Yes, there is now a growing of people in Singapore that can do walking of dogs.
Types of dog walking / pet-care jobs
There are a few different ways dog walking work is arranged in Singapore:
- Freelance / marketplace-platform
Platforms like Pawshake allow individuals to become dog walkers / pet sitters and offer walks in their local area. Pawshake+2Pawshake+2
You create a profile, set your own rates/services, and clients book you. Pawshake - Working for a pet care business or daycare / grooming centre
Some dog day-care / pet grooming / pet care shops hire staff (part-time/full-time) to help with walking, caring, handling dogs.
Example: Kawaii Pets has jobs involving dog walking as part of broader pet-care / daycare / grooming duties. kawaiipetssg
Another listing is for a “Permanent Part Time Dog Daycare Assistant” at a small-dog playschool (“Dawggedytails”) via Adzuna. Adzuna - Volunteering / Non-profits
Some shelters or non-profit animal welfare organisations (e.g. SPCA Singapore) may have volunteering dog-walking as part of their animal care duties. SPCA
While not necessarily paid well (or at all), this can be a way to build experience. - Being employed as part of “pet taxi / transport / driver-cum-assistant” roles
Some job postings have hybrid roles: driving dogs to/from daycare or outings, assisting with pet care and walks. Reddit+1 - Joining an existing dog-walking business team
Some specialised dog-walking services have recruitment windows. For example DogWalkingSingapore.com notes that they open hiring for new dog walkers in certain months. Dog Walking Singapore
What kind of work is involved
If you were to take up dog walking work, here are typical duties and expectations:
- Walking dogs (solo or group walks) around parks/neighbourhoods
- Picking up / dropping off dogs (some include transport or visits to/from client’s home)
- Handling dog behaviour (leash walking, ensuring safety, socialisation with other dogs)
- Monitoring pet health / behaviour during walks
- Cleaning up after them (waste disposal)
- Reporting back to the owner / giving updates (often with photos)
- Possibly helping at the pet care business: feeding, cleaning, general care if it’s in a daycare / grooming centre
- Flexible / varying hours (morning / evening / weekends), depending on clients’ needs
Also there are certain formalities: for more professional roles you may meet & greet the dog/owner first, and may have to follow policies for vaccinations, safety, liability. For instance platforms like Pawshake review sitter profiles, require trust & safety screening. Pawshake+1
If you work for a pet care centre, there may also be shift-schedules, cleaning & maintenance duties, and possibly training on safe dog-handling techniques. kawaiipetssg
Pay / Rates
What are typical charges or wages?
Here’s a rough idea:
- On Pawshake as a dog-walker you see listings like SGD 40 / walk among many others. Pawshake
- Some dog-walking / pet-sitting services list rates around $38–$50+ for certain walk or visit services. Pet Blog
- One dog-walking service (Wagging Paws) shows rates such as S$60/hour per dog for individual walks. waggingpaws.sg
- For roles in pet daycare / assistant roles, wages vary greatly depending on whether it’s part-time / full-time, skills / experience, and include other responsibilities besides walking. For example, Kawaii Pets lists a starting allowance or job pay for some assistant position. kawaiipetssg
So you could expect to make something in that ballpark if you’re freelancing / using a platform; salaries at pet care centres might be lower hourly but include other duties or possibly guaranteed hours.
What you’d need to do to get started
If you want to try this kind of job yourself, here are some steps you might take:
- Decide what kind of arrangement you want
— freelance via platform (you’re self-employed)
— employed by a pet-care / daycare business
— volunteer to build experience first - Check platforms / advertise your service
Sign up as a dog walker / sitter on Pawshake or similar sites. Build a good profile, gather reviews. - Understand local rules & safety
- Ensure you know dog walking rules (leashing, vaccinations, safe routes)
- Know requirements for walks in HDB estates, parks, or public spaces
- Be prepared for weather, health & safety concerns (Singapore is hot / humid)
- Get experience & trust
- Maybe volunteer or assist in a pet care centre to learn dog-handling
- Take meet-and-greet with clients & dogs
- Be reliable, build good communication (sending photos, feedback to owners)
- Decide on hours & schedule
- Morning / evening walks likely in demand (when owners are at work)
- Flexible availability helps
- Consider transport / time to reach clients’ homes, dog runs / parks
- Understand insurance / liability
Some platforms provide “guarantees” or vet-coverage (Pawshake mentions “Peace of Mind / Guarantee” in its listing for sitters). Pawshake+1
Check whether you need to declare business earnings or follow any local regulation (especially if you’re doing it as a business / regular income source).
