Pawshake: offer paid pet visits or dog walks, with 19% commission
Experienced animal carers can apply to set their own rates, but bookings, animal welfare and unpaid preparation need serious consideration.
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How it works
Pawshake connects UK pet owners with sitters offering dog walks, home visits and other approved care services. You apply with a clear profile, explain your experience and set your rates and availability; approval and bookings are not guaranteed. Its UK guidance expects applicants to be 18+, have at least three years of pet experience and be available on at least two weekdays. The platform keeps 19% of each booking, so a £20 booking leaves £16.20 before travel, supplies and other expenses. Its UK application help says registration is free, but check the current application screen for any review fee mentioned in the terms.
Arrange a meet-and-greet, record care and emergency instructions, and accept only animals and commitments you can safely manage. Include travel, daily updates and unpaid meetings when assessing your hourly return. Keep bookings and payments on Pawshake: its guarantee has limits and exclusions and does not replace checking your own insurance. Check council licensing and permission requirements before offering boarding or day care, especially in your own home. Payment goes to your verified personal bank account through Stripe Connect; the UK payout help allows up to eight business days after completion, with late bookings potentially taking longer. This is responsible hands-on work, not passive or guaranteed income.
At a glance
- Reward
- Your booking fee less 19% commission and expenses
- Required spend
- 19% commission; travel, supplies and any required insurance or licensing cost extra
- Time needed
- Pet care plus travel, meetings and daily updates
- Eligibility
- UK adults aged 18+; Pawshake expects three years of pet experience and availability on at least two weekdays
- How you receive it
- Personal bank account via verified Stripe Connect; allow up to eight business days after a booking
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Community comments
Gooner28
19% commission is steep when you're doing all the walking in the pouring rain and meeting owners beforehand for free