Petme sitter guide · Norway

How to become a pet sitter in Norway

Set your own NOK rates, choose when you work and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Reliability and trust are what owners look for, and repeat clients are what build a steady income. This guide answers what new sitters in Norway need to know, with typical Norwegian prices and the rules that apply here.

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Up to 90%

of every booking kept by the sitter

20,000

Protection Plan maximum for eligible vet costs

250K+

members on Petme

4.9 / 5

average sitter rating

Earnings snapshot

What Petme sitters actually earn in Norway

You keep up to 90% of every booking one of the strongest take-home rates in the industry. The numbers below are the live rate bands in Norway. Sitters set their own price within these bands, and most active sitters earn kr3,440 to kr7,740 per month, depending on the mix of services and how many overnight stays they take.

Service	Rate range	Per
Dog walking	kr100 to kr350	walk
Drop-in visit	kr150 to kr450	visit
Pet boarding (at sitter's home)	kr200 to kr450	night
House sitting (at owner's home)	kr200 to kr450	night
Doggy day care	kr200 to kr875	day

Top Norway cities for sitter demand right now:

OsloBergenTrondheimStavanger

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The practical side

Everything sitters in Norway need to know before signing up

Earnings are only half the picture. Below are the tax, scheduling, protection, and payout realities of running a Petme sitter profile in Norway. We've written them out the way an experienced sitter would explain them to a friend.

Cashback for high performers

Beyond the up to 90% you keep on every booking, Petme pays cashback on top. The more you sit and the stronger your reviews, the larger the cashback tier you unlock. High-performing sitters with consistent 5-star reviews and steady booking volume earn the biggest bonus. Automatic, no claim paperwork, paid out alongside your normal weekly payouts.

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Protection on every booking

The Petme Protection Plan provides up to 20,000 on every reservation. Automatic on every booking. No separate purchase required. The 24/7 support team is there for emergencies, so you are never alone with a problem at 3am.

Seasonal demand

Many Norwegians take holiday during fellesferie in July, the winter school break in February or March, and over Christmas, so plan your availability around those weeks.

Payouts within 2 days

Petme releases your payout automatically once a booking is marked complete. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. No invoicing, no chasing the owner. The platform takes care of it.

Set your own schedule

Accept only the bookings you want. Pause your profile any time. There are no minimum hours and no schedule lock-in. Most Petme sitters in Norway start while holding another job and only go full time once their calendar fills naturally.

FAQ

Pet sitter questions about Norway, answered straight

These are the questions Petme sitters in Norway actually ask before signing up, and the ones they wish they had asked sooner. Each answer is specific to Norway, not a generic template.

How much do pet sitters earn in Norway?

Earnings depend on the services you offer and the hours you put in. As a worked example at Norway rates, eight dog walks a week at the lowest walk rate come to about kr3440 a month, and four nights of house sitting a week at the top rate to about kr7740. Overnight boarding and house sitting pay the most per booking, drop-ins and walks the least. You keep up to 90% of every booking: Petme's service fee is 10-20%.

What does a typical week look like for a Petme sitter in Norway?

You set the week yourself. One example: 4 dog walks during weekday lunchtimes, 2 drop-in visits in the evenings and one overnight stay at the weekend. At the lowest Norway rates that week comes to about kr900. Taking more overnight stays is the quickest way to raise it, because they pay the most per booking.

How much do dog walkers make in Norway?

Dog walking pays kr100–kr350 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.

How much does overnight pet boarding pay in Norway?

Boarding at the sitter's home pays kr200–kr450 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays kr200–kr450 per night. Overnight care pays more per booking than any other Petme service, so a few stays a month move your income the most.

How does Petme's service fee work?

Petme takes 10-20% from each completed booking and the sitter keeps up to 90%. The fee covers payment processing, customer support, and the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

How fast do payouts arrive in Norway?

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.

What protections do sitters get on every booking?

The Petme Protection Plan, which can contribute up to 220,000 kr toward eligible vet costs if something happens to the pet in your care. It is a discretionary fund, not insurance. Petme also offers 24/7 customer support so you're never left handling an emergency alone.

What do I need to start 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.

How quickly can I get my first booking?

It depends on the services you offer, your rates and how many owners near you are looking, so there is no fixed wait. What you control is the profile owners choose from: at least 4 clear photos, a written bio, clear service descriptions and rates in line with Norway. Opening your calendar over school holidays and Christmas, when owners travel, puts you in front of more requests.

Can I pet sit alongside my regular job?

Yes. You set your own availability and accept only the bookings that fit, so sitting in Norway can run alongside a full-time job: dog walks fit lunchtime windows, drop-in visits fit evenings, and weekend boarding fits around a Monday-to-Friday week.

What are the busiest cities for pet sitting in Norway?

Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger are the largest cities in Norway. Wherever you live, a complete profile with clear photos, your prices and the services you offer helps owners nearby choose you.

Do I need to register a business for pet sitting in Norway?

It depends on four conditions Skatteetaten applies: profit potential, scale, duration, and whether you work on your own account and risk. There is no amount threshold for being a business. VAT (MVA) registration applies once turnover exceeds NOK 50,000 in twelve months (merverdiavgiftsloven § 2-1). Check your situation with Skatteetaten before you start.

Do I need to declare pet sitting income for tax in Norway?

Possibly not all of it. Skatteetaten says up to NOK 6,000 a year from small jobs and assignments in private homes is tax-free, but it does not name pet sitting among its examples, so check with Skatteetaten. Other small jobs are taxable when income exceeds expenses, and you report them in your tax return.

What do dog walks cost in Norway?

Norwegian price lists and private ads show 100 to 350 kr per walk. A 30-minute walk runs 100 to 250 kr (median 160 kr) and a 60-minute walk 150 to 350 kr (median 250 kr). These are market prices from October 2026, and every Petme sitter sets their own.

What is the going rate for boarding in Oslo versus the rest of Norway?

Commercial kennels in Oslo and the surrounding area charge 400 to 690 kr per night (median 550 kr), against 350 to 650 kr elsewhere (median 470 kr). Private sitters advertise 200 to 450 kr per night across the country. These are market prices from October 2026, not Petme rates.

When is the busiest season for pet sitters in Norway?

The July joint summer break (most Norwegian families take holidays simultaneously), the February-March winter break, and the Christmas window. Demand spikes hard during those periods.

What do cat home visits cost in Norway?

A home visit to feed and check on a cat costs 150 to 450 kr per visit (median 250 kr). Cat-sitting businesses charge 250 to 450 kr and private sitters 150 to 300 kr. A cattery stay is 150 to 350 kr per night. These are market prices from October 2026.

What should I plan for when walking dogs in a Norwegian winter?

Active and working breeds need real outdoor exercise whatever the weather. Snow and salted streets can irritate paws, so dog booties or paw wax help, and warm, waterproof clothing for you is a real consideration.

Where do I go to apply as a pet sitter in Norway?

Go to petme.social/norway/become-a-pet-sitter. The form covers your experience and the services you want to offer, and once you pass identity verification your profile is visible to owners searching in your area.

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