Dog Sitting Jobs in Raleigh

Become a dog sitter in Raleigh

Repeat clients near Five Points and Historic Oakwood rebook the dog sitters they trust. Dog boarding in Raleigh runs $38 to $85 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$38 to $85
per night boarding in Raleigh
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 Raleigh

Raleigh summers are hot and humid, so sitters schedule walks for early morning and after sunset and watch for hot pavement on the longer greenway routes. Mild winters keep daily walking demand steady almost year-round.

When demand peaks

Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel, the December holidays, and NC State's term breaks, while the steady inflow of new residents and tech commuters keeps midweek dog walking and drop-in visits busy all year.

Know your Raleigh areas

Most bookings cluster Five Points and Oakwood to North Hills and Brier Creek. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Raleigh

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

Rates in Raleigh

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$38 to $85 per night

Doggy daycare

$30 to $58 per day

Dog walking

$17 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$38 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Raleigh areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Raleigh come from neighborhoods like Five Points, Historic Oakwood, North Hills, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

North Carolina does not license individual pet sitters or dog walkers, so a state permit is not needed for in-home care. The NC Department of Agriculture licenses commercial kennels, so home boarding of several dogs may fall under those rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income reported on Schedule C, with a 1099 once you pass the reporting threshold.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Raleigh

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 Raleigh

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Raleigh?
Dog boarding on Petme in Raleigh runs $38 to $85 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 Raleigh?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Raleigh year-round, from Five Points to Historic Oakwood, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Five Points or Historic Oakwood.
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 Raleigh?
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 Five Points or Historic Oakwood. 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 Five Points and Historic Oakwood.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Raleigh?
Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel, the December holidays, and NC State's term breaks, while the steady inflow of new residents and tech commuters keeps midweek dog walking and drop-in visits busy all year. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Raleigh across the year.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Raleigh?
Owners in Raleigh mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, 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.
What work can I pick up in Raleigh with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Raleigh 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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Dog sitting jobs near Raleigh

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Dog walking jobs in Raleigh

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Raleigh

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

Cat sitting jobs in Raleigh

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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