# Service Pricing > Prices for pet care services booked through the Wag! app vary based on several factors. Read on to learn more, plus ways to save money on Wag! services. Source: https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/how-much-does-wag-cost-pp-SyEGMXFz5 Last updated: 2026-07-29T19:40:38.058Z #### **_Please Note:_** _Service pricing varies by individual Pet Caregiver based on service type requested, length of service, number of pets included for the service, and selected add-on services (e.g., meet and greet, pet boarding pick-up and drop-off, etc.). Ba__se pricing listed is for one pet per service; additional pet fees apply for multiple pets._ # Individual Pet Caregiver Rates Pet Caregivers on the Wag! Platform are independent business owners who set their own rates based on their experience and the services they provide. Each Pet Caregiver’s profile highlights their pet care experience, service offerings and pricing, as well as past service reviews from other Pet Parents.  Individual Pet Caregiver rates can be previewed on their profile, when booking a '[**Let Me Pick**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/what-is-pet-parent-match-ryONO7S2p)' service (formerly Pet Parent Match), or while booking directly with a specific Pet Caregiver. You can book directly with a Pet Caregiver from your 'Past Caregivers,' which includes Caregivers you've marked as preferred and past Caregivers you've booked with.  ## Additional Pet Fees #### An additional pet fee applies when you include two or more pets on your service request. Pet Caregivers set their own rates for additional pet fees, which are displayed on the pricing breakdown when you place your service request. _For example, with **two pets**, there would be **(1) additional pet fee****.** With **three pets**, there would be **(2) additional pet fees**, and so on._ These fees ensure that Pet Caregivers are fairly compensated for caring for multiple pets. Multiple pets often require more time to care for and may include separate care needs; please be mindful of this when booking services. # Estimated Pricing When booking an on-demand ASAP service or if you've requested that Wag! pick a Pet Caregiver for your service (Wag! Picks or Use Preferred), you'll see an estimated price range based on the average Caregiver rates for the service type selected and length requested, including estimated pricing for any applicable additional pet fees and/or state taxes. Once the Pet Caregiver is selected and 'Confirmed' booked for your service, you will see the confirmed service pricing listed on the service details page. From the 'Schedule' tab, select the service, and scroll to the bottom of the service details to view the total cost.  # **Sitting & Boarding Pricing** Sitting and Boarding services are charged a nightly rate for each full 24-hours of service, beginning at the start time you select on the first day. There's a one-night minimum for every Sitting & Boarding booking, even if the service starts and ends on the same calendar day. #### ## Extended Care #### When the last day of the service does not meet the full 24-hour nightly rate, there is a prorated Extended Care cost based on the additional service time needed. A full night covers 24 hours. If your service ends later in the day on its last day than it started on its first day, you're not charged for an entire extra night just for the extra hours — an Extended Care fee is added as a percentage of your nightly rate, based on how much later the end time is. * **3 up to 6 hours later:** An Extended Care fee of 50% of your nightly rate is added. * **6 or more hours later:** An Extended Care fee of 100% of your nightly rate is added (equivalent to one additional night). Extended Care applies per pet, the same way the nightly rate does, and is calculated the same way for both Sitting and Boarding services. _**For example:**_ * You book a Sitting from 6:00 PM Monday to 9:00 PM Tuesday. That's 1 night, and the end time is 3 hours later in the day than the start time, so you'd be charged 1 night plus a 50% Extended Care fee. * You book a Boarding from 9:00 AM Monday to 9:00 PM Wednesday. That's 2 nights, and the end time is 12 hours later in the day than the start time, so you'd be charged 2 nights plus a 100% Extended Care fee (equivalent to one additional night) — not 3 full nights. * You book a 3-day Boarding where the last day only needs 3 hours of care past your original start time. You'd be charged for 2 full nights plus a 50% Extended Care fee for that last partial day — not a 3rd full night. * You book a Sitting from 3:00 PM Monday to 3:00 PM Tuesday. The start and end times are the same, so that's exactly 1 night with no Extended Care fee. Extended Care fees, along with any applicable additional pet fees, are shown as their own line item on your pricing breakdown before you confirm a booking. # FAQs ## When do I get charged for the service? #### Before you're charged, there is typically a $1 pre-authorization hold on the payment method on file when a service is 'Confirmed' booked with a Pet Caregiver. Once the service has been completed in-app by the assigned Pet Caregiver, the full service cost is charged to the same payment method. _**Please Note:** If you have Wag! credits, these will be automatically applied to the service charges first and the remaining charges will be applied to your payment method on file. When there are enough Wag! credits to cover the entire cost of the service, the pre-authorization hold may not apply._ ## What is an Extended Care fee? #### Extended Care is an additional charge on Sitting and Boarding services when a service's end time on the last day is later in the day than its start time on the first day. Extended care fees range from 50% (3–6 hours later) to 100% (6+ hours later) of your nightly rate, and apply per pet.  See "Sitting & Boarding Service Pricing" above for details and examples. ## Why do I see additional fees on the pricing breakdown? #### The pricing breakdown reflects all applicable service charges, including the base service pricing, additional pet fees, add-on services (e.g., meet and greet, boarding pick-up & drop-off), booking fees, applicable state taxes, and/or holiday surcharges.  For more information on booking fees, add-on services, and applicable state taxes, see our help center article: "[**Service Fees**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/what-kind-of-fees-does-wag-charge-pp-HJ6yu5zq)." ## Does Wag! offer any discounts on services? Yes, there are multiple ways to save on services! From service discounts, credits, promotional offers, and more — you can also take advantage of a [**Wag! Premium**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/what-is-wag-premium-pp-S1ZIz0mQ5) membership to save every time you book!  Check out our help center article: "[**Discounts & Promo Codes**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/does-wag-offer-any-discounts-pp-Bkkzq6QX5)" for more information on promotional offers and how to apply them.  # Related Resources  [**Payment Methods**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/how-do-i-add-or-update-my-payment-method-pp-HJrwUBCXc) ####   [**Tipping Your Caregiver**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/how-do-i-tip-my-pet-caregiver-pp-Syj59wqz9) ####   [**What kind of services can I book through Wag!?**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/what-kind-of-services-can-i-book-through-wag-pp-rJh9EZSmq) ####   [**How do I choose the right service for me & my pet?**](https://support.wagwalking.com/en_us/how-do-i-book-a-service-pp-SylrGS75)