Dog Sitting Jobs in Bakersfield

Look after dogs in Bakersfield and set your own rate

Start with a stay or two near Downtown Bakersfield and Oleander-Sunset and grow as your reviews build. Dog boarding in Bakersfield runs $30 to $55 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$30 to $55
per night boarding in Bakersfield
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Bakersfield

Bakersfield runs hot and dry, with summer afternoons regularly above 100 degrees in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Walkers move outings to early morning or after sunset in July and August to keep paws off scorching pavement, then handle low-visibility tule fog and cold mornings from November into March.

When demand peaks

Travel demand climbs over summer and the winter holidays, and around the California State University, Bakersfield calendar as students move in and out. Farm and oilfield work drives long, unpredictable shifts, so midday dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady all year while boarding leads during vacation stretches.

Know your Bakersfield areas

Most bookings cluster Downtown Bakersfield to Seven Oaks. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Bakersfield

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, 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

Kern County has a large Spanish-speaking population, so bilingual English and Spanish sitters get more owner requests across east and central Bakersfield.

Rates in Bakersfield

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$30 to $55 per night

Doggy daycare

$22 to $40 per day

Dog walking

$15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$30 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Bakersfield areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Bakersfield come from neighborhoods like Downtown Bakersfield, Oleander-Sunset, Westchester, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Operating in Bakersfield calls for a city business license, and the municipal code requires dogs to be on a leash no longer than six feet in parks, on sidewalks, and on streets, with off-leash play limited to fenced dog parks like Kroll and Wilson. 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 Bakersfield

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.

Protected on every booking

$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Bakersfield

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Bakersfield?
Dog boarding on Petme in Bakersfield runs $30 to $55 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 Bakersfield?
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 Bakersfield sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Bakersfield or Oleander-Sunset.
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 Bakersfield?
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 Downtown Bakersfield or Oleander-Sunset. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including boarding and daycare, includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies across Downtown Bakersfield and Oleander-Sunset.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Bakersfield?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Bakersfield year-round, from Downtown Bakersfield to Oleander-Sunset, 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
Travel demand climbs over summer and the winter holidays, and around the California State University, Bakersfield calendar as students move in and out. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Bakersfield across the year. Bakersfield runs hot and dry, with summer afternoons regularly above 100 degrees in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Bakersfield?
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 Bakersfield areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Bakersfield?
Owners in Bakersfield mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, Pit Bull mix. 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.
What jobs are hiring in Bakersfield?
Petme recruits for dog sitting in Bakersfield continuously rather than posting vacancies. You publish a sitter profile with the areas you cover and your own rate, and owners nearby send you booking requests that you accept or decline.
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Dog walking jobs in Bakersfield

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Doggy daycare jobs in Bakersfield

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