Petme · Dog sitting · Inwood, New York

Find a vetted dog sitter in Inwood, New York

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $55–$75 per night in Inwood.

Northernmost Manhattan, Inwood Hill forest, Dominican-American + budget. Walks revolve around Inwood Hill Park and Dyckman Street. A Petme dog sitter in Inwood 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 Inwood

Owner service fee in Inwood

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

$55–$75

Per night boarding

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

About Inwood

Dog sitting in Inwood, what it actually looks like

Inwood is Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood, beyond Washington Heights, anchored by Inwood Hill Park (196 acres of forest, salt marsh, and the last natural forest in Manhattan). Dyckman Street is the commercial spine, with Dominican restaurants and grocery stores. Pre-war Art Deco co-ops and walk-ups.

Inwood sitters are predominantly Dominican-American family-oriented with high yard availability (rare for Manhattan; some single-family homes near the park have outdoor space). The breed mix favors medium-large breeds: Labradors, Aussies, rescue mixes. Pricing the cheapest in Manhattan.

Where dog sitters work in Inwood

Petme dog sitters in Inwood know the local routes. Top spots: Inwood Hill Park, Dyckman Street, Broadway corridor, Henry Hudson Bridge area.

Breeds in the Inwood booking mix

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

The cashback maths

What 5 nights in Inwood actually cost

Worked example at the Inwood median rate ($65 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 × $65)	$325	$325
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$34
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$16	n/a
Effective cost	$309	$359

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

How it works

Find a Inwood dog sitter in three steps

Search Inwood

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme dog sitters in Inwood. 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 Inwood, New York

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Inwood, New York

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Inwood, New York

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Inwood, New York

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Inwood, New York

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Inwood, New York

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about dog sitting in Inwood

How much does pet sitting in Inwood cost?

Boarding $55 to $75 per night, walks $20 to $28 per 30 minutes. The cheapest Manhattan market. Booking through Petme costs owners nothing extra: the platform fee is 0% and cashback runs up to 5%.

Can sitters take dogs to Inwood Hill Park?

Yes, frequently. Inwood Hill Park's forest trails (mostly on-leash, off-leash hour at the dog run) provide rare wilderness-like dog walking inside Manhattan.

Are Inwood sitters Spanish-speaking?

Most are. Dominican Spanish is the dominant non-English language. Every sitter on Petme is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings. Vet expense protection of $20,000 is included on each Petme booking, with no owner fee added.

Is Inwood good for large breeds?

Better than most of Manhattan. Yard inventory (limited but real) and Inwood Hill Park access support medium-large dogs. 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 Inwood cost?

Overnight stays run $55 to $75 per night in Inwood. 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 Inwood?

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 Inwood 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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