Dog Sitting Jobs in Allentown

Overnight dog sitting in Allentown that fits your week

Board one dog at a time in Allentown for the attention owners look for. Dog boarding in Allentown runs $35 to $60 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $60
per night boarding in Allentown
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Allentown

Allentown runs a full four-season climate: hot, humid Lehigh Valley summers with frequent thunderstorms and cold winters that average around 30 inches of snow. Sitters walk early or after sunset during muggy July afternoons and salt icy row-home stoops and steep West End sidewalks after a January Nor'easter.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs in summer when families head to the Jersey Shore or the Poconos and again over the winter holidays. The Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg college calendars and shift work at Lehigh Valley Health Network keep dog walking and drop-in visits steady all year, while boarding leads during travel-heavy stretches.

Know your Allentown areas

Most bookings cluster Center City to the West End. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Allentown

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull mixes, Golden Retriever. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Bilingual owners book faster

Allentown is a majority-Hispanic city, with a large Puerto Rican community, so Spanish-speaking sitters who can chat with owners in both languages have an edge, especially in Center City and the East Side.

Rates in Allentown

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Allentown. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog boarding

$35 to $60 per night

Doggy daycare

$25 to $42 per day

Dog walking

$15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $60 per night

Where demand is strongest

Allentown areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Allentown come from neighborhoods like Center City, Old Allentown, West End Theatre District, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Pennsylvania does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Operating in Allentown calls for a city business license and registration with the Bureau of Revenue and Tax, and city ordinance requires dogs to be leashed whenever they are off their owner's property. There is no city cap on the number of dogs walked at once. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Allentown

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Allentown

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Allentown.

How much can I earn dog sitting in Allentown?
Dog boarding on Petme in Allentown runs $35 to $60 per night, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I board dogs in an apartment in Allentown?
Yes. You set your own house rules: the dog sizes you accept, how many dogs at once, and whether your home suits high-energy breeds. Many Allentown sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Center City or Old Allentown.
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 in Allentown?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. No assigned bookings and no minimum hours, whether the owner is in Center City or Old Allentown. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Center City and Old Allentown.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Allentown?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Allentown year-round, from Center City to Old Allentown, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
Can I do dog sitting jobs in Allentown at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is dog sitting a good part time job in Allentown?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Allentown sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Allentown?
Demand climbs in summer when families head to the Jersey Shore or the Poconos and again over the winter holidays. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Allentown across the year. Allentown runs a full four-season climate: hot, humid Lehigh Valley summers with frequent thunderstorms and cold winters that average around 30 inches of snow.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Allentown?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Allentown areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Allentown?
Owners in Allentown mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull mixes, Golden Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there jobs in Allentown right now?
Yes. Owners across Allentown book dog sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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Dog walking jobs in Allentown

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Allentown

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Allentown

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Dog grooming jobs in Allentown

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