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Sioux Falls, SDPart-time dog walking in Sioux Falls that fits your day
Plenty of dogs in Sioux Falls need a lunchtime walk while their owners are at work. Walks in Sioux Falls run $16 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$16 to $24
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Sioux Falls
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 Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls runs a cold-winter, warm-summer continental climate. January highs sit near 26F with lows around 7F, and the city averages roughly 45 inches of snow a year, so winter walks mean booties, jackets and short outdoor loops. July highs reach the mid 80s, which pushes walks to early morning and evening to keep pads off hot pavement.
When demand peaks
Summer is the busiest booking window as owners travel and Falls Park tourism peaks, driving demand for boarding and daycare. Augustana University and the University of Sioux Falls calendars add turnover in August and May, and winter holiday travel creates a second spike for overnight and drop-in care.
Know your Sioux Falls routes
Most bookings cluster Falls Park to the McKennan Park district. 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 Sioux Falls
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd. 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
$1,905
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$55
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$1,905
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Sioux Falls
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Sioux Falls. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$16 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$22 to $38 per day
Dog boarding
$30 to $55 per night
House sitting
$30 to $55 per night
Where demand is strongest
Sioux Falls areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Sioux Falls come from neighborhoods like Downtown Sioux Falls, Cathedral Historic District, McKennan Park, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
South Dakota does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. South Dakota does tax most services, so operators typically register for a South Dakota sales tax license through the Department of Revenue, and Sioux Falls layers its own municipal sales tax on top. Sioux Falls city ordinance requires dogs to be kept on a leash and under control when off the owner's property. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Downtown Sioux FallsCathedral Historic DistrictMcKennan ParkPettigrew HeightsWhittierAll SaintsHaywardTuthillSioux Steel DistrictCountry Club EstatesPrairie West
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Sioux Falls?
Dog walking on Petme in Sioux Falls runs $16 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Sioux Falls or Cathedral Historic District.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Sioux Falls?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Sioux Falls year-round, from Downtown Sioux Falls to Cathedral Historic District, 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
Petme walk bookings in Sioux Falls come from neighborhoods like Downtown Sioux Falls, Cathedral Historic District, McKennan 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 Sioux Falls?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Sioux Falls walkers build a regular loop through Downtown Sioux Falls and Cathedral Historic District and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls keeps travel time low between walks.
When is dog walking demand highest in Sioux Falls?
Summer is the busiest booking window as owners travel and Falls Park tourism peaks, driving demand for boarding and daycare. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Sioux Falls across the year. Sioux Falls runs a cold-winter, warm-summer continental climate.
What do I need to start dog walking in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Sioux Falls?
Owners in Sioux Falls mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, French Bulldog. 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 part-time jobs in Sioux Falls?
Yes. You can do dog walking in Sioux Falls part-time because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Many sitters take a few bookings a week and change what they accept as their own schedule moves.
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