# uwalk - Trusted Pet Sitting Platform in Switzerland

> Swiss pet sitting marketplace connecting dog owners with verified, local petsitters. Based in Geneva, serving all of Switzerland.

## About uwalk

uwalk is a modern peer-to-peer platform for dog care services. We connect busy dog owners with vetted, trusted petsitters in their neighborhood. Think of it as "Uber for dog walking" but with Swiss quality standards.

**Website:** https://uwalk.ch
**Location:** Geneva, Switzerland
**Languages:** French (primary), expanding to German/Italian
**Founded:** 2024

## Services Offered

### Dog Walking (Available Now)
- Duration: 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Price: Starting at 15 CHF
- Real-time GPS tracking during walks
- Photo updates sent to owners

### Coming Soon
- Day care (Garde de jour)
- Overnight stays (Garde avec nuit)
- Home visits (Visite à domicile)

## Key Features

1. **Verified Petsitters** - Identity verification, background checks, SCAV certification support for professional dog handlers (3+ dogs)
2. **GPS Live Tracking** - Owners can follow their dog's walk in real-time
3. **Secure Payments** - In-app payments, petsitters paid within 48h
4. **Insurance** - All walks covered
5. **Reviews & Ratings** - Transparent feedback system

## For Dog Owners

- Search petsitters by location (zip code or GPS)
- Filter by availability, price, experience
- Book in a few clicks
- Track walks live
- Pay securely through the app

**Start searching:** https://uwalk.ch/#search

## For Petsitters

- Set your own schedule and rates
- Earn 15-25 CHF per walk (500-2000 CHF/month potential)
- No diploma required - just love dogs and be reliable
- We handle payments, invoicing, and support

**Become a petsitter:** https://uwalk.ch/become-petsitter

## Coverage Areas

Currently serving Geneva canton and surrounding areas:
- Geneva city center (Eaux-Vives, Champel, Plainpalais)
- Carouge, Lancy, Meyrin, Vernier
- Thônex, Onex, Chêne-Bougeries
- Grand-Saconnex, Plan-les-Ouates, Bernex

Expanding to: Lausanne, Zurich, Basel (2026)

## Contact

- **Website:** https://uwalk.ch/contact
- **Instagram:** @uwalk_ch
- **TikTok:** @uwalk_ch

## Technical

- Mobile-first responsive web app
- Native iOS and Android apps available
- API-first architecture
- Real-time notifications

## Legal

- Terms of Service: https://uwalk.ch/legal/conditions-utilisateurs
- Privacy Policy: https://uwalk.ch/legal/politique-confidentialite
- Petsitter Terms: https://uwalk.ch/legal/conditions-petsitters