Dog Sitting Jobs in Jacksonville

Look after dogs in Jacksonville and set your own rate

Board one dog at a time in Jacksonville for the attention owners look for. Dog boarding in Jacksonville runs $35 to $62 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $62
per night boarding in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville

Jacksonville summers are hot and humid, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November. Sitters walk early and late from May to September, watch for hot pavement, and keep a storm plan ready for coastal bookings near the beaches.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in summer (June to August), over Thanksgiving, and through the December holidays, with the Florida-Georgia football weekend in early November adding a reliable annual spike. The metro's sheer size means most sitters work one quadrant and fill calendars with repeat clients there.

Know your Jacksonville areas

Most bookings cluster Riverside to Atlantic Beach. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Jacksonville

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

Rates in Jacksonville

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$35 to $62 per night

Doggy daycare

$25 to $44 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $23 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $23 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

Jacksonville areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Jacksonville come from neighborhoods like Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Florida requires no state pet-sitter licence and levies no state income tax. Jacksonville 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.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville

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

How do I get dog sitting jobs near me in Jacksonville?
Set your Jacksonville coverage area when you build your profile, and dog sitting requests come from owners inside it. Near me is something you define here rather than something you search, and you can change the areas whenever your availability does.
What other pet services can I offer alongside dog sitting in Jacksonville?
Choose as many services as you want to cover. In Jacksonville, dog sitting and dog walking sit side by side on one profile with separate rates, so a quiet week in one does not mean a quiet week overall.
How much can I earn dog sitting in Jacksonville?
Dog boarding on Petme in Jacksonville runs $35 to $62 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.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Jacksonville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Jacksonville year-round, from Riverside to Avondale, 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Riverside or Avondale.
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 Jacksonville?
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 Riverside or Avondale. 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 Riverside and Avondale.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Jacksonville?
Demand peaks in summer (June to August), over Thanksgiving, and through the December holidays, with the Florida-Georgia football weekend in early November adding a reliable annual spike. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Jacksonville across the year. Jacksonville summers are hot and humid, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Jacksonville?
Owners in Jacksonville mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, 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.
What work can I pick up in Jacksonville with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Jacksonville 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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