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Madison, WIFlexible dog walking jobs in Madison
Turn a daily loop around Madison into steady walking income. Walks in Madison run $17 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$17 to $32
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Madison
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 Madison
Madison winters are long and cold with heavy snow and frequent sub-freezing days, so sitters keep cold-weather walks brief and lean on indoor drop-in visits and potty breaks. Summers by the lakes are warm and humid, pushing walks to morning and evening.
When demand peaks
Demand peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel season, with boarding and overnight house sitting leading. The University of Wisconsin academic calendar drives drop-in and walking demand during term breaks and football weekends.
Know your Madison routes
Most bookings cluster Tenney-Lapham to Nakoma. 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 Madison
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer, Goldendoodle. 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
$2,771
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$80
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,771
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Madison
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Madison. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$17 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$17 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$28 to $48 per day
Dog boarding
$38 to $80 per night
House sitting
$38 to $80 per night
Where demand is strongest
Madison areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Madison come from neighborhoods like Tenney-Lapham, Marquette, Schenk-Atwood, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Wisconsin does not require a state licence to walk dogs or pet sit in an owner's home; boarding for a fee may need local approval. Madison requires dogs to be leashed and under control off the owner's property. Sitter income is self-employment earnings reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.
Tenney-LaphamMarquetteSchenk-AtwoodWilliamson StreetVilasDudgeon-MonroeRegentUniversity HeightsNakomaGreenbushDowntown MadisonTenney Park
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Madison?
Dog walking on Petme in Madison runs $17 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Tenney-Lapham or Marquette.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Madison?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Madison year-round, from Tenney-Lapham to Marquette, 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 Madison 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 Madison?
Petme walk bookings in Madison come from neighborhoods like Tenney-Lapham, Marquette, Schenk-Atwood, 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 Madison?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Madison walkers build a regular loop through Tenney-Lapham and Marquette and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Madison?
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 Tenney-Lapham keeps travel time low between walks.
When is dog walking demand highest in Madison?
Demand peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel season, with boarding and overnight house sitting leading. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Madison across the year. Madison winters are long and cold with heavy snow and frequent sub-freezing days, so sitters keep cold-weather walks brief and lean on indoor drop-in visits and potty breaks.
What do I need to start dog walking in Madison?
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 Madison areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Madison?
Owners in Madison mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer, Goldendoodle, Australian Shepherd. 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 Tenney-Lapham?
Yes. Tenney-Lapham is one of the Madison 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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