Dog Sitting Jobs in Saint Paul

Flexible dog sitting jobs in Saint Paul

Owners near Cathedral Hill and Summit Hill look for a trusted sitter over a boarding kennel. Dog boarding in Saint Paul runs $38 to $68 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$38 to $68
per night boarding in Saint Paul
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 Saint Paul

Saint Paul runs one of the coldest big-city climates in the country. December through February regularly sits below freezing, which cuts walk duration rather than walk frequency: owners still need their dogs out, but in shorter, more frequent loops, with salt-safe paw care afterwards. Summer swings the other way with warm, humid stretches that push walks to early morning and evening.

When demand peaks

The Minnesota legislative session from January to May keeps capitol and agency staff on long mid-week days, which is when drop-ins and midday walks book. Summer lake travel from June through August, Thanksgiving and the December holidays carry boarding, and the Macalester, St. Thomas and Hamline calendars add student turnover.

Know your Saint Paul areas

Most bookings cluster Cathedral Hill to Highland Park. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Saint Paul

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, 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 Saint Paul

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$38 to $68 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

$38 to $68 per night

Where demand is strongest

Saint Paul areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Saint Paul come from neighborhoods like Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill, Highland Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Minnesota does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at state level. Saint Paul requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash use limited to the city's designated dog parks such as the one at Battle Creek Regional Park. 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 Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Saint Paul.

How much can I earn dog sitting in Saint Paul?
Dog boarding on Petme in Saint Paul runs $38 to $68 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 Saint Paul?
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 Saint Paul sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Cathedral Hill or Summit Hill.
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 Saint Paul?
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 Cathedral Hill or Summit Hill. 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 Cathedral Hill and Summit Hill.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Saint Paul?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Saint Paul year-round, from Cathedral Hill to Summit Hill, 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?
The Minnesota legislative session from January to May keeps capitol and agency staff on long mid-week days, which is when drop-ins and midday walks book. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Saint Paul across the year. Saint Paul runs one of the coldest big-city climates in the country.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Saint Paul?
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 Saint Paul areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Saint Paul?
Owners in Saint Paul mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle. 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 Cathedral Hill?
Yes. Cathedral Hill is one of the Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Saint Paul

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

Cat sitting jobs in Saint Paul

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

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