Rover and Wag are two different apps which offer similar services. They are two popular apps which provide jobs for pet lovers at their own convenient time. The apps help to find a job for people who can offer different kinds of pet care services on their flexible schedules.
Rover And Wag Comparison
Rover
Rover was created to be an online platform connecting pet owners to people who can provide different pet care services. It was founded in 2011, with its headquarters in Seattle, Washington, United States. They offer dog walking, pet boarding, dog’s daycare, drop-in services, pet-sitting and many more.
Requirements
-You need to be of legal age, i.e., above the age of 18
-You need to live in an area RoverRover operates in
-You need to have the latest version of the Rover app
-Live in a residence that allows animals [pets]
How To Register
-The first step in registering is creating a profile including your basic contact info, photo, services and rates.
-Next, you should download the Rover app
-State the time you are going to be available
-State the type of dogs you are comfortable with
-Fill in your Experience {s}, make sure to add photos as evidence
-Take the Rover’s quiz
-Submit a background check [ you should know that this might cost a small amount and take some time to verify].
How much does Rover pay?
One of the many testimonies about RoverRover is about how you could earn up to $1000 a month. This, of course, depends on the services you render and how often you work. An advantage of using RoverRover is that the workers can set their prices for boarding and sitting. Still, an average worker charges a total of $40 per night, $20 for a thirty minutes walk, and $30 for a sixty minutes walk. RoverRover gets a 20% service fee from each booking. You get to withdraw your money two days after completing service with RoverRover.
Wags
Wag is also an online company which helps to instantly connect pet parents to professionals who can provide pet care services for their pets. It was founded in 2015, with its headquarters in Los Angeles, California. It provides people who can offer dog trainers, pet caregivers, Dog-walkers, overnight care, in-home training, vet advice, etc., to pet parents.
Requirements
-You should be above 18
-You should be legally allowed to work in the United States
-You should live in a city Wag operates in
-You should pass the safety quiz
-You need to be cleared for the background check
-You need to be living in an apartment that allows
-You need to download the Wag Walker app on your phone [note that this is not the regular Wag walker app found on the App Store or Google Play Store].
How To Register
-You need to complete the registration form online or through the Wag app to get started
– You should create a profile containing your basic information and pictures
-You share your past experiences with pets
-Take a twenty to thirty minutes quiz on dog safety and care
$29.95 for the application processing
-You need an endorsement from people who can vouch for your experience, including friends or family.
You should note that it considers people with more endorsements, so more endorsements increase the chances of you being considered. The application takes about 14 days or more to process, so you might need to wait a while.
How Much Does It Pay?
The amount you get paid depends on the types of services you render. Wag states the amount a pet caregiver is to collect for the services they render, though for special services such as overnight care, etc., the caregiver is allowed to state their price. All caregivers are allowed to keep their tips. No commission is going to be collected from it. Wag collects 40% of the standard fees paid by the pet parents.
Differences Between Rover And Wag
-Rover lets the pet caregivers set their prices while Wag doesn’t unless you offer unique services such as overnight care.
– Rover only asks for the basic information of your dog after getting its vet information. In contrast, Wag asks for specific information such as your pet’s like etc.
-Rover has more walkers/ workers than Wag.
-Rover lets you choose the walker/worker you want, while Wag chooses the closest and most available walker/worker.
Conclusion
Most pet caretakers prefer RoverRover as it is easier and faster to apply and get accepted into, Wags which considers those with more experience first. RoverRover only collects a 20% commission, which is little compared to Wag’s 40% commission. In contrast, most pet owners prefer RoverRover because it offers more pet caregivers than Wag. Some pet parents prefer Wag because it asks for more detailed information, so they feel safe leaving their animals with their caretakers.
Frequently asked questions
-Which cities is RoverRover available in?
Rover workers can be found in different countries today. They have expanded their roots to different cities, including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, etc., available in over 10,000 cities. They have also expanded to eight different countries in Europe.
