Stop giving away
20% of your earnings.
Run your pet care business on your terms. Keep 100% of what you earn with HeyDog's zero-commission platform.
Instant setup. No waitlist.
How It Works
Get started in 3 simple steps
Create your free profile
Set up your services, pricing, and availability in 2 minutes.
Share your booking link
Post your personal HeyDog link on Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere.
Start getting bookings
Pet owners book directly. You keep 100% of your earnings.
See How Much More You Keep
Adjust to match your typical workload
Lost on Rover
$1,456
per year
Lost on Wag
$2,912
per year
*Fee estimates based on publicly available competitor pricing as of 2026. Actual rates may vary. Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) apply to online payments. HeyDog charges zero platform commission.
Your Business, Your Rules
Everything you need to run your pet care business
Set Your Own Rates
Keep every dollar you earn. No commission, ever. Standard Stripe processing fees apply to online payments.
Keep Your Clients
Build direct relationships with pet owners. No platform lock-in. Your clients are your clients.
Your Booking Link
Share one link on social media to get booked instantly. Works like a link-in-bio for pet care.
No Arbitrary Rules
Set your own schedule, cancellation policy, and service radius. Run your business your way.
What You Get
Start free. Get listed when you're ready.
Always Included
Everything you need to run your pet care business. No monthly fees, ever.
Profile & Bookings
- Branded profile page with shareable link (heydog.io/p/your-name)
- Full booking system with one-time and recurring walks & daycare
- Online payments via Stripe (you keep 100%, standard processing only)
- Set your own prices, cancellation policy, and accepted pet types
- Photo gallery to showcase your work (up to 3 photos)
Dashboard & Tools
- Provider dashboard with earnings overview and recent reviews
- Weekly calendar with availability slots and blocked dates
- Real-time messaging with pet owners
- Booking management: accept, decline, start, and complete jobs
- Report cards with photos to send to owners during active bookings
- Service-specific listings (walking, sitting, boarding, grooming, training, daycare)
Business Growth
- Direct booking link to share on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or anywhere
- Bio templates for social media ready to copy and paste
- Two-way review system to build your reputation with verified reviews
- Certifications (Pet First Aid, Dog Behavior) to stand out
- $0 platform fees forever, no commissions, no hidden costs
Reach More Clients
Appear in HeyDog's search directory and get discovered by pet owners in your area.
Directory Benefits
- Appear in HeyDog's search results for your city and neighborhoods
- Get discovered by local pet owners searching for care
- "Directory Verified" trust badge displayed on your profile
- Show up on city and neighborhood SEO pages
- Specialty search pages (senior care, puppy care, medication admin, etc.)
Requirements
- Background check through Checkr (at your expense)
- Commercial liability insurance (at your expense)
Pro Upgrade · $19.99/mo
- Featured placement in search results
- Pro badge on your profile
- 3 free profile boosts per month
- Up to 10 gallery photos (free tier = 3)
- Analytics dashboard with booking trends
- Priority support
HeyDog vs. Other Platforms
Side-by-side comparison for providers
| Feature | HeyDog | Rover | Wag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% | 20% | 40% |
| Platform fee | $0 | 20% | 20% |
| Monthly fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Set your own prices | |||
| Own your clients | — | — | |
| Branded profile page | — | — | |
| Direct bookings | — | — | |
| Background check | For listing | Required | Required |
| Insurance | For listing | — | — |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. Features and pricing may change. HeyDog is a passive directory and is not affiliated with Rover or Wag.
Common Questions
How does HeyDog make money if listing is free?
HeyDog offers an optional Pro plan at $19.99/month for providers who want featured search placement, 3 monthly boosts, analytics, and priority support. The basic listing is always free with zero commission.
Do I have to leave Rover or Wag to join?
No. You can list your services on HeyDog alongside any other platform. There are no exclusivity requirements. Many providers list everywhere to maximize their bookings.
What does HeyDog charge per booking?
Zero. HeyDog charges no commission on bookings. Standard Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) apply when clients pay online. There are no hidden platform fees.
What are the requirements?
Creating a free profile has no requirements — sign up and start accepting bookings via your direct link immediately. To appear in HeyDog's public search directory, you'll need to complete a background check through Checkr and upload commercial liability insurance.
Do I need insurance to use HeyDog?
No. Create a free profile and accept bookings via your direct link with no insurance required. Insurance is only needed if you want to be listed in HeyDog's public search directory where local pet owners can discover you.
Ready to keep
100% of your earnings?
Join a growing community of pet care professionals who list for free and keep every dollar they earn.
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