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Boise, IDEarn walking dogs around Boise
Start with a few walks around North End and East End and grow as your calendar fills. Walks in Boise run $17 to $33 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$17 to $33
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Boise
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 Boise
Boise has a high-desert climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Sitters move walks to early morning in July and August heat and watch for icy Greenbelt paths and salted sidewalks in winter that can irritate paws.
When demand peaks
Summer travel and the winter holidays drive the busiest boarding and house-sitting stretches, while the Boise State University calendar and steady population growth keep walking and drop-in demand consistent through the year.
Know your Boise routes
Most bookings cluster North End to Harris Ranch. 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 Boise
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever. 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
$2,494
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$72
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,494
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Boise
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Boise. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$17 to $33 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$26 to $52 per day
Dog boarding
$35 to $72 per night
House sitting
$35 to $72 per night
Where demand is strongest
Boise areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Boise come from neighborhoods like North End, East End, Downtown, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Idaho does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Boise requires dogs to be leashed (no longer than eight feet) near the Boise River Greenbelt and under control in public, plus dog licensing; there is no set walker dog-count cap. Report self-employed pet-care income on Schedule C.
North EndEast EndDowntownBoise BenchWest BoiseSoutheast BoiseHyde ParkWarm SpringsHarris RanchCollisterVistaDepot Bench
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Boise?
Dog walking on Petme in Boise runs $17 to $33 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Boise?
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 North End keeps travel time low between walks.
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 North End or East End.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Boise?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Boise year-round, from North End to East 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 walking jobs in Boise 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 Boise?
Petme walk bookings in Boise come from neighborhoods like North End, East End, Downtown, 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 Boise?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Boise walkers build a regular loop through North End and East End and accept or decline requests as they come in.
When is dog walking demand highest in Boise?
Summer travel and the winter holidays drive the busiest boarding and house-sitting stretches, while the Boise State University calendar and steady population growth keep walking and drop-in demand consistent through the year. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Boise across the year. Boise has a high-desert climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
What do I need to start dog walking in Boise?
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 Boise areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Boise?
Owners in Boise mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Border Collie. 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 Boise with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Boise 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.
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