Petme · Toronto

Earn as a pet sitter in Toronto

Up to 90% kept per booking. CAD 50–85 per night in Toronto. CAD 20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Earn flexibly with Petme in Toronto. 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 Toronto owners come back week after week.

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Up to 90%
kept per booking
CAD 50–85
typical boarding in Toronto
200K+
pet owners on Petme
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Pet sitting in Toronto

earning as a pet sitter in Toronto

Toronto carries the highest booking volume of any Canadian city, and demand concentrates where people and pets are densest: the condo corridors of Liberty Village, King West, and the waterfront, plus established dog neighbourhoods like Leslieville, Riverdale, and The Beaches. Toronto sitters typically earn CAD 50 to 85 a night for dog boarding, CAD 22 to 32 an hour for walking, and CAD 38 to 60 a day for daycare. You keep up to 90% of every booking, and owners pay a 0% fee, so your listed rate is what they see.

Two local skills set sitters apart here. The first is condo competence: knowing the concierge handoff, smart-lock codes, and elevator and common-area pet etiquette that downtown buildings expect. The second is route knowledge. Toronto's ravine system runs through most of the city and the municipality logs regular coyote activity near parks like High Park, The Beaches, and the Don trails, so leashing in those corridors and steering clear of dawn and dusk loops there is part of the job.

Winter is steady work rather than a dead season. Owners still need walks and drop-ins through Ontario's cold months, and a sitter who carries paw balm, uses pet-safe ice melt, and shortens loops in deep cold tends to hold repeat clients. Every booking also includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet protection at any licensed Canadian clinic.

Earnings

What you can earn in Toronto

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

Boarding

CAD 50–85

per night

Dog walking

CAD 22–32

effective per hour

Daycare

CAD 38–60

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 Toronto pick Petme

Why owners in Toronto 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 Toronto

Peak periods in Toronto

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 Toronto, weekly dog walks and drop-ins stay steady year-round.

Plan your year

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

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“Toronto 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 Toronto?
Boarding in Toronto typically runs CAD 50–85 per night, walks clear CAD 22–32/hour effectively, and daycare lands at CAD 38–60 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.
how much can a dog sitter earn in Toronto?
Toronto sitters typically earn CAD 50 to 85 a night for dog boarding, CAD 22 to 32 an hour for dog walking, and CAD 38 to 60 a day for daycare. You set your own rates and keep up to 90% of each booking. Actual earnings depend on the services you offer, your availability, and how many repeat clients you build in your area.
is pet sitting busy in Toronto during winter?
Yes. Toronto owners still need dog walks, drop-ins, and boarding through Ontario's cold months, so winter is steady rather than slow. Sitters who carry paw balm against road salt, use pet-safe ice melt, and shorten loops in deep cold tend to keep repeat clients across the season. Demand also climbs around holiday travel periods.
do I need to register for HST as a Toronto sitter?
You must register for HST once your pet sitting revenue passes CAD 30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters. Below that threshold registration is voluntary, and most sitters starting out stay under it. Ontario's HST rate is 13%, and you report sitting income as self-employment on your personal tax return. Track income from your first booking.

Application takes 10 minutes

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

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