Uber for dog walking is a on-demand dog walking and pet care service that connects pet owners with local dog walkers, similar to how Uber connects riders with drivers. Through a mobile app, pet owners can book individual or recurring dog walking appointments with licensed, insured, and background-checked dog walkers.
On-demand booking: Pet owners can book dog walkers with just a few taps on their phones whenever they need service. Walks can be scheduled hours or days in advance.
Geolocation-based matching: The app uses the pet owner and dog walker's locations to recommend nearby professionals for convenient service.
Dog walker profiles: Pet owners can view profiles of dog walkers that include photos, qualifications, experience, reviews etc to choose the best fit.
Payment processing: The app handles payment collection from pet owners and payouts to dog walkers, ensuring safe and secure transactions.
GPS tracking: Walkers can share their live GPS location with pet owners during walks for added security and visibility.
Photos/videos after walks: Walkers send photos or videos from each walk to pet owners for reassurance.
Walk notes: Detailed notes about the pet's behavior, activities during walks, feeds etc are shared.
Schedule recurring walks: Owners can book repeat walks weekly or daily for pets that require structured routines.
Cancelation policies: Policies help both parties in case last minute cancelations for walks booked.
Reviews and ratings: Pet owners can share feedback on walkers to help others choose qualified professionals.
Insurance and certifications: Walkers must provide proof of license, insurance, background checks for trusted services.
Customer support: App offers 24/7 support to pet owners and walkers to address any issues or concerns.
Analytics for business insights: Data on number of bookings, top neighborhoods, busiest hours helps walkers optimize services.
Signing up
Pet owners create a profile providing details of their pet, home address etc.
Dog walkers undergo background checks and register profiles with credentials.
Searching and booking a walk
Owners search for available walkers near their location at their preferred date/time.
They view walker profiles, schedule a meet & greet if needed before booking.
Payment is collected in-app at the time of booking.
During the walk
Walkers receive booking notifications and travel to pet parent's home.
They pick up the pet, go for the scheduled walk and return the pet.
Optional- Owners receive GPS updates, pictures from walks for assurance.
Zipprr stands out as a leading dog walking app solution with the below advantages:
Established player with vast experience in the pet care domain
Top rated app with highest quality standards for customer service
Robust features for convenient booking, payments, tracking, communications
Advanced algorithms for efficient walker-owner matching
Dedicated customer support and operational team
Constant product innovations based on market research
Extensive mobile and web apps integrated with key third party services
Flexible platform with customization options
The tech stack to build an app like Uber for dogs includes:
Frontend:
React Native for cross platform mobile app development
Flutter may also be used
Backend:
Node.js/Express for API development
MongoDB/MySQL for non-relational/relational database
Firebase for user authentication, file storage
Additional Tools:
Mapbox/Google Maps for location integrations
Twilio for SMS integrations
Razorpay/Stripe for payment processing
AWS/ Heroku for app hosting
Github for version control
1. Is the app code well documented?
Yes, the code is properly structured and comes with extensive documentation for quick reference and customizations.
2. What platforms does it support - Android, iOS or both?
Our solution supports both Android and iOS platforms.
3. Does it have necessary core features?
It has all essential features for basic functioning - user profiles, booking, payments, tracking, chat etc.
4. Is it secure as per industry standards?
We follow best security practices and the code is audited by experts to protect user data and prevent leaks.