Uber for dogs – Dog walkers and dog sitters on-demand It is an anecdote of 2014 when Joshua Viner, a tech entrepreneur in Los Angeles, contacted Jason Meltzer, who was running a well-known outfit for dog walking. Viner shared his tale of pining for his childhood pet, a Shetland sheepdog named Brittany with Meltzer, realizing that he had no time for a dog. This discussion gave him an idea; he thought there would also be other people like him who want a dog but have no time to pamper them. On the other hand, Meltzer thought that if he had something like that, he could have a dog too. Who knew that this meeting would result in ‘Wag’, uber for dog walking app. By the hard work of Joshua Viner and Jason Meltzer, the Los Angeles-based company, ‘Wag’, …show more content…
Using this incredible app, dog walking, dog sitting, or dog boarding services can be demanded 7-days a week. 2. Rover (U.S) Rover, the Seattle based company, founded in 2011, is the widest network of 5-star dog walkers and pet sitters. Rover has 65,000 dog walkers and pet sitters distributed in all 50 states. The app works on Android and iOS devices only. Rover allows its users to search dog walkers or pet sitters in their area and manage the care of their best friend 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To ensure the safety of pets, it allows pet owners to arrange a meeting with the walkers and sitters. Users can also pay for services right through the app. 3. Swifto (U.S) Swifto, the app limited to New York City area, works in web browsers and iOS devices only. This app allows dog owners to see their dog walking through GPS tracking. Users also get regular notifications when the dog is picked up and dropped off. Swifto owns insured and college-educated dog walkers suitable for every breed of dogs. Pet owners can get a dog walker matching their dog’s breed, requirements, and schedule. It costs $20 for a walk of 20 minutes. It has dog walkers who can handle multi-dog families, costing just $5 for each extra …show more content…
Dogbuddy claims to be Europe’s leading online home dog boarding, and dog sitting community promising over 250,000 dog walkers in the above six countries and over 20,000 approved dog sitters across Europe. 5. Barkly Pets (U.S) Barkly Pets, one of the most trusted and high rated apps for dog walking, and founded in January 2015, operates in New York, Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Dog walkers in Barkly Pets are reliable, trained and appointed after checking their background. It allows pet owners to meet dog walkers in as little as 60 minutes’ notice to save the precious time of both parties. Barkly Pets, an easy to handle app, offers a premium service by sending the notifications when the dog is picked up and dropped off, GPS tracked updates, walk reports, photos, and online payment. 6. Pawshake (Australia) Pawshake, as the name suggests, relates to the special moment when pet sitters and pets meet for the first time. The app gives you a peace of mind by providing 24 hours online support and daily photo updates. Your furry friend is given care by insured, bonded and trusted dog