What Does Everyone Think of the New Long Walk Service Option? [closed]

My default add-on rate is an additional $8. Quite different than your $22!

That's odd, really odd. I don't do walks or drop-ins, so I wasn't aware of (or didn't pay attention to emails that might have covered) this new option. However, the add-on for your drop-in looks right or reasonable ($30 + $15). If you've gone into your rate table:

https://www.rover.com/account/profile...

and cannot change the incremental amount added for a longer walk, then I suggest you call Rover Customer Support at [Edit: Rover’s contact options have changed. Visit the Rover Help Center at https://support.rover.com/ to find the phone number, help articles, or chat with the team] to find out what's going on. Judging by the other, it should only be $8 extra. But, like Walt stated, you should be in total control of your rates. Rover's 50% add-on should be viewed as a suggested amount. It is your time and your business.

I’m all for it even though I probably won’t get many requests for the extended service. Wish they had also added 15-20 minute visits as that is popular in my area especially for cats. Even though Rover set a starting rate you are free to modify it to your liking. Best of luck And it’s not $16 plus $22 it’s $22 for the 60 minute service

It seems very odd. Not sure why Rover displayed a 60 minute option that way because I don't do Rover walks. If you're on Facebook, those Rover groups likely have more walkers who will comment.

From a prospective client perspective, it totally looks like a pet parent needing you to walk their dog would be charged 16 + 22 = $48 (plus possible service fee). It lost formatting when I copied and pasted it below. Even in highly affluent areas in southern California that seems exorbitant for a walk and I'd think would steer traffic and potential walking bookings away to one of many competitors.

Dog Walking $16 in your neighborhood per walk 60 minute rate per walk + $22

On a separate note, your drop in rates vary widely from your walk rates. You may opt to review that. Looking at it from a prospective client perspective, it doesn't make sense that the drop in rate is so much more than walk rate.

Add'n.: I did not get an email about walks, because my Rover profile is turned off to those services. I know that's really the input you sought, but lately this forum has not had a lot of participation.

Often drop ins are the same rate as walks,because both are accounting for same amount of time. Though some people who don't want to do walks may charge less for drop ins than walks, since for a drop in it may only require petting/playing, feed/treat, and quick elimination relief. "Dog Walking is per 30-minute walk. Drop-In Visits are per 30-minute visit." at https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/ar...

I think they undercharged for the additional half hour. However, I am very glad that the option has been added, before I would have to have my client book for 2 walks. Now they can book for 1 walk, I pay less insurance/Rover fee, and the client gets a break on the price. The additional half hour used to be full price.