Dog walking jobs in Honolulu

Become a dog walker in Honolulu, from Waikiki to Hawaii Kai

Walk dogs on mornings and evenings that suit you, at $20 to $40 per hour. You keep up to 90% of every booking and choose which parts of the island you cover.

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$20 to $40

per hour in Honolulu

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 work fits Honolulu

Warm days, condo clients and recurring walks

Requests come from Waikiki, Kaimuki and Manoa, and daily walks on a recurring schedule are what owners ask for most. Many clients live in condos in Waikiki and Kakaako, which keeps drop-in and walk requests steady. Labrador Retrievers, Poi dog mixes, French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas are the dogs owners keep most. The islands are rabies-free and run a strict quarantine on imported pets, so you will mostly meet dogs that belong to long-settled residents.

Walk in the cooler hours

Heat and humidity last all year, and the trade-wind sun is strong at midday. Mornings and evenings are easier on dogs.

Cover your own side of the island

Routes run from Waikiki to Hawaii Kai. Pick the neighborhoods you can reach on time and list them on your profile.

Where the requests come from

Honolulu areas to list on your profile

Walk requests come from Waikiki, Kaimuki and Manoa first, and naming the exact areas you cover helps nearby owners find you.

WaikikiKaimukiManoaKahalaHawaii KaiNuuanuKakaakoAla MoanaMakikiKalihi

Before your first booking

Dog walking in Honolulu, answered

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

How much do dog walkers make in Honolulu?

Dog walks in Honolulu pay $20 to $40 per hour on Petme. You name your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of each booking, so your income depends on how many walks you can fit into a route.

How do I become a dog walker in Honolulu?

Download the Petme app, add photos and the Honolulu areas you cover, then complete ID verification. Owners nearby send booking requests and you accept the ones that suit you. There are no vacancies to apply to.

Is dog walking a good side hustle in Hawaii?

Yes, because there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. You take the bookings that fit around another job or classes. Daily walks and recurring schedules are the most requested, so a few regular clients can add up to steady part-time work.

Where do dog walking requests come from near Kaimuki or Hawaii Kai?

Requests come from Waikiki, Kaimuki and Manoa first, with many from condo owners in Waikiki and Kakaako. List the areas you cover, from Waikiki out to Hawaii Kai. Warmth and humidity never let up, so most walks run early in the morning or in the evening.

What are the requirements to be a dog walker in Honolulu?

You must be 18 or over, with a smartphone, ID verification and a background check. Hawaii issues no license for dog walkers, but Honolulu's Revised Ordinances Chapter 12 requires leashing and pet identification. Walking income is self-employment income reported on Schedule C.

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

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