BECOME A WAGLY PET PROFESSIONAL
Your pet care business.
Fully set up and ready to go.
We build and run your entire professional pet care business setup — your website, your booking system, your CRM, your chat, your reviews, your walk tracker — and list you on the Wagly marketplace where Australian pet owners are searching for someone exactly like you.
$2.2B
Australian pet care industry annually
73%
of Australian households own a pet
30%
industry growth in 3 years
JOBS
Become a WagLy, Pet Professional
Wagly isn't just another pet sitting app. We're building a community of real animal lovers — people who take their responsibilities seriously, treat every pet like their own, and understand that when a family hands over the keys to their home and the care of their fur babies, that trust means everything.
If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Set your own hours · Choose your services · Keep all the income you generate · Backed by a team that supports you
Wagly Pet Professionals
Verified · Awarded · Trusted
You might be perfect if you are:
A pet owner who has always been the one friends call when they need someone to watch their animals ·
A vet nurse or vet tech looking for flexible work outside the clinic ·
A dog trainer or groomer wanting to expand your services ·
A retired breeder with decades of hands-on experience ·
A student studying veterinary science, animal behaviour, or a related field ·
Someone returning to the workforce who wants flexibility and purpose ·
A stay-at-home parent looking for meaningful work around school hours ·
Someone who has always wanted to work with animals and is finally ready to make it happen
A retired groomer looking to just look after a few dogs a week in their home
Mobile groomer that also wants the benefit of being on the Wagly marketplace
How Wagly works for you
Apply and get verified
Submit your application. Choose the 'Wagly Subscription' or the Wagly Pay as You Go' membership, details below on whats included in each.
We build your setup
Your Wagly business account is configured by our team. Webpage, booking system, CRM, chat, reviews — all done for you. Our team reviews it personally. Police check and ID verification completed. Profile goes live
Set your prices and go live
Set your own service rates, connect your Stripe account, and your profile goes live on the Wagly marketplace.
Clients find you. You keep everything.
Pet owners discover your profile, message you directly, book your services, and pay you directly into your account.
AUSTRALIA'S
WHAT SERVICES CAN I OFFER?
Start with one service. Add more as you grow.
You do not have to offer every service from day one. Many Pet Professionals start with dog walking or pet sitting and expand their offering as their reputation builds. You choose what you offer, you set the price for each, and you decide when you are ready to add something new.
Pet sitting — in the client's home
Visit clients at home for a minimum of 2 hours per session. Perfect for professionals who want flexible daytime work. For bookings of 5 days or more, overnight in-home sitting is required. Stay in the client's home overnight for longer bookings.
Wedding Chaperone
For those that are very comfortable handling dogs in a busy sometimes stressful environment. Those that can take care of all the details so the Bride and Groom can enjoy their dog attending without any stress.
Dog walking
Take dogs out for 30 or 60 minute walks in the local area. Solo or group walks available. Live GPS tracking is built into every walk via the Wagly app so owners can follow along in real time.
Doggy day care — in your home
Welcome dogs into your own home during the day while their owners are at work. Ideal for people who work from home or have a suitable home environment. Requires a fenced yard for most dogs.
Home boarding — overnight in your home
Host dogs in your own home overnight. A popular and well-paid service for animal lovers who have the right home setup and love having a dog around.
Dog show handling
If you have experience in the show ring — as a handler, a breed specialist, or a former competitor — offer your skills to exhibitors who need an experienced handler for their dogs at conformation shows.
Pooper scooping
A practical, in-demand service for busy pet owners. Regular yard maintenance visits to keep clients' outdoor spaces clean. More popular than you'd think — and a great way to build a reliable recurring income.
Special needs pet care
Care for pets with medical conditions, mobility challenges, post-surgical needs, or behavioural requirements. This service requires demonstrated experience and is reviewed by our team before approval.
Breeder Specialist services
Our most specialised and highest-paid service. Open only to verified vet nurses, current registered breeders, and experienced former breeders. Includes whelping watch, litter rotation, tube feeding, fading puppy monitoring, and full neonatal care. Apply separately via the Breeder Specialist application.
In home grooming
Perfect for a retired groomer.
A few dogs a week. Pocket money and purpose.
You have spent years doing this. Your skills are still sharp. You are not looking to go back to a full grooming schedule — but two or three dogs a week, in your own time, doing work you genuinely love? That is ideal. Wagly lists you, clients find you, and you choose exactly how much you take on.
Mobile grooming
Already mobile. Want a better business platform.
You already do mobile grooming and you understand exactly what professional business infrastructure is worth. Your own webpage, booking system, CRM, automated reminders, and review system — all set up for you — for $47 a month. No commissions taken from your work. Keep 100% of what you charge.
Unique Opportunity with Wagly!
Wagly's sister company is a registered NDIS business called Phoenix Entrepreneurs.
This allow us to also provide NDIS pet support services.
You have the opportunity to go through Phoenix's process to gain NDIS 'Support Worker' qualifications, then you can also offer services for NDIS participants.
What makes Wagly different
You set your own prices
Every service rate is yours to decide. Wagly does not cap what you can charge or dictate a price schedule. Your expertise, your pricing.
Direct client communication
Clients message you directly. You build the relationship, answer their questions, and confirm the details — no platform filtering conversations.
Accept or decline bookings
Every booking request comes to you first. You review the details and decide whether to accept. No automatic assignments. No surprise bookings.
Payments go directly to you
Via your own booking system that we build for you, payments land in your own account. Wagly takes no percentage of your earnings, you keep 100%
Built-in GPS walk tracker
Live GPS tracking on every walk, shareable link to the owner, mid-walk photo updates. Technology that builds client trust automatically.
Your clients are yours
The relationships you build are yours to keep. Your client base grows with you and stays with you — not locked to the platform.
What you get in your Wagly account
Your complete business setup — built for you
Everything a professional pet care business needs. Built by us. Run for you. From day one.
Your $47/month is a subscription to The Petpreneur Platform — our purpose-built pet industry business software. We configure your account, build everything, and keep it running. You focus on the animals.
Your own professional webpage on the Wagly marketplace
Fully configured booking system on your page
Client enquiry forms set up and ready
Chat widget for real-time client messaging
Automated booking reminders and notifications
Wagly marketplace listing and profile
Ongoing Wagly marketing driving clients to your profile
Full CRM — all your client records in one place
Automated review collection and display
Wagly Walk Tracker — live GPS on every walk
Mobile app access — manage your business anywhere
Stripe Connect setup and payment infrastructure
Your Stripe account connected — payments direct to you
What it costs
There's nothing to pay today. Your account is built and your profile goes live on the Wagly marketplace at no cost.
Your $37/month subscription only starts once a client sends you a genuine booking request.
When that happens, you'll be notified and an activation link will appear connected to your account's billing settings. Activating confirms your payment details and starts your subscription from that day — there's no trial countdown, and no charge before a client actually wants to book you.
From there, $47 a month is the only thing you ever pay for your Wagly account. No commission, no percentage, no cut of your bookings. Every dollar a client pays goes straight into your own Stripe account.
Compare us to the others
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See how much more you keep on Wagly
$47/month is a flat fee, no matter how much you earn. Most other pet care platforms charge a percentage of every booking instead — the more you earn, the more they take.
Drag the slider to your expected weekly bookings total
Wagly costs you
$11/week avg
Other platforms cost you
$80/week
Based on a typical 20% commission charged by many pet care platforms. Your $47/month Wagly subscription stays the same regardless of how much you earn.
Your payment flow — Wagly subscription
Payments go directly to you!
Via your own booking system that we build for you, payments land in your own account. Wagly takes no percentage of your earnings — you keep 100%.
Client pays
Via your booking page
Your Stripe account
100% of the booking amount
Your bank account
Direct — no middleman
Manage your biz
We have a full Wagly Pet Prfessional account in 'The Petpreneur Platform'
You have your own CRM, your own booking system, your own webpage and your own CRM.
You can get this as a desktop app and a mobile app to manage your Wagly business on the go.
Desktop App
You get your own account in The Petpreneur Platform set up for you as a Wagly Pet Professional. On your dashboard you will get video tutorials and quick actions to the areas you will need to access. We will manage the account for you and notify you of all bookings. You can access this as a desktop app by clicking the button below or if you prefer to work in a browser window you can go to app.thepetpreneurplatform.com you will get log in details on your welcome call.
You also get a mobile app to run your Wagly business on the go!
Download The Desktop app
Open The Petpreneur Platform to access your own WagLy account
How To Apply
Apply online
Complete your application just click the button below. Takes about 10 minutes. Our team reads every single one.
We respond in 2–3 days
A real person reviews your application and comes back to you within 2 to 3 business days.
Verification
Complete your identity check and National Police Check. Typically 1 to 3 business days.
Go live
We help you set up your Stripe account, set your prices, and start taking bookings. We will get on a call with you and show you how to navigate your own Petpreneur account.
Application Form
Please feel free to fill out more the section that you are interested in. Please give us as much info as you can as we use this to create your own Wagly web page.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW THIS WORKS
Wagly Frequently Asked Questions
🐾 General
What is Wagly?
Wagly is Australia's most-loved pet-friendly app — helping pet parents find everywhere pet-friendly, from cafes and accommodation to trusted pet professionals, plus breed and breeder info. Businesses can list for free, or become Wagly Verified for full visibility and, where relevant, in-app bookings.
Is Wagly free to use?
Yes. Searching, browsing, saving favourites, building a Pet Passport, and posting on the Jobs Board are all completely free for pet parents.
Is Wagly available across Australia?
Wagly is available nationally. Simply search your suburb or postcode to find Pet Professionals near you.
Do I need to create an account to use Wagly?
No — you can browse and search without signing up. Creating a free account unlocks Pet Passport, saved favourites, and the Trip Planner.
Are all listings on Wagly verified?
No. Wagly has two kinds of listings: Free listings, which show contact details only and aren't verified, and Wagly Verified Premium listings, which have completed our full verification process (including a National Police Check for pet professionals) and include a full profile. Look for the Verified badge.
🐶 For Pet Owners
How do I find a Pet Professional near me?
Open the Wagly app or website, enter your suburb or postcode, and browse. Filter by service type and by Verified status to find exactly what you need.
How do I book a Pet Professional?
Verified Premium Pet Professionals have their own booking system on their Wagly profile — select a service, choose a date and time, and follow the prompts. Free listings don't have in-app booking; contact them directly using the details on their listing.
How do I pay for a service?
For Verified Premium bookings, payment goes directly to the Pet Professional through their own secure Stripe account — Wagly doesn't handle or store your payment details. For Free listings, arrange payment directly with the provider.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule a booking?
Cancellation and rescheduling policies are set by each individual Pet Professional. Check their profile or contact them directly.
What if I have a problem with a booking or a Pet Professional?
Reach out to the Pet Professional directly first. If you have a concern about conduct that you feel Wagly should know about, contact us and we'll investigate.
Can I leave a review?
Yes, for Verified Premium listings — after your service, leave a review on their Wagly profile to help other pet owners and reward great professionals.
📋 Jobs Board
What is the Jobs Board?
A community notice board where pet owners post jobs they need done — a one-off dog walk to ongoing pet sitting. Any registered Wagly professional, Free or Premium, can browse and contact you directly if they're a good fit.
Is it free to post a job?
Yes, completely free.
Who can see my job posting?
Visible to Wagly-registered professionals only, not the general public.
What information do I need to include in a job posting?
A good job posting includes the type of service you need, details about your pet (breed, age, any special needs), your general location or suburb, and how you'd like to be contacted. The more detail you include, the better matched your responses will be.
How will Pet Professionals contact me?
Pet Professionals will reach out using the contact details you include in your job posting, so make sure to include your preferred contact method — phone, email, or both.
Am I guaranteed to receive responses to my job posting?
While we have a growing community of Pet Professionals on Wagly, we cannot guarantee responses to every job posting. If you don't hear back, try updating your listing or browsing Pet Professional profiles directly and reaching out to those who offer the service you need.
🐕 For Pet Professionals
How do I list my business on Wagly?
Head to the mobile app app.wagly.com.au or website www.wagly.com.au and apply to join as a Pet Professional. You'll complete your profile, submit to a police check, and provide details about your experience and the services you offer. Once approved, your listing goes live and pet owners can find and book you.
What does it cost to list on Wagly?
Free Listing is $0/month — your name, contact details, and location, with no verification required. Premium Listing is $37/month — full verification, top placement, a full profile, and (for pet professionals) in-app bookings and payments via Stripe. No commissions or booking fees on Premium — you keep 100% of what you earn.
Do I need to use Wagly's payment system?
No. You use your own Stripe account to accept payments directly from clients. Wagly does not take a cut of any booking. You set your own prices and keep 100% of what you earn.
What is the Petpreneur Platform?
The Petpreneur Platform is Wagly's premium tier for Pet Professionals, available for $150/month. It includes your Wagly listing plus access to business tools, resources, and support to help you grow and manage your pet care business professionally. [Learn more here — https://thepetpreneurplatform.com/home]
Why do I need a police check for Premium?
It's part of our commitment to making Wagly Verified mean something. It gives pet parents real confidence when choosing a Premium listing, and it's what unlocks top placement, a full profile, and in-app bookings.
Can I respond to Jobs Board listings?
Yes! As a registered Pet Professional, you can browse the Jobs Board and contact pet owners directly about jobs that suit your skills and availability. You will find the jobs board inside your account on the dashboard, this is updated immediately a new job is posted.
What happens if a client leaves a negative review?
We encourage all Pet Professionals to respond professionally to any review, positive or negative. If you believe a review is false, misleading, or in breach of our community guidelines, please contact us at [email protected] and we will review the matter.
Can I list for free without being verified?
Yes — Free Listing gives you a contact-details-only listing with no police check or paperwork required. You won't have a full profile page or appear in the member Trip Planner, but pet parents can still find and contact you.
Do I need to use Wagly's payment system?
Only if you're a Verified Premium Pet Professional taking bookings through Wagly — you use your own Stripe account and keep everything you earn. Free listings don't use Wagly's booking or payment system at all.
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