Pet sitting in Denmark: 22 questions answered for 2026 sitters

Earnings depend on the mix of services and the hours you put in. Active Petme sitters in Denmark typically earn kr3440–kr11180 per month. Sitters who lean into overnight boarding and house sitting reach the top of that range, while drop-in and dog-walking-only sitters sit in the lower half. You keep up to 90% of every booking: Petme's service fee is 10-15%.

A common pattern: 3–5 dog walks during weekday lunchtimes, 1–2 drop-in visits in the evenings, and one overnight stay across the weekend. That's roughly 12–15 hours of actual paid time per week and clears kr950+ before factoring in repeat clients. Sitters who go full-time stack multiple boarding stays back-to-back.

Dog walking pays kr100–kr200 per walk on Petme. A 30-minute neighbourhood walk is typically priced near the lower end; longer walks, multi-dog walks, or walks in busy city centres command the upper end. You set your own rate when you build your profile.

Boarding at the sitter's home pays kr250–kr500 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays kr350–kr650 per night. Boarding is where most full-time Petme sitters concentrate their income because the per-booking value is the highest.

Petme takes 10-15% from each completed booking and the sitter keeps up to 90%. There's no signup cost, no monthly subscription, and no charge to keep your profile live. The fee covers payment processing, customer support, and the Petme Protection Plan that covers every booking automatically.

Payouts are released automatically once a booking is marked complete in the Petme app. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. You don't need to invoice the owner or chase payment: the platform handles it end-to-end.

Every booking is covered by the Petme Protection Plan, which includes up to 20,000 in veterinary expenses if something happens to the pet in your care. It's automatic on every reservation: no separate purchase, no claim paperwork upfront. Petme also offers 24/7 customer support so you're never left handling an emergency alone.

No formal qualifications are required to apply as a Petme sitter. You need to be 18 or older, own a smartphone capable of running the app, complete ID verification, and demonstrate genuine experience around animals during your profile review. Some local rules apply for commercial-scale boarding: see the country-specific question below.

Most new sitters in Denmark go live within 24–48 hours of submitting verification. Your first booking typically lands within 1–2 weeks if your profile has at least 4 good photos, a written bio, clear service descriptions, and a competitive rate for your city. Sitters who add availability over a major holiday (Christmas, summer break) often book their first stay within days.

Yes: most Petme sitters in Denmark start while working full-time elsewhere. Dog walking fits into lunchtime windows; drop-in visits work around evenings; weekend boarding stacks on top of a Monday-to-Friday office job. You set your own availability and accept only the bookings that fit your schedule.

Copenhagen dominates, followed by Aarhus, Odense, and Aalborg. Smaller cities have very low sitter density.

Below DKK 50,000 per year, sideline pet sitting income can fall under hobby-versus-business rules. Above that, register a business number through the official business portal.

Yes. The tax authority classifies it as self-employed B-income. Annual declaration. Expenses are deductible if you operate as a registered business.

Wolt riders in Copenhagen report DKK 130-160 per hour after costs. Petme pet sitting clears DKK 140-200 per hour with boarding pushing the average higher.

Copenhagen sits at DKK 250-400 per night, Aarhus at DKK 200-350. Smaller cities at DKK 180-300.

July-August (summer holidays) and the Christmas-New-Year window. Week 7 (the February ski break) drives a smaller bump.

Yes for most sitters. Danish minimum hourly equivalents in retail sit at DKK 130-150. Petme dog walkers clear DKK 140-200 per hour effectively.

Danish rates are similar to Swedish in absolute terms (in euro equivalent) and slightly below Norwegian. The market is smaller than either neighbour but easier to fill with repeat clients.

Labradors, French Bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles, and rescue mixes dominate. French Bulldogs need cool spaces in summer. Danish owners often request structured daily routines; they like sitter handover notes.

Yes: Copenhagen has an active sitter WhatsApp group; Aarhus is smaller. We connect you after approval.

"Lock in your summer-holiday clients in March. Danish owners plan their holidays early and the best sitters are booked by May." (Sofie L., Copenhagen)

Apply at petme.social/dk/become-a-pet-sitter. Verification typically returns within 48 hours.