Questions we know
you're already thinking.

Being a Pal is completely free — and that's not a tier or a loophole, it's the model. PawPal covers the cost of background checks, certification, and annual re-screening for every Pal. Our revenue comes from pet parents, not from the people giving their time. You bring the love for dogs. We handle the rest.

San Francisco first, then city by city. Sign up for the waitlist and you'll be first to know when we hit yours.

Rover and Wag charge $20–35 per walk and take 31–40% commission — that's roughly $400/month if your dog needs 5 walks a week. Anyone can sign up on those platforms and set their rate to zero — but that's a loophole, not a community. PawPal is built differently: pet parents pay $19/month for unlimited sessions with verified, background-checked, certified Pals — a potential saving of $380+ per month. Pals are always free. And unlike other platforms, we require annual re-screening, social ID verification, and pet insurance — things Rover and Wag simply don't ask for.

Every Pal goes through an enhanced background check, connects 2 social media accounts for identity verification, and completes a mandatory dog safety certification — all before session one. Unlike other platforms who screen once and never again, PawPal requires annual re-screening. Sessions are public only — no unsupervised home access, ever. And a Meet & Greet is required before any first session, so you've approved every Pal before anything is booked.

Pet insurance is required for all owners before their first match — it's the single biggest gap on other platforms. Our full incident policy will be shared with every member before launch.

Always your choice. Once you've done your Meet & Greet and approved a Pal, you can request them every time. Dogs thrive on familiar faces — and you'll never be randomly assigned someone new.

Your call, set in your dog's profile. Solo or open to other dogs — every Pal must respect your preferences. Note any quirks upfront and they're factored into every match.

Yes — that's the point. Pals can walk, run, play, or simply hang out with your dog. Not every dog needs a five-mile run. Sometimes they just need company, a trip to the park, or someone to sit with them for an hour. You and your Pal decide together what works best for your dog.