24/7 Call Answering for dog walking
Never miss a customer call or booking request. Our AI receptionist handles calls professionally for dog walking, books appointments instantly, and captures every lead 24/7.
Why dog walking services are switching to AI answering agents
Running a dog walking business means your hands are literally full. You're managing leashes, picking up after dogs, keeping an eye on the pack, and your phone is buzzing in your pocket. That call might be a new client with three dogs who needs daily walks, but you can't answer while you're crossing a busy street with six pups.
The timing couldn't be worse. Pet owners call when they need you: during their morning commute when they realize they'll be working late, at lunch when plans change, or in the evening when they're booking for the next week. These are exactly the times you're out walking dogs or heading home exhausted.
AI answering changes everything for dog walkers. When a potential client calls asking about daily walks, the AI asks about their dogs, breeds, energy levels, schedule needs, and neighborhood. It books a meet-and-greet directly into your calendar. The client feels taken care of, and you get a qualified lead with all the details you need.
For existing clients, the AI handles the chaos of schedule changes. "Can you do an extra walk Thursday?" "I'll be out of town next week, can you do pet sitting?" "My dog has a vet appointment tomorrow, skip the afternoon walk." These routine requests get handled instantly instead of piling up in your voicemail.
Dog walking is a relationship business. Pet owners trust you with their family members. That trust starts with the first call. When they reach out and get immediate help, they know they're dealing with a professional operation. When they get voicemail, they call the next walker on their list.
The ROI is straightforward. One regular client with daily walks is worth $200-400 per month. Missing that initial call because you were busy with another dog means losing thousands in annual revenue. An AI that captures every inquiry pays for itself with a single new client.
Dog walkers miss most calls while actively walking dogs or in transit between clients.
Each daily walking client represents significant recurring revenue you can't afford to lose.
New client inquiries peak during commute hours when you're busiest with scheduled walks.
Common dog walking calls we handle
Our AI understands your business and handles these calls automatically.
| Call Type | Peak Timing | What AI Captures | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
🦮New client inquiry | Morning/evening | Dog breed, age, energy level, neighborhood, schedule needs | Tour scheduled |
📅Schedule change request | Anytime | Client name, requested changes, dates affected | Rescheduled |
🏠Pet sitting inquiry | Weekday evenings | Travel dates, pet details, feeding/medication needs | Consultation booked |
➕Extra walk request | Same day | Client info, timing preference, reason for extra walk | Service scheduled |
🐶Add second dog inquiry | Business hours | New dog details, compatibility questions, pricing | Callback scheduled |
🔑Key/access update | Anytime | New access info, lockbox code, building changes | Lead captured |
🩺Medical/behavior update | Business hours | Health changes, medication, behavioral notes | Urgent transfer |
❓"What are your rates?" | Evenings/weekends | Service type, frequency, location, contact info | Lead captured |
Integrates with your dog walking tools
After every call, NextPhone can update your CRM, add new contacts, book appointments, and trigger workflows automatically.
Time To Pet
Sync client bookings and schedule changes
Pet Sitter Plus
Create new clients and service requests
Precise Petcare
Update schedules and capture new leads
Google Calendar
Book meet-and-greets into available slots
Square
Process payments and send invoices
Zapier
Connect to 5,000+ other apps
From ring to booked revenue.
NextPhone handles the entire booking process autonomously, creating a seamless flow of data from the first ring to your calendar.
Trained on your website
We customize NextPhone to YOUR services, pricing, and booking flow.
Books into your calendar
Checks YOUR availability in real-time and schedules jobs instantly.
Syncs to your stack
Everything flows to YOUR CRM, calendar, and tools automatically.
Call Resolution Rate
First 7 Weeks
Every call picked up,
and handled perfectly.
When phones get busy or the office is closed, NextPhone takes over instantly—no more voicemail black holes.
Unlimited calls included
Flat monthly rate. No per-call or per-minute charges, ever.
Instant transfers
Complex calls route to your team immediately when needed.
Phone numbers anywhere
Get local numbers from any US, Canadian, or international area code.
20+ languages
Serve customers in Spanish, French, Mandarin, and more.
I was losing new clients because I couldn't answer while walking dogs. Now every inquiry gets handled professionally, and I have meet-and-greets booked before I even get home. My client list grew 40% in three months.
Simple, transparent pricing
Most customers recover the monthly cost from a single appointment.
Nextphone Pro
For lean teams getting started.
- Converts leads to booked appointments automatically
- Syncs with your calendar & CRM
- Unlimited calls (no per-minute charges)
- Call transcripts & summaries
- Custom training included
- No contracts, cancel anytime
Nextphone Enterprise
For multi-location teams.
- Multiple lines & locations
- Advanced routing & integrations
- Dedicated onboarding support
- Priority 24/7 support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about NextPhone
The AI receptionist is trained specifically for dog walking. It answers customer questions, collects booking information, and schedules appointments based on your availability. It works 24/7 to ensure you never miss a customer.
Yes! The AI can book appointments, consultations, and services instantly. It checks your calendar availability and confirms appointments with customers in real-time, sending automatic confirmations.
The AI is trained to handle common dog walking questions. For complex inquiries, it captures all customer details and schedules a callback with you, ensuring no lead is lost.
The AI works 24/7, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. It can book appointments, answer questions, or take messages when you are unavailable, ensuring customers always get a response.
Yes! You can configure the AI to ask qualifying questions about services needed, budget, timeline, and location. It routes qualified leads to you and filters out non-ideal customers.
The AI sounds natural and professional. We recommend transparency - you can configure it to identify itself as your virtual receptionist. Most customers appreciate the instant response regardless of whether it is AI or human.
Yes! NextPhone integrates with popular scheduling, CRM, and management tools for dog walking. Appointments and customer information sync automatically to your existing systems.
NextPhone costs $199/month with unlimited calls - no per-minute charges or hidden fees. Includes custom training, CRM integration, call transcripts, and summaries. No contracts, cancel anytime.
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