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Vancouver, WAWalk dogs in Vancouver and set your own rate
Cover a few blocks near Downtown Vancouver and Fruit Valley and let referrals grow your calendar. Walks in Vancouver run $17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$17 to $28
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Vancouver
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 Vancouver
Vancouver runs a warm-summer Mediterranean climate with about 42 inches of rain a year and only 2.8 inches of snow, so walking is a year-round service and rain gear matters more than a seasonal schedule. The exceptions are the silver-thaw freezing-rain events that arrive every few winters and briefly stop everything, and the short run of genuinely hot days in July and August.
When demand peaks
The cross-river commute shapes the weekday. A large share of Vancouver residents work in Portland, crossing two bridges that carried nearly 300,000 weekday vehicle trips in 2017, so days away from home are long and midday walks and drop-ins are the core booking. PeaceHealth is the largest local employer with shift patterns that add evening demand. Boarding peaks over summer, Thanksgiving and December.
Know your Vancouver routes
Most bookings cluster Downtown Vancouver to Salmon Creek. 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 Vancouver
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, 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
$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 Vancouver
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Vancouver. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$30 to $48 per day
Dog boarding
$40 to $68 per night
House sitting
$40 to $68 per night
Where demand is strongest
Vancouver areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Vancouver come from neighborhoods like Downtown Vancouver, Fruit Valley, Hazel Dell, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
Washington does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at state level, and the state has no personal income tax, though residents who work in Oregon pay Oregon income tax on that income. Vancouver requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash use limited to designated dog parks. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Downtown VancouverFruit ValleyHazel DellFelidaSalmon CreekCascade ParkFourth Plain VillageBagley DownsMcLoughlin HeightsOgden MeadowsOrchards
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the quickest way to find dog walking jobs near me in Vancouver?
Add the parts of Vancouver you want to work in, then owners nearby request you directly. Because you set both the area and the rate, the dog walking requests that reach you are already the ones close enough to be worth taking.
What is the quickest way to find dog walking jobs near me in Vancouver?
Add the parts of Vancouver you want to work in, then owners nearby request you directly. Because you set both the area and the rate, the dog walking requests that reach you are already the ones close enough to be worth taking.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Vancouver?
Dog walking on Petme in Vancouver runs $17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Vancouver?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Vancouver year-round, from Downtown Vancouver to Fruit Valley, 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Petme walk bookings in Vancouver come from neighborhoods like Downtown Vancouver, Fruit Valley, Hazel Dell, 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 Vancouver?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Vancouver walkers build a regular loop through Downtown Vancouver and Fruit Valley and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Vancouver?
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 Vancouver 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 Downtown Vancouver or Fruit Valley.
When is dog walking demand highest in Vancouver?
The cross-river commute shapes the weekday. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Vancouver across the year. Vancouver runs a warm-summer Mediterranean climate with about 42 inches of rain a year and only 2.8 inches of snow, so walking is a year-round service and rain gear matters more than a seasonal schedule.
What do I need to start dog walking in Vancouver?
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 Vancouver areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Vancouver?
Owners in Vancouver mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, 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 jobs in Downtown Vancouver?
Yes. Downtown Vancouver is one of the Vancouver 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.
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Pet sitters near me in Vancouver
Browse verified Petme pet sitters near you in Vancouver: 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and $22,000 Protection Plan.
Doggy daycare jobs in Vancouver
Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.
Cat sitting jobs in Vancouver
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Pet sitting jobs across the US
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Dog grooming jobs in Vancouver
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