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Take the walks that suit you across Modesto and pause your profile anytime. Walks in Modesto run $20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$20 to $32
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Modesto
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 Modesto
Modesto sits in the Central Valley with a hot, dry summer and a cool, wet winter. July highs average around 95F while December lows drop near 39F, and the city gets only about 13 inches of rain a year, almost all of it between December and February. Walkers shift to early-morning and evening routes through the summer to avoid heat and hot pavement, and slow down for the dense tule fog that settles over the valley on winter mornings.
When demand peaks
Demand rises around the summer travel months and the winter holidays, when owners leave town and need boarding, daycare, and drop-in visits. Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus State follow academic calendars that pull students away during breaks, adding another wave of booking requests for regular walks and check-ins.
Know your Modesto routes
Most bookings cluster La Loma to Village One. 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 Modesto
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, French Bulldog. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.
Bilingual owners book faster
Modesto has a large Spanish-speaking community, so sitters who speak Spanish and English can reach more owner households across neighborhoods like Bret Harte and Parklawn.
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
$2,356
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$68
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,356
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Modesto
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Modesto. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$28 to $45 per day
Dog boarding
$40 to $68 per night
House sitting
$40 to $68 per night
Where demand is strongest
Modesto areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Modesto come from neighborhoods like Downtown, La Loma, Del Rio, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. The City of Modesto requires a business license for every home-based and commercial business operating in the city, renewed annually with a gross-receipts declaration, so a local dog walker registers with the city's Business Services Division. Under the city's animal control ordinance (Title 5, Chapter 4) dogs may not run at large and must be leashed and under control in public areas. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
DowntownLa LomaDel RioVillage OneDutch HollowBret HarteParklawnAuroraCollege AreaAirport District
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Modesto?
Dog walking on Petme in Modesto runs $20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Modesto?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Modesto walkers build a regular loop through Downtown and La Loma and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Modesto?
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 Downtown 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 Downtown or La Loma.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Modesto?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Modesto year-round, from Downtown to La Loma, 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 Modesto 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 Modesto?
Petme walk bookings in Modesto come from neighborhoods like Downtown, La Loma, Del Rio, 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.
When is dog walking demand highest in Modesto?
Demand rises around the summer travel months and the winter holidays, when owners leave town and need boarding, daycare, and drop-in visits. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Modesto across the year. Modesto sits in the Central Valley with a hot, dry summer and a cool, wet winter.
What do I need to start dog walking in Modesto?
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 Modesto areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Modesto?
Owners in Modesto mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, 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 Downtown?
Yes. Downtown is one of the Modesto 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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