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Lubbock, TXWalk dogs near you in Lubbock and keep up to 90%
Fit dog walks around Lubbock into the gaps in your week. Walks in Lubbock run $17 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$17 to $30
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Lubbock
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 Lubbock
Lubbock sits on the semi-arid High Plains, where July highs average around 92 degrees and afternoons routinely push into the upper 90s. Winters are dry and cold, with January averaging near 41 degrees and only about 7 inches of snow a year. Walkers shift to early-morning and evening routes in summer to keep dogs off hot pavement, and the frequent High Plains wind means carrying water on every walk.
When demand peaks
Texas Tech University drives much of the calendar here. Move-in in August, football weekends in fall, and winter and spring breaks all send students and staff traveling, which lifts demand for boarding and drop-in visits. Summer vacation travel adds a second peak for overnight care.
Know your Lubbock routes
Most bookings cluster Tech Terrace to the Medical District. 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 Lubbock
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Chihuahua. 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
$1,559
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$45
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$1,559
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Lubbock
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Lubbock. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$17 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$22 to $38 per day
Dog boarding
$28 to $45 per night
House sitting
$28 to $45 per night
Where demand is strongest
Lubbock areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Lubbock come from neighborhoods like Tech Terrace, North Overton, South Overton, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Texas does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. Lubbock does not require a general business license for a solo pet-care operator, though you should confirm whether your activity triggers any local permit with the City of Lubbock. City ordinance Chapter 4 requires dogs off the owner's premises to be physically restrained on a leash at all times except inside a fenced dog park such as Canyon Run. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Tech TerraceNorth OvertonSouth OvertonHeart of LubbockGuadalupeDunbar-Manhattan HeightsMaxey ParkMedical DistrictWheelockClapp ParkBowieKings Park
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Lubbock?
Dog walking on Petme in Lubbock runs $17 to $30 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 Lubbock?
Petme walk bookings in Lubbock come from neighborhoods like Tech Terrace, North Overton, South Overton, 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 Lubbock?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Lubbock walkers build a regular loop through Tech Terrace and North Overton and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Lubbock?
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 Tech Terrace 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 Tech Terrace or North Overton.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Lubbock?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Lubbock year-round, from Tech Terrace to North Overton, 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
Texas Tech University drives much of the calendar here. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Lubbock across the year. Lubbock sits on the semi-arid High Plains, where July highs average around 92 degrees and afternoons routinely push into the upper 90s.
What do I need to start dog walking in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Lubbock?
Owners in Lubbock mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Chihuahua, Cattle Dog. 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 Lubbock?
Yes. You can do dog walking in Lubbock 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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