With a busy schedule you can't always find the time to take your dog for a walk ... but that doesn't necessarily mean it shouldn't happen. At PetCloud you can find trusted local dog walkers who can take your dog for a daily walk. Go on, make your dog's day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dog walking on PetCloud starts from $30 for 30 minutes and from $45 for 60 minutes. Walkers set their own prices, shown on each listing, and are more likely to discount regular bookings and multiple dogs.
Post a job or search by suburb, choose a walker, and arrange a meet and greet so they can meet your dog and learn the routine. The walker collects your dog from home, walks them and brings them back.
Search by suburb on PetCloud or post a job, and available dog walkers in your area apply. Compare their listings, verifications and reviews from confirmed bookings before you book.
It depends on your dog's age, breed and energy. Many dogs do well with one or two walks a day, and your vet can advise on what suits your dog.
Some walkers offer group walks and some walk one dog at a time. Tell the walker how your dog gets on with other dogs, and agree on solo or group walks before you book.
Dog walkers on PetCloud can complete identity verification and a police check, and their listing shows which verifications they hold. Read reviews and meet the walker before you book, too.
Dog walkers on PetCloud can complete PetCloud Academy's Pet Professional Training Course, created with Senior Veterinarian Dr Mandy Paterson. It is excellent preparation for dog walkers and covers avoiding heatstroke, not exercising dogs in hot temperatures, avoiding hot bitumen, never leaving a dog in a car, avoiding bloat, walking senior dogs, walking brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds, walking and keeping control of strong dogs, navigating public areas, avoiding dog fights and dog parks, and olfactory (sniff) enrichment. Look for the training badge on a walker's profile.
You pay when you confirm the booking. Your payment is held securely and released after your 24-hour quality check window. A booking fee of 10%, capped at $40, applies.
Look for identity and police check verification, reviews only from confirmed bookings, and secure payment that's held until after the walk. PetCloud has all three.
Sign up as a pet sitter on PetCloud, add dog walking to your listing, set your own rates and complete your verifications. Dog walkers on PetCloud are independent contractors who choose the jobs they take.
Place the back of your hand on the footpath for 7 seconds. If it is too hot for your hand, it is too hot for your dog's paws. On hot days, walk early in the morning or in the evening, stick to grass and shade, and bring water. Dog walkers who complete PetCloud's Pet Professional Training Course learn how to avoid heat stress and hot bitumen.
Signs include heavy panting, drooling, a bright red tongue or gums, weakness, vomiting and collapse. Flat-faced breeds and older dogs are at higher risk. Heatstroke is an emergency, so take your dog to the nearest vet straight away.
Most adult dogs need a toilet break every 4 to 6 hours, and puppies and older dogs need to go more often. If you work long days, a midday dog walk or home visit keeps your dog comfortable and helps prevent accidents inside.
Bored dogs often chew, dig or bark. Regular walks, sniff walks where your dog explores at their own pace, puzzle feeders and short training games all help burn energy and keep their mind busy.
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