Dog Walker Profit Tracker | Pet Sitter Business Calculator (Google Sheets, Excel)

5 QUICK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU BUY

1. What files do I get?
Three files, as an instant download. You get a PDF with a link that copies the Google Sheets* template into your Google Drive*. You also get a Microsoft* Excel* file (.xlsx) and a step-by-step Instructions PDF. Nothing is mailed to you.

2. What do I need to use it?
A free Google* account for Google Sheets*, in any web browser on Mac* or Windows*. Or Microsoft* Excel* 2016 or newer. You can also view your sheet and log visits in the free Google Sheets* or Excel* phone and tablet apps.

3. I'm new to spreadsheets. Can I break the formulas?
It's made for beginners. You only type in the green cells. Grey cells hold the formulas and warn you before you type over them. Nothing is locked and there are no macros. Every row already has its formulas, so there is nothing to copy down.

4. Will it work for my kind of pet care business?
Yes. It works for dog walkers, pet sitters, drop-in visits, overnights, dog boarding, doggy daycare, pet taxi and mobile grooming. You can rename services, prices and neighborhoods. Track clients who book with you directly, through Rover*, through Wag* or any other app.

5. Is there a subscription, and can I get a refund?
No subscription. You pay once and use it every year. Since this is an instant digital download, all sales are final. But we're always happy to help you get set up.

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This dog walker spreadsheet shows what each walk and visit really earns. It is for dog walkers, pet sitters and other pet care businesses.

It shows the TRUE profit and TRUE hourly rate of every visit. That's after booking app fees, IRS mileage, unpaid drive time between neighborhoods, your share of pet care insurance, and supplies. You see which routes, neighborhoods and clients are worth the drive. It also helps you price each service and know what to set aside for taxes. It has 11 tabs and works in Google Sheets* or Microsoft* Excel*.

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WHAT'S INSIDE (11 TABS)

Start Here
A color guide, a 3-step quick start, how TRUE profit is worked out, and what to do if something breaks.

Dashboard
12 key numbers and 4 charts that update on their own. You see revenue, TRUE profit, TRUE $ per hour, tax to set aside, unpaid visits and app fees paid. It also shows unpaid drive time, business miles, your best and worst route, and money lost to cancellations.

Visit Log
2,000 rows. Each visit shows the app fee, vehicle cost, insurance and overhead share, TRUE profit and TRUE $ per hour. It shows how much of your time was driving and gives a Great, OK, Low or Loss flag. It also tracks tips, cancellations, late-cancel fees and unpaid visits.

Clients
Room for 150 clients. Keep each client's pets, neighborhood, booking app, key or lockbox code, vet, emergency contact and care notes. You also see each client's profit, $ per hour, average drive time, last visit and rank, with a low-profit warning.

Route Analysis
TRUE $ per hour, drive time and a rank for every neighborhood. It shows how much to add per visit to hit your target. It also compares Direct vs. Rover* vs. Wag*, with the fees you paid and what you'd earn per hour if they booked direct.

Monthly Summary
January to December. Visits, revenue, tips, app fees, costs, profit, hours, unpaid drive hours and cancellations.

Mileage Log
An IRS-style log for business trips that aren't visits. Miles for visits are counted for you.

Expenses
Business costs by tax category, with a business-use % and receipt tracking.

Tax Set-Aside
An estimate of self-employment and income tax, a "save this % of profit" number, and a tracker for quarterly payments.

Rate Calculator
The price per walk you need to earn your target $ per hour. It also has a travel fee calculator for clients who live far away.

Settings
Your services with standard prices and minutes, booking app fees and neighborhoods. Also insurance, fixed costs, the IRS mileage rate table and tax rates.

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KEY NUMBERS

• 2,000 visit rows
• Room for 150 clients
• 2026 IRS mileage rates built in: 72.5 cents from January to June, and 76 cents from July 1. The right rate is picked by visit date. You can add new rates any time or use your own cost per mile.

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WHO IT'S FOR

• Independent dog walkers
• Pet sitters who do drop-ins and overnights
• Dog boarding, doggy daycare, pet taxi and mobile grooming businesses
• Pet care pros who get bookings from Rover*, Wag* or their own clients

One thing to know: setup is easiest on a computer. After that, you can log visits from your phone.

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WHAT YOU GET (INSTANT DOWNLOAD)

• Google Sheets Download Link PDF. Click the link inside and a copy saves to your own Google Drive*.
• Microsoft* Excel* file (.xlsx)
• Instructions PDF with setup steps, resizing tips and formula-safety tips
• Both files come blank, ready for your own numbers.

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HOW TO START

1. After you buy, go to your Etsy* Purchases page to get the files. Etsy* also emails you the link.
2. Open the Excel* file on your computer. Or open the PDF and click the link to make your own Google Sheets* copy.
3. Add your services, prices, booking apps, neighborhoods and insurance in Settings. Then log each walk, and the Dashboard fills in as you go.

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NEED HELP?

Send ProFormaGRID a message here on Etsy*. We read every message and will help you sort it out. You can also download your files again any time from your Purchases page.

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THE FINE PRINT

This is a digital download, so nothing will be mailed to you. It is not made to order. Since it's an instant download, all sales are final. It's for the buyer's own business use. Please don't share or resell the files. Copyright ProFormaGRID. All rights reserved.

This is for keeping records and planning only. It is not tax, legal or accounting advice. Check rates and deductions with a tax professional.

*Google Sheets, Google Drive and Google are trademarks of Google LLC. Microsoft, Excel and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc. Etsy is a trademark of Etsy, Inc. Rover and Wag are trademarks of their owners. ProFormaGRID is an independent shop and is not connected to, endorsed by or sponsored by these companies.