Dog Sitting Jobs in Portland

Care for dogs overnight in Portland and keep up to 90%

When Portland owners travel, they want a trusted sitter over a boarding kennel near Pearl District and Alberta Arts. Dog boarding in Portland runs $40 to $72 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$40 to $72
per night boarding in Portland
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 Portland

Portland's long rainy season runs October through May, so sitters carry towels, work indoor enrichment on the wettest days, and use Forest Park and covered routes for energy burn. Summer is dry and mild, ideal for trail and river walks.

When demand peaks

Demand is steady year-round, with summer hiking-and-coast travel spikes and a smaller winter-holiday peak. Daily walks and daycare dominate booking volume thanks to the city's dog-heavy, outdoorsy population.

Know your Portland areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Portland

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

Rates in Portland

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$40 to $72 per night

Doggy daycare

$28 to $50 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$40 to $72 per night

Where demand is strongest

Portland areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Portland come from neighborhoods like Pearl District, Alberta Arts, Hawthorne, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Oregon requires no state pet-sitter licence. Portland enforces a leash ordinance and runs more than 30 off-leash areas across the city. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Oregon state income tax.

Pearl DistrictAlberta ArtsHawthorneSellwoodNob HillLaurelhurstSt. JohnsMississippiDivisionIrvingtonMultnomah VillageMontavilla
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Portland

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 Portland

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

Where are the dog sitting jobs near me in Portland?
Start by narrowing your Portland coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I take dog walking jobs too, or only dog sitting, in Portland?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Portland commonly run dog sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
How much can I earn dog sitting in Portland?
Dog boarding on Petme in Portland runs $40 to $72 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 Portland?
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 Portland sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Pearl District or Alberta Arts.
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 Portland?
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 Pearl District or Alberta Arts. 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 Pearl District and Alberta Arts.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Portland?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Portland year-round, from Pearl District to Alberta Arts, 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 Portland 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 Portland?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Portland 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 Portland?
Demand is steady year-round, with summer hiking-and-coast travel spikes and a smaller winter-holiday peak. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Portland across the year. Portland's long rainy season runs October through May, so sitters carry towels, work indoor enrichment on the wettest days, and use Forest Park and covered routes for energy burn.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Portland?
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 Portland areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Portland?
Owners in Portland mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie, Pacific NW 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 Portland right now?
Yes. Owners across Portland book dog sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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