Dog Sitting Jobs in Ventura

Host dogs in your home across Ventura

When Ventura owners travel, they want a trusted sitter over a boarding kennel near Downtown Ventura and Midtown Ventura. Dog boarding in Ventura runs $40 to $70 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$40 to $70
per night boarding in Ventura
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 Ventura

Ventura runs a mild Mediterranean climate with a marine layer that grays over the mornings from late spring into summer before it burns off by midday, and highs that rarely leave the 70s. Sitters plan the longer walks for late morning once the fog lifts and lean on the flat Promenade path on the cool, overcast days.

When demand peaks

Summer travel and the winter holidays fill the boarding and house-sitting calendar as owners head out for beach trips and to the Channel Islands, while dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady through the year for Naval Base Ventura County and Port of Hueneme commuters. The California Lutheran and CSU Channel Islands schedules add student and staff demand around move-in and exam weeks.

Know your Ventura areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Ventura

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, 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 Ventura

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$40 to $70 per night

Doggy daycare

$30 to $48 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$20 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$40 to $70 per night

Where demand is strongest

Ventura areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Ventura come from neighborhoods like Downtown Ventura, Midtown Ventura, East Ventura, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Working in Ventura calls for a City of Ventura Business Tax Certificate, which the city requires of independent contractors and home-based operators; there is no permit or dog-count cap specific to solo walking. The city leash rule requires the leash to be held continuously in hand on streets, parks, trails, and the beach outside posted off-leash areas. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Ventura

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 Ventura

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Ventura?
Dog boarding on Petme in Ventura runs $40 to $70 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 Ventura and Midtown Ventura.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Ventura?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Ventura year-round, from Downtown Ventura to Midtown Ventura, 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 Ventura 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 Ventura?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Ventura 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 Ventura?
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 Ventura sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Ventura or Midtown Ventura.
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 Ventura?
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 Ventura or Midtown Ventura. You set your rates and availability per service.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Ventura?
Summer travel and the winter holidays fill the boarding and house-sitting calendar as owners head out for beach trips and to the Channel Islands, while dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady through the year for Naval Base Ventura County and Port of Hueneme commuters. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Ventura across the year.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Ventura?
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 Ventura areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Ventura?
Owners in Ventura mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, French Bulldog. 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 Ventura right now?
Yes. Owners across Ventura book dog sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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Dog walking jobs in Ventura

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Ventura

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

Cat sitting jobs in Ventura

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