How Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters Can Fill Their Schedule with Referral Rewards

Struggling to keep your dog walking schedule full? Pet owners love sharing their trusted dog walker - but most have no system to track or reward these referrals.

Why Referrals Matter for Pet Care

The trust factor:

• 87% of pet owners choose dog walkers based on friend recommendations

• Pet parents naturally talk at dog parks and neighborhood groups

• One satisfied client can refer 5-10 others

• Tight-knit pet owner communities

The numbers:

• Dog walkers with referral programs get 3.5x more consistent bookings

• Referred clients spend 31% more (add sitting, boarding, premium services)

• Referred clients have 73% higher retention

Quick Setup Guide

Step 1: Choose Your Rewards

• $25-$50 credit toward future service

• One free walk after 3 referrals

• Priority booking during holidays

• Dual rewards: Referrer gets credit, new client gets 20% off first month

Step 2: Use Rippl Rewards for Tracking

• Unique referral links for each client

• Automatic tracking

• Mobile-friendly sharing

Step 3: Launch with Best Clients

Target clients who:

• Already mention you to friends

• Have regular weekly schedules

• Are active in dog communities

• Have social dogs

Step 4: Promote Your Program

• Dog park conversations

• Facebook/Nextdoor groups

• Daily walk updates

• Seasonal reminders

Best Practices

Leverage dog parks: Referral goldmines - have cards ready

Time requests right: After great walks or compliments

Build neighborhood density: Easier routing, neighbor referrals

Use seasonal opportunities: Holiday sitting, summer vacations

Getting Started This Week

1. Sign up for Rippl Rewards (free to start)

2. Set rewards ($25-$50 credit)

3. Create referral links

4. Message 10-15 regular clients

The Bottom Line

Pet care clients come from word-of-mouth, but most dog walkers have no system to amplify it. Rippl Rewards turns occasional recommendations into steady bookings.

Ready to fill your schedule? Sign up for Rippl Rewards and turn happy pet parents into your marketing channel.