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Knoxville, TNMake money walking dogs in Knoxville
Start near Old City and Fourth and Gill and add walks as word gets around. Walks in Knoxville run $15 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$15 to $30
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Knoxville
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 Knoxville
Knoxville summers run hot and muggy with July highs in the 80s and 90s, so sitters shift longer walks to early morning or after sunset and keep midday outings short and shaded along the river greenways. Winters are mild with only occasional snow, so outdoor bookings rarely pause.
When demand peaks
Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. Drop-in visits spike during fall break and spring break when families leave town.
Know your Knoxville routes
Most bookings cluster Bearden to Old City. 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 Knoxville
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle. 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 Knoxville
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Knoxville. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$15 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$15 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$25 to $48 per day
Dog boarding
$35 to $75 per night
House sitting
$35 to $75 per night
Where demand is strongest
Knoxville areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Knoxville come from neighborhoods like Old City, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Tennessee does not require a state licence to work as a pet sitter or dog walker. Knoxville requires dogs to be leashed or under control off the owner's property, with designated off-leash dog parks the exception. Sitting income is self-employment income reportable on Schedule C, with quarterly estimated taxes once earnings pass the IRS threshold.
Old CityFourth and GillSequoyah HillsBeardenOld North KnoxvilleIsland HomeSouth Knoxville (SoKno)Fort SandersParkridgeDowntown NorthMechanicsvilleWest Hills
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Knoxville?
Dog walking on Petme in Knoxville runs $15 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Knoxville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Knoxville year-round, from Old City to Fourth and Gill, 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
Petme walk bookings in Knoxville come from neighborhoods like Old City, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, 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 Knoxville?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Knoxville walkers build a regular loop through Old City and Fourth and Gill and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Knoxville?
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 Old City 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 Old City or Fourth and Gill.
When is dog walking demand highest in Knoxville?
Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Knoxville across the year.
What do I need to start dog walking in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Knoxville?
Owners in Knoxville mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle, Goldendoodle. 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 weekend and evening jobs in Knoxville?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Knoxville, so weekend and evening dog walking is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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