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Boston, MAWalk dogs in Boston and keep up to 90%
Plenty of dogs in Boston need a lunchtime walk while their owners are at work. Walks in Boston run $22 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$22 to $36
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Boston
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 Boston
Winter road salt and brick-paver cobblestones tear up paws between December and March. Boston sitters carry paw balm and rinse between blocks. January and February nor'easters trigger short-notice boarding cancellations and last-minute rebookings.
When demand peaks
University move-in (late August) and move-out (mid-May) drive the biggest cat-sitting surges as students leave town with cats they can't take. Marathon Monday weekend (third Monday in April), Thanksgiving, and Christmas-to-New-Year are the dominant boarding peaks. Red Sox night games and Bruins playoffs lift walk demand around Fenway and the North End.
Know your Boston routes
Most bookings cluster Back Bay to Cambridge. 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 Boston
Owners here mostly keep French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador, Boston Terrier. 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
$3,291
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$95
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$3,291
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Boston
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Boston. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$22 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$23 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$45 to $70 per day
Dog boarding
$50 to $95 per night
House sitting
$50 to $95 per night
Where demand is strongest
Boston areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Boston come from neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Massachusetts requires no state pet-sitter licence. City of Boston ordinance 16-1.10 requires dogs leashed in public and waste picked up; off-leash hours run before 9am at Boston Common and Public Garden (subject to seasonal posting). Cambridge and Brookline have separate municipal leash and licence rules.
Back BayBeacon HillSouth EndSouth BostonSeaportJamaica PlainCambridgeAllston-BrightonFenwayNorth EndDorchesterCharlestown
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I find dog walking jobs near me in Boston?
Start by narrowing your Boston coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I combine dog walking and drop-in visits work in Boston?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Boston commonly run dog walking on weekdays and take drop-in visits requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
How do I find dog walking jobs near me in Boston?
Start by narrowing your Boston coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I combine dog walking and drop-in visits work in Boston?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Boston commonly run dog walking on weekdays and take drop-in visits requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Boston?
Dog walking on Petme in Boston runs $22 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Boston?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Boston walkers build a regular loop through Back Bay and Beacon Hill and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Boston?
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 Back Bay 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 Back Bay or Beacon Hill.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Boston?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Boston year-round, from Back Bay to Beacon Hill, 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 Boston 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 Boston?
Petme walk bookings in Boston come from neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, 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.
When is dog walking demand highest in Boston?
University move-in (late August) and move-out (mid-May) drive the biggest cat-sitting surges as students leave town with cats they can't take. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Boston across the year. Winter road salt and brick-paver cobblestones tear up paws between December and March.
What do I need to start dog walking in Boston?
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 Boston areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Boston?
Owners in Boston mostly keep French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador, Boston Terrier, rescue mixes. 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 Boston with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Boston 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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Pet sitters in Boston for owners
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Pet sitting jobs in Boston
Board, host daycare, and do drop-ins too. Set your own rates and keep up to 90%.
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Cat sitting jobs in Boston
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