Dog Sitting Jobs in Salt Lake City

Dog sitting jobs in Salt Lake City, on your terms

Owners near Sugar House and Capitol Hill look for a trusted sitter over a boarding kennel. Dog boarding in Salt Lake City runs $36 to $80 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$36 to $80
per night boarding in Salt Lake City
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake winters bring snow, ice, and valley inversions that trap cold air for days. Sitters shorten walks on smoggy inversion days, wipe salt off paws, and move midday outings to the warmest hours.

When demand peaks

Ski season from December through March pulls owners to the resorts and out of town, and summer mountain travel adds a second wave. Boarding and daytime drop-in visits lead demand.

Know your Salt Lake City areas

Most bookings cluster Capitol Hill to Sugar House. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Salt Lake City

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

Rates in Salt Lake City

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$36 to $80 per night

Doggy daycare

$25 to $50 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

$36 to $80 per night

Where demand is strongest

Salt Lake City areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Salt Lake City come from neighborhoods like Sugar House, Capitol Hill, The Avenues, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Utah does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Salt Lake City enforces leash rules outside designated off-leash parks. Pet-care income is self-employment earnings reported on Schedule C, with quarterly estimated taxes once profit grows.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Salt Lake City

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.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Salt Lake City

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Salt Lake City.

How much can I earn dog sitting in Salt Lake City?
Dog boarding on Petme in Salt Lake City runs $36 to $80 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.
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 Salt Lake City?
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 Sugar House or Capitol Hill. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Sugar House and Capitol Hill.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Salt Lake City year-round, from Sugar House to Capitol 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Sugar House or Capitol Hill.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Salt Lake City?
Ski season from December through March pulls owners to the resorts and out of town, and summer mountain travel adds a second wave. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Salt Lake City across the year. Salt Lake winters bring snow, ice, and valley inversions that trap cold air for days.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Salt Lake City?
Owners in Salt Lake City mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever. 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 weekend and evening jobs in Salt Lake City?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Salt Lake City, so weekend and evening dog sitting is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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Dog walking jobs in Salt Lake City

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Salt Lake City

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

Cat sitting jobs in Salt Lake City

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

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Dog grooming jobs in Salt Lake City

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