House Sitting Jobs in Oakland

Build repeat house sitting clients in Oakland

When Oakland owners travel, they want a trusted sitter in the home, not a kennel. House sitting in Oakland runs $45 to $99 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$45 to $99
per night house sitting in Oakland
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 Oakland

Oakland's mild Mediterranean climate makes year-round walks easy, but inland flatland heat spikes in late summer push midday walks into the early morning, while the hills stay cooler and foggier. Sitters near the bay plan around the afternoon marine layer that rolls in most evenings.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs over summer travel and the December holidays, when boarding and house sitting lead as owners leave town. Drop-in visits and walks stay steady year-round thanks to the commuter base heading into San Francisco.

Know your Oakland areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Oakland

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, Pit Bull mix, German 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

Oakland is roughly 29% Hispanic and the Fruitvale district is about two-thirds Latino, so Spanish-speaking sitters reach a large local owner base.

Rates in Oakland

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$45 to $99 per night

Overnight boarding

$45 to $99 per night

Drop-in visits

$20 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$22 to $42 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Oakland areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Oakland come from neighborhoods like Temescal, Rockridge, Fruitvale, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Oakland caps households at three dogs and requires leashes no longer than six feet in public; commercial dog walkers using East Bay Regional Parks need a district commercial dog-walking permit regardless of how many dogs they walk. Report self-employed pet-care income on Schedule C.

TemescalRockridgeFruitvaleLake MerrittGrand LakeMontclairAdams PointJack London SquareDimond DistrictLaurelPiedmont AvenueWest Oakland
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Oakland

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 Oakland

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

Can I offer dog walking as well as house sitting in Oakland?
Both, if you want them. Your Oakland profile lists every service you offer with its own price, and owners request the one they need rather than a bundle.
Do I use this page to find a house sitter in Oakland or to apply?
You are on the working side. House sitters use this page to publish what they charge in Oakland and pick up requests; owners who need house sitting search by address instead and book the sitter they like.
How much do house sitters earn per night in Oakland?
House sitting on Petme in Oakland runs $45 to $99 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 Oakland?
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 Temescal or Rockridge. 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 Temescal or Rockridge.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Oakland?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Oakland year-round, from Temescal to Rockridge, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Oakland 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 Oakland?
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 Oakland?
Demand climbs over summer travel and the December holidays, when boarding and house sitting lead as owners leave town. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Oakland across the year. Oakland's mild Mediterranean climate makes year-round walks easy, but inland flatland heat spikes in late summer push midday walks into the early morning, while the hills stay cooler and foggier.
What do I need to start house sitting in Oakland?
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 Oakland areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Oakland?
Owners in Oakland mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, Pit Bull mix, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle. 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 Oakland

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Dog walking jobs in Oakland

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Oakland

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

Cat sitting jobs in Oakland

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 Oakland

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