Set Your Own Rates
You decide what to charge. Our pricing suggestions help you stay competitive while maximizing earnings.
Tempe, AZGet paid to walk dogs around Tempe
Build a walking round near Maple-Ash and Mitchell Park that fills your afternoons. Walks in Tempe run $18 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Prefer to apply from a laptop? Start your application on the web
$18 to $30
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Tempe
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 Tempe
Tempe sits in the Sonoran Desert, where July average highs run near 106°F and summer afternoons routinely top 105°F. Rainfall totals only about 9 inches a year, most of it during the July to September monsoon. Walkers move dog outings to early morning and after sunset in summer and check pavement temperature before heading out.
When demand peaks
Arizona State University, with roughly 55,000 students on its Tempe campus, drives steady demand that spikes around move-in, finals, and semester breaks when owners travel. Winter brings snowbirds and Cactus League spring training crowds through Tempe Diablo Stadium, lifting boarding and drop-in bookings. Summer travel out of the heat pushes daycare and boarding in June through August.
Know your Tempe routes
Most bookings cluster Downtown Tempe to Warner Ranch. 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 Tempe
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, 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
$2,078
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$60
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$2,078
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Tempe
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Tempe. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$18 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$28 to $42 per day
Dog boarding
$35 to $60 per night
House sitting
$35 to $60 per night
Where demand is strongest
Tempe areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Tempe come from neighborhoods like Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, Warner Ranch, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Arizona does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. Tempe requires a General Business License (about $25 a year) for anyone running a business from a permanent location in the city, and a state Transaction Privilege Tax license may apply. Under Tempe City Code Section 6-30, a dog off its owner's property is considered at large unless restrained by a leash no longer than six feet. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Maple-AshMitchell ParkWarner RanchRiversideOptimist ParkMeyer ParkBroadmorUniversity ParkThe LakesEscalanteDowntown TempeHughes Acres
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Tempe?
Dog walking on Petme in Tempe runs $18 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do dog walking jobs in Tempe 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 Tempe?
Petme walk bookings in Tempe come from neighborhoods like Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, Warner Ranch, 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 Tempe?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Tempe walkers build a regular loop through Maple-Ash and Mitchell Park and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Tempe?
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 Maple-Ash 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 Maple-Ash or Mitchell Park.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Tempe?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Tempe year-round, from Maple-Ash to Mitchell Park, 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.
When is dog walking demand highest in Tempe?
Arizona State University, with roughly 55,000 students on its Tempe campus, drives steady demand that spikes around move-in, finals, and semester breaks when owners travel. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Tempe across the year. Tempe sits in the Sonoran Desert, where July average highs run near 106°F and summer afternoons routinely top 105°F.
What do I need to start dog walking in Tempe?
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 Tempe areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Tempe?
Owners in Tempe mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd. 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 Maple-Ash?
Yes. Maple-Ash is one of the Tempe areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take dog walking bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
Petme for Creators
Make your pet a Petfluencer with Petme
It's easier than ever. Discover why thousands of pet parents are joining the community to grow their audience, land brand deals, and monetize their content all in one app.
Discover Why
Ready to start earning?
Download the app and create your profile today.
Pet sitters near me in Tempe
Browse verified Petme pet sitters near you in Tempe: 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and $22,000 Protection Plan.
Doggy daycare jobs in Tempe
Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.
Cat sitting jobs in Tempe
Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.
Pet sitting jobs across the US
Board, host daycare, and do drop-ins too. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog grooming jobs in Tempe
Groom professionally? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it and post their work where owners nearby see it.