Dog Sitting Jobs in Seattle

Earn hosting dogs overnight in Seattle

Start with a stay or two near Capitol Hill and Ballard and grow as your reviews build. Dog boarding in Seattle runs $50 to $85 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$50 to $85
per night boarding in Seattle
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 Seattle

October through May brings 150+ rain days. Seattle sitters carry towels, work around indoor enrichment, and use the covered I-5 Colonnade off-leash for rainy-day energy burn.

When demand peaks

Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. Daily mid-day walks dominate booking volume thanks to the city's DINKWAD (dual income, no kids, with a dog) demographic.

Know your Seattle areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Seattle

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

Rates in Seattle

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$50 to $85 per night

Doggy daycare

$40 to $65 per day

Dog walking

$20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$50 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Seattle areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Seattle come from neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Seattle requires a city pet licence for resident dogs but no separate sitter licence. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on Schedule C; Washington has no state income tax. Some King County off-leash areas require an annual pass.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Seattle

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 Seattle

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

Can I pick up dog sitting jobs near me in Seattle?
Start by narrowing your Seattle coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I combine dog sitting and dog walking work in Seattle?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Seattle commonly run dog sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
How much can I earn dog sitting in Seattle?
Dog boarding on Petme in Seattle runs $50 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.
Can I do dog sitting jobs in Seattle 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 Seattle?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Seattle 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Capitol Hill or Ballard.
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 Seattle?
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 Capitol Hill or Ballard. 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 Capitol Hill and Ballard.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Seattle?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Seattle year-round, from Capitol Hill to Ballard, 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.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Seattle?
Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Seattle across the year. October through May brings 150+ rain days.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Seattle?
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 Seattle areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Seattle?
Owners in Seattle mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie, Pacific NW 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.
Are there weekend and evening jobs in Seattle?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Seattle, 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 sitting jobs near Seattle

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Doggy daycare jobs in Seattle

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