Doggywalker.com

What Doggywalker.com does

Doggywalker.com is a privately held, employee-based pet care services company operating in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia since 1999. The company delivers in-home midday dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, and home care services (package pickup, plant watering, light security monitoring) to pet owners in its two service areas, with two regional offices managing operations. Pricing is structured in three tiers — monthly subscriptions (3/4/5 days per week), never-expiring multipacks (10/20/30 visits), and individual pay-as-you-go visits — with surcharges for evenings, holidays, multi-pet households, and additional pets. The company employs caregivers as W-2 staff (not 1099 contractors), runs formal background checks and training, and holds licensing from the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, plus commercial general liability and animal bailee insurance.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally thin: clients self-serve through the Time to Pet client portal (web and mobile, iOS and Android) for scheduling and visit reports, and payments are processed via Stripe. The company transitioned to Time to Pet in 2023, replacing its prior system. There is no proprietary software, no AI capability, and no app developed by the company itself.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with a hybrid mix of recurring monthly contracts and pre-paid multipacks, supplemented by individual visits. Marketing relies on local SEO, organic social (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram), referrals from a network of regional animal rescue organizations (AWLA, King Street Cats, Lucky Dog, Homeward Trails, and others), and word-of-mouth. Current ownership transitioned to Kate Reich in March 2022, who had been with the company since August 2016 in caregiver, recruiting, and business development roles. The company services 1,000+ pets in Northern Virginia and operates without venture capital or institutional investment.

Name

Doggywalker.com

Legal name

DoggyWalker.com

Website

https://doggywalker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Doggywalker.com is a privately held, employee-based pet care services company in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia, providing in-home dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, and home care to 1,000+ Northern Virginia pets since 1999.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Care Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Drop-In Visits (Feeding, Water, Litter, Potty Breaks) (HSANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting (Client’s Home) (HSANAEAB), Dog Walking Add-On (Scheduled Walks During Sits) (HSANAEAD), Pet Errands & Pet Care Coordination (HSACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Dog walking services
• Pet sitting services
• In-home pet care
• Professional pet caregivers
• Cat sitting visits

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Dog Walking Services: Midday dog walking visits (20 or 30 minutes) scheduled Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Offered as monthly contracts (3, 4, or 5 days/week), multipacks (10/20/30 visit bundles), or individual visits.
2. Pet Sitting Services: Pet sitting visits before 9am or after 5pm on weekdays, plus all weekend and holiday visits. Includes walks, feeding, litterbox maintenance, and medication management. Almost Overnight option available.
3. Home Care Services: Home-only visits (10, 30, or 60 minutes) for package pickup, plant watering, light security monitoring, and other home care tasks while clients are away. Discounts available for multiple consecutive-day stays.
4. Flexible Visit Packages: Multipack visit bundles that never expire, providing per-visit revenue with advance payment. 20-minute packs for weekday midday walks; 30-minute packs available anytime including weekends.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Doggywalker.com provides in-home professional pet care services in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia, including midday dog walking (20 or 30 minute weekday visits), pet sitting (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays with walks, feeding, medication, and litterbox care), dedicated cat sitting, and home care visits (package pickup, plant watering, security monitoring). Services are delivered by W-2 employees (not contractors), scheduled and billed through Time to Pet software and Stripe, and offered as monthly contracts, never-expiring multipacks, or individual visits.

Product overview

Doggywalker.com is a professional pet care services company operating as a single unified service offering, not a software platform. The company provides in-home pet care services including midday dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, and home care services throughout Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. Services are offered through various pricing structures including monthly contracts, flexible multipacks, and individual visits. Client scheduling and account management are handled through the Time to Pet software platform, while payments are processed via Stripe integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Midday Dog Walking Weekday dog walking services with 20- or 30-minute visits scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for individual pet owners who work outside the home in Alexandria and Arlington, VA. Offered via monthly contract or flexible multipack.
• Pet Sitting In-home pet sitting visits for cats and dogs while owners are away, including walks, feeding, medication management, and litter box maintenance. Available as 30-, 45-, or 60-minute visits during mornings (before 9 a.m.), evenings (after 5 p.m.), and weekends/holidays.
• Cat Sitting Dedicated cat care including feeding, fresh water, litter maintenance, and playtime. Visits must be scheduled as pet sits (minimum 30 minutes) outside standard midday dog walking windows.
• Home Care Services Home-only visits (10, 30, or 60 minutes) for clients away from their residence, covering package/mail pickup, plant watering, light management, thermostat adjustment, security checks, and trash disposal. Provided by team members with 2+ years employment history, with multi-stay discounts for consecutive stays.
• Almost Overnight Premium extended care consisting of a 2-hour evening visit and a 1-hour morning visit that simulates overnight care without an employee sleeping at the property. Requires minimum 2-week advance booking and an established visit history for new clients.
• New Client Consultations Complimentary initial consultation to gather pet information, explain billing and scheduling processes, and collect keys or FOBs before service commencement. Offered free of charge to convert new prospects.
• Time to Pet Client Portal Online scheduling and account management platform for clients to request visits, manage monthly package visits, update profiles, and make payments via Stripe integration. Separate portals for Alexandria and Arlington locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.4 out of 5 stars on Yelp based on 42 reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)coreOthersDoggywalker.com is a member of NAPPS, a professional membership organization for pet sitters. The company uses NAPPS for insurance recommendations and certification programs.
• Business Insurers of the CarolinascoreOthersInsurance provider for Doggywalker.com's commercial general liability policy including animal bailee coverage. Provides insurance and bonding services.
• Fear Free PetscoreOthersCertification organization for pet care professionals. Doggywalker.com has Fear Free certified staff and owner Kate Reich is a Fear Free Certified Professional Pet Sitter.
• Time to PetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPet sitting scheduling software that manages daily schedules, visit tracking, client profiles, and billing. Caregivers use Time to Pet app to mark arrivals and submit visit reports. Company transitioned to Time to Pet in 2023.
• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoggywalker.com owner serves on AWLA Board of Directors and is Chair of Development Committee. Company supports rescue efforts and donates gift certificates for fundraising events.
• King Street CatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cat rescue organization. Doggywalker.com has personal pets from this rescue and supports their mission.
• Lucky Dog Animal RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal dog rescue organization. Doggywalker.com has personal pets from this rescue and supports their mission.
• Homeward Trails Animal RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal animal rescue. Doggywalker.com has personal pets from this rescue and supports their mission.
• Animal Welfare League of ArlingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal animal welfare organization. Doggywalker.com supports through rescue program partnerships.
• Human Rescue LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly Washington Animal Rescue League and Washington Humane Society. Rescue organization supported by Doggywalker.com.
• City Dogs RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC-based dog rescue organization partnered with Doggywalker.com rescue support program.
• Operation Paws for HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional dog rescue organization supported by Doggywalker.com rescue program.
• Lost Dog and Cat Rescue FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rescue organization partnered with Doggywalker.com.
• DC Paws RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC-based dog rescue organization supported by Doggywalker.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rover: Online marketplace connecting pet owners with dog walkers and pet sitters. The largest direct competitor to Doggywalker.com, serving most major US metros including the DC area through a gig-based caregiver model.
• TrustedHousesitters: Membership-based platform connecting pet owners with sitters for in-home pet care during travel. Competes with Doggywalker.com's pet sitting service for the same travel-driven use case.
• PetSuites of America: Dog daycare, boarding, and grooming chain with locations in the DC metro. Overlaps with Doggywalker.com on the dog walking and daytime care use case for working professionals.
• Wag: On-demand dog walking and pet care platform operating in major US cities. Competes directly with Doggywalker.com through app-based caregiver matching in the same DC metro market.
• Camp Bow Wow: Dog daycare, boarding, and grooming franchise with locations nationwide including in the DC metro. Provides similar supplemental pet care services to working pet owners in the same geographic market.
• Fetch! Pet Care: Professional dog walking and pet sitting franchise with multiple DC metro locations. Closest physical-services peer to Doggywalker.com, offering comparable in-home dog walking and pet sitting services.
• Dogtopia: Dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise with multiple locations in the DC metro area. Adjacent pet care services model with similar mid-day supervision offering targeting working pet owners.
• Hounds Town USA: Dog daycare and pet care franchise with a focus on open-play socialization. Operates in the DC metro area and competes for working pet owners seeking daytime supervision.

Broad incumbents

• Petco Pet Care Center: National pet retail giant offering dog daycare, grooming, and training at Pet Care Centers. Provides a broader pet services portfolio that overlaps with Doggywalker.com's daytime service offering.
• PetSmart PetsHotel & Doggie Day Camp: Large pet retail chain offering in-store dog daycare, boarding, and training services through PetsHotel and Doggie Day Camp. Competes with Doggywalker.com for daytime pet care needs in the DC region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doggywalker
• Facebookfacebook.com/doggywalker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/doggywalker.com
• Instagraminstagram.com/doggywalkerdotcom

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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