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Santa Clarita, CAYour dog walking side gig in Santa Clarita
Choose your own patch of Santa Clarita and the hours you want to work. Walks in Santa Clarita run $22 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$22 to $38
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Santa Clarita
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
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
Every booking includes up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan. 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 Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita has hot, dry summers and mild winters. July highs average about 93F and regularly top 100F during midsummer heat waves, while January runs roughly 65F by day and the mid-40s at night. Walkers shift longer routes to early morning or after sunset in summer and keep dogs off hot pavement in the afternoon.
When demand peaks
Demand climbs over summer when families take vacations and Six Flags Magic Mountain season fills nearby Valencia with visitors, and again around the winter holidays. The College of the Canyons and CalArts calendars in Valencia add turnover in late August and again in spring, when boarding and daily walks book out fastest.
Know your Santa Clarita routes
Most bookings cluster Valencia to Canyon Country. 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 Santa Clarita
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever. 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
$2,598
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$75
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,598
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Santa Clarita
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Santa Clarita. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$22 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$20 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$32 to $50 per day
Dog boarding
$45 to $75 per night
House sitting
$45 to $75 per night
Where demand is strongest
Santa Clarita areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Santa Clarita come from neighborhoods like Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, 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 Santa Clarita does not issue or require a general business license or business tax certificate, though a home-based sitter may need a home occupation permit and certain activities are licensed by Los Angeles County. Under Los Angeles County Code 10.32.010, which Santa Clarita follows through its contract with LA County Animal Care & Control, dogs off the owner's property must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
ValenciaSaugusNewhallCanyon CountryStevenson RanchCastaicVal VerdeBouquet CanyonPlum CanyonFair Oaks RanchSand Canyon
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the quickest way to find dog walking jobs near me in Santa Clarita?
You decide what near me means. The Santa Clarita areas on your profile are the only places owners can request you from, so distance stays a setting rather than a surprise.
I want to book dog walking in Santa Clarita, not work in it. Am I in the right place?
Depends which end you are at. To do dog walking in Santa Clarita you set your rates here and decide which requests to accept. To have it done, search the owner side by your address and contact a sitter directly.
What is the quickest way to find dog walking jobs near me in Santa Clarita?
You decide what near me means. The Santa Clarita areas on your profile are the only places owners can request you from, so distance stays a setting rather than a surprise.
I want to book dog walking in Santa Clarita, not work in it. Am I in the right place?
Depends which end you are at. To do dog walking in Santa Clarita you set your rates here and decide which requests to accept. To have it done, search the owner side by your address and contact a sitter directly.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Santa Clarita?
Dog walking on Petme in Santa Clarita runs $22 to $38 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 Santa Clarita?
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 Valencia keeps travel time low between walks.
What protection do I get on walks?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including walks, includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you walk in Valencia or Saugus.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Santa Clarita?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Santa Clarita year-round, from Valencia to Saugus, 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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
Petme walk bookings in Santa Clarita come from neighborhoods like Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, 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 Santa Clarita?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Santa Clarita walkers build a regular loop through Valencia and Saugus and accept or decline requests as they come in.
When is dog walking demand highest in Santa Clarita?
Demand climbs over summer when families take vacations and Six Flags Magic Mountain season fills nearby Valencia with visitors, and again around the winter holidays. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Santa Clarita across the year. Santa Clarita has hot, dry summers and mild winters.
What do I need to start dog walking in Santa Clarita?
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 Santa Clarita areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Santa Clarita?
Owners in Santa Clarita mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, 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.
Are there jobs in Santa Clarita right now?
Yes. Owners across Santa Clarita book dog walking on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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