Dog Sitting Jobs in Pasadena

Flexible dog sitting jobs in Pasadena

Board one dog at a time in Pasadena for the attention owners look for. Dog boarding in Pasadena runs $40 to $80 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$40 to $80
per night boarding in Pasadena
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 Pasadena

Pasadena has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters below the San Gabriel foothills. Sitters run early-morning and evening routes during summer heat waves, carry water on the Arroyo trails, and use the mild winters to keep a full schedule year round.

When demand peaks

Demand holds through the year with commuters heading into Los Angeles, so weekday walks and drop-in visits stay steady. Boarding and house sitting climb over summer travel, the winter holidays, and Rose Parade week when owners host guests or leave town.

Know your Pasadena areas

Most bookings cluster Old Pasadena to Hastings Ranch. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Pasadena

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

Rates in Pasadena

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$40 to $80 per night

Doggy daycare

$30 to $55 per day

Dog walking

$18 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$40 to $80 per night

Where demand is strongest

Pasadena areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Pasadena come from neighborhoods like Old Pasadena, Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. The City of Pasadena requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash play limited to designated areas. 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 Pasadena

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 Pasadena

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Pasadena?
Dog boarding on Petme in Pasadena runs $40 to $80 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 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 Old Pasadena and Bungalow Heaven.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Pasadena?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Pasadena year-round, from Old Pasadena to Bungalow Heaven, 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Old Pasadena or Bungalow Heaven.
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 Pasadena?
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 Old Pasadena or Bungalow Heaven. You set your rates and availability per service.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Pasadena?
Demand holds through the year with commuters heading into Los Angeles, so weekday walks and drop-in visits stay steady. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Pasadena across the year. Pasadena has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters below the San Gabriel foothills.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Pasadena?
Owners in Pasadena mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, German Shepherd. 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 Pasadena?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Pasadena

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

Cat sitting jobs in Pasadena

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 Pasadena

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