Petme · Montreal

Earn as a pet sitter in Montreal

Up to 90% kept per booking. CAD 45–75 per night in Montreal. CAD 20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Earn flexibly with Petme in Montreal. You set your rate, you pick which dogs and cats to look after, and you keep up to 90% of every booking. Petme charges pet owners 0% so your rate stays competitive on repeat bookings, and Montreal owners come back week after week.

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Up to 90%
kept per booking
CAD 45–75
typical boarding in Montreal
200K+
pet owners on Petme
4.9 / 5
sitter rating

Pet sitting in Montreal

Where the bookings are when you sit in Montreal

Demand in Montreal clusters around the dense, dog-heavy core. The Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Rosemont, and Verdun are full of triplex and duplex owners who want weekday walks and drop-ins, while the Griffintown, Old Montreal, and downtown towers bring condo owners who travel and book recurring boarding and daycare. If you live in or near any of these, listing the neighborhoods you can cover keeps your calendar full with short-commute jobs.

Montreal earnings reflect that demand. Boarding here typically runs CAD 45 to 75 per night, dog walks clear CAD 20 to 28 per hour effectively, and daycare lands at CAD 32 to 52 per day. You set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking, because Petme charges pet owners 0%. Every booking also carries up to CAD 20,000 in vet protection, which makes owners more comfortable rebooking the same sitter.

Seasonality matters. Montreal winters are long, and from December through March many owners shift from full walks to shorter loops and extra short drop-in visits to keep a dog comfortable below freezing. Sitters who handle road-salt paw care and cold-weather routines tend to win the repeat winter business. Being bilingual is a real edge here, since plenty of owners prefer to arrange care in French.

Earnings

What you can earn in Montreal

Sitters in Montreal set their own rates. The ranges below reflect typical Petme bookings in the city, in CAD.

Boarding

CAD 45–75

per night

Dog walking

CAD 20–28

effective per hour

Daycare

CAD 32–52

per day

How it works

How it works

Apply

Tell us about yourself, your pets, and your experience. The application takes about 10 minutes.

Get verified

Identity check with a government-issued ID and a background check.

Go live, start booking

Set your rate and availability in CAD. Owners in your neighbourhood message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.

Why owners in Montreal pick Petme

Why owners in Montreal book on Petme

0% owner fee = repeat bookings

Petme charges pet owners 0%. Owners feel less checkout friction and rebook the same sitter for weekly walks and recurring boarding.

CAD 20,000 vet protection

Every booking includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses at any licensed Canadian vet clinic. Owners book with more confidence, you work with less worry.

Cashback for owners

Owners earn automatic cashback on every booking. That drives repeat bookings and grows your recurring schedule.

In-app chat

Meet and greets, key handover, photo updates: all in chat. No SMS, no WhatsApp, no scattered threads.

HST + tax

HST/GST, business registration, and tax

Self-employment income

In Canada, pet sitting income is reported as self-employment income on your annual tax return. HST/GST registration becomes mandatory once you exceed CAD 30,000 in revenue over four consecutive calendar quarters. Provincial business registration is usually only needed once you operate under a business name or exceed certain thresholds. Always confirm with a Canadian accountant for your specific province.

Deduct expenses

Poop bags, leashes, paw balm, mileage for sittings, a share of your phone bill, pet first-aid courses are all classic deductions. Keep receipts. A Canadian tax professional can confirm what applies to your situation.

Seasonal demand

Seasonal demand in Montreal

Peak periods in Montreal

Canadian demand peaks during July-August summer holidays and the Christmas through New Year window. March break drives a smaller bump in central Canada. In Montreal, weekly dog walks and drop-ins stay steady year-round.

Plan your year

Open your July, August, and Christmas availability early. Montreal owners often lock in their preferred sitter in April or May for summer stays.

Petme sitter in Montreal

“Montreal owners are loyal once they pick you. My weekly walks turned into a predictable monthly income within three months of going live.”

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a Petme sitter earn in Montreal?
Boarding in Montreal typically runs CAD 45–75 per night, walks clear CAD 20–28/hour effectively, and daycare lands at CAD 32–52 per day. Petme charges 0% to pet owners, so up to 90% of every booking lands with you.
What are the busiest cities for pet sitting in Canada?
Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal dominate by booking volume. Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton come next, with Calgary and Edmonton growing fastest in the past three years. Smaller metros like Halifax and Victoria have less volume but stronger sitter retention.
Do I need to register a business to be a pet sitter in Canada?
Small-scale sitting can be reported as self-employment income on your personal tax return. Provincial business registration is usually only needed once you exceed certain revenue thresholds or operate under a business name. Check your province’s rules; the process is light in most provinces.
Do I have to register for HST/GST?
Yes, if you exceed CAD 30,000 in pet sitting revenue over four consecutive calendar quarters. Below that threshold you can choose to register voluntarily but you don’t have to. Most beginning sitters operate under the threshold.
How does pet sitting income compare to gig delivery in Canada?
Uber Eats and DoorDash drivers in Toronto and Vancouver report CAD 16-20/hour after vehicle costs. Petme dog walkers clear CAD 22-32/hour in major Canadian cities, and boarders earn more on a per-hour basis since the hours overlap with sleep.
When is peak demand for pet sitters in Canada?
Summer (July-August) and Christmas through New Year are the two biggest windows. March break drives a smaller bump in central Canada. Cottage-country weekends from late May to early September drive sustained weekday-Friday demand in Ontario and Quebec.
How do you handle winter walks in Canadian cities?
Most experienced Canadian sitters use pet-safe ice melt zones, paw balm before walks, salt-paw wipes after, and shorter loops when temperatures drop below -15°C. Many sitters keep small dog boots in their bag for clients who want them.
Are background checks required to sit on Petme in Canada?
Yes. Every Petme sitter passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before profiles go live.
How does Petme pricing compare to Rover.ca?
On Petme, owners pay 0% to the platform and you keep up to 90% of every booking. On most platforms with an owner-side service fee, your effective take-home is similar but owners pay more at checkout. The Petme model means owners feel less price friction on repeat bookings.
Can I sit pets if I live in a condo?
It depends on your building’s pet policy. Many sitters who live in condos focus on dog walking, drop-in visits, and daycare while at-home; full boarding requires owner permission. Check your strata or condo board rules before listing overnight services.
What pets are most commonly booked through Petme in Canada?
Labradors, Goldens, Goldendoodles, Bernedoodles, and Bulldogs dominate dog bookings. Domestic shorthairs are the most common cat bookings. Bilingual French/English sitters in Montreal and Gatineau are highly requested.
Where do I go to apply as a pet sitter in Canada?
Apply at petme.social/ca/become-a-pet-sitter. You describe your experience and choose your services; once your identity is verified, your profile is live and Canadian owners near you can message you in the app.
is being bilingual an advantage for sitting in montreal?
Yes. A large share of Montreal owners prefer to arrange pet care in French, so listing French and English on your profile widens the pool of owners who message you. Many bookings in neighborhoods like the Plateau and Rosemont come from French-first owners, and replying in their language helps you land repeat work.
how does montreal winter affect dog walking work?
Montreal winters run roughly December through March with salted, icy sidewalks, so many owners switch from long walks to shorter loops plus extra drop-in visits to keep dogs comfortable below freezing. Sitters who wipe paws after road salt and adjust routes for ice tend to keep steady winter bookings. Boarding and daycare demand also holds through the cold months.
which montreal neighborhoods bring the most repeat bookings?
The dense core drives the steadiest repeat work. Walk-up triplex blocks in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Rosemont, and Verdun fill up with weekday walks and drop-ins, while the Griffintown, Old Montreal, and downtown towers book recurring boarding and daycare from owners who travel. Listing the neighborhoods you cover keeps your calendar full with short-commute jobs.

Application takes 10 minutes

Profile goes live, owners in your neighbourhood message you. You decide which bookings to accept.

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