Pet care provider in Denmark: set up your Websta profile

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile page acts as your business website. Customers will look for your services, photos of your work, how to contact you and how to book or request a quote. Set out each service you offer - whether that is dog walking, pet sitting at the owner's home, boarding at your location, grooming or training - with a description of what you do.

Add photos that show your work. Customers want to see you with the animals you care for, your facilities if you run a boarding service, or examples of grooming if that is your trade. Clear, practical photos build trust.

Write a short introduction about yourself. Mention how long you have worked with animals, any relevant training or experience, and what makes your approach different. Keep it direct and honest.

Include the towns or areas in Denmark where you work. Websta shows your profile to people searching in those places, so list every location you serve.

Languages for your profile

Publish your profile in Danish as your main language. This is where most pet owners in Denmark will search. You can also add English if you want to reach the international population in Denmark, but start with Danish.

Keep text simple and clear. Pet owners want to know what you do, where you work and how to contact you - not lengthy descriptions. Write as you would speak to a customer on the phone.

How people in Denmark search for pet care

Pet owners in Denmark use Websta's marketplace to find providers by service and location. Someone looking for dog walking, for example, will search by the service and the town or area where they live. Your profile appears in those results if you list that service and that location.

Websta also lets people post a task - 'I need dog walking in Aarhus' - and providers can make offers. If you set up your profile, you can respond to tasks posted near you.

People also search on general search engines when they need pet care. A professional Websta profile helps you show up when someone searches for pet care in your area.

Booking and quote requests

Decide how you want customers to contact you. Websta profiles include a contact form where people can ask questions. You can also set up online booking if you want customers to reserve time slots directly - this works well for regular services like weekly dog walking. For one-off services or custom requests, a quote request form lets customers describe what they need and you can reply with a price.

Think about which method suits your work. If you do daily dog walks on a schedule, online booking might be faster. If you do boarding or training that varies by animal and owner needs, quotes might work better. You can offer both.

Payment and contracts as an independent provider

Websta handles payment through Stripe. When a customer pays through your profile, the money goes to your own Danish bank account. You set the price for each service - Websta does not take a cut from the payment.

As an independent pet care provider in Denmark, you must register as self-employed with the tax authorities (SKAT) and report your income. Check with SKAT what rules apply to your specific type of work - pet sitting, dog walking and boarding may have different requirements.

You should also check whether you need liability insurance. If an accident happens while you are caring for someone's pet, insurance protects you and the pet owner. Ask your bank or an insurance broker about pet care cover.

If you work from home or run a facility where animals stay, check local planning rules with the municipality. Some areas have rules about the number of animals or the space needed.

What to sort out before you go live

Before you launch your profile, have these things ready:

A mobile phone number and email address for customers to use. Test that you can answer quickly.

At least three to five photos. Use natural light and show real situations - you with dogs, your space, or examples of your work.

A description of each service in plain language. Write a sentence or two about what you do, how long it takes, and what to expect.

An idea of your prices. You set these when you create your services.

Your bank details for Stripe, so payments can reach your account.

A sense of which towns or areas you work in. List every place you can reach.

Check the rules with your municipality, SKAT and an insurance provider before you start.

What to write in the first hour

When you create your profile, start simple. Write your name, a one-paragraph introduction, and list the services you offer with a basic description of each. This takes thirty minutes. Add the towns where you work.

Upload one or two photos - even if they are not perfect, photos help customers trust you. You can add more later.

Write a short message that appears when someone sends you a contact form or request. Something like 'Thanks for reaching out. I will reply within 24 hours' sets an expectation.

Do not worry about perfect wording at the start. You can edit and improve your profile after you launch. Real experience with customers will tell you what information matters most.

The Websta marketplace for pet care in Denmark

Websta's pet care marketplace lets customers and providers connect across Denmark. When someone searches for pet care services in their area, your profile shows up if you offer that service and work in that location. People can also post tasks and you can make offers in response. Building a complete profile - with services, photos, prices and a clear way to contact you - helps customers choose you.