Djurpassning i Sverige: 21 frågor besvarade för djurpassare 2026

Earnings depend on the services you offer and the hours you put in. As a worked example at Sweden rates, eight dog walks a week at the lowest walk rate come to about kr5160 a month, and four nights of house sitting a week at the top rate to about kr15480. 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%.

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 Sweden rates that week comes to about kr1350. Taking more overnight stays is the quickest way to raise it, because they pay the most per booking.

Dog walking pays kr150–kr300 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 kr350–kr700 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays kr450–kr900 per night. Overnight care pays more per booking than any other Petme service, so a few stays a month move your income the most.

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 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 221,000 kr 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.

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.

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 Sweden. Opening your calendar over school holidays and Christmas, when owners travel, puts you in front of more requests.

Yes. You set your own availability and accept only the bookings that fit, so sitting in Sweden 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.

Stockholm dominates by booking volume, followed by Göteborg and Malmö. Uppsala is a smaller but reliable market.

Below SEK 30,000 in sideline income, simplified declaration. Above that, register for a self-employed tax certificate through the tax authority.

Yes. The tax authority classifies it as business income. Annual declaration. Expenses are deductible if registered as self-employed for tax purposes.

Foodora and Wolt riders in Stockholm report SEK 150-200 per hour after costs. Petme pet sitting clears SEK 160-240 per hour, with boarding pushing the average up.

Stockholm sits at SEK 300-500 per night, Göteborg at SEK 280-450, Malmö at SEK 250-400.

The July-August summer holiday, the February sport-school break, and the Christmas-New-Year window. Major metro regions see steady year-round corporate-travel demand on top.

Yes for most sitters. Swedish minimum hourly equivalents sit at SEK 130-160. Petme dog walkers clear SEK 160-220 per hour effectively.

Swedish rates sit between Norwegian (higher) and Danish (similar). The market is the largest of the three Nordics, so sitter competition is also higher in Stockholm specifically.

Labradors, Swedish Elkhounds, Border Collies, and Swedish Vallhund dominate. Working breeds need real outdoor work. Swedish winter gear (booties, jackets) is standard for walking sitters.

"Lock in your midsummer and Christmas clients in March. The best sitters are fully booked by May." (Erik B., Stockholm)

Apply at petme.social/become-a-pet-sitter-in-sweden. The application covers your pet-care experience and the services you want to offer. Once your identity is verified, your profile goes live and owners nearby can message you in the app.