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The Pet Care Network With $0 Fees For Sitters|

Providers are required to complete background checks and carry commercial insurance. Zero platform fees for pet owners.

How It Works

Search by location

Find pet care providers near you.

Review profiles

Read reviews and message providers directly.

Book & pay. $0 fees

Pay providers directly. We never take a cut.

Just Launched

We're a brand new startup building the pet care community you deserve. Be among the first to shape it.

Side-by-Side Fee Comparison

How fees compare on a typical booking

Platform Fee (Owners)

HeyDog

$0

No service fees on any booking

Wag

~10% per booking

Added on top of the provider’s rate

Provider Commission

HeyDog

0%

Providers keep 100% of earnings

Wag

Up to 40%

One of the highest commissions in the industry

Monthly Cost

HeyDog

$0 (Free forever)

Optional Pro at $19/mo for featured placement

Wag

$0 to list

But up to 40% commission on all earnings

Payment Processing

HeyDog

2.9% + $0.30 (Stripe)

Standard Stripe rate — no markup

Wag

Included in fees

Bundled into the 10% owner fee + 40% provider cut

Key Differentiator

HeyDog

Free directory — no middleman

Connect and pay providers directly

Wag

On-demand walks with GPS tracking

Platform dispatches walkers and tracks walks live

The Bottom Line

Wag’s on-demand model is convenient, but their fee structure is one of the most aggressive in the industry — providers can lose up to 40% of their earnings, and pet owners pay a ~10% surcharge on every booking. HeyDog lets you keep every dollar. No commission, no booking fees, no subscriptions required.

For Pet Care Professionals

Turn Your Passion Into
Your Business

List for free and keep 100% of your earnings. Zero commission, ever. New providers get 6 months of Pro free.

6 Months Pro Free
Random Boosts
$0 Commission
Your Own Profile Page

Free to list. Optional Pro upgrade: $19.99/mo. Cancel anytime. No credit card required to join.

Frequently Asked Questions

*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 is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any competitor mentioned.