$18.72/hour As of May 2024, the average starting rate for a dog sitter in Los Angeles, CA is $18.72 per hour. The weekly cost for a dog sitter working a 40-hour week in Los Angeles, CA is $749 while the monthly cost is approximately $2,434 for 130 hours of work.

Instead of a full-time pet sitter, book someone to drop by a few times a day to feed and check on your pets. Drop-in pet sitting is great for: Low-maintenance dogs. Cats and caged pets.

I'm netting $1000-1100 a month working about 20-25 hours a week. I could make more if I boarded also, but can't due to my own dog's special needs. I'd suggest for best results on Rover to price competitively, be available, respond quickly to customers and get good reviews.

“Pet sitting” is defined as “the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away.” Dog walking is also a form of pet sitting since it involves coming to the pet's home to provide exercise and companionship.