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Boulder, COLocal dog walking jobs across Boulder
Lunchtime walks are the steady booking for owners around Downtown Boulder and Mapleton Hill. Walks in Boulder run $17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$17 to $28
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Boulder
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
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
Every booking includes up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan. 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 Boulder
Boulder sits at the foot of the Rockies with a semi-arid climate, roughly 300 sunny days a year, warm July afternoons in the 80s with frequent thunderstorms, and cold, snowy winters. Sitters watch the altitude and dry air on trail walks, shorten midday outings during summer storms, and salt paw pads and shorten routes when chinook winds have left ice on shaded sidewalks.
When demand peaks
Demand climbs in summer when owners head to the mountains and on winter holidays, plus move-in and move-out weeks tied to the University of Colorado calendar. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for the tech, aerospace, and research workers who fill Boulder's offices and labs.
Know your Boulder routes
Most bookings cluster Downtown to Table Mesa. 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 Boulder
Owners here mostly keep Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog. 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
$2,598
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$75
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,598
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Boulder
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Boulder. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$20 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$32 to $50 per day
Dog boarding
$45 to $75 per night
House sitting
$45 to $75 per night
Where demand is strongest
Boulder areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Boulder come from neighborhoods like Downtown Boulder, Mapleton Hill, Whittier, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Colorado does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Boulder is a home-rule city, so operating here means registering for a City of Boulder business and sales/use tax license in addition to the state registration. Dogs must be leashed within city limits except in designated dog parks; the city's Open Space Voice and Sight tag program allows off-leash access on certain trails for handlers who complete the required course. Report pet-care earnings as self-employment income on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Downtown BoulderMapleton HillWhittierUniversity HillNewlandsNorth BoulderTable MesaMartin AcresChautauquaGoss GroveFrasier MeadowsGunbarrel
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Boulder?
Dog walking on Petme in Boulder runs $17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do dog walking jobs in Boulder 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 Boulder?
Petme walk bookings in Boulder come from neighborhoods like Downtown Boulder, Mapleton Hill, Whittier, 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 Boulder?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Boulder walkers build a regular loop through Downtown Boulder and Mapleton Hill and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Boulder?
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 Boulder keeps travel time low between walks.
What protection do I get on walks?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including walks, includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you walk in Downtown Boulder or Mapleton Hill.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Boulder?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Boulder year-round, from Downtown Boulder to Mapleton 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.
When is dog walking demand highest in Boulder?
Demand climbs in summer when owners head to the mountains and on winter holidays, plus move-in and move-out weeks tied to the University of Colorado calendar. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Boulder across the year.
What do I need to start dog walking in Boulder?
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 Boulder areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Boulder?
Owners in Boulder mostly keep Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, German Shepherd. 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.
Are there jobs in Downtown Boulder?
Yes. Downtown Boulder is one of the Boulder areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take dog walking bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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