Dog walking jobs in Bakersfield

Become a dog walker in Bakersfield, 100-degree days included

Walk dogs from Downtown Bakersfield out to Seven Oaks at $15 to $24 per hour. You pick the hours, and you keep up to 90% of each booking.

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$15 to $24
per hour in Bakersfield
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
Heat, fog and long work shifts

What the southern San Joaquin Valley does to a walking day

Summer afternoons in Bakersfield regularly top 100 degrees. In July and August, experienced walkers book dogs for sunrise or dusk so paws never touch pavement that has baked all day. From November into March the job changes: tule fog cuts visibility and mornings run cold. Farm and oilfield work gives many owners long, unpredictable shifts, which keeps midday walks and drop-in visits steady all year. Travel requests rise over summer and the winter holidays, and again as students move in and out around California State University, Bakersfield.

Walk before and after the heat

Early morning and after-sunset slots in July and August keep dogs off scorching pavement.

Know the leash rules

Dogs stay on a leash of six feet or less in parks, on sidewalks and on streets. Fenced parks like Kroll and Wilson allow off-leash play.

Speak Spanish if you can

Kern County has a large Spanish-speaking population, and bilingual walkers get more requests across east and central Bakersfield.

Keep up to 90%

You set your hourly rate and keep up to 90% of each walk.

Where the requests come from

Bakersfield neighborhoods to build a route in

Daily walks and recurring schedules are the most requested bookings in Downtown Bakersfield, Oleander-Sunset and Westchester. Walkers cover a stretch that runs from Downtown to Seven Oaks.

Downtown BakersfieldOleander-SunsetWestchesterSeven OaksStockdale EstatesRosedaleLaurelglen
Before you take your first booking

Dog walking in Bakersfield, answered

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

How much can I make walking dogs in Bakersfield?
Dog walks in Bakersfield pay $15 to $24 per hour on Petme. You set your own rate and keep up to 90% of each booking, and the $22,000 Protection Plan covers eligible vet costs.
How do I become a dog walker in Bakersfield?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification and a background check. Then add photos, a short bio and the Bakersfield areas you cover, and accept walk requests from owners near you.
Do I need a license to walk dogs in Bakersfield?
California has no state dog-walker license, but you will need a Bakersfield city business license to work. The municipal code keeps dogs on a leash of six feet or shorter in parks, on sidewalks and on streets. Kroll and Wilson are fenced dog parks where dogs can run off leash.
When is dog walking busiest in Bakersfield?
Summer and the winter holidays are the busiest stretches, along with the weeks students arrive at or leave California State University, Bakersfield. Many owners work farm or oilfield shifts that run long and vary, which keeps midday walks and drop-ins booked year-round. Boarding takes over during vacations.
Are there dog walking jobs near Downtown Bakersfield?
Yes. You decide which parts of Bakersfield you cover, so you can keep to Downtown Bakersfield, Oleander-Sunset and the blocks near them. Requests from owners in that area reach you, and each one is yours to take or pass on.
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Start walking dogs in Bakersfield

Set your own hourly rate. Up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs, cashback on every booking, and payouts to your bank.

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Dog walking jobs in Bakersfield

$15 to $24 per hour. Routes, neighborhoods, and daily demand.

Dog walking on Petme

The owner side of the app: 0% owner fee and up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Become a pet sitter in the US

Add boarding, daycare and drop-ins to your walks. Keep up to 90% per booking.

How fee-free booking works

Cashback on every booking gives owners a reason to rebook you.