OnlyPaw
💼 Dubai, UAE

Pet care jobs in Dubai: become a provider on OnlyPaw

Work independently in Dubai as a dog walker, pet sitter, boarding host, groomer, trainer or pet taxi driver. You choose your prices, hours and services; OnlyPaw handles bookings, payments and support.

Roles you can take on in Dubai

Pick one service or several.

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Dog walker

You’ll need a government ID and a selfie, plus the knowledge test.

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Pet sitter

You’ll need a government ID, a selfie and photos of their home, plus the knowledge test.

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Boarding host

You’ll need a government ID, a selfie and photos of the home or boarding area, plus the knowledge test.

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Pet groomer

You’ll need a government ID, a selfie and a grooming certificate, plus the knowledge test.

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Dog trainer

You’ll need a government ID, a selfie and a training certification, plus the knowledge test.

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Pet taxi driver

You’ll need a government ID, a selfie, a driving licence, vehicle registration and vehicle photos, plus the knowledge test.

How to join

Free to sign up — every step happens in the app.

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Sign up as a provider and choose your city, services and prices.

  2. 2

    Verify your identity

    Upload your passport or ID card (front and back) and a selfie.

  3. 3

    Add service documents

    Home photos, driving licence and vehicle registration, or your certificate — depending on the service.

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    Pass the test and go live

    Pass the knowledge test (70%), the OnlyPaw team reviews your application, then you sign the provider agreement.

Earnings, commission and payouts

Working in Dubai

Dubai mixes dense high-rise districts such as Dubai Marina, JLT and Downtown with villa communities like Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Dubai Hills Estate, so pet care needs vary a lot from one postcode to the next. Many owners travel often, work long hours or live without a garden — which is exactly where a trusted local provider helps.

From May to September Dubai's daytime highs regularly pass 40°C and humidity climbs in late summer. Pavement and sand in direct sun get far hotter than the air — hot enough to burn paw pads — so the safe windows are early morning and after sunset. October to April is mild and the best season for longer outdoor time. Early-morning and evening slots matter most in the hot months.

OnlyPaw is available worldwide.

What OnlyPaw gives you

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Secure payments

Customers pay in the app before the job, and the payment is held until it’s completed.

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Chat and scheduling

Requests, messages and bookings in one place.

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SOS button

Every active booking has an SOS button that alerts the customer and the OnlyPaw team.

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Reviews

Reviews after each booking help you build a reputation.

Working with OnlyPaw in Dubai — FAQ

Do I need previous experience?

Professional experience isn’t required for walking, sitting or boarding, but you must pass the knowledge test with at least 70%. Grooming and training require a certificate that the OnlyPaw team reviews.

How much does OnlyPaw take?

OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about AED 551). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings. The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.

When do I get paid?

Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).

Can I offer more than one service?

Yes. You can add services from your profile; the OnlyPaw team reviews each new service and its documents separately.

Do I need a licence?

Check what the authorities in UAE require for paid freelance work. OnlyPaw’s review team may also ask for extra documents such as a trade licence.

What does the knowledge test cover?

Pet-safety questions such as handling heat stress, foods that are toxic to pets and what to do in an emergency. The pass mark is 70%.

Provider Academy

Free training videos for pet-care providers: getting started and verified, jobs and bookings, money and payouts, and safety. Watch now — no sign-in needed. Sign in with your app details to save your progress.

Provider Academy — free training videos for pet-care providers

Download the app and sign up as a provider

Sign-up, verification, the knowledge test and bookings all happen in the OnlyPaw app.

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Ready to start?

Free to join — OnlyPaw earns a commission on your bookings, not a sign-up fee.

Apply now