Set Your Own Rates
You decide what to charge. Our pricing suggestions help you stay competitive while maximizing earnings.
Asheville, NCWalk dogs in Asheville and keep up to 90%
Owners across Asheville need someone their dog already knows and trusts. Walks in Asheville run $16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Prefer to apply from a laptop? Start your application on the web
$16 to $26
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Asheville
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
Why Join Petme
Everything you need to succeed
We provide the tools, support, and protection you need to build a thriving pet care business.
Flexible Schedule
Work when you want. Accept bookings that fit your lifestyle. No minimum hours required.
Petme Protection
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs. Care for pets with confidence.
Easy Booking System
Our app handles messaging, payments, and scheduling. Focus on what you do best: pet care.
Local Visibility
Get discovered by pet owners in your area. Our search helps clients find the perfect sitter.
Fast Payments
Get paid within 2 business days after each booking. Keep up to 90% of every booking.
A local edge
Local know-how pays off in Asheville
Asheville sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains with warm, humid summers that push July highs into the low 80s and cool, short winters that average around 11 inches of snow. Walkers head out early on muggy August mornings and salt icy sidewalks on the steeper hillside streets during a January cold snap.
When demand peaks
Tourism drives the calendar: around 14 million visitors a year come through for the Biltmore Estate, the fall leaf season, and the downtown brewery scene, so boarding and house sitting spike over long weekends and the winter holidays. Dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady through the week for Mission Hospital staff and UNC Asheville faculty.
Know your Asheville routes
Most bookings cluster West Asheville to Biltmore Village. Owners look for walkers who know the local parks and leash rules, and who can turn up on a regular schedule.
Breeds you will meet in Asheville
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.
Getting Started
How it works
From sign up to your first booking in just a few simple steps.
1
Create Your Profile
Download the app, add photos, write your bio, and select the services you want to offer.
2
Get Verified
Complete our verification process. Once approved, your profile goes live.
3
Set Your Services
Choose your rates, availability, and the types of pets you're comfortable caring for.
4
Start Earning
Accept booking requests, provide great care, and build your client base.
Earnings Calculator
See what you could earn
Adjust the sliders to estimate your potential monthly earnings.
Based on typical boarding rates in the United States
Estimated Monthly Earnings
$2,148
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$62
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,148
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Asheville
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Asheville. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$26 to $44 per day
Dog boarding
$35 to $62 per night
House sitting
$35 to $62 per night
Where demand is strongest
Asheville areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Asheville come from neighborhoods like Downtown Asheville, Montford, West Asheville, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
North Carolina does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license, and the state repealed local business license taxes in 2015, so Asheville charges no general business license either. The city leash ordinance requires a dog off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no longer than eight feet held in hand, with dogs licensed by six months of age. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Downtown AshevilleMontfordWest AshevilleKenilworthBiltmore VillageNorth AshevilleGrove ParkHaw CreekOakleyBeaverdamChunns CoveRiver Arts District
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Asheville?
Dog walking on Petme in Asheville runs $16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection do I get on walks?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you walk in Downtown Asheville or Montford.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Asheville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Asheville year-round, from Downtown Asheville to Montford, 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 walking jobs in Asheville 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.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Asheville?
Petme walk bookings in Asheville come from neighborhoods like Downtown Asheville, Montford, West Asheville, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested. You walk where you already know the parks, the quiet routes, and the local leash rules.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Asheville?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Asheville walkers build a regular loop through Downtown Asheville and Montford and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Asheville?
It works as flexible income alongside a job or studies. You pick your availability and scale bookings up or down, and a compact route around Downtown Asheville keeps travel time low between walks.
When is dog walking demand highest in Asheville?
Tourism drives the calendar: around 14 million visitors a year come through for the Biltmore Estate, the fall leaf season, and the downtown brewery scene, so boarding and house sitting spike over long weekends and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Asheville across the year.
What do I need to start dog walking in Asheville?
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 Asheville areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Asheville?
Owners in Asheville mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Goldendoodle. Saying on your profile which of those you have walked 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 Asheville with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Asheville send dog walking 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.
Petme for Creators
Make your pet a Petfluencer with Petme
It's easier than ever. Discover why thousands of pet parents are joining the community to grow their audience, land brand deals, and monetize their content all in one app.
Discover Why
Nearby cities
Dog walking jobs near Asheville
Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.
Not looking for work? Find a dog walker near you
Ready to start earning?
Download the app and create your profile today.
Pet sitters near me in Asheville
Browse verified Petme pet sitters near you in Asheville: 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and $22,000 Protection Plan.
Doggy daycare jobs in Asheville
Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.
Cat sitting jobs in Asheville
Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.
Pet sitting jobs across the US
Board, host daycare, and do drop-ins too. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.