Dog Sitting Jobs in San Francisco

Part-time dog sitting in San Francisco around your schedule

Set your own house rules and headcount and take the dogs that suit you. Dog boarding in San Francisco runs $70 to $120 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$70 to $120
per night boarding in San Francisco
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 San Francisco

Microclimates run cold-and-foggy in Inner Sunset and warm in the Mission within the same afternoon. SF sitters layer for the Outer Avenues and watch for foxtail grass burrs at Fort Funston and Crissy Field.

When demand peaks

Tuesday-through-Thursday daycare and drop-in demand spikes in lockstep with the city's hybrid-RTO calendar. Boarding peaks during ski-week (mid-February), spring break, and the September-to-November conference-travel window.

Know your San Francisco areas

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

Breeds you will meet in San Francisco

Owners here mostly keep Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Border Collie, 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 San Francisco

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$70 to $120 per night

Doggy daycare

$60 to $95 per day

Dog walking

$28 to $45 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$30 to $50 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$70 to $120 per night

Where demand is strongest

San Francisco areas that book the most

Petme bookings in San Francisco come from neighborhoods like Mission District, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

San Francisco has no dog-walker permit; Recreation and Parks requires a Professional Dog Walker permit only when walking 4 to 8 dogs commercially in city parks ($600 annual + insurance). Petme sitters who walk 1 to 3 dogs at a time do not need it.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in San Francisco

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 San Francisco

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in San Francisco.

How much can I earn dog sitting in San Francisco?
Dog boarding on Petme in San Francisco runs $70 to $120 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 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 Mission District and Noe Valley.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in San Francisco?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across San Francisco year-round, from Mission District to Noe Valley, 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Mission District or Noe Valley.
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 San Francisco?
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 Mission District or Noe Valley. You set your rates and availability per service.
When is dog sitting demand highest in San Francisco?
Tuesday-through-Thursday daycare and drop-in demand spikes in lockstep with the city's hybrid-RTO calendar. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in San Francisco across the year. Microclimates run cold-and-foggy in Inner Sunset and warm in the Mission within the same afternoon.
What do I need to start dog sitting in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in San Francisco?
Owners in San Francisco mostly keep Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, 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.
Is there flexible work in San Francisco I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in San Francisco are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take dog sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Dog sitting jobs near San Francisco

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Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to $22,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Pet sitters in San Francisco for owners

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Dog walking jobs in San Francisco

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

Doggy daycare jobs in San Francisco

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

Cat sitting jobs in San Francisco

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 San Francisco

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