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Saint Paul, MNGet paid to walk dogs around Saint Paul
Build a walking round near Cathedral Hill and Summit Hill that fills your afternoons. Walks in Saint Paul run $15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$15 to $25
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Saint Paul
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 Saint Paul
Saint Paul runs one of the coldest big-city climates in the country. December through February regularly sits below freezing, which cuts walk duration rather than walk frequency: owners still need their dogs out, but in shorter, more frequent loops, with salt-safe paw care afterwards. Summer swings the other way with warm, humid stretches that push walks to early morning and evening.
When demand peaks
The Minnesota legislative session from January to May keeps capitol and agency staff on long mid-week days, which is when drop-ins and midday walks book. Summer lake travel from June through August, Thanksgiving and the December holidays carry boarding, and the Macalester, St. Thomas and Hamline calendars add student turnover.
Know your Saint Paul routes
Most bookings cluster Cathedral Hill to Highland Park. 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 Saint Paul
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog. 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
$2,356
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 Saint Paul
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Saint Paul. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$28 to $48 per day
Dog boarding
$38 to $68 per night
House sitting
$38 to $68 per night
Where demand is strongest
Saint Paul areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Saint Paul come from neighborhoods like Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill, Highland Park, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Minnesota does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at state level. Saint Paul requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash use limited to the city's designated dog parks such as the one at Battle Creek Regional Park. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Cathedral HillSummit HillHighland ParkMacalester-GrovelandComo ParkCrocus HillDowntown Saint PaulMerriam ParkSt. Anthony ParkWest SeventhPayne-Phalen
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Saint Paul?
Dog walking on Petme in Saint Paul runs $15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Saint Paul?
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 Cathedral Hill 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 Cathedral Hill or Summit Hill.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Saint Paul?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Saint Paul year-round, from Cathedral Hill to Summit Hill, 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?
Petme walk bookings in Saint Paul come from neighborhoods like Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill, Highland 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.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Saint Paul?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Saint Paul walkers build a regular loop through Cathedral Hill and Summit Hill and accept or decline requests as they come in.
When is dog walking demand highest in Saint Paul?
The Minnesota legislative session from January to May keeps capitol and agency staff on long mid-week days, which is when drop-ins and midday walks book. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Saint Paul across the year. Saint Paul runs one of the coldest big-city climates in the country.
What do I need to start dog walking in Saint Paul?
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 Saint Paul areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Saint Paul?
Owners in Saint Paul mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle. 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 near Cathedral Hill or Summit Hill?
Yes. You set which parts of Saint Paul you cover, so you can keep dog walking to Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
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