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For Providers
Keep 100% from existing clients.
Tails gives you the tools to build your own business around the clients who already trust you, plus a 15% total fee stack on new bookings.
100%
Existing-client
bookings kept
15%
Total fee
on new bookings
$1,500+
Weekly earnings
potential
Your Walks
What would your current walks pay on Tails?
Compare a $15/hr role with $20 per 30-minute walk on Tails.
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per hour today
Walk length
30
minutes per walk
Tails take-home
$20
per 30-minute walk
40 walks
1 60
On Tails
$41,600 / year
$26,000 more than today's hourly pay
Current job: $15,600
Current per walk: $7.50
Assumes 30-minute walks, your current hourly pay, and about $20 take-home per Tails walk.
Build on your trust
From employee to business owner.
You already do the walking, sitting, and client care. Tails gives you the business layer around that work so your regular clients can keep booking you directly.
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Tails handles payments
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Every review helps you grow
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Get booked
Why Join Tails
You already do the work. Now build the business.
Keep 100% on existing clients
Tails only charges pet parents 5% to cover payment fees.
Lower fee drag
Set your rates.
No race to the bottom. Price floors protect what you're worth.
No undercutting
Clients who value you
Matched with pet parents who want quality—not the cheapest option.
Better clients, better tips
Real skills get recognized
We match based on your real skills—not just star ratings.
Expertise earns more
Last-minute cancel? You still get paid.
Other platforms let clients bail. We protect your time.
You still get paid
One app. Build your business.
Bookings, messages, payments—all in one place.
Start earning
Your Provider Toolkit
One app. Build your business.
Profile
Show clients who you are
Calendar
Set your schedule and rates
Hi! I saw your profile and I'd love to book a walk for my golden retriever, Max.
I'd love to help! I have availability this Thursday and Friday afternoon. What works best?
Thursday at 2pm would be perfect!
Messages
Chat with clients instantly
What We Look For
Requirements
Pet Care Experience
At least 1 year of professional or serious volunteer experience working directly with pets.
Specialized Expertise
Demonstrated knowledge in at least one specialty area such as separation anxiety, medication administration, or senior pet care.
Good with pets. Good with people.
Reply fast. Show up on time. Pet parents notice.
Background Verification
Clean background check and comprehensive identity verification to ensure trust and safety for pet parents.
Real Interview
High standards builds trust, keeps pets safe, parents happy, and your business growing.
Application Process
How to join
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Download the app
Tell us about your experience and skills.
Takes only 5 minutes
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In-Person Interview
Free coffee! Meet with Tails founder & CEO for a casual conversation about your experience, approach to pet care, and passion for animals.
30-45 minute discussion
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Background Verification
We verify identity and perform a thorough background check to ensure the safety of pets and property.
Less than 5 mins
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Bring your clients
Invite existing clients to leave reviews.
5 mins
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Start earning
Get matched with pet parents who fit your skills.
You're ready
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about becoming a Tails provider.
To become a dog walker with Tails in Chicago, apply through our app or website. You'll need at least 1 year of professional or serious volunteer pet care experience, pass our background check, and complete an in-person interview. We look for providers with specialized expertise and genuine passion for animals.
For pet sitting jobs with Tails, you need at least 1 year of professional or volunteer pet care experience, demonstrated expertise in at least one specialty area (like separation anxiety, medication administration, or senior pet care), and must pass a background check and in-person assessment.
Yes! Tails is perfect for part-time dog walking jobs and pet sitting gigs. You set your own schedule and availability. Many of our providers work part-time while holding other jobs, attending school, or caring for family. Work as little or as much as you want.
Dog walking jobs with Tails can pay significantly more than high-fee marketplaces because you set your own rates, keep 100% of existing-client bookings, and use a 15% total fee stack on new bookings. Providers with consistent recurring demand can earn $800-1,500+ weekly.
The application process includes: 1) Download the Tails app, 2) Create your provider profile highlighting your experience and specialties, 3) Complete our background check and identity verification, 4) Pass an in-person interview and reference check, 5) Set your services and rates, 6) Start accepting bookings.
There's no sign-up fee to apply. Under the current provider offer, you keep 100% of bookings from existing clients. New bookings use a 10% provider fee plus a 5% pet-parent fee, with booking, payments, messages, and provider tools handled in one app.
You can offer dog walking, drop-in visits, pet sitting, in-home boarding, doggy daycare, and specialized services like medication administration or training. Choose which services match your skills and interests.
Tails uses smart matching to connect you with clients who need your specific skills. Instead of competing with hundreds of profiles, you're presented directly to pet parents as their ideal match. New providers often get their first booking within the first week.
Want to Learn More?
Explore our provider guides for tips on building your client base, setting competitive rates, and growing your pet care business.
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Income
Join our network of professional pet care providers. Set your own rates, choose your schedule, and keep 100% of existing-client bookings.
Set your own rates and availability
10% provider fee + 5% parent fee on new bookings
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