Dog Sitting Jobs in Phoenix

Dog boarding jobs in Phoenix, you set the hours

Pick only the stays that fit your calendar across Phoenix and pause anytime. Dog boarding in Phoenix 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 Phoenix
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 Phoenix

Phoenix pavement can hit 150°F from May through September, hot enough to burn paws in under a minute. Sitters walk before sunrise and after dark, test the asphalt with a hand, carry water, and watch for rattlesnakes on desert-edge trails and monsoon flash floods in late summer.

When demand peaks

Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while the summer travel window is when locals escape the heat. Drop-in visits run heavy year-round for owners who keep dogs indoors through the hottest months.

Know your Phoenix areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Phoenix

Owners here mostly keep Chihuahua, Labrador, 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 Phoenix

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Phoenix. 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

$28 to $48 per day

Dog walking

$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $65 per night

Where demand is strongest

Phoenix areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Phoenix come from neighborhoods like Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown Phoenix, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Arizona requires no state pet-sitter licence. Maricopa County enforces a leash law and licenses resident dogs; Phoenix runs permitted off-leash 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 a flat Arizona state income tax.

ArcadiaBiltmoreDowntown PhoenixRoosevelt RowAhwatukeeParadise ValleyScottsdaleTempeChandlerGilbertMesaNorth Phoenix
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Phoenix

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 Phoenix

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Phoenix?
Dog boarding on Petme in Phoenix 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.
Can I board dogs in an apartment in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Arcadia or Biltmore.
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 Phoenix?
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 Arcadia or Biltmore. 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 Arcadia and Biltmore.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Phoenix?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Phoenix year-round, from Arcadia to Biltmore, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Phoenix sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Phoenix?
Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while the summer travel window is when locals escape the heat. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Phoenix across the year. Phoenix pavement can hit 150°F from May through September, hot enough to burn paws in under a minute.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Phoenix?
Owners in Phoenix mostly keep Chihuahua, Labrador, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, desert 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 jobs in Arcadia?
Yes. Arcadia is one of the Phoenix areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take dog sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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Dog sitting jobs near Phoenix

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Dog walking jobs in Phoenix

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Phoenix

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

Cat sitting jobs in Phoenix

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