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Pet sitting and dog walking
Walk a dog, feed a cat during the holidays, or host a pet at your home for a few days.
How to get started
- Offer your services to neighbours, at the local vet or on specialised platforms.
- Meet the animal and its owner before the first booking.
- Write down its habits, its food and the vet's contact details.
- Send a photo or a message after each visit: it reassures the owner.
Skills needed
- Love of animals
Tools and equipment needed
- Nothing in particular
Good tips
- School holidays are the busiest periods.
Watch out for
- Check your liability insurance before hosting an animal at home.
Rules to know
France
A regular activity must be declared, for example as a micro-entreprise.
Belgium
An occasional activity between individuals may fall under the régime des revenus complémentaires; a regular activity requires self-employed status.
Rules to know in the guide
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate From €10 to €17 per 30-minute walk (price paid by the client)
Rover data from September 2025, published in September 2026. The platform takes a fee.
Indicative example: about €80 to €140 per month for 8 walks per month.
Source: Rover: how much dog walking costs · Checked on 24 Oct 2026
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Where to find opportunities and information
- SPF Finances (Belgium)
Belgian tax administration.