Dog Sitting Jobs in Reno

Get paid to host dogs overnight in Reno

Add a few overnight stays near Midtown and Old Southwest and keep up to 90% of each booking. Dog boarding in Reno runs $35 to $75 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $75
per night boarding in Reno
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 Reno

Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra. Sitters walk dogs early morning or after sunset in July and August to keep paws off baking pavement, and shift to midday outings during winter cold snaps.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel-heavy stretches, with dog walking steady year-round for desk-bound professionals.

Know your Reno areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Reno

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

Rates in Reno

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$35 to $75 per night

Doggy daycare

$26 to $48 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Reno areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Reno come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Old Southwest, Downtown Reno, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Nevada does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. A City of Reno business license is the standard requirement for operating, and there is no city cap on the number of dogs walked at once beyond standard leash rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Reno

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 Reno

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Reno?
Dog boarding on Petme in Reno runs $35 to $75 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.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Reno?
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 Midtown or Old Southwest. 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 Midtown and Old Southwest.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Reno?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Reno year-round, from Midtown to Old Southwest, 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 Reno 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 Reno?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Reno 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 Reno?
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 Reno sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Midtown or Old Southwest.
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.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Reno?
Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Reno across the year. Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Reno?
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 Reno areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Reno?
Owners in Reno mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Border Collie. 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 Midtown?
Yes. Midtown is one of the Reno 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 walking jobs in Reno

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Doggy daycare jobs in Reno

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