Dog Sitting Jobs in Waco

Become a dog sitter in Waco

Add a few overnight stays near Downtown Waco and Woodway and keep up to 90% of each booking. Dog boarding in Waco runs $32 to $58 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$32 to $58
per night boarding in Waco
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 Waco

Waco has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers that top 100 degrees and mild winters. Sitters move summer walks to early morning or evening, watch for hot pavement, and keep water on hand during the peak heat.

When demand peaks

Demand tracks the Baylor University calendar, rising over move-in weekends, football Saturdays, and breaks, plus summer and winter-holiday travel. Boarding and house sitting lead during those stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek.

Know your Waco areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Waco

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, 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 Waco

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$32 to $58 per night

Doggy daycare

$24 to $42 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$32 to $58 per night

Where demand is strongest

Waco areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Waco come from neighborhoods like Downtown Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Texas has no state pet-sitter license, but requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies, and Waco's leash ordinance applies 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 Waco

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 Waco

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Waco?
Dog boarding on Petme in Waco runs $32 to $58 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 Waco?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Waco 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 Waco?
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 Waco sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Waco or Woodway.
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 Waco?
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 Waco or Woodway. 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 Downtown Waco and Woodway.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Waco?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Waco year-round, from Downtown Waco to Woodway, 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 Waco 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 Waco?
Demand tracks the Baylor University calendar, rising over move-in weekends, football Saturdays, and breaks, plus summer and winter-holiday travel. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Waco across the year. Waco has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers that top 100 degrees and mild winters.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Waco?
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 Waco areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Waco?
Owners in Waco mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, Blue Heeler. 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 Downtown Waco?
Yes. Downtown Waco is one of the Waco 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 Waco

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Waco

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

Cat sitting jobs in Waco

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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