Dog Sitting Jobs in Fort Lauderdale

Turn a spare room in Fort Lauderdale into dog boarding income

Turn a spare room and a routine in Fort Lauderdale into steady boarding income. Dog boarding in Fort Lauderdale runs $42 to $95 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$42 to $95
per night boarding in Fort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale runs hot and humid most of the year, with a wet season from May through October that brings near-daily afternoon storms. Sitters shift walks to early morning and after sunset to keep paws off scorching pavement and dodge the rain.

When demand peaks

Demand spikes in winter (December through March) when snowbirds and tourists fill the beach, and again over the summer holidays, with boarding and drop-in visits leading as owners travel.

Know your Fort Lauderdale areas

Most bookings cluster Las Olas Isles to Imperial Point. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Fort Lauderdale

Owners here mostly keep French Bulldog, Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 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

Broward County has a large Spanish-speaking and Caribbean owner base, so sitters who speak Spanish or Haitian Creole pick up extra bookings.

Rates in Fort Lauderdale

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$42 to $95 per night

Doggy daycare

$30 to $62 per day

Dog walking

$18 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $42 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$42 to $95 per night

Where demand is strongest

Fort Lauderdale areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Fort Lauderdale come from neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Florida does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level; you operate as a sole proprietor and report self-employment income on Schedule C. Broward County requires dogs to be leashed in public, and most income from walks, sits, and boarding is reportable to the IRS.

Las Olas IslesVictoria ParkRio VistaCoral RidgePoinsettia HeightsFlagler VillageColee HammockSailboat BendCroissant ParkHarbor BeachImperial PointTarpon River
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Fort Lauderdale

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 Fort Lauderdale

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Fort Lauderdale.

How much can I earn dog sitting in Fort Lauderdale?
Dog boarding on Petme in Fort Lauderdale runs $42 to $95 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 do dog sitting jobs in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
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 Fort Lauderdale sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Las Olas Isles or Victoria 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 in Fort Lauderdale?
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 Las Olas Isles or Victoria Park. 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 Las Olas Isles and Victoria Park.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Fort Lauderdale year-round, from Las Olas Isles to Victoria Park, 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.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Fort Lauderdale?
Demand spikes in winter (December through March) when snowbirds and tourists fill the beach, and again over the summer holidays, with boarding and drop-in visits leading as owners travel. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Fort Lauderdale across the year.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Fort Lauderdale?
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 Fort Lauderdale areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Fort Lauderdale?
Owners in Fort Lauderdale mostly keep French Bulldog, Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 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.
What work can I pick up in Fort Lauderdale with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Fort Lauderdale send dog sitting requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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Dog walking jobs in Fort Lauderdale

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Fort Lauderdale

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

Cat sitting jobs in Fort Lauderdale

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