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Irving, TXFlexible dog walking jobs in Irving
Turn a daily loop around Irving into steady walking income. Walks in Irving run $18 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$18 to $27
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Irving
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 Irving
Irving summers run hot, with August highs averaging around 96°F. Walkers shift to early morning and after-sunset routes from June through September to keep paws off scorching pavement. The city sees about 39 inches of rain a year, and spring storm days push demand toward shorter drop-in visits over long walks.
When demand peaks
Irving sits next to DFW International Airport, so business and holiday travel drives steady boarding and drop-in bookings through summer and the winter holidays. Corporate relocations around the Las Colinas office corridor bring new pet owners year-round, and the University of Dallas academic calendar adds turnover in fall and spring.
Know your Irving routes
Most bookings cluster Las Colinas to South Irving. 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 Irving
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Chihuahua. 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
Irving has a large Spanish-speaking community, and bilingual walkers who can coordinate in Spanish and English reach more households across the south side of the city.
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
$1,905
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$55
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$1,905
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Irving
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Irving. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$18 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$18 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$25 to $42 per day
Dog boarding
$30 to $55 per night
House sitting
$30 to $55 per night
Where demand is strongest
Irving areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Irving come from neighborhoods like Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Hackberry Creek, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Texas does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. The City of Irving does not issue a general business license, though a fixed commercial location may require a Certificate of Occupancy; a home-based walking or sitting service that registers with the county and collects sales tax where applicable is the common setup. Under Chapter 6 of the city code, dogs must be restrained on a leash held by the handler at all times when off the owner's property. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
Do I use this page to find a dog walker in Irving or to apply?
This page is for people who want to work. If you are looking to book dog walking in Irving instead, you want the owner side of Petme, where you search by address and see the sitters covering your streets. Sitters land here to publish rates and take requests.
Do I use this page to find a dog walker in Irving or to apply?
This page is for people who want to work. If you are looking to book dog walking in Irving instead, you want the owner side of Petme, where you search by address and see the sitters covering your streets. Sitters land here to publish rates and take requests.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Irving?
Dog walking on Petme in Irving runs $18 to $27 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 Irving?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Irving walkers build a regular loop through Las Colinas and Valley Ranch and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Irving?
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 Las Colinas 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 Las Colinas or Valley Ranch.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Irving?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Irving year-round, from Las Colinas to Valley Ranch, 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 Irving 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 Irving?
Petme walk bookings in Irving come from neighborhoods like Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Hackberry Creek, 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 Irving?
Irving sits next to DFW International Airport, so business and holiday travel drives steady boarding and drop-in bookings through summer and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Irving across the year. Irving summers run hot, with August highs averaging around 96°F.
What do I need to start dog walking in Irving?
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 Irving areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Irving?
Owners in Irving mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever. 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 part-time jobs in Irving?
Yes. You can do dog walking in Irving part-time because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Many sitters take a few bookings a week and change what they accept as their own schedule moves.
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