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Lexington, KYPick up regular dog walks in Lexington
Take the walks that suit you across Lexington and pause your profile anytime. Walks in Lexington 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 Lexington
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 Lexington
Lexington has a humid subtropical climate, so July and August turn hot and sticky with highs in the mid-80s and humidity near 77 percent, while January brings cold, ice, and about 11 inches of snow a year. Sitters walk early or after sunset on humid summer afternoons and salt paths and shorten outings during winter ice.
When demand peaks
Boarding and house sitting peak around the University of Kentucky calendar, the Keeneland spring and fall race meets, and summer and holiday travel. Dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady through the workweek for commuters at Toyota, the university, and the healthcare and equine employers around town.
Know your Lexington routes
Most bookings cluster Downtown to Hamburg. 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 Lexington
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd. 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
$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 Lexington
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Lexington. 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 $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$24 to $40 per day
Dog boarding
$30 to $55 per night
House sitting
$30 to $55 per night
Where demand is strongest
Lexington areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Lexington come from neighborhoods like Chevy Chase, Ashland Park, Kenwick, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Kentucky does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Lexington-Fayette Urban County requires an occupational license for anyone running a business, including sole proprietors, with a $100 minimum and a 2.25 percent fee on net profit. Dogs must be leashed off the owner's property in public under Section 4-19; there is no city cap on how many dogs one person walks. Report pet-care income as self-employment on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Chevy ChaseAshland ParkKenwickBell CourtDowntownBeaumontMasterson StationHamburgGardensideAndoverSouthlandWoodland Park
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Lexington?
Dog walking on Petme in Lexington runs $15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Lexington?
Petme walk bookings in Lexington come from neighborhoods like Chevy Chase, Ashland Park, Kenwick, 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 Lexington?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Lexington walkers build a regular loop through Chevy Chase and Ashland Park and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Lexington?
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 Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase or Ashland Park.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Lexington?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Lexington year-round, from Chevy Chase to Ashland Park, 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 Lexington 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.
When is dog walking demand highest in Lexington?
Boarding and house sitting peak around the University of Kentucky calendar, the Keeneland spring and fall race meets, and summer and holiday travel. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Lexington across the year.
What do I need to start dog walking in Lexington?
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 Lexington areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Lexington?
Owners in Lexington mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, 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 jobs in Chevy Chase?
Yes. Chevy Chase is one of the Lexington 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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