Earn from caring for pets in Irving
Owners near Las Colinas and Valley Ranch want one trusted person for walks and overnights. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.
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Local know-how pays off in Irving
Irving summers run hot, with August highs averaging around 96°F. Walkers shift to early morning and after-sunset routes from June through September to keep paws off scorching pavement. The city sees about 39 inches of rain a year, and spring storm days push demand toward shorter drop-in visits over long walks.
When demand peaks
Irving sits next to DFW International Airport, so business and holiday travel drives steady boarding and drop-in bookings through summer and the winter holidays. Corporate relocations around the Las Colinas office corridor bring new pet owners year-round, and the University of Dallas academic calendar adds turnover in fall and spring.
Know your Irving areas
Most bookings cluster Las Colinas to South Irving. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.
Breeds you will meet in Irving
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Chihuahua. 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
Irving has a large Spanish-speaking community, and bilingual walkers who can coordinate in Spanish and English reach more households across the south side of the city.
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Irving. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking
$18 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$18 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
$25 to $42 per day
Dog boarding
$30 to $55 per night
House sitting
$30 to $55 per night
Irving areas that book the most
Petme bookings in Irving come from neighborhoods like Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Hackberry Creek, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Texas does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. The City of Irving does not issue a general business license, though a fixed commercial location may require a Certificate of Occupancy; a home-based walking or sitting service that registers with the county and collects sales tax where applicable is the common setup. Under Chapter 6 of the city code, dogs must be restrained on a leash held by the handler at all times when off the owner's property. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Built for sitters in Irving
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.
Protected on every booking
$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.
Pet Sitting Jobs in Irving
What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Irving.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Irving?
On Petme in Irving, dog walking at $18 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $25 to $42 per day, dog boarding at $30 to $55 per night, house sitting at $30 to $55 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Irving?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Irving year-round, from Las Colinas to Valley 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 pet sitting jobs in Irving 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 pet sitting a good part time job in Irving?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Irving sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Which services should I offer first in Irving?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Irving?
Petme bookings in Irving come from neighborhoods like Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Hackberry Creek, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Irving?
Yes. You set a rate for each service and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request, whether the booking is in Las Colinas or Valley Ranch. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
Every Petme booking includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you sit in Las Colinas or Valley Ranch.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Irving?
Irving sits next to DFW International Airport, so business and holiday travel drives steady boarding and drop-in bookings through summer and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Irving across the year. Irving summers run hot, with August highs averaging around 96°F.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Irving?
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 Irving areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Irving?
Owners in Irving mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Is there flexible work in Irving I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Irving are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take pet sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
Start earning in Irving
Set your own rate. $22,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.
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