Petme · Dog walking · Inwood, New York

Find a vetted dog walker in Inwood, New York

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $20–$28 per 30 min in Inwood.

Northernmost Manhattan, Inwood Hill forest, Dominican-American + budget. Walks revolve around Inwood Hill Park and Dyckman Street. Daily walks are the backbone of dog ownership in Inwood. Petme dog walkers cover the standard 30-minute morning, lunch, and evening loops, plus longer outings to the local off-leash spots. Recurring slots lock in with a small repeat-walk discount; one-off walks book on short notice. Same walker every time, $20,000 vet protection on every walk.

Find a dog walker in Inwood

Owner service fee in Inwood

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

$20–$28

Per 30-min walk

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

About Inwood

Dog walking in Inwood, what it actually looks like

Inwood is Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood, beyond Washington Heights, anchored by Inwood Hill Park (196 acres of forest, salt marsh, and the last natural forest in Manhattan). Dyckman Street is the commercial spine, with Dominican restaurants and grocery stores. Pre-war Art Deco co-ops and walk-ups.

Inwood sitters are predominantly Dominican-American family-oriented with high yard availability (rare for Manhattan; some single-family homes near the park have outdoor space). The breed mix favors medium-large breeds: Labradors, Aussies, rescue mixes. Pricing the cheapest in Manhattan.

Where dog walkers work in Inwood

Petme dog walkers in Inwood know the local routes. Top spots: Inwood Hill Park, Dyckman Street, Broadway corridor, Henry Hudson Bridge area.

Breeds in the Inwood booking mix

The most-booked breeds across Inwood on Petme right now: rescue mix, Labrador, Pit-mix. Filter by breed when searching.

The cashback maths

What 5 30-min walks in Inwood actually cost

Worked example at the Inwood median rate ($24 per 30 min, source: Petme telemetry, May 2026). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Line item	Petme	Fee-charging platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $24)	$120	$120
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$13
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$6	n/a
Effective cost	$114	$133

$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

How it works

Find a Inwood dog walker in three steps

Search Inwood

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme dog walkers in Inwood. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.

Meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.

Book + earn cashback

Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $20,000 vet protection kicks in immediately, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance when the booking ends.

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Pet care services in Inwood, New York

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Inwood, New York

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Inwood, New York

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Inwood, New York

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Inwood, New York

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Inwood, New York

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about dog walking in Inwood

How much does pet sitting in Inwood cost?

Boarding $55 to $75 per night, walks $20 to $28 per 30 minutes. The cheapest Manhattan market. Booking through Petme costs owners nothing extra: the platform fee is 0% and cashback runs up to 5%.

Can sitters take dogs to Inwood Hill Park?

Yes, frequently. Inwood Hill Park's forest trails (mostly on-leash, off-leash hour at the dog run) provide rare wilderness-like dog walking inside Manhattan.

Are Inwood sitters Spanish-speaking?

Most are. Dominican Spanish is the dominant non-English language. Every sitter on Petme is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings. Vet expense protection of $20,000 is included on each Petme booking, with no owner fee added.

Is Inwood good for large breeds?

Better than most of Manhattan. Yard inventory (limited but real) and Inwood Hill Park access support medium-large dogs. Petme adds no owner-side service fee, so the sitter's rate is the full price you pay.

How much does a dog walker in Inwood cost?

30-minute walks run $20 to $28 in Inwood. Recurring 3+ weekly slots typically get a small repeat-walk discount. 60-minute walks run roughly 1.8x. Petme charges 0% owner fee on top.

Can a Inwood walker do pre-commute walks?

Yes, common. Many Inwood walkers offer 6 to 7am slots for owners with an early start to the day. Lock in a standing slot at the meet-and-greet.

What about race days or big-event crowds?

Walkers route around closed streets and event corridors. Reactive dogs are tagged for solo-only bookings during peak event windows.

Will my Inwood walker do an off-leash park run?

Many do, during legal off-leash windows at local parks and fenced dog runs. Confirm at the meet-and-greet which off-leash spots your dog handles well.

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