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Shreveport, LAWalk dogs near you in Shreveport and keep up to 90%
Fit dog walks around Shreveport into the gaps in your week. Walks in Shreveport run $14 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$14 to $25
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Shreveport
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 Shreveport
Shreveport has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers that top 90 degrees on around 91 days a year, plus heavy rain and high humidity. Walkers head out at dawn or after sunset from June through September to keep dogs off scorching pavement, and shift to midday outings on the roughly 35 freeze days each winter.
When demand peaks
Demand climbs when Barksdale Air Force Base families move or deploy and over the winter holidays, with the college calendars at LSU Health Shreveport, Centenary, and LSU Shreveport keeping walking and drop-in visits steady. Boarding and house sitting lead during summer travel and casino-weekend trips.
Know your Shreveport routes
Most bookings cluster Downtown to South Highlands. 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 Shreveport
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull mix, Beagle. 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
$1,801
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$52
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$1,801
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Shreveport
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Shreveport. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$14 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$22 to $38 per day
Dog boarding
$30 to $52 per night
House sitting
$30 to $52 per night
Where demand is strongest
Shreveport areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Shreveport come from neighborhoods like Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Louisiana does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Operating in Shreveport means paying the city Occupational License Tax through the Department of Finance, and Caddo Parish and city ordinances require dogs to be leashed and under control in public, with off-leash use only inside the fenced Shreveport Dog Park; there is no set walker dog-count cap. Report self-employment income on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
HighlandSouth HighlandsBroadmoorCedar GroveQueensboroughAllendaleShreve IsleFairfieldPierremontAnderson IslandEllerbe WoodsDowntown Shreveport
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Shreveport?
Dog walking on Petme in Shreveport runs $14 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 Shreveport?
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 Highland 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 Highland or South Highlands.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Shreveport?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Shreveport year-round, from Highland to South Highlands, 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 Shreveport 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 Shreveport?
Petme walk bookings in Shreveport come from neighborhoods like Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, 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 Shreveport?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Shreveport walkers build a regular loop through Highland and South Highlands and accept or decline requests as they come in.
When is dog walking demand highest in Shreveport?
Demand climbs when Barksdale Air Force Base families move or deploy and over the winter holidays, with the college calendars at LSU Health Shreveport, Centenary, and LSU Shreveport keeping walking and drop-in visits steady. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Shreveport across the year.
What do I need to start dog walking in Shreveport?
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 Shreveport areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Shreveport?
Owners in Shreveport mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull mix, Beagle, Catahoula Leopard Dog. 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 weekend and evening jobs in Shreveport?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Shreveport, so weekend and evening dog walking is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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