How much does dog walking cost?

The national average for a dog walk is $20 to $30 per walk, with the typical walk lasting about 30 minutes. Prices vary based on your location, the length of the walk, and whether you need additional services like feeding or medication. On HeyDog, you pay the provider directly with zero platform fees.

How much does pet sitting cost per day?

Pet sitting typically costs $25 to $50 per visit, with most visits lasting 30 to 60 minutes. Overnight pet sitting or house sitting can range from $50 to $100 per night. On other platforms, you may pay an additional 5-12% service fee on top of the listed price.

HeyDog is a free pet care directory. We charge zero platform fees to pet owners and zero commission to providers. We sustain our platform through optional Pro subscriptions ($19.99/month) for providers who want featured placement.

How do pet care prices vary by city?

Pet care prices can vary significantly by location. In high cost-of-living cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, prices are typically 30-50% higher than national averages.

What's included in a typical dog walk?

A standard 30-minute dog walk typically includes pick-up from your home, a walk through your neighborhood or a local park, water and bathroom breaks, and a brief update or photo sent to you afterward.

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Cost Calculator

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Service Type

Average price: $25/walk (national average)

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Estimates use national average prices. Actual costs vary by location, provider experience, and service specifics.

What You Pay Monthly

HeyDog$108/mo

$0 fees

You pay the full price. Nothing extra.

Other Platforms$114-$121/mo

5-12% fees

You pay an extra $5-$13/mo in service fees

Your Annual Savings

You save

$65 - $156

per year vs. other platforms

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National Average Pet Sitting & Walking Prices

Average costs across the United States

Service	Average Price	Price Range	Typical Duration
Dog Walking	$25/walk	$20 - $30/walk	30 min
Pet Sitting	$35/visit	$25 - $50/visit	30-60 min
Pet Boarding	$45/night	$30 - $60/night	Overnight
Dog Grooming	$55/session	$40 - $75/session	1-2 hours
Pet Training	$75/session	$50 - $100/session	1 hour
Pet Daycare	$30/day	$25 - $40/day	Full day

Prices based on national averages. Actual costs vary by location, provider experience, and service specifics.

Where Does Your Money Go?

On a $30 dog walk, here's the difference

HEYDOG

Booking price$30.00

Platform fees$0.00

Owner pays$30.00

Provider keeps$30.00

OTHER PLATFORMS

Booking price$30.00

Owner service fee (5-12%)+$1.50-$3.60

Provider commission (15-40%)-$4.50-$12.00

Owner pays$31.50-$33.60

Provider keeps$18.00-$25.50

Fee ranges based on publicly available information about leading pet care platforms. Actual fees vary by platform and may change. Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) apply to online payments on all platforms.

Pet Sitting & Walking Cost Questions

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Pet owners pay $0 in platform service fees. Providers pay $0 in commission. Standard Stripe processing fees apply to online payments.

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Price estimates based on publicly available national average data. Actual costs vary by location, provider experience, and service specifics. Fee comparisons based on publicly available fee structures as of January 2026 and may not reflect current pricing. Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) apply to online payments. HeyDog is a free directory of user-generated content. We do not verify providers or guarantee services. All bookings are arranged directly between pet owners and providers.