Become a sitter, trainer or space host

Join BarkPark as a provider, reach local dog owners, set your own services and prices, and get paid through Stripe.

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Why provide on BarkPark

  • Keep about 95% of every booking

    Providers keep about 95% of the booking price, and about 97% on repeat bookings with the same client.

  • Get paid through Stripe

    Payouts go out about 3 days after you accept a booking.

  • Set your own services and prices

    Offer sitting, training, vet visits, grooming or a private space, on your schedule.

  • Be found by local dog owners

    Your profile and reviews show up where nearby pawrents are already looking.

  • Chat that protects you

    Messaging and in-app payments keep the booking on record from first message to review.

How to get started

  1. Create a free accountJoin BarkPark and add your profile photo and a short bio.
  2. Set up your provider profileChoose sitter, trainer, vet, groomer or space host, then add services, prices and availability.
  3. Connect Stripe for payoutsAdd your payout details so earnings can reach you.
  4. Accept bookingsReview requests, accept the ones that fit, and get paid about 3 days after acceptance.

How payment works

  • It is free to join BarkPark.
  • When you book a provider, your card is held, not charged, until the provider accepts.
  • The owner pays a service fee of about 10% on top of the booking price (about 5% on repeat bookings with the same provider).
  • Providers keep about 95% of the booking price (about 97% on repeat bookings).
  • Payouts to providers are made through Stripe about 3 days after acceptance.
  • Phone numbers, email addresses and links are hidden in chat until a booking is confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

How do booking payments work?

When you request a booking, your card is held but not charged. The provider reviews the request, and the payment is only taken once they accept. Payments are processed in the app through Stripe.

What are the fees?

Joining is free. On bookings, the owner pays a service fee of about 10% on top of the provider price, dropping to about 5% on repeat bookings with the same provider. Providers keep about 95% of the booking price (about 97% on repeat bookings).

How do I become a sitter, trainer or space host?

Create a free account, set up a provider profile with your services, prices and availability, and connect Stripe so you can be paid. Once your profile is live, nearby dog owners can find and book you. Providers keep about 95% of each booking (about 97% on repeat bookings), paid out through Stripe about 3 days after acceptance.

When do providers get paid?

Payouts are made through Stripe about 3 days after the provider accepts the booking.

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Ready to join your local pack?

BarkPark is free to join. Create an account, add your dog, and explore.

Android (Google Play) is coming soon. Or use BarkPark in your browser.