- Sitter rate
- $350
- Owner fee
- Free
- Cashback
- +$17.50
You pay$332.50
You pay the sitter rate. No owner fee, and you earn cashback back on every booking.
How Petme fees work in CanadaLire en français ?Canada pet sitting costs
Canada pet sitting cost calculator
See what a pet sitter actually costs in Canada. Type your sitter rate and compare what you pay on Petme, Rover, and Pawshake for the same booking, with a link to each platform's official fee page so you can check every number yourself. On Petme you pay the sitter rate with no owner service fee, plus cashback on every booking.
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Drag the slider or type your sitter rate. Every card updates to show what you would actually pay on each app.
- Sitter rate
- $350
- Owner fee
- +$38.50
- Cashback
- None
You pay$388.50
Adds an 11% owner service fee on top of the sitter rate at checkout, capped at $65.
Rover Canada Help Center- Sitter rate
- $350
- Owner fee
- Varies
- Cashback
- None
You pay$350 + ?
Adds a Member Service Fee to the owner on top of every booking, shown only at checkout. The amount is not published, so a single total cannot be shown honestly.
Pawshake terms and conditionsOn a $350 booking you keep $56 more with Petme than Rover, cashback included.
Owner-side fees only, verified from official Canadian sources as of June 2026. Sitters set their own rates, so your booking total varies. Competitor fees can change, so check the linked source before you book.
Sources and notes
Every owner fee in the calculator comes from an official source. Open any link to read it, and check the latest pricing before you book because platforms change fees.
Petme
You pay the sitter rate. No owner fee, and you earn cashback back on every booking.
How Petme fees work in Canada (June 2026)Rover
Adds an 11% owner service fee on top of the sitter rate at checkout, capped at $65.
Rover Canada Help Center (June 2026)- Rover caps the owner service fee at $65 per booking, so on larger bookings the effective rate falls below 11%.
- Rover’s Canadian help page lists an 11% owner fee but notes Canadian users may be on a pilot program where fees differ, so confirm your fee at checkout.
- Creating an owner account on Rover is free; only the per-booking fee applies.
Pawshake
Adds a Member Service Fee to the owner on top of every booking, shown only at checkout. The amount is not published, so a single total cannot be shown honestly.
Pawshake terms and conditions (June 2026)- Pawshake's official terms state it charges owners a Member Service Fee on top of every booking, presented during the booking process. Pawshake does not publish the amount (it appears at checkout), so the owner total cannot be shown honestly. A separate 19% Pawshake contribution is also deducted from the sitter; that is not what the owner pays. Pawshake offers no owner cashback.
Owner-side fees only, verified from official Canadian sources as of June 2026. Sitters set their own rates, so your booking total varies. Competitor fees can change, so check the linked source before you book.
What changes the price of a pet sitter in Canada
The sitter sets their rate, so two bookings are rarely identical. These are the things that move the price before any platform fee is added.
Service type
Overnight boarding and house sitting cost more than a 30-minute walk or a quick drop-in visit. Pick the service that matches what your pet actually needs.
Your city
Rates run higher in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal than in smaller towns, because the cost of living and demand are higher.
Number of pets
Most sitters add a fee for a second or third pet, since more animals mean more time, food, and attention.
Length of the stay
A week of boarding costs more than a single night, though some sitters offer a lower nightly rate for longer stays.
Holidays and peak dates
Christmas, March break, and summer book out fast, and many sitters raise rates for those dates. That is the sitter's pricing, not a platform fee.
Extra requests
Medication, puppies, senior pets, or extra daily visits can raise the rate. Agree on the details up front so the total holds no surprises.
How the calculator works
The sitter sets the rate. The app decides how much sits on top of it. This tool keeps the booking price the same across all three apps so the only thing that changes is the fee, which is the honest way to compare.
Petme
You pay the sitter rate with a 0% owner fee, then earn cashback back on every completed booking. Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan with vet protection up to CAD 20,000 on eligible confirmed bookings.
Rover
Rover adds an 11% owner service fee on top of the sitter rate at checkout, capped at $65 per booking. Rover notes Canadian users may be on a pilot with different fees, so confirm your fee at checkout.
Pawshake
Pawshake charges the owner a service fee shown only at checkout, with no amount published in advance, so the calculator marks Pawshake as varies. The widely cited 19% is deducted from the sitter, not paid by the owner.
Questions about pet sitting costs in Canada
How much does a pet sitter cost in Canada?
A pet sitter sets their own rate, so the booking price varies by service, city, and dates. What changes your final bill is the platform fee on top of that rate. On Petme you pay the sitter rate with a 0% owner fee. On Rover the owner pays an 11% service fee, capped at $65. Use the calculator above to see your total on each app.
Does Rover charge pet owners a fee in Canada?
Yes. Rover's official Canadian help center lists an 11% owner service fee, shown separately at checkout on top of the sitter rate and capped at $65 per booking. The same page notes Canadian users may be on a pilot program where fees differ, so confirm your fee at checkout.
What does Pawshake charge pet owners in Canada?
Pawshake's official terms say it charges owners a Member Service Fee on top of every booking, presented during the booking process. Pawshake does not publish the amount, which appears only at checkout, so the calculator marks Pawshake as varies instead of showing a single total. A separate 19% Pawshake contribution is deducted from the sitter, and Pawshake offers no owner cashback.
Which pet sitting app has no owner service fee in Canada?
Petme has no owner service fee. The sitter rate is the price you pay before cashback. Petme also adds cashback on every completed booking and includes the Petme Protection Plan with vet protection up to CAD 20,000 on eligible confirmed bookings.
How is the savings figure calculated?
The calculator takes the booking price you enter and applies each platform fee that is publicly documented. Petme is the sitter rate minus cashback, capped at $20 per booking. Rover is the sitter rate plus an 11% service fee, capped at $65. The savings line compares your Petme total against your Rover total for the same booking. Every figure links to its official source.
How much does dog boarding cost per night in Canada?
Overnight dog boarding rates are set by each sitter and change with your city, your dog, and the dates. The bigger swing in your final bill is the platform fee. On Petme you pay the sitter rate with no owner fee. On Rover the same rate carries an 11% fee, capped at $65. Enter a nightly rate times your nights in the calculator to compare.
Is Petme cheaper than Rover for the same sitter in Canada?
On the owner side, yes for the same booking. Petme charges owners 0% and adds cashback, while Rover adds an 11% fee capped at $65. The sitter rate is what differs between people, so the calculator holds the rate steady and shows only the fee difference.
How much does a dog walker cost in Canada?
Dog walking is usually priced per walk, set by the walker and the length of the walk. As with boarding, the platform fee is what changes your total. Petme adds no owner fee on walks, so the rate you agree on is the rate you pay. Use the calculator with a per-walk price to see the difference.
Do pet sitters cost more during holidays in Canada?
Many sitters raise their rates for peak dates like Christmas, March break, and the summer weeks, because demand is higher. That is the sitter's own pricing, not a platform fee. Whatever rate you agree on, Petme adds 0% on top, so a holiday booking carries no extra owner fee.
What is included in the price on Petme?
The price you see is the sitter's rate. There is no owner service fee at checkout, you earn cashback after the booking completes, and every confirmed booking includes the Petme Protection Plan with vet protection up to CAD 20,000.
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