House Sitting Jobs in Dallas

House and pet sitting jobs in Dallas

Evenings and weekends free? House sitting in Dallas turns them into income. House sitting in Dallas runs $38 to $72 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$38 to $72
per night house sitting in Dallas
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Dallas

Triple-digit afternoons run from June through September, with flash ice storms possible in January and February. Dallas sitters shift summer walks to early morning, watch for hot pavement, and keep stays indoors during ozone-action and ice-event days.

When demand peaks

Corporate travel from the metro's large HQ base keeps weekday boarding and drop-ins steady, while the summer and winter-holiday windows are the dominant peaks. Spring storm season can trigger short-notice rebookings.

Know your Dallas areas

Most bookings cluster Uptown to Lakewood. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Dallas

Owners here mostly keep French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador, Australian Shepherd. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Bilingual owners book faster

Spanish-speaking owners are a meaningful share of the Dallas market. Bilingual sitter profiles convert faster across Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts, and Pleasant Grove.

Rates in Dallas

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Dallas. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

House sitting

$38 to $72 per night

Overnight boarding

$38 to $72 per night

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Dallas areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Dallas come from neighborhoods like Uptown, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Texas requires no state pet-sitter licence and has no state income tax. Dallas enforces a citywide leash-and-waste ordinance; pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Dallas

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

House Sitting Jobs in Dallas

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Dallas.

How much do house sitters earn per night in Dallas?
House sitting on Petme in Dallas runs $38 to $72 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Dallas?
Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates, whether the home is in Uptown or Deep Ellum. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Uptown or Deep Ellum.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Dallas?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Dallas year-round, from Uptown to Deep Ellum, 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 house sitting jobs in Dallas 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.
Is house sitting a good part time job in Dallas?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Dallas sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
What does house sitting involve?
You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Dallas?
With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.
When is house sitting demand highest in Dallas?
Corporate travel from the metro's large HQ base keeps weekday boarding and drop-ins steady, while the summer and winter-holiday windows are the dominant peaks. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Dallas across the year. Triple-digit afternoons run from June through September, with flash ice storms possible in January and February.
What do I need to start house sitting in Dallas?
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 Dallas areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Dallas?
Owners in Dallas mostly keep French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador, Australian Shepherd, rescue mixes. Saying on your profile which of those you have stayed with helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
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House sitting jobs near Dallas

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Pet sitters in Dallas for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Dallas

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Dallas

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Dallas

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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Dog grooming jobs in Dallas

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