Dog walking price calculator
Work out what to charge a client, and what a week of walks adds up to. Start from our starter prices, then change them to yours.
These start at Bark & Bill's starter prices. Change them to what you charge, or what you're thinking of charging.
How to work out what to charge
Charge for your time, not just the walk
A 60 minute walk can take 90 minutes once you add travel, collecting the dog, drying them off and writing your notes. Price the whole visit.
Charge for extra dogs, but less than a second walk
A second dog from the same home adds work and risk, but not a whole extra walk. Most walkers add a smaller amount per extra dog.
Look at what walkers near you charge
Prices vary a lot between towns, and London is in a league of its own. Search for dog walkers on Google Maps near you and look at their prices before you set yours.
Solo walks are worth more than group walks
A solo walk takes a whole slot in your day. If you walk dogs in groups, you can charge less per dog and still earn more per hour.
Cover your costs before you work out your profit
Insurance, a DBS check, fuel or bus fares, leads, towels and treats all come out of what clients pay you. So does tax on your profit.
Reward regular clients carefully
A small discount for five walks a week can be worth it for steady income. Don't discount below what an hour of your time is worth.
Review your prices once a year
Tell clients a month before prices go up. Most expect a yearly rise, especially if you've been reliable.
Once you've settled on your prices, Bark & Bill keeps them for you, turns them into quotes your clients accept with one tap, and gets your invoices paid by card.