Petme · Canada

Dog walking jobs in Canada

Keep up to 90% per booking. CAD 20–35 per walk. Flexible hours that fit around a day job.

Walk dogs in your neighbourhood on Petme. Weekly recurring schedules, weekend long loops, and mid-day drop-ins are the bread and butter of Canadian dog walking. You set your own rate in CAD and pick which dogs to walk.

Apply as a sitter

Up to 90%

kept per booking

CAD 20–35

per walk

200K+

pet owners on Petme

4.9 / 5

sitter rating

Earnings

What dog walking pays in Canada

A typical 30-60 minute walk in Canada runs CAD 20-35 in major metros, CAD 18-28 in smaller cities. Recurring weekly bookings stack up: a sitter walking three dogs Mon-Fri at CAD 25 each is making CAD 1,500/month before scaling weekends.

Why Petme

Why owners pick Petme for dog walking

You keep up to 90% per booking

Petme charges pet owners 0%. You set your own rate and Petme’s small platform commission is the only deduction.

CAD 20,000 vet protection

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

Cashback drives repeat bookings

Owners earn automatic cashback on every completed booking. That drives weekly recurring schedules instead of one-off bookings.

In-app chat, no scattered threads

Meet and greets, key handover, photo updates, all in chat. No SMS, no WhatsApp, no chasing replies across platforms.

How to start

How to start

Apply

Tell us about yourself, your experience with pets, and the services you want to offer. The application takes about 10 minutes.

Verify in 48 hours

Identity check with a government-issued ID and a background check. Result comes back within 48 hours.

Go live, start booking

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

Cities

Dog walking sitters wanted in every Canadian city

TorontoOntarioMontréalQuebecCalgaryAlbertaEdmontonAlbertaOttawaOntarioWinnipegManitobaMississaugaOntarioVancouverBritish ColumbiaBramptonOntarioHamiltonOntarioSurreyBritish ColumbiaKitchenerOntario

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a business licence to sit pets in Canada?
Small-scale sitting can be reported as self-employment without provincial business registration. Registration is usually only needed once you operate under a business name or exceed local thresholds.
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, registration is voluntary.
How fast is verification?
Identity verification typically returns within 48 hours of submitting your application.
Can I sit in addition to a day job?
Yes. Many Petme sitters fit walks and drop-ins around a day job; boarding works for evenings, weekends, and vacation periods.
How much of each booking do I keep?
Up to 90% of every booking. Petme charges pet owners 0% and keeps a small platform commission on the sitter side. You set your own rate.
Do I need a car?
No, but useful in suburban areas. Most urban walkers in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal cover their routes on foot or transit.
What about winter walks?
Winter walks stay common in every Canadian city. Pet-safe ice melt zones, paw balm, salt-paw wipes, and shorter loops below -15°C are standard kit.

Application takes 10 minutes

Identity verification in 48 hours. Profile goes live, owners in your neighbourhood message you. You decide which bookings to accept.

Apply as a sitter