About DogSitting.com
Built for dogs. Designed for trust. Fair to the humans who do the work.
The Problem We Solve
DogSitting.com was created to solve a problem that too many pet parents and dog sitters already know exists — but have been told to accept as "just how it works."
Most dog sitting platforms take 40–60% of every booking.
That money doesn't go to the person caring for your dog.
It goes to the platform.
The result?
- •Dog walkers and sitters earning less than minimum wage
- •Constant churn
- •A system that quietly discourages long-term, trusted relationships between pet parents and the people they rely on
We don't think that's good for dogs.
We don't think it's fair to humans.
So we built something different.
A Directory — Not a Toll Booth
DogSitting.com is a no-fee directory, not a marketplace that skims your income. We connect pet parents directly with dog walkers and sitters in their community.
Fair Pay Still Requires Real Standards
Paying people fairly should never mean cutting corners on safety or accountability. At DogSitting.com, every listed dog sitter and walker must meet clear, professional requirements:
Active liability insurance
Protection for everyone
Annual background check
Verified trustworthiness
Standards of care
Professional commitment
These requirements exist to protect dogs, pet parents, and sitters alike. Sitters are free to use their own insurance provider and background check service, or they can choose options we make available for convenience. The choice is always theirs.
How We Make Money (And How We Don't)
DogSitting.com does not take a percentage of bookings.
We do not charge listing fees.
We do not profit by underpaying the people doing the work.
Instead, we earn revenue by offering optional services that independent dog sitters often need anyway:
Our incentives are aligned with trust, not volume.
Why This Matters
Caring for a dog isn't "gig work."
It's responsibility. It's trust. It's someone's family member.
When sitters are paid fairly, they stay.
When standards are clear, trust grows.
When middlemen step aside, real relationships form.
DogSitting.com is built on a simple belief:
Care work deserves dignity — and accountability belongs at the foundation, not hidden in the fine print.
Our Mission
To create a safer, fairer, more transparent way for pet parents and dog sitters to work together — without exploitation, without unnecessary middlemen, and without compromising on trust.
Better for dogs.
Fairer for humans.
Safer for everyone.