Get paid to walk dogs in Switzerland
CHF 18 to 45 per walk. Choose your own routes, set your own schedule, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback. No minimum hours, no assigned shifts.
Petme is live in 11 Swiss cities. Get verified in 24 to 48 hours and start accepting walk requests in your neighborhood.
Walk on your terms, earn per walk
No shift rosters, no platform-set pricing, no minimum hours. You control the rate, the route, and the schedule.
CHF 18 to 45 per walk
Typical 30- to 60-minute walk rates across Swiss cities. Zurich and Geneva at the upper end, smaller cities from CHF 18. You set your own rate. With cashback, you keep up to 90%.
Choose your own routes
No assigned routes. Walk where you know the neighborhood, the trails, and the off-leash zones. Most walkers build 2 to 3 regular routes near home. Swiss lakeside and river paths are popular with owners.
CHF 20,000 vet protection
Every confirmed walk on Petme automatically includes up to CHF 20,000 in emergency vet coverage. If a dog in your care is injured, eligible costs are covered. Free for you, free for the owner.
Built for dog walkers
Other platforms take 20 to 40% of your per-walk earnings. Petme keeps 10 to 15%, adds cashback for your clients so they rebook, and protects every walk with CHF 20,000 in vet coverage.
Per-walk earnings, your rate
You set your CHF rate per walk. No platform-dictated pricing. Petme keeps 10 to 15%, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% per walk.
Recurring clients built in
Pet owners earn cashback on every Petme booking. That incentive keeps them rebooking with you. Most active Swiss walkers see 60 to 70% repeat walk rate within a few months.
Protected on every walk
CHF 20,000 emergency vet coverage on every confirmed booking. You never carry the liability alone, even on a 30-minute walk around the block.
Dog walking jobs across Switzerland
Browse the city closest to you and see local walking rates, canton requirements, and demand neighborhoods.
Dog walking jobs in Switzerland
What new walkers ask before signing up on Petme in Switzerland.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Switzerland?
Dog walking rates on Petme in Switzerland range from CHF 18 to CHF 45 per 30- to 60-minute walk. Zurich and Geneva sit at the upper end. You set your own rate, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when to walk, and how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Accept or decline walk requests as they come in. Most Swiss walkers build 2 to 3 regular routes near home.
Do I need an SKN to walk dogs in Switzerland?
Canton Zurich requires an SKN (Sachkundenachweis) for handling large-breed dogs over 15 kg. Canton Geneva requires a dog-handling permit for dogs over 25 kg or breed-listed dogs. Other cantons vary. For small and medium dogs, no permit is generally needed.
How many walks can I do per day?
That depends on you. Some walkers do 2 to 3 walks around their morning or evening routine. Others build a full schedule of 5 to 8 walks per day across staggered time slots. You control your availability and only accept what fits.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Swiss dogs walk in rain and snow. Owners expect that. If conditions are genuinely unsafe (ice storms, extreme heat), communicate with the owner through Petme chat and reschedule. Cancellations for safety are always understood.
Can I build recurring clients on Petme?
Yes, and the cashback system helps. Pet owners earn cashback on every booking, so they have a financial incentive to rebook with you. Most active Swiss walkers report that 60 to 70% of their walks come from repeat clients within a few months.
What vet protection do I get on walks?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including dog walks, automatically includes up to CHF 20,000 in emergency veterinary coverage. If a dog in your care is injured during a walk, eligible costs are covered.
Which Swiss cities have dog walking demand?
All 11 Petme Swiss cities have walking demand. Zurich, Geneva, and Basel lead in volume. Bern, Lausanne, and Winterthur have strong weekday demand from commuters. Interlaken and Lucerne see seasonal peaks from tourism.
Start earning as a dog walker in Switzerland
Free to join. Set your own per-walk rate. CHF 20,000 vet protection on every walk, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and 2-day payouts to your bank.