there are no exclusivity requirements.",
      "body": "Wag! caregivers can work for other platforms simultaneously as there are no exclusivity requirements.\n\nWhat Wag! actually says:\n\n“You are free to provide services through other platforms or directly to clients while using the Wag! platform.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.wagwalking.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Wag!",
      "evidence_quote": "You are free to provide services through other platforms or directly to clients while using the Wag! platform.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "subject": "Wag!",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "wag",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_rover_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Rover accepts new pet caregivers who pass background checks and complete profile setup.",
      "body": "Rover accepts new pet caregivers who pass background checks and complete profile setup.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“To become a Rover pet sitter or dog walker, you'll need to: Pass a background check, Complete your profile with photos and descriptions, Set your rates and availability, Pass a quiz about pet care.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/work-with-us/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "To become a Rover pet sitter or dog walker, you'll need to: Pass a background check, Complete your profile with photos and descriptions, Set your rates and availability, Pass a quiz about pet care.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "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_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_rover_fees",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Rover takes a 20% commission from caregivers' earnings for each booked service.",
      "body": "Rover takes a 20% commission from caregivers' earnings for each booked service.\n\nWhat Rover Help Center actually says:\n\n“Rover takes a 20% service fee on all bookings made through the platform.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/how-much-does-rover-take/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Rover takes a 20% service fee on all bookings made through the platform.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "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_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_rover_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Rover pays caregivers via direct deposit or PayPal within 2-3 days after service completion with no minimum threshold.",
      "body": "Rover pays caregivers via direct deposit or PayPal within 2-3 days after service completion with no minimum threshold.\n\nWhat Rover Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payments are released to your bank account or PayPal within 2-3 days after the service is completed. There's no minimum amount required to withdraw your earnings.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/how-do-i-get-paid/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Payments are released to your bank account or PayPal within 2-3 days after the service is completed. There's no minimum amount required to withdraw your earnings.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "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_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_rover_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Access.id",
      "summary": "Rover requires caregivers to pass a background check including identity verification and criminal history.",
      "body": "Rover requires caregivers to pass a background check including identity verification and criminal history.\n\nWhat Rover Help Center actually says:\n\n“Rover's background check includes: Identity verification using your Social Security number, Criminal history search, Sex offender registry check.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/help/article/what-is-rover-s-background-check/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Rover's background check includes: Identity verification using your Social Security number, Criminal history search, Sex offender registry check.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "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_r1984_boarding_and_daycare_provider_platforms_rover_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Rover caregivers can work for other platforms simultaneously as there are no exclusivity requirements.",
      "body": "Rover caregivers can work for other platforms simultaneously as there are no exclusivity requirements.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“You are permitted to offer pet care services through other platforms or directly to clients while registered with Rover.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/terms/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover",
      "evidence_quote": "You are permitted to offer pet care services through other platforms or directly to clients while registered with Rover.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1984-boarding-and-daycare-provider-platforms",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}