Dog Walking Jobs in Zagreb

Dog walking jobs in Zagreb, on your schedule

Pick up regular walks near Gornji Grad and Donji Grad and build a client base that keeps rebooking. Walks in Zagreb run €10 to €18 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Start walking dogsUp to 90% kept. €20,000 Protection Plan.
€10 to €18
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Zagreb
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
€20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Zagreb

Croatia splits between a hot-summer Adriatic coast and a continental interior with cold winters and hot summers. In Zagreb, walkers who shift walks to early morning and evening through July and August, carry water, and use shaded routes keep dogs comfortable and hold their regulars through the peak heat.

When demand peaks

July and August are the coastal high season: Dubrovnik alone logged 4.56 million overnight stays in 2024, and owners plus hospitality staff are stretched exactly then. Boarding and house sitting spike over the summer travel wave; daycare and walks carry the working week year-round in Zagreb and the continental cities. Dogs are banned from most main swimming beaches in July and August (marked dog beaches exist), so midday structured walks and daycare matter most in season.

Know your Zagreb routes

Most bookings cluster Gornji Grad to Maksimir. Owners look for walkers who know the local parks and leash rules, and who can turn up on a regular schedule.

Breeds you will meet in Zagreb

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pug, Border Collie. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Bilingual owners book faster

Croatia is home to a sizable English-speaking audience: the digital-nomad residence permit runs up to 18 months (extended in March 2025), and Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik carry active expat and remote-worker communities. English-speaking sitters get booked by owners who work remotely, and nomads themselves book weekday daycare. One coastal practical: on Jadrolinija car ferries dogs travel free with a leash and muzzle; fast catamarans take only small dogs up to 8 kg in a carrier.

Walking in Zagreb

How to get dog walking jobs in Zagreb without an agency

Getting dog walking work in Zagreb means working for yourself: you set the price, and walks here pay €10-18. Most requests come from areas like Gornji Grad and Donji Grad, where owners book regular weekday walks plus drop-in visits and overnight stays. It fits part-time, weekend or full-time work: take the jobs that suit your week, keep up to 90% of every booking, and every job carries €20,000 in Protection Plan.

Rates in Zagreb

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Zagreb. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog walking

€10 to €18 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

€8 to €15 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

€12 to €25 per day

Dog boarding

€20 to €40 per night

House sitting

€20 to €40 per night

Where demand is strongest

Zagreb areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Zagreb come from areas like Gornji Grad, Donji Grad, Maksimir; walks, drop-in visits, and overnight boarding are booked most.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Zagreb

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Dog Walking Jobs in Zagreb

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Zagreb.

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Zagreb?
Dog walking on Petme in Zagreb runs €10 to €18 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection do I get on walks?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you walk in Gornji Grad or Donji Grad.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Zagreb?
Petme bookings in Zagreb come from areas like Gornji Grad, Donji Grad, Maksimir; walks, drop-in visits, and overnight boarding are booked most. You walk where you already know the parks, the quiet routes, and the local leash rules.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Zagreb?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Zagreb walkers build a regular loop through Gornji Grad and Donji Grad and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Zagreb?
It works as flexible income alongside a job or studies. You pick your availability and scale bookings up or down, and a compact route around Gornji Grad keeps travel time low between walks.
How do I walk dogs through the Zagreb summer heat and tourist season?
Work around the heat and the crowds. In Zagreb verified walkers book early-morning and evening slots in July and August, carry water, use the 5-second pavement test before midday walks, and keep to shaded parks away from packed seafronts. Beach access for dogs is restricted in high season outside the marked dog beaches, so owners rely on walkers who know the year-round routes.
What do you need to start dog walking in Zagreb?
Begin dog walking in Zagreb by setting up a Petme profile, complete ID verification, and list the hours and services you offer. Bookings come from your reviews and availability, so many walkers start small and grow. Check any local rules for pet-care work where you live.
What do dog walkers actually do on a booking in Zagreb?
Most jobs in Zagreb are 30 to 60 minute walks near the owner's home, plus fresh water, a little play and a photo update in the app. You can also take drop-in visits, daycare and overnight boarding from the same profile for more income.
How do I start getting dog walking jobs in Zagreb?
List the parts of Zagreb you cover, your rates and your availability, and owners near Gornji Grad and Donji Grad send you requests. Answer fast, earn your first reviews, and regular clients follow. You accept only the jobs that fit and can pause whenever you need.
Nearby cities

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