What’s It Like to Be a Dog Sitter? 5 Rover Sitters Break Down the Coolest Parts

This article is sponsored by Rover. See if you qualify to become a Rover pet sitter or dog walker here.

Finding a steady job in college that allows you to create your own schedule and have a lot of fun can be hard to come by. Does such a gig even exist? Spoiler alert: It does.

Dog lovers, rejoice: You can become a dog sitter with Rover this fall, and you can set your own hours, make serious cash, and most importantly, play with adorable dogs all day long.

What are the other life-changing parts of working as a dog sitter? Five rockstar Rover sitters weigh in.

1. You Meet So Many Different Types of Dogs

“The best part of being a dog sitter for Rover.com is the amount of love and laughs I receive from my dog buddies! I love how each dog is different, yet each trusts me, loves me, and becomes my buddy. I have enjoyed all sorts of personalities from the most chill of dogs to the quirkiest that simply crack me up!” – Sandra; Sacramento, California

Dogs, like people, come in all shapes and sizes, and no two pups are alike. One thing’s for sure: You’ll never get bored as a dog sitter.

2. You Make Your Own Schedule

“I can be flexible with my schedule and set my own rates; it feels like my very own business in many ways. Each day that I’m scheduled to watch a dog, I look forward to the perfect break in my day to spend time with them. Rover allows me to be the dog lover that I am while being rewarded for my time, in more ways than one.” – Melissa; Mountain View, California

You’re in control, including of your own calendar. And hey, dog sitting is an awesome break from the bustle of daily life!

3. You Interact With Fellow Dog Lovers

“As a Rover sitter, I get to meet tons of new pets, as well as their wonderful owners. I absolutely love getting to come home to each unique fur baby.” – Marianne; Baltimore, Maryland

It’s not just the dogs who are incredible—their owners are great, too! By becoming a dog sitter, you get to interact with so many people who care about dogs and their well-being just as much as you do. What could be better?

4. You Can Impact a Dog’s Life

“I find it very rewarding to see the transformation that many dogs make while staying with me. Some dogs come to me very anxious, stressed, or nervous but are able to decompress, relax, and even make friends! I love sending them home as more confident dogs that feel good about themselves and look forward to coming back!” – Samantha; Birmingham, Alabama

While hanging out with dogs can be amazing for your own physical and mental health, spending time with a loving sitter can make all the difference in a dog’s life, too.

5. You Gain a Companion

“Ever since I officially started living on my own, I realized that I’ve missed having that special companion to spend time with. I discovered Rover and now I get to spend time with a variety of different breeds. I especially like Rover because I am getting paid to spend time with dogs (a dream come true)!” – Nicole; Ann Arbor, Michigan

Not able to have a dog of your own? That doesn’t mean you can’t get in on all the puppy love.

If you want to get in on the action, there’s great news: Rover is looking for dog lovers (like you!) to become sitters and dog walkers. See if you qualify on WayUp here.