Petme · Dog sitting · Westwood, Los Angeles

Find a vetted dog sitter in Westwood, Los Angeles

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $65–$90 per night in Westwood.

UCLA-adjacent, grad-student sitters, family Westside. Walks revolve around UCLA campus and Westwood Village. A Petme dog sitter in Westwood is a person whose home becomes your dog's second home. Same sitter every booking, your dog learns the apartment and the local walk routine. Different from a kennel: no rotating staff, no concrete-run boarding. Verified, background-checked, reachable in-chat any hour, $20,000 vet protection on every stay.

Find a dog sitter in Westwood

Owner service fee in Westwood

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

$65–$90

Per night boarding

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

About Westwood

Dog sitting in Westwood, what it actually looks like

Westwood is the UCLA-campus-adjacent Westside neighborhood, with Westwood Village's historic Mediterranean-revival cinemas (Bruin and Village theaters), the Hammer Museum, and the residential streets stretching south toward Pico. UCLA-affiliated apartments and condos mix with family homes.

Westwood sitters are heavily UCLA-affiliated: graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff. The breed mix favors family dogs: Goldendoodles, Labradors, Cavaliers, plus a steady rescue contingent. Summer break and winter break create flex availability.

Where dog sitters work in Westwood

Petme dog sitters in Westwood know the local routes. Top spots: UCLA campus, Westwood Village, Sunset Boulevard, Hammer Museum.

Breeds in the Westwood booking mix

The most-booked breeds across Westwood on Petme right now: Goldendoodle, Labrador, rescue mix. Filter by breed when searching.

The cashback maths

What 5 nights in Westwood actually cost

Worked example at the Westwood median rate ($78 per night, source: Petme telemetry, May 2026). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Line item	Petme	Fee-charging platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $78)	$390	$390
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$41
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$20	n/a
Effective cost	$370	$431

$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

How it works

Find a Westwood dog sitter in three steps

Search Westwood

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme dog sitters in Westwood. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.

Meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.

Book + earn cashback

Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $20,000 vet protection kicks in immediately, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance when the booking ends.

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Pet care services in Westwood, Los Angeles

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Westwood, Los Angeles

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Westwood, Los Angeles

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Westwood, Los Angeles

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Westwood, Los Angeles

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Westwood, Los Angeles

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about dog sitting in Westwood

Are Westwood sitters UCLA-affiliated?

Most are. Graduate students and postdocs fill the sitter ranks. Summer term creates flex availability. Booking through Petme costs owners nothing extra: the platform fee is 0% and cashback runs up to 5%.

How much does pet sitting in Westwood cost?

Boarding $65 to $90 per night, walks $22 to $32 per 30 minutes. Mid-range LA, slightly under Brentwood. Every sitter on Petme is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings.

Can sitters walk through the UCLA campus?

Yes, on-leash on most paths. The Sculpture Garden, Royce Quad, and inner-campus loops are popular dog stops. Vet expense protection of $20,000 is included on each Petme booking, with no owner fee added.

Where else do Westwood dogs walk?

Westwood Village's pedestrian zones, the residential blocks south of Wilshire, and Holmby Park to the east. Petme adds no owner-side service fee, so the sitter's rate is the full price you pay.

How much does a dog sitter in Westwood cost?

Overnight stays run $65 to $90 per night in Westwood. Multi-night bookings often discount slightly. Petme charges 0% owner fee on top.

How is a Petme dog sitter different from a kennel?

A kennel is a facility with rotating staff. A Petme dog sitter is a person whose home becomes your dog's second home. Same person every booking, same neighborhood, same walking routine.

Can I find a yard sitter in Westwood?

Yard availability varies by neighborhood. Lower-density, residential areas tend to have more yards; downtown and condo-heavy areas have fewer. Filter by "yard" in search to see sitters with outdoor space.

Will a Westwood sitter handle a long boarding stay?

Yes, multi-week bookings are common (academic-year travel, hiatus weeks, long work trips). Some sitters discount the per-night rate for 14+ night bookings. Lock in 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best sitters.

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