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Dallas, TXWalk dogs in Dallas and set your own rate
Cover a few blocks near Uptown and Deep Ellum and let referrals grow your calendar. Walks in Dallas run $15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$15 to $26
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Dallas
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 Dallas
Triple-digit afternoons run from June through September, with flash ice storms possible in January and February. Dallas sitters shift summer walks to early morning, watch for hot pavement, and keep stays indoors during ozone-action and ice-event days.
When demand peaks
Corporate travel from the metro's large HQ base keeps weekday boarding and drop-ins steady, while the summer and winter-holiday windows are the dominant peaks. Spring storm season can trigger short-notice rebookings.
Know your Dallas routes
Most bookings cluster Uptown to Lakewood. 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 Dallas
Owners here mostly keep French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador, Australian Shepherd. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.
Bilingual owners book faster
Spanish-speaking owners are a meaningful share of the Dallas market. Bilingual sitter profiles convert faster across Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts, and Pleasant Grove.
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 Dallas
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Dallas. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$28 to $50 per day
Dog boarding
$38 to $72 per night
House sitting
$38 to $72 per night
Where demand is strongest
Dallas areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Dallas come from neighborhoods like Uptown, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Texas requires no state pet-sitter licence and has no state income tax. Dallas enforces a citywide leash-and-waste ordinance; pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold.
UptownDeep EllumBishop ArtsLakewoodM StreetsKnox-HendersonHighland ParkOak LawnLower GreenvilleTrinity GrovesPreston HollowCasa Linda
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
Where are the dog walking jobs near me in Dallas?
You choose the areas of Dallas you cover, and owners in those areas send you booking requests. Nothing is assigned to you across town. Set your coverage to the streets you can actually reach, and decline anything outside them.
Where are the dog walking jobs near me in Dallas?
You choose the areas of Dallas you cover, and owners in those areas send you booking requests. Nothing is assigned to you across town. Set your coverage to the streets you can actually reach, and decline anything outside them.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Dallas?
Dog walking on Petme in Dallas runs $15 to $26 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 Dallas?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Dallas walkers build a regular loop through Uptown and Deep Ellum and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Dallas?
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 Uptown 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 Uptown or Deep Ellum.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Dallas?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Dallas year-round, from Uptown to Deep Ellum, 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 Dallas 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 Dallas?
Petme walk bookings in Dallas come from neighborhoods like Uptown, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, 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 Dallas?
Corporate travel from the metro's large HQ base keeps weekday boarding and drop-ins steady, while the summer and winter-holiday windows are the dominant peaks. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Dallas across the year. Triple-digit afternoons run from June through September, with flash ice storms possible in January and February.
What do I need to start dog walking in Dallas?
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 Dallas areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Dallas?
Owners in Dallas mostly keep French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador, Australian Shepherd, 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.
Are there jobs near Uptown or Deep Ellum?
Yes. You set which parts of Dallas you cover, so you can keep dog walking to Uptown, Deep Ellum and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
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