Dog Sitting Jobs in Winston-Salem

Earn hosting dogs overnight in Winston-Salem

Build a steady base of overnight clients near Downtown and West End. Dog boarding in Winston-Salem runs $32 to $55 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$32 to $55
per night boarding in Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem has a humid subtropical climate: hot, sticky summers with July highs near 88 degrees and cold winters that bring occasional snow and ice in December and January. Sitters walk dogs in the early morning or after sunset through the July and August humidity, and shorten outings on icy winter mornings.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer travel and the winter holidays, and around move-in and move-out weeks tied to Wake Forest University and the medical center's rotations. Boarding and house sitting lead during vacation stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for staff at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and the Innovation Quarter.

Know your Winston-Salem areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Winston-Salem

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

Rates in Winston-Salem

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$32 to $55 per night

Doggy daycare

$25 to $42 per day

Dog walking

$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$32 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Winston-Salem areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Winston-Salem come from neighborhoods like Downtown, West End, Ardmore, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

North Carolina does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license, and the state repealed its privilege license requirement for most occupations on July 1, 2024. Anyone forming a business entity still registers with the NC Secretary of State. Winston-Salem's leash rule requires dogs to be on a leash off their owner's property, with off-leash use allowed only in the designated dog-park sections of parks such as Hathaway Park and Hobby Park. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

DowntownWest EndArdmoreBuena VistaOld SalemReynoldaWashington ParkSunnysideWaughtownKonnoak HillsWest SalemSherwood Forest
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Winston-Salem.

How much can I earn dog sitting in Winston-Salem?
Dog boarding on Petme in Winston-Salem runs $32 to $55 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 and West End.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Winston-Salem?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Winston-Salem year-round, from Downtown to West End, 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
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 Winston-Salem sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown or West End.
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 Winston-Salem?
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 or West End. You set your rates and availability per service.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Winston-Salem?
Demand rises over summer travel and the winter holidays, and around move-in and move-out weeks tied to Wake Forest University and the medical center's rotations. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Winston-Salem across the year.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Winston-Salem?
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 Winston-Salem areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Winston-Salem?
Owners in Winston-Salem mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, 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.
Is there flexible work in Winston-Salem I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Winston-Salem are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take dog sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Dog walking jobs in Winston-Salem

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Winston-Salem

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

Cat sitting jobs in Winston-Salem

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