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Yonkers, NYPick up dog walking work across Yonkers
Reliable walkers near Southwest Yonkers and Northeast Yonkers keep the same clients for months. Walks in Yonkers run $22 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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$22 to $36
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Yonkers
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 Yonkers
Yonkers has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers along the Hudson River. Sitters salt paws and shorten routes during January ice, then move walks to cooler hours on the muggiest summer afternoons.
When demand peaks
Demand holds year round with commuters working in Yonkers and New York City, so drop-in visits and midday walks stay busy through the week. Boarding and house sitting climb over summer travel and the winter holidays.
Know your Yonkers routes
Most bookings cluster Southwest Yonkers to Crestwood. 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 Yonkers
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
$3,291
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night$95
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total$3,291
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Rates in Yonkers
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Yonkers. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$22 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$24 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$45 to $70 per day
Dog boarding
$55 to $95 per night
House sitting
$55 to $95 per night
Where demand is strongest
Yonkers areas that book the most
Petme walk bookings in Yonkers come from neighborhoods like Southwest Yonkers, Northeast Yonkers, Northwest Yonkers, with daily walks and recurring schedules the most requested.
New York State requires all dogs over four months old to be licensed, issued in Yonkers through the city clerk, and dogs must be leashed in public with off-leash play limited to designated areas. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Yonkers?
Dog walking on Petme in Yonkers runs $22 to $36 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 Yonkers 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 Yonkers?
Petme walk bookings in Yonkers come from neighborhoods like Southwest Yonkers, Northeast Yonkers, Northwest Yonkers, 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 Yonkers?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Yonkers walkers build a regular loop through Southwest Yonkers and Northeast Yonkers and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Yonkers?
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 Southwest Yonkers 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 Southwest Yonkers or Northeast Yonkers.
Are dog walking jobs hiring near me in Yonkers?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Yonkers year-round, from Southwest Yonkers to Northeast Yonkers, 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 Yonkers?
Demand holds year round with commuters working in Yonkers and New York City, so drop-in visits and midday walks stay busy through the week. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Yonkers across the year. Yonkers has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers along the Hudson River.
What do I need to start dog walking in Yonkers?
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 Yonkers areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Yonkers?
Owners in Yonkers mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Shih Tzu. 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.
What work can I pick up in Yonkers with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Yonkers send dog walking requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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