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Sacramento, CAFlexible dog walking jobs in Sacramento
Turn a daily loop around Sacramento into steady walking income. Walks in Sacramento run $18 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$18 to $40
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Sacramento
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 Sacramento
Sacramento summers run hot and dry, with stretches well over 100 degrees in July and August. Sitters here walk dogs early morning or after sunset and skip midday pavement, since the foggy, mild winters are the easy part of the year.
When demand peaks
Demand climbs over summer travel and the December holidays, when owners leave town and need overnight boarding and house sitting. State-government and university calendars also drive steady weekday drop-in and walking work the rest of the year.
Know your Sacramento routes
Most bookings cluster Midtown to Natomas. 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 Sacramento
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, 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
Sacramento has a large Spanish-speaking community, so sitters comfortable in Spanish can serve more owner families across South Sacramento and Oak Park.
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
$2,944
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$85
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,944
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Sacramento
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Sacramento. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$18 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$30 to $60 per day
Dog boarding
$40 to $85 per night
House sitting
$40 to $85 per night
Where demand is strongest
Sacramento areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Sacramento come from neighborhoods like Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
California has no statewide pet-sitter or dog-walker license; some cities require a local business registration, so check with the City of Sacramento. Pet-care income is self-employment income you report on Schedule C, and you handle your own taxes as a 1099 contractor.
MidtownEast SacramentoLand ParkOak ParkCurtis ParkNatomasPocket-GreenhavenTahoe ParkDel Paso HeightsSouth Land ParkRiver ParkDowntown
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine dog walking and drop-in visits work in Sacramento?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Sacramento commonly run dog walking on weekdays and take drop-in visits requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
Are there jobs in Midtown?
Yes. You decide the shape of it. Sitters in Sacramento choose their services, their rate for each one and the streets they are willing to travel to, then take only the requests that fit the week.
Are there jobs in Sacramento?
Yes. Pet owners across Sacramento book sitters through the Petme app. You pick the services you want to offer, set a rate for each, and keep up to 90% of what a booking pays.
Where are the dog walking jobs near me in Sacramento?
Start by narrowing your Sacramento coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I combine dog walking and drop-in visits work in Sacramento?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Sacramento commonly run dog walking on weekdays and take drop-in visits requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
Are there jobs in Midtown?
Yes. You decide the shape of it. Sitters in Sacramento choose their services, their rate for each one and the streets they are willing to travel to, then take only the requests that fit the week.
Are there jobs in Sacramento?
Yes. Pet owners across Sacramento book sitters through the Petme app. You pick the services you want to offer, set a rate for each, and keep up to 90% of what a booking pays.
Where are the dog walking jobs near me in Sacramento?
Start by narrowing your Sacramento coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Sacramento?
Dog walking on Petme in Sacramento runs $18 to $40 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 Sacramento?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Sacramento walkers build a regular loop through Midtown and East Sacramento and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Sacramento?
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 Midtown 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 Midtown or East Sacramento.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Sacramento?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Sacramento year-round, from Midtown to East Sacramento, 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Petme walk bookings in Sacramento come from neighborhoods like Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, 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 Sacramento?
Demand climbs over summer travel and the December holidays, when owners leave town and need overnight boarding and house sitting. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Sacramento across the year. Sacramento summers run hot and dry, with stretches well over 100 degrees in July and August.
What do I need to start dog walking in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Sacramento?
Owners in Sacramento mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Chihuahua. 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 work can I pick up in Sacramento with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Sacramento send dog walking requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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Pet sitters in Sacramento for owners
See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: local sitter profiles, 0% owner fee, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
Pet sitting jobs in Sacramento
Board, host daycare, and do drop-ins too. Set your own rates and keep up to 90%.
Doggy daycare jobs in Sacramento
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Cat sitting jobs in Sacramento
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House sitting jobs in Sacramento
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