Get discovered locally
A professional Guru profile helps nearby Pet Parents find the care you already love providing.
SitGuru — Trusted Pet Care. Simplified.More than a sitter. Become a SitGuru Guru.
Earn on your schedule caring for pets — with a trusted local profile, PawReports that win Pet Parents, and tools built to grow repeat relationships.
Gurus are independent providers who choose the services they offer and the booking requests they accept.
PawReport Live
Care they can see. Trust that sticks.
Scout is with you from day one
Your Guru Matching Officer guides setup and local matching.
Free
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Local
Pet Parents
Why Gurus choose SitGuru
Built to help great caregivers get found — and stay booked.
SitGuru is more than a listing. It is a workspace for discovery, communication, live care updates, and trusted local growth.
Stay in full control
You choose services, rates, availability, service area, and which booking requests to accept.
Win trust with PawReports
Share photos, notes, walk progress, and live visit updates that turn one booking into repeat care.
Earn your way
Track earnings, complete payout setup, and grow through reliable care — not a rigid 9-to-5.
PawReport Live
Show Pet Parents the care they can feel.
PawReports turn every visit into proof — photos, notes, walk progress, and live updates that build confidence and invite rebooking. That is how SitGuru helps Gurus grow beyond one-off gigs.
- Live walk updates Pet Parents can follow
- Photos and notes that feel personal
- Completed care reports that support reviews
Arrive with confidence
Start the visit strong — Pet Parents see you show up.
Share the journey
Live updates and photos turn ordinary walks into trust.
Close the loop
Finish with notes and care details that invite rebooking.
Scout
Guru Matching Officer
AI Pet Companion
Your personalized guide from day one.
Every Pet Guru receives their own personalized AI Pet Companion to guide them along the way. Meet Scout, your dedicated Guru Matching Officer, ready to help pair you with local Pet Parents.
Your Guru workspace
Everything you need to run trusted local care.
From profile to payouts, SitGuru keeps discovery, messaging, bookings, PawReports, learning, and earnings in one place.
Public Guru profile
Show experience, photos, care style, services, and the neighborhoods you serve.
Services, rates & availability
Offer walking, sitting, boarding, drop-ins, and more — on the days and times that work for you.
Messaging & bookings
Keep Pet Parent conversations, booking details, and care notes organized in one workspace.
PawReport Live
Send live walk updates, GPS progress, photos, and completed care reports Pet Parents love.
Reviews & rebooking
Build a reputation through completed care so local Pet Parents come back to you.
Earnings & payouts
Review booking earnings and complete required Stripe or PayPal payout setup.
Guru Academy
Level up with onboarding guidance, readiness steps, and SitGuru learning tools.
Success Center
Practical guides for profile, bookings, PawReports, payments, safety, and referrals.
Simple from the start
Start in four clear steps.
01
Create your account
Tell us who you are and where you plan to provide care.
02
Build your profile
Add services, rates, availability, experience, photos, and your local area.
03
Complete trust steps
Finish required identity, safety, account, and payout setup.
04
Start accepting bookings
Review requests and accept the care opportunities that fit your life.
Independent provider control
You decide how you work.
SitGuru gives you a structured way to present your services and review local booking opportunities — without giving up control of your schedule.
Choose which services you offer
Set your own rates
Select your availability
Choose your local service area
Review requests before accepting
See booking details before confirming
Keep messages and care records organized
Track earnings from your Guru dashboard
Who can become a Guru?
Pet experience comes in many forms.
SitGuru welcomes experienced pet care providers and responsible local pet lovers who are prepared to describe their experience honestly and complete required profile and trust steps.
Looking for a specialized pathway? Explore SitGuru ProgramsIncludes student, community, and optional Veterans & Military Families.
Common Guru services
Dog Walking
Drop-In Visits
Pet Sitting
Boarding
Doggy Day Care
Training Support
PetPerks
Grow the pack — and earn when great Gurus join.
Share SitGuru with friends and future caregivers. Eligible Guru referrals can earn rewards after approval and a first eligible paid booking.
Guru questions
Know what to expect before you start.
Is it free to apply?+
Yes. Creating your Guru account and submitting your profile is free. You will complete the required profile and trust steps before becoming fully bookable.
What services can I offer?+
Available services may include dog walking, drop-in visits, pet sitting, boarding, doggy day care, training support, and other approved pet care services.
Can I choose my schedule and service area?+
Yes. You choose the availability and local service areas shown through your Guru profile.
Can I set my own rates?+
Yes. You can enter rates for the services you offer. Booking details and applicable platform charges should be reviewed before you accept a request.
How do payments and payouts work?+
Eligible paid bookings and Guru payouts are handled through SitGuru after the required payout setup is completed.
Do I need professional pet care experience?+
You should describe your experience honestly. SitGuru welcomes experienced providers and responsible local pet lovers who are prepared to complete all required profile and trust steps.
What happens after I apply?+
You will complete your profile, services, pricing, availability, trust requirements, and payout setup. Your profile must be approved and active before Pet Parents can fully book you.
Ready to get started?
Earn caring for pets and build trusted local relationships.
Create your free Guru profile, choose how you want to provide care, and complete the steps required to become bookable.