Dog Sitting Jobs in Indianapolis

Host dogs overnight in Indianapolis

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

Indianapolis runs humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Sitters shift July walks to early morning, rinse road salt off paws from December to February, and keep outings short in a deep freeze.

When demand peaks

Indy 500 month is the calendar anchor: race weekend in late May can push boarding demand to two or three times normal as locals leave the city, and experienced sitters block it months ahead. Summer, Thanksgiving, and the December holidays layer on top, with steady mid-week boarding from pharma-industry business travel.

Know your Indianapolis areas

Most bookings cluster Broad Ripple to Fountain Square. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Indianapolis. 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

$15 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

Indianapolis areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Indianapolis come from neighborhoods like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Indiana requires no state pet-sitter licence. Indianapolis 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 Indiana's flat state income tax and a Marion County income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis

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

How do I get dog sitting jobs near me in Indianapolis?
Add the parts of Indianapolis you want to work in, then owners nearby request you directly. Because you set both the area and the rate, the dog sitting requests that reach you are already the ones close enough to be worth taking.
What other pet services can I offer alongside dog sitting in Indianapolis?
Adding dog walking takes a rate and a short description. It is the quickest way to widen the pool of Indianapolis owners who can find you, and you can remove it again whenever you like.
How much can I earn dog sitting in Indianapolis?
Dog boarding on Petme in Indianapolis 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.
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 Indianapolis?
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 Broad Ripple or Fountain Square. 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 Broad Ripple and Fountain Square.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Indianapolis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Indianapolis year-round, from Broad Ripple to Fountain Square, 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Broad Ripple or Fountain Square.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Indianapolis?
Indy 500 month is the calendar anchor: race weekend in late May can push boarding demand to two or three times normal as locals leave the city, and experienced sitters block it months ahead. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Indianapolis across the year. Indianapolis runs humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Indianapolis?
Owners in Indianapolis 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 weekend and evening jobs in Indianapolis?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Indianapolis, so weekend and evening dog sitting is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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Dog walking jobs in Indianapolis

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Doggy daycare jobs in Indianapolis

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