Dog Sitting Jobs in Fargo

Care for dogs overnight in Fargo and keep up to 90%

Host dogs in your own home across Fargo and keep them in a calm routine. Dog boarding in Fargo 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 Fargo
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 Fargo

Fargo has a cold continental climate with long, harsh winters that drop well below zero and short, warm summers. Sitters keep winter potty breaks brief, watch for frostbite risk and salted sidewalks, and save longer walks for the mild stretch from late spring through early fall.

When demand peaks

Travel demand peaks over the summer and the winter holidays, plus the North Dakota State University calendar with its move-in and break periods. Boarding and house sitting lead during those stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits hold the workweek.

Know your Fargo areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Fargo

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

Rates in Fargo

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Fargo. 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

$24 to $40 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$30 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Fargo areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Fargo come from neighborhoods like Downtown Fargo, North Fargo, South Fargo, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

North Dakota requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies, and Fargo requires dog licenses and leashing in public spaces. 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 Fargo

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 Fargo

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Fargo?
Dog boarding on Petme in Fargo 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.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Fargo?
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 Fargo or North Fargo. 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 Downtown Fargo and North Fargo.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Fargo?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Fargo year-round, from Downtown Fargo to North Fargo, 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 Fargo 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 Fargo?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Fargo sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Can I board dogs in an apartment in Fargo?
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 Fargo sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Fargo or North Fargo.
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.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Fargo?
Travel demand peaks over the summer and the winter holidays, plus the North Dakota State University calendar with its move-in and break periods. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Fargo across the year. Fargo has a cold continental climate with long, harsh winters that drop well below zero and short, warm summers.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Fargo?
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 Fargo areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Fargo?
Owners in Fargo mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Goldendoodle. 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 Fargo right now?
Yes. Owners across Fargo 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 Fargo

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Fargo

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

Cat sitting jobs in Fargo

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

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Dog grooming jobs in Fargo

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