House Sitting Jobs in Scottsdale

House sit across Scottsdale and set your own rate

Stay in, feed the pets, water the plants and send updates across Scottsdale. House sitting in Scottsdale runs $42 to $98 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$42 to $98
per night house sitting in Scottsdale
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 Scottsdale

Scottsdale summers are extreme, with daytime highs well over 100 degrees from June through September and pavement hot enough to burn paws. Sitters walk at dawn or after dark, carry water, and lean on indoor play and drop-ins during the worst heat.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in the cooler winter and spring season (November through April) when seasonal residents and golf-and-spa tourists arrive, with boarding and drop-in visits leading as homes fill and owners travel.

Know your Scottsdale areas

Most bookings cluster Old Town to Pinnacle Peak. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Scottsdale

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

Rates in Scottsdale

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$42 to $98 per night

Overnight boarding

$42 to $98 per night

Drop-in visits

$18 to $44 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$18 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Scottsdale areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Scottsdale come from neighborhoods like Old Town Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Arizona has no state pet-sitter or dog-walking license; you operate as a sole proprietor and report self-employment income on Schedule C. Maricopa County requires dogs to be leashed in public and licensed with the county, and pet-care income is reportable to the IRS.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale

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

Where are the house sitting jobs near me in Scottsdale?
Requests reach you from owners near the Scottsdale areas listed on your profile, and you accept or decline each one. There are no assigned shifts, so every booking you take sits at a distance you chose.
Do I use this page to find a house sitter in Scottsdale or to apply?
This is the page for offering the service, not buying it. Owners looking for house sitting in Scottsdale search by address and see who covers their area; sitters come here to set rates and take bookings.
How much do house sitters earn per night in Scottsdale?
House sitting on Petme in Scottsdale runs $42 to $98 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Scottsdale?
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.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Scottsdale?
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 Old Town Scottsdale or McCormick Ranch. 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 Old Town Scottsdale or McCormick Ranch.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Scottsdale?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Scottsdale year-round, from Old Town Scottsdale to McCormick Ranch, 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Scottsdale sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is house sitting demand highest in Scottsdale?
Demand peaks in the cooler winter and spring season (November through April) when seasonal residents and golf-and-spa tourists arrive, with boarding and drop-in visits leading as homes fill and owners travel. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Scottsdale across the year.
What do I need to start house sitting in Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Scottsdale?
Owners in Scottsdale mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Chihuahua. 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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