Dog Sitting Jobs in Stamford

Look after dogs in Stamford and set your own rate

Set your own house rules and headcount and take the dogs that suit you. Dog boarding in Stamford runs $55 to $95 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$55 to $95
per night boarding in Stamford
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 Stamford

Stamford has a humid continental climate on the Long Island Sound coast, with cold winters that bring nor'easters and warm, humid summers. Sitters salt paws and shorten routes during winter storms, then move walks to cooler hours on muggy summer afternoons.

When demand peaks

Demand holds year round with commuters working in Stamford's corporate offices and New York City, so drop-in visits and midday walks stay busy through the week. Boarding and house sitting climb over summer travel and the winter holidays.

Know your Stamford areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Stamford

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

Rates in Stamford

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$55 to $95 per night

Doggy daycare

$45 to $72 per day

Dog walking

$22 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$24 to $42 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$55 to $95 per night

Where demand is strongest

Stamford areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Stamford come from neighborhoods like Downtown Stamford, Shippan, Waterside, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Connecticut requires all dogs to be licensed by six months of age and vaccinated against rabies, and dogs must be under restraint in public. 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 Stamford

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 Stamford

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Stamford?
Dog boarding on Petme in Stamford runs $55 to $95 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?
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 Downtown Stamford and Shippan.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Stamford?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Stamford year-round, from Downtown Stamford to Shippan, 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 Stamford 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 Stamford?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Stamford 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 Stamford?
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 Stamford sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Stamford or Shippan.
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 Stamford?
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 Downtown Stamford or Shippan. You set your rates and availability per service.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Stamford?
Demand holds year round with commuters working in Stamford's corporate offices and New York City, so drop-in visits and midday walks stay busy through the week. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Stamford across the year. Stamford has a humid continental climate on the Long Island Sound coast, with cold winters that bring nor'easters and warm, humid summers.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Stamford?
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 Stamford areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Stamford?
Owners in Stamford mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 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.
What work can I pick up in Stamford with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Stamford send dog sitting requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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Dog walking jobs in Stamford

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Stamford

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

Cat sitting jobs in Stamford

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