Overview
Dog walking is sold by the hour or the visit, and the group size is the line the owner wants to know
Dog walkers work for owners who can't get a midday walk in: full-time workers, elderly owners, parents with newborns, people recovering from injury. The work is partly the walk itself and partly the trust: the walker has the key, knows the dog, and is responsible for the dog's safety for the booked hour. The trade splits between solo walks (one dog at a time, premium rate), group walks (up to four or six dogs at a time, lower per-dog rate), and adventure walks (off-lead in fields or woods, premium experience). A flat 'dog walk, $20' quote without the walk type, the group size, and the recurring booking misses the trust-based relationship.
QuoteGenio gives dog walkers a quoting shape built for the recurring round. Walk type by service (solo, group, adventure) as the first list, daily or weekly recurring booking with the time slot agreed, holiday or one-off pricing at the higher rate, pickup and drop-off included, photo or update sent to the owner after each walk, and a key-management fee for the first visit. Send via WhatsApp to the owner, take card-on-file for the recurring booking, raise weekly or monthly invoices automatically, and the same record holds the dog's name, the walking notes, and the owner's emergency contact.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of solo, group, and scheduled dog-walking business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every dog walker knows
Pricing a one-off walk, a weekly package, and a holiday cover in the same day means three different rate cards. The quoting should not be what keeps you from the park at 9am.
Price sheets live in your head
Solo walk, group walk, 5-walk package, 10-walk package, weekend adventure. Typing each price into WhatsApp from memory means mistakes and endless re-quoting for the same clients.
Recurring clients lose paper trail
A standing 5-walk-per-week client over six months racks up hundreds of walks. Without a clear invoice and quote record, the year-end tax summary becomes an evening of guesswork.
Owners book whoever replies first
New clients message three walkers on Facebook at once. If your reply is a vague price tomorrow, the dog is already on somebody else's afternoon pack walk.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A fast quoting workflow that handles per-walk, group versus solo, package discounts, and recurring rotations without a spreadsheet of clients on the fridge.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for walking
Line items for solo 30 or 60 minute walks, group pack walks, adventure hikes, puppy visits, and holiday cover. Structured the way walkers actually price a rotation.
Package discounts done right
Build 5, 10, and 20 walk packages with clear per-walk savings. Owners love the prepaid discount, and you love the cash locked in at the start of the month.
Quote from the trail
No laptop between walks. Build a quote on your phone while the pack cools down in the shade and WhatsApp the PDF before you start the next loop.
Track standing clients cleanly
Know which owners are on a 5-walk-per-week standing order, which have finished a prepaid package, and which owe a top-up. No client list in a notebook.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how dog walkers actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Dog Walkers choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Dog Walkers build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Dog Walkers job pricing
A rough guide to what dog walkers charge for solo, group, and package walks. Pricing varies with walk duration, whether the dog is solo or in a pack, pickup radius, and whether you are offering off-leash adventure walks. Use these as a reference when you set your own rate card.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Solo walk (30 minutes, one dog) | $ 18 - $ 28 |
| Solo walk (60 minutes, one dog) | $ 28 - $ 45 |
| Group pack walk (60 minutes, up to 5 dogs) | $ 18 - $ 32 |
| 5 walk package (weekday midday walks) | $ 80 - $ 130 |
| 10 walk package (weekday midday walks) | $ 150 - $ 240 |
| Adventure hike (2 hours, off-leash where legal) | $ 45 - $ 85 |
| Holiday cover (2 walks per day over 10 days) | $ 320 - $ 620 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
A meet-and-greet visit before a new dog joins the pack should be a named line, not a freebie. Most walkers charge $ 20 to $ 45 for a 30 minute home visit where you check temperament, recall, and the lead setup, refundable against the first package. List it on every new-client quote.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use hourly pricing ($ 35 to $ 55 per hour) for adventure hikes, senior-only slower walks, and one-off holiday cover where the scope varies. Use fixed per-walk pricing for recurring midday walks and prepaid packages where the routine is locked. Combine both with a package discount tier on monthly rotations.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here is what a clean, itemised 10 walk package quote looks like. Base walk rate, prepaid discount, meet-and-greet, tracker loan, pickup fee, and optional extras are all priced separately. Transparent quotes keep owners loyal because they can see exactly what they paid for and what saved them money.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Weekday midday walks, 10 walk package, medium dog
Solo midday walk (60 minutes, small pack of 2)
Package discount (prepaid 10 walks, valid 4 weeks)
Meet-and-greet home visit (new client, 30 minutes)
Collar GPS tracker loan (duration of package)
Walk report photos via WhatsApp (after each walk)
Pickup fee (outside 3km free radius, per walk)
Light grooming towel-down after muddy walk (per walk)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo midday walk (60 minutes, small pack of 2) | 10 | $ 24.00 | $ 240 |
| Package discount (prepaid 10 walks, valid 4 weeks) | 1 | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Meet-and-greet home visit (new client, 30 minutes) | 1 | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 |
| Collar GPS tracker loan (duration of package) | 1 | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Walk report photos via WhatsApp (after each walk) | 10 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Pickup fee (outside 3km free radius, per walk) | 10 | $ 4.00 | $ 40.00 |
| Light grooming towel-down after muddy walk (per walk) | 3 | $ 5.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Subtotal | $ 315 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 31.50 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 347 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
The meet-and-greet home visit for a new client, the pickup fee outside your free radius, the towel-down after a muddy winter walk, and the tracker loan for safety on off-leash routes. Add these to your standard package template so they do not quietly disappear into a flat per-walk figure.
Peer snapshot
How Dog Walkers actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Dog Walkers on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
28
Quotes sent per month
54%
Average quote acceptance
2 min
Median time to send quote
$ 347
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of dog walkers. The same scoping gaps come up every new-client intake. Fixing these protects your knees, keeps owners rebooking month after month, and stops a rainy Tuesday pickup detour from costing you the day.
Mistake: One flat walk rate regardless of duration
Better: Price 30 minute and 60 minute walks separately on every quote. A 30 minute neighbourhood loop is a different product from a 60 minute park session, and owners paying for one should not be charged for the other.
Mistake: No package discount structure
Better: Offer 5, 10, and 20 walk packages with clear per-walk savings (typically 5, 10, and 15 percent). Owners prepay, you lock in cash, and the per-walk saving is the nudge that converts a one-off client into a monthly standing order.
Mistake: Free pickup outside a reasonable radius
Better: State a free pickup radius (typically 3km from a central meeting point) and charge per pickup or per km beyond it. Fuel and driver time for a 12km detour twice a day is real cost that a flat walk price does not cover.
Mistake: No cancellation window on walks
Better: State a 4 or 6 hour cancellation window on every quote. Late cancellations (typically 50 percent of the walk fee) protect you because you have already turned down other dogs to hold that slot.
Mistake: No meet-and-greet charge on new clients
Better: Price a 30 minute home meet-and-greet for every new dog and refund it against the first prepaid package. It filters out tyre-kickers and lets you assess temperament, recall, and compatibility with the pack before committing to a standing slot.
Mistake: No holiday cover surcharge
Better: Holidays and public days off should carry a surcharge (typically 25 to 50 percent) on every quote. State the dates clearly (Easter weekend, summer holiday block, Christmas week) so owners book early and you do not resent working while everybody else is on leave.
Mistake: No insurance statement on the quote
Better: State clearly on every quote that you carry pet-handler public liability and care-custody-control insurance. Professional walkers distinguish themselves from hobbyists by showing the paperwork up front, not after a problem.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote dog walking jobs
Before quoting a new client, schedule a 30 minute paid meet-and-greet at their home. Confirm breed, age, weight, temperament, recall on and off-lead, energy level, and any reactivity around other dogs because group-pack suitability depends on it. Ask about vaccination status (DHPP, rabies, and bordetella if the dog joins a group), sterilisation, and any medical issues like hip dysplasia that affect walk length. Test the lead, harness, and recall whistle in the garden. Record the collection address, key handover or smart-lock code, the preferred walk times, and any food or treat restrictions. For group pack walkers, introduce the new dog to one or two pack dogs in a neutral space before committing to a standing slot.
Itemise walk duration, pack size, package length, pickup, and extras as separate lines. Price 30 minute solo walks at $ 18 to $ 28, 60 minute solo walks at $ 28 to $ 45, group pack walks at $ 18 to $ 32 per dog, and adventure hikes at $ 45 to $ 85. Build 5, 10, and 20 walk packages with prepaid discounts of roughly 5, 10, and 15 percent off the per-walk rate, with a clear validity window (typically 2, 4, and 8 weeks). Pickup beyond a 3km free radius belongs on its own line per walk or per kilometre. Towel-downs after muddy winter walks, GPS tracker loans on off-leash routes, and basic recall training during the walk can be offered as per-walk add-ons. Holiday cover should carry a 25 to 50 percent surcharge stated clearly on the quote.
Set a 14 to 30 day validity on quotes with prepaid package validity windows visible. State a 4 or 6 hour cancellation window and a late-cancel fee (typically 50 percent of the walk) so dogs that cancel an hour before the walk still cover the slot. Ask for prepayment on all packages and monthly standing orders, with the month billed in advance for recurring clients. Confirm vaccination requirements for pack walkers (DHPP, rabies, bordetella) and note any dog flagged as not pack-suitable for solo-only walks. State your public liability and care-custody-control insurance on the quote, list the walking locations, and name any off-leash routes where you hold permits. For holiday cover state exactly which dates fall in the peak-surcharge window.
Reply fast. New owners DM several walkers at once on Facebook and WhatsApp, and the first clear PDF tends to win the booking. Build the quote on your phone while the current pack cools down and send the branded PDF link as soon as you finish the session. Put every accepted schedule onto a recurring invoice cycle (weekly or monthly) so owners do not have to re-accept every time. Send walk report photos and a short summary via WhatsApp after each session because happy owners refer friends and refill packages without asking. Use QuoteGenio to track which packages expire in the next week and send a pre-filled re-up quote so the standing slot never drops.
FAQ
Common questions from dog walkers
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Build templates for single walks, 5, 10, and 20 walk packages, and monthly standing orders. All three structures live in QuoteGenio and you can send the quote that fits the client instead of forcing everybody into the same pricing shape.
Yes. Every quote is a branded PDF with your walker details, insurance statement, pack-walk suitability terms, and cancellation window. Share the link via WhatsApp and the owner accepts on their phone. Much cleaner than typing rates into chat from memory.
Price per dog per walk, typically $ 18 to $ 32, with a maximum pack size stated on the quote (usually 4 to 6 dogs depending on local regulations and your insurance). State vaccination and temperament requirements, and note that any dog flagged as not pack-suitable after the meet-and-greet is moved to solo walks at a higher per-walk rate.
Yes. Every quote has a unique public link with an accept button. When the owner accepts, convert to a prepaid package invoice or a first-month standing invoice with one click. Bookings are confirmed without printing or scanning.
Yes. For monthly standing clients, issue a recurring invoice at the start of each month so payment comes in ahead of the walks. For prepaid package clients, issue a package invoice on booking and a fresh invoice on re-up when the package expires.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card required. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes, invoices, statements, and reports.
State a 4 or 6 hour cancellation window on every quote. Cancellations inside that window are charged at 50 percent of the walk fee, and repeated no-shows on a prepaid package are deducted from the package balance. State it clearly up front so there is no dispute on the day.
Yes. A 2 hour adventure hike is a different product from a 30 minute midday walk: it needs transport, an off-leash suitability assessment, often a GPS tracker loan, and a permit for the walking location. Price these at $ 45 to $ 85 per dog and state the route on the quote so owners know exactly where their dog is going.
Build a holiday surcharge of 25 to 50 percent into your quote template and state the peak dates clearly (Easter weekend, summer holiday block, Christmas week). Standing clients get first refusal, new enquiries are priced at the peak rate, and you do not resent working while everybody else is off.
State that you carry pet-handler public liability (to cover third-party injury or damage) and care-custody-control insurance (to cover the dogs in your care). List the policy provider and policy number on the quote footer so new owners can verify. Professional walkers win business from hobbyists by putting this up front.
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