Dog Sitting Jobs in St. Louis

Dog boarding jobs in St. Louis, you set the hours

Pick only the stays that fit your calendar across St. Louis and pause anytime. Dog boarding in St. Louis runs $32 to $62 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$32 to $62
per night boarding in St. Louis
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 St. Louis

St. Louis is known for sticky, humid summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Sitters plan walks for the cooler morning and evening hours in July and keep them short on icy days, while spring and fall are the comfortable walking seasons.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. Drop-in visits and midday walks stay steady year-round around Forest Park and the central corridor neighborhoods.

Know your St. Louis areas

Most bookings cluster Central West End to Carondelet. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in St. Louis

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier, 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 St. Louis

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$32 to $62 per night

Doggy daycare

$24 to $46 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$32 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

St. Louis areas that book the most

Petme bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Missouri's Animal Care Facilities Act requires a state license to board dogs or cats overnight in your home for pay; dog walking and drop-in visits are not covered. St. Louis may also require a local business license. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C.

The HillSoulardCentral West EndTower Grove SouthLafayette SquareBenton ParkShawDogtownCarondeletDutchtownBevo MillDowntown
Why Petme

Built for sitters in St. Louis

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 St. Louis

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in St. Louis.

Where are the dog sitting jobs near me in St. Louis?
Start by narrowing your St. Louis 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 offer dog walking as well as dog sitting in St. Louis?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Dog boarding on Petme in St. Louis runs $32 to $62 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.
Is dog sitting a good part time job in St. Louis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in The Hill or Soulard.
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 St. Louis?
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 The Hill or Soulard. 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 The Hill and Soulard.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in St. Louis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across St. Louis year-round, from The Hill to Soulard, 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 St. Louis 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.
When is dog sitting demand highest in St. Louis?
Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in St. Louis across the year. St.
What do I need to start dog sitting in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in St. Louis?
Owners in St. Louis mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever, Beagle. 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 The Hill?
Yes. The Hill is one of the St. Louis 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 St. Louis

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Doggy daycare jobs in St. Louis

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