Dog Walker Invoice Template
A dog walker invoice bills walk, lists services and fees on separate lines and states the terms (Invoiced every two weeks, due within 7 days). This template is pre-filled for two weeks of weekday midday walks for two dogs, one solo walk and a holiday walk: 7 lines totalling $366.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a dog walker: two weeks of weekday midday walks for two dogs, one solo walk and a holiday walk. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Lakeside Dog Walking
274 Market Street
Springfield, IL 62704
billing@example.com
(608) 555-0174
Invoice
Bill to
Robin Okafor
311 Pine Road
Salem, MA 01970
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group walk, 30 min, middayUp to 4 dogs, weekdays | 10 walk | $20.00 | $200.00 |
| Additional dog, same household | 10 walk | $8.00 | $80.00 |
| Solo walk, 45 minLeash-reactive dog walked alone | 1 walk | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Public holiday walk surcharge | 1 walk | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Late cancellation, walk cancelled same morning | 1 walk | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Paw wipe and towel dry after rain walks | 3 walk | $3.00 | $9.00 |
| Lockbox key handover and home access setupOne-time | 1 each | $15.00 | $15.00 |
- Subtotal
- $366.00
- Balance due
- $366.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Lakeside Dog Walking. Terms: Invoiced every two weeks, due within 7 days.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Dog Walker invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Two weeks of weekday midday walks for two dogs, one solo walk and a holiday walk |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | walk |
| Usual payment terms | Invoiced every two weeks, due within 7 days |
| Deposit practice | Walkers rarely take a deposit, but many bill a week or month in advance for a reserved daily slot. |
| Sample lines | 7 lines, $366.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Group walk, 30 min, midday: $200.00 (55%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Dog names, Walk window, Key / lockbox code reference, Vet and emergency contact, Billing period |
Sample dog walker invoice line items
Two weeks of weekday midday walks for two dogs, one solo walk and a holiday walk: 7 lines adding up to $366.00, split into services $321.00 (88%) and fees $45.00 (12%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group walk, 30 min, midday (Up to 4 dogs, weekdays) | 10 walk | $20.00 | $200.00 |
| Additional dog, same household | 10 walk | $8.00 | $80.00 |
| Solo walk, 45 min (Leash-reactive dog walked alone) | 1 walk | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Public holiday walk surcharge | 1 walk | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Late cancellation, walk cancelled same morning | 1 walk | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Paw wipe and towel dry after rain walks | 3 walk | $3.00 | $9.00 |
| Lockbox key handover and home access setup (One-time) | 1 each | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Subtotal | $366.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $366.00 |
What a dog walker invoice should include
- Your dog walking business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Robin Okafor in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-7832) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Invoiced every two weeks, due within 7 days
- Dog names: for example Luna (Border Collie)
- Walk window: for example See notes
- Key / lockbox code reference: for example PO-7892
- Vet and emergency contact: for example See notes
- Line items in walk or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How dog walkers bill
Charges a set price per walk by length, solo or group, totalled on a weekly or monthly invoice, with an extra-dog fee for households with more than one dog.
Dog walkers commonly use "Invoiced every two weeks, due within 7 days", so payment is due 7 days after the invoice date. Walkers rarely take a deposit, but many bill a week or month in advance for a reserved daily slot.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Animal Caretakers $16.09 (employees, not contractor rates).
Dog Walker invoicing tips
- List each walk date in the billing period, or at least the count per week, because owners compare your invoice against the days they were home or the GPS walk reports in your app.
- Show the extra-dog charge as its own line multiplied by the number of walks, so a household with two dogs sees why the total is not simply the advertised single-walk price.
- Say on the invoice whether the walk was a group or solo walk, since solo walks for reactive or older dogs cost more and owners forget they asked for them.
- If you bill in advance for a reserved slot, note how unused prepaid walks are handled, such as credited to the next period when cancelled by a set cutoff.
Dog Walker billing disputes to head off
- Owners who forgot to cancel a walk while working from home dispute the charge; printing your cancellation cutoff, such as the evening before, on every invoice makes the late-cancel line easy to defend.
- Holiday and weekend walks priced higher but invoiced at the normal rate quietly lose money, so keep surcharges on their own dated lines.
Work a dog walker can bill for
Core tasks of Animal Caretakers (O*NET 39-2021.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
How to make a dog walker invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Lakeside Dog Walking (your business) and the customer, Robin Okafor, then dog names.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-7832 and set the terms to Invoiced every two weeks, due within 7 days.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Group walk, 30 min, midday" (10 walk) to "Lockbox key handover and home access setup" (1 each).
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Check the total
The 7 lines come to $366.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes dog walking.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the dog walking records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a dog walker invoice?
Add your dog walking business details, the customer, dog names, walk window, key / lockbox code reference and vet and emergency contact, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 7 lines for two weeks of weekday midday walks for two dogs, one solo walk and a holiday walk totalling $366.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do dog walkers charge?
Mostly walk. Charges a set price per walk by length, solo or group, totalled on a weekly or monthly invoice, with an extra-dog fee for households with more than one dog.
When should a dog walker invoice be paid?
Invoiced every two weeks, due within 7 days is the usual arrangement. Walkers rarely take a deposit, but many bill a week or month in advance for a reserved daily slot. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do dog walkers earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Animal Caretakers $16.09 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.