Dog walking software for California pet care professionals
Dog walking businesses across California use Dog Walker Central. Serving Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and every corner of California — recurring scheduling, GPS-verified visits, automated invoicing, and a client portal in one platform.
Built for California dog walking businesses
Recurring scheduling
Daily, weekly, or custom-cadence recurring appointments with time windows and per-walker assignment. Clients self-book through their portal.
GPS visit verification
Every visit captures GPS at check-in and check-out. Clients in Los Angeles and across California see verified visit proof in their portal automatically.
Automated route optimization
Each walker's day is reordered to minimize drive time — useful whether you're covering dense neighborhoods in Los Angeles or spread-out routes across California.
Stripe invoicing
Per-visit billing, recurring invoices, and automatic late fees. Payments are processed via Stripe Connect at standard rates with no platform markup.
Team management
Add walkers, assign services by qualification, manage shifts, and track GPS coverage across your California team from one dashboard.
Public marketplace listing
Get a free public profile on Dog Walker Central's marketplace. Pet owners in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose can search and book directly through the platform.
Pricing for California pet care businesses
Free
$0/mo
Up to 5 team members. Full scheduling, GPS visits, client portal, and Stripe invoicing. No trial expiration — start today with no credit card.
Pro
$10/user/mo
Automated route optimization, open-shift board, advanced reporting, team compensation, public marketplace listing, and priority support.
Switching platforms?
Free
Coming from Time To Pet, Precise Petcare, or another platform? Data migration and team training are included at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
Compare dog walking software
Not sure Dog Walker Central is right for your California business? See how we compare to the other leading platforms.
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