Dog Walking Jobs Switzerland

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. No minimum hours, no assigned shifts.

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CHF 18 to 45

per walk across Swiss cities

Up to 90%

of every walk kept by the walker

CHF 20,000

Protection Plan on every walk

Earning and flexibility

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 Protection Plan

The Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to CHF 20,000 toward eligible vet costs if a dog in your care is injured.

Why walkers choose Petme

Built for dog walkers

Other platforms take 20 to 40% of your per-walk earnings. Petme keeps 10 to 30%, adds cashback for your clients so they rebook, and protects every walk with CHF 20,000 in Protection Plan.

Per-walk earnings, your rate

You set your CHF rate per walk. No platform-dictated pricing. Petme keeps 10 to 30%, and you keep up to 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

Protection Plan up to CHF 20,000. You never carry the liability alone, even on a 30-minute walk around the block.

Available cities

Dog walking jobs across Switzerland

Browse the city closest to you and see local walking rates, canton requirements, and demand neighborhoods.

Zurich Geneva Basel Bern Lausanne Lucerne Winterthur St. Gallen Lugano Biel/Bienne Interlaken Zug Schaffhausen Chur Köniz Uster Rapperswil-Jona Thun Sion Neuchâtel Fribourg Montreux Bellinzona Locarno

Common questions

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 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 Protection Plan do I get on walks?

The Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to CHF 20,000 toward eligible vet costs, including after dog walks. If a dog in your care is injured during a walk, the Protection Plan can contribute to eligible costs.

Which Swiss cities have dog walking demand?

All 22 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.

Get started

Start earning as a dog walker in Switzerland

Set your own per-walk rate. Protection Plan up to CHF 20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and 2-day payouts to your bank.

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