Dog walking jobs in Asheville

Become a dog walker on Asheville's hill streets

Walk the dogs on your own block and the blocks around it, at $16 to $26 per hour. You pick the hours, you keep up to 90% of each booking, and no roster tells you where to be.

Get verified, list your areas and start taking walk requests.

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$16 to $26

per hour in Asheville

Up to 90%

of every walk kept by the walker

$22,000

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

4.9 / 5

average sitter rating on Petme

How the city sets your schedule

Mountain weather and a steady weekday crowd

Asheville sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the weather shapes the day. July highs reach the low 80s with plenty of humidity, so walkers start early. Winters are short, with roughly 11 inches of snow, and the steeper streets ice over in a cold snap. Tourism fills the calendar too: about 14 million visitors a year come for the Biltmore Estate, the fall leaves and the downtown breweries, which means busy long weekends and holidays. Between those peaks, hospital staff at Mission Hospital and faculty at UNC Asheville keep weekday walks coming. Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds and Goldendoodles are the dogs you will meet most.

Beat the muggy mornings

Summer walks that start early stay comfortable for the dog and for you. Owners notice who shows up on time.

Respect the hills

Steep streets get slick in January. Short, careful routes keep dogs safe and clients booking again.

Pick your areas

Name the neighborhoods you cover, from West Asheville to Biltmore Village, so nearby owners find you first.

Keep up to 90%

You set your hourly rate. Petme keeps a small commission and you keep up to 90% of each walk.

Where the requests come from

Neighborhoods where Asheville owners book walks

Downtown Asheville, Montford and West Asheville send the most walk requests. Kenilworth, Biltmore Village and North Asheville fill out the rest of the map, and daily walks on a recurring schedule are what owners ask for most.

Downtown AshevilleMontfordWest AshevilleKenilworthBiltmore VillageNorth AshevilleGrove ParkHaw CreekRiver Arts District

Before you take your first booking

Dog walking in Asheville, answered

What new walkers ask before signing up on Petme in Asheville.

How much can I make walking dogs in Asheville?

Dog walks in Asheville on Petme pay $16 to $26 per hour. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of each booking. Daily walks and recurring schedules are the most requested, so a steady set of regulars adds up quickly.

What do I need to start as a dog walker in Asheville?

You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification and a background check. Owners then pick on reviews and a complete profile, and the Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs.

Can I walk dogs part time in Asheville?

Yes. You choose your hours, and nothing is assigned to you. Weekday requests stay steady through the week, so many walkers fit a few bookings around a day job, such as a shift at Mission Hospital or a teaching schedule at UNC Asheville.

Which parts of Asheville get the most walk requests?

Walk bookings come mostly from Downtown Asheville, Montford and West Asheville. Walkers who list the areas they cover, from West Asheville to Biltmore Village, are easier for nearby owners to find and book.

Do I need a license to walk dogs in Asheville?

North Carolina has no state license for dog walkers, and Asheville charges no general business license. Dogs off the owner's property must be on a leash of eight feet or shorter, held in hand. Your earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C.

How do the seasons change dog walking in Asheville?

Summers are warm and humid, so walkers head out early on muggy mornings. Winters are short but can bring about 11 inches of snow, and icy sidewalks on the steep streets need care. Fall leaf season and holiday weekends bring visitors, which is when boarding and house sitting requests climb.

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Set your own hourly rate. Up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs, cashback that gives your clients a reason to rebook, and fast payouts to your bank.

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