Pet sitting in Paris: 18 questions answered for 2026 sitters

Earnings depend on the mix of services and the hours you put in. Active Petme sitters in Paris typically earn €516–€1462 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 €131+ before factoring in repeat clients. Sitters who go full-time stack multiple boarding stays back-to-back.

Dog walking pays €15–€25 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 €30–€60 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays €45–€85 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 Paris 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 Paris 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.

The 15ᵉ (largest residential arrondissement, lots of young families), the 11ᵉ (high density of single owners and small dogs), the 17ᵉ (Batignolles young professionals), the 18ᵉ (Montmartre), and the 7ᵉ and 16ᵉ (premium boarding rates). Marais, Belleville, and Batignolles also stand out.

Most Petme sitters in Paris work the metro, RER and bike. Concentrate on 2-3 adjacent arrondissements to keep travel under 20 minutes between visits. Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne are reachable by metro for long weekend walks. Many sitters use Vélib’ or scooters in summer.

Yes, with limits. Most apartment leases (bail) include a clause allowing one or two domestic animals; receiving paying boarders is technically a commercial activity that requires landlord notification. Pure boarding stays of 1-2 dogs at a time are common; running a multi-dog operation requires a written agreement and possibly co-propriété approval.

Paris boarding rates sit at the top of the French range: €40–60 per night for a one-dog stay is standard, with experienced sitters in the 7ᵉ / 16ᵉ / 5ᵉ reaching €60-80. Drop-in visits run €13–22 and lunchtime dog walks €15–25. Don’t under-price: Parisian owners are used to premium pet-care rates.

Yes. The ACACED is required everywhere in France for paid pet sitting; Paris has historically been more proactive about checking. Petme verifies the certificate before listing a sitter for boarding. Training providers in Paris include CFPPA Le Valentin and several agréé private schools , count €350-€650 and 14-22 hours of class plus a QCM.

Both bois are major weekend destinations for Parisian dog walkers. The Bois de Vincennes (12ᵉ access via Château de Vincennes metro) is more accessible for the east of Paris; the Bois de Boulogne (16ᵉ access via Porte d’Auteuil) serves the west. Off-leash zones are designated; outside those, leash is mandatory.

Fashion weeks (February and September), Roland-Garros (late May–early June), the Paris Marathon, and the Cannes-equivalent events all bring traveling professionals who book last-minute drop-ins and overnight stays. Sitters who keep weekend availability open during these windows often clear €600-€1,000 in a single week.

Concierge buildings (especially 7ᵉ, 8ᵉ, 16ᵉ) often handle key drop-off and pet handover, which simplifies access. Always introduce yourself to the concierge in person the first time , they’ll vouch for you and may refer additional owners in the same building.