6 a.m. walks in freezing rain. Nail trims that end in wrestling matches. Medication hidden inside cheese. We do all of it — tracked, insured, and photographed.
| Tier | Duration | Frequency | Included Extras | Per-Unit Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUICK RELIEF | 20 min | Up to 2×/day | Potty break + report card | $22/visit | ● AVAILABLE |
| STANDARD WALK | 30 min | Up to 14×/week | GPS route + live photo | $33/visit | ● AVAILABLE |
| EXTENDED WALK | 60 min | Up to 7×/week | GPS + enrichment stops | $52/visit | ● AVAILABLE |
| PACK WALK | 45 min | Up to 5×/week | Socialization + GPS | $27/visit | ● AVAILABLE |
| EARLY BIRD (6–8AM) | 30 min | Mon–Fri | Pre-work walk + photo | $36/visit | ● AVAILABLE |
| METRIC | KIBBLE ★ | KENNEL | APP WALKER | FREELANCER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Daily Cost | $33–$95 | $35–$40 | $20–$40 | $25–$50 |
| Pet Stays Home | ✓ Always | ✗ Never | ✓ Walk only | ~ Sometimes |
| Same Caregiver Every Visit | ✓ Guaranteed | ✗ Rotating staff | ✗ Random match | ~ Varies |
| GPS Route Tracking | ✓ Every walk | N/A | ✓ App-based | ✗ Rarely |
| Live Photo Updates | ✓ 3× per visit | ✗ None | ~ 1× if lucky | ~ Informal |
| Medication Administration | ✓ Trained | ~ Extra fee | ✗ Not offered | ~ Untrained |
| Disease Exposure Risk | LOW — home env. | HIGH — 20–100 dogs | MED — pack walks | LOW–MED |
| Bonded + Insured | ✓ Fully | ✓ Facility only | ~ Platform policy | ✗ Rarely |
| Health Report Card | ✓ Every visit | ✗ None | ✗ None | ~ Informal |
| Holiday Availability | ✓ +$6 surcharge | ✓ Full price | ✗ Surge pricing | ~ Unreliable |
| Overnight Pricing (avg) | $115/night | $40–$175+ | N/A | $50–$100 |
| Cancellation Policy | 24-hr notice | 48–72 hrs | 24–48 hrs | Varies |
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