๐Ÿพ Built for Pet Care Professionals

The Complete Business App for Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters

Track every mile between clients โ€” walks, drop-ins, vet runs, and pickups. Manage income, expenses, and profit in one app. IRS-compliant mileage logs and Schedule C reports built in. Free 14-day trial.

โœ“ No credit card required โœ“ IRS-compliant logs โœ“ Works offline

๐Ÿ“Š Pet Care Pro โ€” Example Tax Savings

Daily walks & drop-in visits 8,500 mi
Vet runs, boarding pickups 3,500 mi
Supply runs & meet-and-greets 2,000 mi
Total business miles 14,000 mi
IRS rate (2026) ร— 72.5ยข/mile
Tax Deduction $10,150

Most Pet Care Pros Leave Thousands on the Table

You drive between clients all day โ€” walks, drop-ins, vet runs, pickups โ€” but without a system, those deductible miles and business expenses disappear at tax time.

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No One Tracks Your Miles for You

No app or platform logs your driving between clients. Every walk, every drop-in, every vet run โ€” if you don't record it, it never happened. Most pet pros guess at year-end and lose thousands in deductions.

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Spreadsheets Don't Survive Audits

The IRS requires a contemporaneous mileage log โ€” meaning recorded at the time, not reconstructed in December. A GPS-based tracker with date, location, and purpose for every trip is the gold standard for an audit.

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Revenue Isn't Profit

After gas, supplies, insurance, software, and wear on your car โ€” how much did you actually earn this month? Without expense tracking and a P&L, you're guessing. Most pet pros have no idea what their true profit margin is.

Everything a Pet Care Pro Needs โ€” in One App

TrakMiles Pro replaces your mileage log, expense tracker, revenue spreadsheet, and tax prep software โ€” all on your phone, all working together.

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Automatic GPS Mileage Tracking

Detects when you start driving and records every trip โ€” to walks, drop-in visits, the vet, and boarding pickups. No buttons, no forgetting. Every mile logged with date, location, distance, and purpose.

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Vehicle Auto-Detection (Multi-Car Households)

Use your own car some days and a second vehicle on others? TrakMiles pairs with each vehicle's Bluetooth and auto-tags every trip to the right vehicle profile. No more "wait, which car was that?" at tax time.

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Income & Revenue Tracking

Log income by client, track deposit dates, and see your actual revenue by week, month, or year. Compare performance across periods and know exactly where your income comes from.

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Expense Management with Categories

Track supplies, grooming tools, insurance, scheduling software, bonding fees, marketing, and every other business expense. Categorized for Schedule C automatically.

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Profit & Loss Reports

See your real profit โ€” income minus all expenses โ€” by week, month, quarter, or year. Know whether you're actually making money or just staying busy.

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Schedule C Tax Preparation

Maps your mileage and expenses directly to IRS Schedule C line items. Compares standard mileage vs actual expenses to ensure you always claim the larger deduction. Export to PDF or CSV for your accountant.

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Team & Company Mode

Running a walking team or a multi-sitter business? Company Mode syncs expenses and shared accounts across team members with combined P&L reporting. Each sitter keeps their own books, the owner sees the full picture.

๐Ÿพ Miles Pet Care Pros Can Deduct

๐Ÿ• Dog Walks & Drop-Ins
Every trip to a client's home for a walk, feeding, or check-in
๐Ÿฅ Vet & Groomer Runs
Taking a client's pet to the vet, groomer, or daycare
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Boarding Pickups & Drop-Offs
Transporting pets to and from overnight boarding stays
๐Ÿค Meet-and-Greets
New-client consultations and intro visits before a booking
๐Ÿ“ฆ Supply Runs
Pet food, medications, leashes, and cleaning supply pickups
โœ… TrakMiles Captures All of These
GPS tracks from the moment you leave to when you return โ€” every mile, automatically

How Much Are Your Business Miles Worth?

At the 2026 IRS rate of 72.5ยข per mile, every untracked trip is money lost forever.

72.5ยข
IRS rate per mile (2026)
$10,150
Deduction at 14,000 miles
$2,233
Tax saved at 22% bracket
14,000
Example pet pro miles/year
๐Ÿงฎ Calculate My Exact Deduction

Free calculator โ€” no signup required

Pet Care Tax & Mileage Questions

Everything dog walkers, pet sitters, and groomers need to know about tracking miles and expenses.

Can dog walkers and pet sitters deduct mileage?
Yes. Self-employed dog walkers, pet sitters, and mobile groomers can deduct business miles at the IRS standard mileage rate of 72.5 cents per mile for 2026. This includes driving between client homes for walks and visits, vet and groomer runs on a client's behalf, boarding pickups, and supply runs. Because pet care is mobile with no fixed worksite, the miles between clients during your workday are business miles. Read our IRS mileage log requirements guide for details.
What business expenses can pet care pros deduct?
Deductible expenses include leashes, crates, and grooming tools; cleaning and pet first-aid supplies; business and liability insurance; bonding and certification fees; pet sitting or scheduling software; the business-use portion of your cell phone bill; marketing and website costs; client gifts under $25; home office expenses; and tolls and parking during visits. All require receipts and documentation. See our complete deductions guide for the full list.
How much can pet care pros save with the mileage deduction?
Mileage is often a pet care professional's single largest deduction. Self-employed pet sitters and dog walkers commonly report mileage deductions in the thousands per year, with some exceeding $12,000. At the 2026 IRS rate of 72.5ยข/mile, every 1,000 business miles is worth $725 off your taxable income. The deduction is built from many small client-to-client drives, so tracking every trip matters. Use our free calculator to see your number.
Do pet sitters need to make quarterly estimated tax payments?
If you expect to owe more than $1,000 in federal taxes for the year, the IRS requires quarterly estimated payments. For 2026, the deadlines are April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 (2027). Self-employment tax alone is 15.3% of net earnings. Many pet care pros set aside 25-30% of net income. TrakMiles Pro tracks your P&L in real time so you always know where you stand. Read our quarterly tax payments guide.
Standard mileage rate or actual expenses โ€” which is better?
For most pet care pros, the standard mileage rate (72.5ยข/mile for 2026) is simpler and produces a larger deduction โ€” especially if you drive a modest, older vehicle with low operating costs. The actual expenses method can win if you drive a newer vehicle with high depreciation. TrakMiles Pro's Schedule C Helper calculates both methods and shows you which saves more. Read our full comparison guide.
Is TrakMiles Pro free for pet care pros?
TrakMiles Pro offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, a monthly ($4.99/mo) or annual ($34.99/yr) subscription provides unlimited GPS mileage tracking, Vehicle Auto-Detection, income and expense tracking, P&L reports, time clock, and Schedule C tax preparation. One app replaces your mileage log, expense tracker, and tax prep software.

๐Ÿ“ฌ Free Tax Tips for Pet Care Professionals

Mileage tracking reminders, deduction guides, and quarterly deadline alerts โ€” free, no spam.

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