Become a pet sitter in Ballard
Keep up to 90% per booking. $60 to $80 a night for boarding in Ballard. Free $20,000 vet protection on every stay.
Ballard has the fenced-yard density that most of central Seattle lacks, which lets a yard-equipped sitter command large-breed boarding the condo neighborhoods cannot take. Salt-water beach access at Golden Gardens is a second selling point few sitters offer. You set your rate, choose which dogs and cats you take, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Earnings
What you can earn in Ballard
Ballard boarding runs $60 to $80 a night with walks at $20 to $30 per 30 minutes, and you keep up to 90%. A fenced yard plus a standing weekly Golden Gardens trip turns into repeat large-dog bookings that pay more per night than a city walk route.
Boarding
$60–$80
per night
Dog walking
$20–$30
per 30 minutes
Doggy daycare
$40–$65
per day (Seattle range)
Sitting in Ballard
What Ballard pet sitting actually looks like
What books most in Ballard
Large-breed and multi-dog boarding from the single-family blocks between NW 65th and NW 85th, plus weekend Golden Gardens outings.
Where you'll walk in Ballard
Owners search by neighborhood first, so list the parts of Ballard you cover. Local walking spots include Golden Gardens Park, Ballard Locks, Sunday Farmers Market, Ballard Commons Park.
Breeds you'll see in Ballard
The top-of-mind breeds among Ballard clients are Labrador, Goldendoodle, Aussie mix. Familiarity with their handling and behavior moves you up in Ballard search results.
How it works
How to start sitting
Apply
Tell us about yourself, your pets, and your pet-care experience. The application takes about 10 minutes.
Get verified
Government ID identity check plus a background check.
Go live, start booking
Set your rate and availability. Ballard owners message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept and keep up to 90% of every one.
Why Ballard owners book on Petme
What works in your favor
Verified sitters rank higher
Identity verification plus a background check lift your Ballard profile above informal listings on Craigslist or Nextdoor. Owners see the verified badge in search.
$20,000 vet protection per stay
Every booking includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost and no deductible, so you can say yes to medical, senior, and large-breed dogs without personal exposure.
Owners pay 0%, plus cashback
Petme charges owners 0% and pays them up to 5% cashback on every completed booking. The friendlier owner price drives repeat bookings, so your recurring schedule fills faster.
In-app chat, no number swap
Meet-and-greets, key handover, and photo updates all happen in chat. You never hand out a personal phone number.
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Dog Walking
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House Sitting
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Drop-in Visits
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Doggy Daycare
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FAQ
Pet sitting in Ballard: questions
Does a yard actually help me earn more in Ballard?
What is the Golden Gardens routine sitters use?
Which dogs come up most in Ballard bookings?
How fast do I get paid for a Ballard booking?
Ready to start sitting in Ballard?
Your profile goes live after verification, and owners in your neighborhood message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.
Apply as a sitter