Become a pet sitter in Reno
Keep up to 90% per booking. $35 to $75 a night for boarding in Reno. Free $20,000 vet protection on every stay.
Earn flexibly with Petme across Midtown to South Reno. You set your rate, you choose which dogs and cats you look after, and you keep up to 90% of every booking. Reno sitters report income becoming predictable in month 2 or 3 once the same repeat clients come back week after week.
Earnings
What you can earn in Reno
Sitters in Reno set their own rates. The ranges below reflect typical Petme bookings in the city. Platform data as of June 2026.
Boarding
$35–$75
per night
Dog walking
$16–$32
effective per hour
Doggy daycare
$26–$48
per day
What that adds up to
Three Reno sitting schedules, in dollars
Straight multiplication of the Reno rate bands above across a typical month (about 4.3 weeks). Estimates before expenses and taxes; you set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.
| Schedule | Weekly mix | Estimated monthly range |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend boarder | 2 boarding nights a week at $35 to $75 | $301 to $645 |
| Lunchtime walker | 5 hour-long walks a week at $16 to $32 | $344 to $688 |
| Full mix | 2 boarding nights, 5 walks and 3 drop-ins a week | $851 to $1,772 |
Estimates only, computed from the Reno rate bands (verified May 2026), before expenses and self-employment taxes. Actual income depends on your rates, availability, and repeat clients.
How it works
How it works
Apply
Tell us about yourself, your pets, and your pet-care experience. The application takes about 10 minutes.
Get verified
Government ID check and a background check.
Go live, start booking
Set your rate and availability. Owners across Midtown to South Reno message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.
What Reno owners care about
Why owners in Reno book on Petme
Verified sitters get more bookings
Identity verification plus a background check lift your profile above informal listings on Craigslist or Nextdoor. Owners see the verified badge in search results.
$20,000 vet protection on every stay
Every booking includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost, no deductible. Owners book with more confidence, and you can say yes to medical, senior, or large-breed dogs without personal exposure.
Cashback for owners
Owners earn up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into their Petme balance. That drives repeat bookings, your recurring schedule fills faster.
In-app chat, no phone-number swap
Meet-and-greets, key handover, photo updates: all in chat. You never give out a personal number.
Permits + tax
Permits, business setup, and tax
Permits in Reno
Nevada does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. A City of Reno business license is the standard requirement for operating, and there is no city cap on the number of dogs walked at once beyond standard leash rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.
Deductible expenses
Common pet-sitter deductions on Schedule C: mileage to bookings (track via Stride or MileIQ), a share of phone bill, pet first-aid certification, leashes, treats, poop bags, and a home-office prorated by square footage if you board at home. Most sitters set aside 25% to 30% of gross for federal + self-employment tax, and add state tax in NY or CA.
Seasonal demand
Seasonal demand in Reno
Peak windows in Reno
Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel-heavy stretches, with dog walking steady year-round for desk-bound professionals.
What Reno sitting actually looks like
Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra. Sitters walk dogs early morning or after sunset in July and August to keep paws off baking pavement, and shift to midday outings during winter cold snaps. The top-of-mind breeds among Reno Petme clients are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, so familiarity with small-breed pickups, large-breed walking technique, and rescue-mix behavioral cues moves you up in search results. Most local owners search by neighborhood first, so listing the parts of Midtown to South Reno you cover (especially near Truckee River Walk and Rancho San Rafael Regional Park) sharpens your visibility.
Pet care services in Reno
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Reno
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Reno
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Reno
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Reno
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Reno
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a Petme sitter actually earn in Reno?
How does payment collection work on bookings?
Can pet sitting on Petme replace a day job?
What if I cancel a booking?
Where do I send my sitter application?
What do pet sitters actually take home in Reno?
What licensing rules apply to US pet sitters?
Do I need to report pet-sitting income for tax?
Why do sitters switch to Petme from other platforms?
Am I covered if something goes wrong on a stay?
How do I start booking after applying?
Ready to start sitting in Reno?
Profile goes live, owners in your neighborhood message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.
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