Earnings, commission and payouts
- You set your own prices in BHD.
- 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 BHD 56.40). 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.
- 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).
Working in Manama
Manama and its surroundings are compact but varied: apartment districts such as Juffair and Seef, the cafés of Adliya, island living on Amwaj, and villa and compound areas in Saar, Janabiya and Budaiya. Short distances make regular visits and pet transport easy to schedule.
Bahrain's summers are hot and very humid, with highs around 40°C for months at a time. Humidity makes heat stress more likely, so keep outdoor time short and early in summer; winters are mild. Early-morning and evening slots matter most in the hot months.
OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Bahrain.
Working with OnlyPaw in Manama — 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 BHD 56.40). 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 Bahrain 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%.
