Dog Walking Jobs in Florence

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.

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€11 to €19
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Florence
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 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.

Walking in Florence

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 Protection Plan covers every job.

Rates in Florence

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.

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

Where demand is strongest

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.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Florence

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 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 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 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.
How do you become a dog walker in Florence?
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.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Florence

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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