Dog Walker Service Rate Sheet
A clean, printable rate sheet for a dog-walking service — per-walk pricing by duration, multi-walk package deals with automatic per-walk cost, add-ons, after-hours and holiday surcharges, plus cancellation and payment terms.
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Happy Tails Dog Walking DOG WALKING SERVICES — RATE SHEET Walker: Jordan Rivera Phone: +1 415 555 0148 Email: hello@happytailswalks.com Service area: Inner Sunset, Cole Valley & Haight (San Francisco) Rates effective: June 1, 2026 ============================================================ PER-WALK RATES ============================================================ Quick visit / potty break (20 min): $18.00 Standard solo walk (30 min): $25.00 Long solo walk (60 min): $42.00 Group walk, per dog (45 min): $22.00 Each additional dog, same household: $10.00 per walk ============================================================ PACKAGE DEALS (prepaid — save vs. single walks) ============================================================ • 5-Walk Pack (30-min) — 5 walks: $115.00 ($23.00 per walk) • 10-Walk Pack (30-min) — 10 walks: $220.00 ($22.00 per walk) • 20-Walk Pack (30-min) — 20 walks: $420.00 ($21.00 per walk) • Weekday Unlimited (Mon–Fri, 30-min, 1/day) — 22 walks: $460.00 ($20.91 per walk) ============================================================ ADD-ON SERVICES ============================================================ • Medication administration: $5.00 • Puppy / senior extra-care visit: $8.00 • Key pickup & return (one-time): $15.00 • GPS walk report with photos: Free • Plant watering / mail pickup while away: $5.00 ============================================================ SURCHARGES ============================================================ • After-hours: +$8 per walk before 7:00 AM or after 8:00 PM • Holiday: +50% on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Dec 24–25 & 31 • Last-minute: +$10 for bookings made less than 12 hours in advance ============================================================ POLICIES ============================================================ Cancellation: Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice. Cancellations inside 24 hours are charged 50% of the walk rate; no-shows are charged in full. Payment: Single walks due at time of service (Venmo, Zelle, or cash). Packages paid in advance and valid 90 days. Recurring clients invoiced weekly. Notes: All walks include fresh water, waste cleanup, and a quick text update. Fully insured & bonded. Leash, harness, and waste bags provided by owner. ============================================================ Prices subject to change. This rate sheet is a price list, not a service contract. Thank you for trusting us with your dog!
About this template
A clear rate sheet is the difference between a dog-walking side gig and a business clients take seriously. It answers the questions every prospective client asks before they call — what does a walk cost, do you offer packages, what happens on holidays, and how do I pay — so you spend less time quoting and more time walking. The structure that works is **per-walk rates by duration first** (a quick potty break, a standard 30-minute walk, a longer 60-minute walk, and a per-dog group rate), then **prepaid package deals** that reward regular clients with a lower effective per-walk price, then **add-ons, surcharges, and policies**. This template computes the **per-walk cost of each package automatically** from the total price and walk count, so a "$220 for 10 walks" pack instantly shows "$22.00 per walk" — which makes the savings obvious and prevents the arithmetic mistakes that quietly erode your margin. A few specifics matter for dog walkers in particular. **Group-walk size is regulated in many cities** — New York City caps a single walker at 8 leashed dogs and Boston at 4 — so price and advertise within your local limit. **Holiday and after-hours surcharges** are standard and worth stating up front rather than springing on a client. And because this is a **rate sheet, not a contract**, pair it with a signed pet-care or dog-walking agreement that covers liability, emergency vet authority, and key handling. Keep the sheet to one page, put your contact details and an effective date at the top, and refresh it when your rates change.
When to use it
- Publishing pricing for a dog-walking service or side business.
- Sending a prospective client a one-page price list before booking.
- Posting rates on a website, flyer, or neighborhood app listing.
- Comparing single-walk vs. prepaid-package economics for clients.
What to include
- Per-walk rates by duration (quick visit, 30-min, 60-min, group).
- Prepaid package deals with the per-walk price shown.
- Add-on services (medication, key handling, puppy/senior care).
- After-hours, holiday, and last-minute surcharges stated up front.
- Cancellation policy, payment terms, and an effective date.