How much are you
leaving on the table?
Dog walkers on Rover keep just 60p in every £1. See exactly how much more you'd take home on UrPetPals — with real numbers from your own walks.
Your Numbers
Your gross revenue
£10,400/yr
Walks per year
520
You'd earn extra
£2,324
per year on UrPetPals
That's a holiday every
3 months
Extra coffees
581/yr
Earnings comparison (per year)
Freemium bonus
Your first 10 bookings are 100% commission-free — you keep every penny. At 10 walks/week, that's your first 1 week at 0%.
18%
UrPetPals cut
vs 40% on Rover
82%
You keep
of every booking
Same day
Payout speed
vs 7 days on Rover
What could you do with an extra £2,324/year?
That's real money you're giving to Rover for no good reason.
7
City breaks
6
Months' groceries
29
Tanks of fuel
2.7
Months off per year
The full picture
It's not just about commission. Here's everything side by side.
| Feature | UrPetPals | Rover |
|---|---|---|
| You keep (standard) | 82% | 60% |
| First 10 bookings | 0% commission | 40% cut |
| Payout speed | Same day | 7 days |
| Live GPS tracking | ✓ Included | ✗ No |
| UK-based support | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Monthly fees | None | None |
| Walk report emails | ✓ Auto-sent | ✗ No |
| Reputation badges | ✓ Top Rated / 5★ | ✗ No |
Walkers who made the switch
"Left Rover after 2 years. I keep £110 more per month now. Wish I'd done it sooner."
Amy S.
Dog Walker · Manchester
"The payout is same-day. That alone was worth it. Plus I keep 22% more per booking."
Marcus T.
Pet Sitter · Liverpool
"First 10 walks were 100% mine. I made back my setup time in week 1."
Rachel K.
Dog Walker · Warrington
Questions we actually get asked
Is the 82% rate guaranteed forever?+
Yes — 82% is our standard rate for all bookings after your first 10. No hidden fees, no surprise deductions, no "service charges".
What happens to my Rover reviews?+
You start fresh on UrPetPals — but with a clean slate and better commission from day one. Most walkers find they build faster here because clients are more likely to leave reviews when prompted properly.
Can I be on both Rover and UrPetPals?+
Absolutely. Many walkers run both while building their UrPetPals client base. We don't require exclusivity.
When do I actually get paid?+
Same day the walk is marked complete by your client. No 7-day delays, no holds, no nonsense.
What if I'm already self-employed and taking my own bookings?+
Then the main benefit for you is the marketplace reach and the live GPS + photo update system that clients love. Many self-employed walkers use UrPetPals to grow their reach while keeping their existing private clients.
Stop giving £2,324 to Rover every year.
Join free. Start earning 82%. Your first 10 bookings at 0% commission. Payouts the same day. Built for UK walkers.
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