What do Rover sitters do?
House Sitting: Sitters watch your pet overnight in your home. Day Care: Drop off your pet at your sitter’s home in the morning and pick them up in the evening. Dog Walking: Your dog gets a 30-minute or 60-minute walk around your neighborhood.
Is wag or Rover better?
Rover might be the way to go. Applications take less time — on average — to get approved, so you can start working sooner. With Rover, you’ll also keep more of the money you earn; its 20% commission fee is significantly lower than Wag’s 40% fee.
Is Rover Dog Walking worth it?
Pros of Working on Rover This makes it easy for those who have other jobs to provide their services and earn extra cash. Get paid to play with dogs. Rover is a great opportunity for you to play with dogs and earn money. This is especially great for those who love dogs but can’t own dogs.
What happens if you lose a Rover dog?
Call Us Right Away We’ll jump into action. Save our Trust & Safety phone number (888-727-1140) in your contacts, and call us immediately in case of a lost dog. Call the owner right after you call us—they’ll often have tips on how to get their dog to come to you.
Should you tip Rover sitters?
A tip is appreciated if you feel like the sitter took good care of your pet. However, it is not required, and no one will spite you for not tipping. Rover sitters get a percentage taken from their pay to ensure your dog’s safety.
Can I work for Rover and wag at the same time?
Walt G. Many Rover sitters and walkers also work for Wag. Many of us also run private pet care businesses alongside our Rover business, that’s the benefit of being an IC we can do what we prefer.
How long are dog walks on Rover?
Dog Walking is per 30-minute walk. Drop-In Visits are per 30-minute visit. Doggy Day Care is per day, dropping off around 7-9am and picking up around 4-6pm.
Is Rover a good side job?
As with any type of side hustle, though, your earnings depend on what types of services you offer and how often you provide them. The more work you’re able to book, the more money you can make. In fact, it’s potentially possible to make more than $1,000 per month on Rover if you have a good system and regular clients.
How safe is it to work for Rover?
That’s going to be your best protection. It takes a while to get comfortable with meeting strangers in your home or in theirs, but by and large Rover’s users are just normal, trustworthy people looking for a sitter.
How do Rover payments work?
The money goes to Rover. Your portion (after Rover deducts its fees) will be available for withdrawal 48 hours after the job is completed. Rover pays you via Paypal (free) or will send you a check, for which there is a $2 fee.
Does Rover pay for damages?
The Rover Guarantee reimburses members of our community for costs arising from certain injuries to the Rover pet or resident pet that occur during a service booked and paid through Rover. It also includes 24/7 Rover Support. Coverage does not include: Damage to the sitter or dog walker’s property.
Is there a Rover app for sitters?
The Rover app was created for dog people by The Dog PeopleTM. Through the app, get adorable photo updates, GPS tracking of your dog’s walk, an easy way to message sitters or manage your business, and a secure way to book and pay.
Should I name my dog?
Short, sweet and easily recognizable names work best in getting your dog to be responsive. Use a name that is one or two syllables, ending with a vowel, such as “Sadie” or “Rocky.” Don’t choose a name that is too long or difficult to say. A name such as “Sir Barks A Lot” will only confuse your dog.
How long does it take to get paid through Rover?
2 days after the stay is complete, your funds are available. From there you can request payment and have it sent to you either via check or PayPal. With check it can take 5-7 days to get to you, with PayPal its immediately available (on PayPal) and you can transfer to your bank.
How much should I give my dog walker for Christmas?
We provide cash that’s roughly the amount of one week’s typical pay. So, if a team member normally makes $200 in a week, then their holiday bonus is $200. Sometimes that team member makes more than $200 and sometimes less, but if the average is about that amount, that’s the base number to go off of.
What is RoverGO?
RoverGO is a great option for sitters who are looking to get more—more bookings, more clients, more money. The team sets you up to earn loyal clients, 4-6 stays every month, and continue building a thriving dog-sitting business.
How much of a cut does wag take?
How much does Wag take from your pay? Wag deducts 40 percent of your base pay as a pet caregiver. Regardless of the service you provide, Wag takes the same percentage. However, you are entitled to keep 100 percent of the tips you earn, whether they’re given through cash or the app.
Can you start a Rover walk early?
If you notice partway through a walk, I would go ahead and start it even though it’ll think it’s ending early, but it doesn’t really matter as far as payment goes. Owners love the Rover cards and are important on a customer service level, especially with new customers.
What do you need for Rover?
A few important things to know before you get started: You must be at least 18 years of age to become a sitter and dog walker on Rover. Sitters and walkers on Rover are considered independent contractors. This means that you’ll be running your own small business on Rover and won’t be considered a Rover employee.
Does Rover have an application fee?
It’s free to sign up for a Rover account as a pet parent. If you want to offer pet care services on Rover, there is a $35 profile processing fee. Once you begin earning money by providing sitting or walking services to Rover pet parents, you’ll take home 80% of your earnings from each booking*.
