Dog Sitting Jobs in Murfreesboro

Earn hosting dogs overnight in Murfreesboro

Start with a stay or two near Downtown Murfreesboro and North Murfreesboro and grow as your reviews build. Dog boarding in Murfreesboro runs $34 to $62 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$34 to $62
per night boarding in Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters that bring occasional ice more than heavy snow. Sitters shift summer walks to cooler hours and watch for icy mornings on the handful of hard-freeze days.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer travel, the winter holidays, and the Middle Tennessee State University calendar with its move-in and break weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead during holidays, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for Nashville-area commuters.

Know your Murfreesboro areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Murfreesboro

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

Rates in Murfreesboro

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$34 to $62 per night

Doggy daycare

$26 to $46 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

$34 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

Murfreesboro areas that book the most

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

Tennessee does not license pet sitters, but Rutherford County requires dogs to carry a current rabies vaccination and tag, and Murfreesboro ordinances require dogs to be leashed in public. 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 Murfreesboro

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 Murfreesboro

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Murfreesboro?
Dog boarding on Petme in Murfreesboro runs $34 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.
Can I do dog sitting jobs in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
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 Murfreesboro sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Murfreesboro or North Murfreesboro.
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 Murfreesboro?
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 Murfreesboro or North Murfreesboro. 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 Downtown Murfreesboro and North Murfreesboro.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Murfreesboro?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Murfreesboro year-round, from Downtown Murfreesboro to North Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro?
Demand rises over summer travel, the winter holidays, and the Middle Tennessee State University calendar with its move-in and break weekends. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Murfreesboro across the year. Murfreesboro has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters that bring occasional ice more than heavy snow.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Murfreesboro?
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 Murfreesboro areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Murfreesboro?
Owners in Murfreesboro mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, Beagle. 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.
Is there flexible work in Murfreesboro I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Murfreesboro are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take dog sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Dog walking jobs in Murfreesboro

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Murfreesboro

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Cat sitting jobs in Murfreesboro

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