Pawshake Features That Make Pet Sitting Easier
Here are some time-saving tips and important online safety tools. We’ve gathered the best Pawshake features to help you manage your profile and daily tasks. Let’s dive in 👇
🛡️ Online Safety First: Profile Features That Protect You
Your pet sitting profile puts you in touch with members of the public, so staying safe online is absolutely essential. Thankfully, Pawshake’s safety features provide peace of mind while you focus on caring for pets.
🚨 Report Suspicious Conversations
If something feels off, like a strange message or a shady link, you can report it. Just do it from your inbox. Tap “report” and our Support Team will step in to investigate.
✅ Top Online Safety Tips:
- Use Pawshake messaging only. It keeps your chats secure and traceable. We’ll never ask you to move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email.
- Avoid clicking strange links or QR codes. Pawshake will never ask you to reverify your account in this way.
- Only accept payments through Pawshake. This process verifies the pet owner and protects you.
- Trust your gut. If a message or profile seems off, hit “report.”
📝 Bonus: Pawshake never shares your phone number or address. You can choose when and how to share personal info—ideally after a confirmed booking and a Meet & Greet.
📄 Pet Intake Forms: The Ultimate Prep Tool
Want to look like a true pro at your Meet & Greet? Download our Pet Intake Forms! These simple templates help you collect important information. You can track feeding schedules, medical needs, emergency contacts, and behaviour notes.
Using them shows your professionalism and keeps you prepared for anything—even if plans change last-minute.
📦 Add-On Services: Customise Every Booking
Did you know you can offer extra services right from your pet sitting profile? With Add-On Services, you can upsell bonus visits, dog walks, medication administration, or even a post-stay bath.
🎉 These custom extras help you stand out, give pet owners more value, and can increase your earnings—all through your existing Pawshake profile features.
💰 Seasonal Pricing: Charge Smart During Peak Periods
Want to adjust your rates for public holidays or busy seasons? You can easily set Seasonal Pricing via the desktop version of your Pawshake Dashboard under the ‘Services’ tab.
Once enabled, you’ll be able to set both a base price and a seasonal price for each service. Just choose the dates for your seasonal rates and click ‘Save changes.’ The new prices will show on your pet sitting profile and in the message thread with your client.
📅 Sitter-Initiated Bookings: Help Tech-Challenged Clients
Some clients find it tricky to rebook you—and that’s OK! With Sitter-Initiated Bookings, you can take charge and send a pre-filled request to any returning client.
How to use this feature:
- Open your chat with the client
- Click “Book Again”
- Choose the service, dates, and pets
- Add a message
- Hit “Send Booking Offer”
Your client gets a notification and simply confirms and pays. It’s one of the most-loved Pawshake features for repeat bookings and time-saving!
🌴 Away Mode: Take a Break Without Losing Bookings
Need a break? Activate Away Mode on your pet sitting profile. This hides your profile from search results and pauses new messages—without affecting any confirmed bookings.
You can find it under Calendar on the website or Availability in the app settings.
✨ Bonus Pawshake Feature:
Turn on “One Booking at a Time” to limit new requests. This helps sitters manage their work, study, or personal time without feeling overwhelmed.
♻️ Repeat Clients Only Mode
If you’ve built up a steady stream of loyal clients, this one’s for you. Turn on Repeat Clients Only Mode to block new booking requests and focus on your regulars. It’s an ideal profile feature if your calendar’s full or you want to maintain consistency with pets you already know and love.
💡 Your Pet Sitting Profile = Your Business Toolkit
The more you explore your Pawshake features, the more confident and prepared you’ll feel. Your profile has important safety features and strong booking tools. More than just a listing, this is a toolkit to help you succeed.
💬 Need Help? We’re Here For You
At Pawshake, we're always refining our tools to support your pet sitting journey. If you need help with your profile, have feedback, or want tips to grow your business, our friendly Support Team is ready to help. Just send us a message!
Ready to give these features a try? Your next level of pet sitting starts now! 🚀
