Dog Walking App Development
Budget: €250 – €750 EUR
The app is a two-sided platform that connects pet owners with trusted pet sitters and dog walkers. It includes features for both customer and provider roles, along with an admin panel for platform management.
1. User Roles
a. Pet Owner
Sign up/login (email, phone, Google/Apple)
Create and manage pet profiles
Search and filter pet care providers
View sitter/walker profiles and availability
Send booking requests
Pay for services securely
Communicate via in-app chat
Receive booking confirmations and updates
Receive live walk updates with GPS tracking
Leave ratings and reviews
Receive push notifications
b. Pet Sitter / Dog Walker
Sign up/login (with ID verification)
Create a service provider profile
List services: Boarding, Daycare, House Sitting, Dog Walking, Drop-in Visits
Set service pricing, availability calendar, and preferences (pet size, type)
Accept or decline booking requests
Manage bookings and calendar
Communicate with pet owners via in-app chat
Provide walk updates (GPS, time, distance, photos)
Receive payments and manage payouts
View ratings and reviews
2. Core Features
Search & Discovery
Location-based search
Filters (service type, availability, pet type, rating, price)
Map view of nearby providers
Featured providers and promoted profiles
Booking System
Book instantly or request-based booking
Set time/date, pet(s), and service details
Booking status updates (pending, confirmed, declined, canceled)
Booking history and upcoming bookings
Pet Profile Management
Add multiple pets
Information fields: name, type, breed, age, gender, special needs, temperament, vet info
Upload pet photos
Messaging & Notifications
Real-time chat
Message alerts and booking notifications
Push notifications for activity (booking changes, walk starts/ends, reviews)
Walk Tracking (Dog Walking Service)
Live GPS tracking of walk
Distance, route, duration
Ability to upload photos/videos from the walk
Summary report post-walk
Payments
In-app secure payments (credit card, Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
Automated payout to sitters after service completion
Commission deduction logic for platform
Wallet system (optional)
Ratings & Reviews
Pet owners rate and review sitters
Sitters can leave reviews on pet owners
Display average rating on profile
Promotions & Referrals
Invite friends with referral codes
Earn discounts or credits
Seasonal promotional codes
3. Admin Panel Features
Dashboard overview (users, services, revenue)
User management (view, verify, suspend)
Booking management
Dispute resolution tools
Revenue and commission tracking
Payment processing and payout management
Push notification manager
Analytics & reporting (usage, transactions, user retention)
Content moderation (profiles, reviews, photos)
1. User Roles
a. Pet Owner
Sign up/login (email, phone, Google/Apple)
Create and manage pet profiles
Search and filter pet care providers
View sitter/walker profiles and availability
Send booking requests
Pay for services securely
Communicate via in-app chat
Receive booking confirmations and updates
Receive live walk updates with GPS tracking
Leave ratings and reviews
Receive push notifications
b. Pet Sitter / Dog Walker
Sign up/login (with ID verification)
Create a service provider profile
List services: Boarding, Daycare, House Sitting, Dog Walking, Drop-in Visits
Set service pricing, availability calendar, and preferences (pet size, type)
Accept or decline booking requests
Manage bookings and calendar
Communicate with pet owners via in-app chat
Provide walk updates (GPS, time, distance, photos)
Receive payments and manage payouts
View ratings and reviews
2. Core Features
Search & Discovery
Location-based search
Filters (service type, availability, pet type, rating, price)
Map view of nearby providers
Featured providers and promoted profiles
Booking System
Book instantly or request-based booking
Set time/date, pet(s), and service details
Booking status updates (pending, confirmed, declined, canceled)
Booking history and upcoming bookings
Pet Profile Management
Add multiple pets
Information fields: name, type, breed, age, gender, special needs, temperament, vet info
Upload pet photos
Messaging & Notifications
Real-time chat
Message alerts and booking notifications
Push notifications for activity (booking changes, walk starts/ends, reviews)
Walk Tracking (Dog Walking Service)
Live GPS tracking of walk
Distance, route, duration
Ability to upload photos/videos from the walk
Summary report post-walk
Payments
In-app secure payments (credit card, Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
Automated payout to sitters after service completion
Commission deduction logic for platform
Wallet system (optional)
Ratings & Reviews
Pet owners rate and review sitters
Sitters can leave reviews on pet owners
Display average rating on profile
Promotions & Referrals
Invite friends with referral codes
Earn discounts or credits
Seasonal promotional codes
3. Admin Panel Features
Dashboard overview (users, services, revenue)
User management (view, verify, suspend)
Booking management
Dispute resolution tools
Revenue and commission tracking
Payment processing and payout management
Push notification manager
Analytics & reporting (usage, transactions, user retention)
Content moderation (profiles, reviews, photos)