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Los Angeles, CAGet paid to walk dogs around Los Angeles
Build a walking round near Silver Lake and Echo Park that fills your afternoons. Walks in Los Angeles run $22 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$22 to $38
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
LA splits into a Westside (cool, marine-layer mornings) and Eastside (10 to 15 degrees hotter inland) within the same metro. Sitters charge per-mile or per-neighborhood, and almost everyone drives to the booking.
When demand peaks
Boarding spikes around film-industry hiatus weeks (mid-December to early January, July), pilot-season travel (January to March), and major awards weekends. Drop-ins and walks run steady year-round on the Westside.
Know your Los Angeles routes
Most bookings cluster Silver Lake to Santa Monica. 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 Los Angeles
Owners here mostly keep Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, rescue mixes. 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
$3,291
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$95
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$3,291
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Los Angeles
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Los Angeles. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$22 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$25 to $42 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$45 to $75 per day
Dog boarding
$55 to $95 per night
House sitting
$55 to $95 per night
Where demand is strongest
Los Angeles areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Los Angeles come from neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Echo Park, Venice, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
California requires no state pet-sitter licence. City of LA business tax registration is required once gross receipts exceed $100,000 a year. Most beaches (Santa Monica, Venice) ban dogs; Long Beach Rosie's Dog Beach is the closest legal off-leash beach.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Los Angeles?
Dog walking on Petme in Los Angeles runs $22 to $38 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 Los Angeles?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Los Angeles year-round, from Silver Lake to Echo 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Petme walk bookings in Los Angeles come from neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Echo Park, Venice, 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 Los Angeles?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Los Angeles walkers build a regular loop through Silver Lake and Echo Park and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Los Angeles?
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 Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake or Echo Park.
When is dog walking demand highest in Los Angeles?
Boarding spikes around film-industry hiatus weeks (mid-December to early January, July), pilot-season travel (January to March), and major awards weekends. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Los Angeles across the year. LA splits into a Westside (cool, marine-layer mornings) and Eastside (10 to 15 degrees hotter inland) within the same metro.
What do I need to start dog walking in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Los Angeles?
Owners in Los Angeles mostly keep Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, rescue mixes, Italian Greyhound. 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.
What jobs are hiring in Los Angeles?
Petme recruits for dog walking in Los Angeles continuously rather than posting vacancies. You publish a sitter profile with the areas you cover and your own rate, and owners nearby send you booking requests that you accept or decline.
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