Start dog walking in Florence on your own hours
Florence owners around Centro Storico and Oltrarno are always after a reliable midday walker. Walks in Florence run €11 to €19 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
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Local know-how pays off in Florence
Florence has a Mediterranean climate: hot summers and mild winters, cooler and wetter in the north. Walkers who run early and evening routes through the summer heat, carry water, and keep a steady schedule in the cooler months earn the repeat bookings that summer-only walkers miss.
When demand peaks
Demand peaks in August around Ferragosto and across the summer holidays, when owners travel, and again over Christmas. Boarding and house sitting lead during holidays; walking and drop-in visits carry the working week.
Know your Florence routes
Most bookings cluster Centro Storico to Campo di Marte. 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 Florence
Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Cane Corso, Italian Greyhound, Maremma Sheepdog. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.
Dog walking jobs near Centro Storico, Florence: how to start
Walk dogs in Florence on your own terms: you choose the price, with walks paying €11-19 per walk. Around Centro Storico and Oltrarno, owners look for reliable walkers for regular rounds, plus drop-ins and overnight boarding. Start small or build a full round: you keep up to 90% of every booking, payouts land in about 2 business days, and €20,000 vet protection covers every job.
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Florence. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
Dog walking
€11 to €19 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
€10 to €17 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
€16 to €30 per day
Dog boarding
€25 to €48 per night
House sitting
€35 to €62 per night
Florence areas that book the most
Petme bookings in Florence come from areas like Centro Storico, Oltrarno, Campo di Marte; walks, drop-in visits, and overnight boarding are booked most.
Built for sitters in Florence
Keep up to 90%
You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 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.
Protected on every booking
€20,000 in vet protection comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.
Dog Walking Jobs in Florence
What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Florence.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Florence?
Dog walking on Petme in Florence runs €11 to €19 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection do I get on walks?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including walks, includes €20,000 in vet protection for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you walk in Centro Storico or Oltrarno.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Florence?
Petme bookings in Florence come from areas like Centro Storico, Oltrarno, Campo di Marte; 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 Florence?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Florence walkers build a regular loop through Centro Storico and Oltrarno and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Florence?
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 Centro Storico keeps travel time low between walks.
How do I handle the Florence summer heat when walking dogs?
Walk around the heat. In Florence summers, verified walkers run early-morning and post-sunset routes, carry water, use the 5-second pavement test to avoid paw burns, and keep to shaded paths at midday. August and Ferragosto travel is the busiest stretch, so the walkers who keep dogs cool and on-routine book the most.
Can you start dog walking in Florence with no experience?
You do not need previous experience to start dog walking in Florence on Petme. You create a profile, pass ID verification, and set the services and hours you want. Owners choose you by your reviews and availability, so most walkers start with a few walks a week. Check any local rules that apply to pet-care work in your area.
What is a typical dog walking job in Florence like?
A booking in Florence is usually a 30 to 60 minute walk around the owner's area, with fresh water, a short play and a photo update through the app. The same profile also lets you offer drop-in visits, daycare and overnight boarding, so you can earn beyond walks.
How do I get my first dog walking booking in Florence?
Set your area, your rates and your free hours on Petme, and requests from Florence owners reach you around Centro Storico and Oltrarno. Reply quickly, gather a few reviews, and repeat bookings start to fill your week. You choose which jobs to accept and can pause any time.
Start earning in Florence
Set your own rate. €20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.