Life’s better with a little routine. Pets, particularly, thrive on routine.
Whether it’s their daily walkies, daycare or a quick visit from a familiar face, consistency is really important for dogs and cats.
For pet parents, though, keeping consistent with anything (except for the 9-5 grind) can be challenge! That’s why we offer Repeat Weekly Bookings (RWBs). Essentially, it’s peace of mind on autopilot: no last-minute scrambling, no calendar chaos, just knowing your furry friend is getting the care they need, week after week.
Let us explain a little more…
What is a Repeat Weekly Booking?
A Repeat Weekly Booking (otherwise known as an ‘RWB’) gives you a set‑and‑forget schedule for regular care (dog walks, house visits, daycare, etc).
Example: Instead of booking a sitter each time you need the dog walked, you set a regular schedule—like every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—and your sitter automatically comes to ‘take the lead’.
Think of it like your dog’s favourite TV show – same time, same day, every week (or whenever you set the intervals).
Why RWBs benefit you and your pet:
✔️ Consistency for your pet: Dogs, cats, and other pets thrive on routine. Regular visits help them feel safe and happy.
✔️ Time saved for you: No more last-minute bookings or scrambling to find a sitter.
✔️ Priority for sitters: Repeat bookings often get priority in a sitter’s schedule.
How to set up a repeat booking:
Here’s how it works on our platform:
- Choose the service: We offer repeat bookings for dog walks, pet daycare, and house visits.
- Pick your routine: Choose the day(s) and time(s) of the week.
- Select your favourite sitter: Filter search results to those who offer the repeat service.
- We handle the repeat: The system automatically schedules that same care each week without you lifting a finger.
- Payments and scheduling happen in the background: You’ll never have to manually rebook or re-confirm as long as the weekly pattern stays active.
This means: no more endless rebooking, no more admin loops…just more time for you and more fun for them.
For more step-by-step help in setting up a repeat weekly booking, check out our Help Centre >
Need to change things later? Easy!
Life isn’t always a straight line (especially with pets). You can:
Pause or cancel the repeat if your plans change.
Skip specific weeks if you’re home and don’t need the help.
Update the days or times if you need a new rhythm.
Everything stays flexible. ‘Cos that’s the objective – to make things easy.
10 comments
Great article with a wealth of info.
Great information to share 👌
As a sitter, how do I edit RWB for when I have the dogs for extended stays which incorporate their RWB? I’ve just been doing a discounted price for the extended stay and not touching the RWB… surely there’s a better way?!
Hi Tracey, we’ve passed this to our Customer Service team who will reach out directly to help you 🙂
Very interesting, I really liked the information🐶💕
Super helpful information 👏
Super helpful😊
Great information, noted
On a repeat visit do I have to confirm something on the app? My sitter is saying the payment is not coming through and I should be approving it it comes slowly.
Hi Nicole, for a repeat booking, the system is designed to process each booking automatically, so you shouldn’t need to manually confirm ‘end of stay’ on the app. If, however, you or the Sitter are experiencing difficulties or need anything further clarified, please reach out to our Customer Service team via Live Chat or by emailing service@madpaws.com.au. Hope this helps!