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Dog Walking Pricing & Profit Calculator

Compare solo and group dog walks, set a sustainable price and see your estimated annual revenue, GST and profit.

Pet Business Insurance Cost
$/yr
Your pet business insurance premium works out to about $0.31 per walk.That small amount protects your income, your clients and every animal in your care.
Your walking inputs
$
Price for one dog, one walk.
Total walks you complete each day.
min
On-lead walking time for a typical booking.
min
Average travel between pickups/drop-offs.
$/hr
What you want to earn per active hour. Drives the recommended price.
$
Fuel, treats, poo bags, tolls, parking, washing — anything that changes with each walk.
Gross margin above direct cost.

Toggle to show prices including 10% GST.

How the recommended price is built
Your time (0.92 hr @ $30.00/hr)$27.50
Variable costs per walk$4.50
Pet business insurance cost per walk$0.31
Margin (35.0%)$17.40
Recommended price per walk (ex GST)$49.71
You keep per walk (after variable costs, before tax)$44.90
Equivalent hourly earnings$48.98/hr

Based on 0.92 paid hours per walk, including 10 min travel.

Important disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates only. It does not constitute financial, tax, legal or insurance advice. Actual costs, pricing power and profitability depend on your local market, experience, overheads, award rates, superannuation, workers compensation, registration, fuel prices and many other factors.

GST calculations assume a 10% rate and your stated GST registration status. If you are unsure whether you need to register for GST, speak with a registered tax practitioner or visit the Australian Taxation Office website.

PetBiz does not sell insurance or provide insurance advice. If you choose to request a quote, the information you share goes to that insurance partner, and any quote is subject to their own terms and approval.

Frequently asked questions
Should I charge more for solo walks?

Solo walks usually command a higher per-dog price because you can only earn from one customer at a time. Group walks earn less per dog but more per hour when the group is full.

How does the mixed service option work?

Set the percentage of walks you expect to be solo vs group. The calculator blends the revenue and shows an effective price and profit per walk.

Is pet business insurance included in the cost?

Yes — your annual pet business insurance premium is spread across all walks as a direct cost. You can set it to zero if you do not currently have cover.

Your estimate

Recommended price per walk ex GST

Recommended price

$49.71

Recommended price per walk
$49.71 ex GST
Your current price per walk
$45.00
Pet business insurance cost per walk
$0.31
Profit per walk
$40.19
Effective hourly rate
$43.84/hr
Margin
89.0%
Annual walks
1,440
Annual revenue
$64,800.00 ex GST
Annual profit
$57,873.60

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