Dog sitting jobs across the US

Get paid to look after dogs near you

Board dogs overnight, run a doggy daycare, or cover walks and drop-ins. Set your own rates per service and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

Earn up to 90% per booking, on your terms

$38 to $95 a night

Typical overnight dog boarding across US metros, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service. Petme keeps a small service fee, you earn up to 90% with cashback.

Choose your own hours

No shifts. No minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to. You build the schedule that suits your week.

$20,000 vet protection

Every confirmed booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet coverage for the pet in your care. Free for you, free for the owner, on every booking.

Why sitters choose Petme

Sitter cashback

High-performing sitters earn cashback on top of their pay. The better your reviews and completion rate, the more you take home, toward 90% of every booking.

Social profiles, not star ratings

Owners get to know who you really are through your profile, photos, and bio. Better matches mean happier pets and more repeat bookings.

Fast payouts

Earnings land in your bank account within 2 business days of each completed booking. No invoicing, no chasing payments.

Cities hiring dog sitters now

Dog sitting jobs across the US

Petme actively recruits dog sitters in every major US metro. Find the city closest to you and start your sitter profile.

Frequently asked questions

How much can I earn dog sitting in the US?
Overnight dog boarding on Petme typically runs $38 to $95 a night across US metros, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I board dogs from an apartment?
Yes. You set your own house rules: the dog sizes you accept, how many at once, and whether your home suits high-energy breeds. Many sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park.
What is the difference between dog boarding and doggy daycare?
Boarding is overnight, billed per night, while the owner travels. Daycare is daytime only, billed per day, for owners at work. You can offer either or both and set a separate rate for each.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. No assigned bookings, no minimum hours. You set your rates and availability per service.
Are dog sitters covered if something goes wrong?
Every confirmed Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet protection for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner.
Which US cities can I get dog sitting jobs in?
Petme recruits dog sitters across every major US metro, from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago to Sacramento, Raleigh, Pittsburgh, and dozens of secondary cities.

Start earning as a dog sitter today

Set your own rates. No shifts, no minimum hours.

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Pet sitting jobs in the US

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Doggy daycare jobs in the US

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Dog boarding in the US

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Become a pet sitter in the US

The full guide to getting started on Petme. Keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

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