Pet Sitting Jobs in Scottsdale

Care for pets across Scottsdale and set your own rates

Set your own rates and hours for pet care across Scottsdale. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$98+
per night for boarding at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
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.

Dog walking

$18 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $44 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$30 to $62 per day

Dog boarding

$42 to $98 per night

House sitting

$42 to $98 per night

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.

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.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in Scottsdale

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Scottsdale?
On Petme in Scottsdale, dog walking at $18 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $44 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $30 to $62 per day, dog boarding at $42 to $98 per night, house sitting at $42 to $98 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale?
Petme bookings in Scottsdale come from neighborhoods like Old Town Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Scottsdale?
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 Old Town Scottsdale or McCormick 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 Old Town Scottsdale or McCormick Ranch.
Are pet 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 pet 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 pet 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 pet 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 pet sitting bookings in Scottsdale across the year.
What do I need to start pet 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 look after in Scottsdale?
Owners in Scottsdale mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Chihuahua. 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 Scottsdale I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Scottsdale 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.
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Dog walking jobs in Scottsdale

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Scottsdale

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

Cat sitting jobs in Scottsdale

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

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