Dog Sitting Jobs in Detroit

Dog boarding jobs in Detroit, you set the hours

Pick only the stays that fit your calendar across Detroit and pause anytime. Dog boarding in Detroit runs $35 to $65 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $65
per night boarding in Detroit
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 Detroit

Detroit winters bring heavy lake-effect snow from December through March: sitters shorten walks to ten or fifteen minutes in deep cold and rinse road salt off paws between blocks. Summers are warm and comfortable for full-length outings.

When demand peaks

Auto-industry employee travel from the Big 3 and their suppliers fills mid-week boarding all year, with international trips meaning longer stays. Summer Up North cottage travel (June to August), Thanksgiving, and the December holidays bring the seasonal peaks.

Know your Detroit areas

Most bookings cluster Corktown to Royal Oak. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Detroit

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

Rates in Detroit

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$35 to $65 per night

Doggy daycare

$25 to $45 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $65 per night

Where demand is strongest

Detroit areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Detroit come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Corktown, Downtown, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Michigan requires no state pet-sitter licence. Detroit enforces a leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Michigan state income tax; Detroit residents also owe the city income tax.

MidtownCorktownDowntownRoyal OakBirminghamFerndaleGrosse PointeEastern MarketWest VillageLafayette ParkPleasant RidgeDearborn
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Detroit

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 Detroit

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Detroit?
Dog boarding on Petme in Detroit runs $35 to $65 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 Detroit?
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 Detroit sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Midtown or Corktown.
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 Detroit?
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 Midtown or Corktown. 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 Midtown and Corktown.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Detroit?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Detroit year-round, from Midtown to Corktown, 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 Detroit 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 Detroit?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Detroit 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 Detroit?
Auto-industry employee travel from the Big 3 and their suppliers fills mid-week boarding all year, with international trips meaning longer stays. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Detroit across the year. Detroit winters bring heavy lake-effect snow from December through March: sitters shorten walks to ten or fifteen minutes in deep cold and rinse road salt off paws between blocks.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Detroit?
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 Detroit areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Detroit?
Owners in Detroit mostly keep Labrador, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Boxer, rescue mixes. 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 near Midtown or Corktown?
Yes. You set which parts of Detroit you cover, so you can keep dog sitting to Midtown, Corktown and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
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Dog walking jobs in Detroit

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Detroit

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

Cat sitting jobs in Detroit

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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