Pet Sitting & Walking Services in Saskatoon, SK

At Masters' Guild, we provide professional pet sitting and walking services to ensure your pets receive the care, attention, and exercise they need. Whether you’re away for a short trip or require regular walks for your dog, our experienced pet sitters and walkers are here to help. With us, your furry friends are in safe and loving hands.

Pet Sitting and Walking in Saskatoon, SK: Drop-in visit (30 min) typically runs $20–$35 CAD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $20 to $470, depending mostly on number and length of visits. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.

What pet sitting and walking costs in Saskatoon, SK (2026)

Typical pet sitting and walking prices in Saskatoon, SK (CAD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (CAD)	Unit
Drop-in visit (30 min)	$20–$35	per visit
Dog walk (30 min)	$20–$35	per visit
Overnight sitting (sitter's home)	$70–$130	per night
Full-day care (multiple visits, meds, playtime)	$30–$90	per day
Vacation week (2 visits/day)	$290–$470	per job

Estimates: typical Canadian ranges adjusted for Saskatoon's regional price level (about 2% above the national average; estimate (AreaVibes cost-of-living index vs. Canada = 100, based on 2025 StatCan data)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Pet Sitting & Walking Expertise in Saskatoon, SK

Our Pet Sitting & Walking Expertise

Personalized Pet Sitting Services

Every pet has unique needs, and our pet sitting services are tailored to meet them. From feeding and playtime to providing companionship, we ensure your pets are happy and well-cared-for while you’re away.

Professional Dog Walking

Keep your dog active and healthy with our professional dog walking services. Our walkers ensure your pet gets the exercise and attention they need, whether it’s a brisk walk around the block or an extended outdoor adventure.

Flexible Scheduling

We offer flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle. Whether you need daily dog walks, occasional pet sitting, or last-minute assistance, our services are designed for your convenience.

Affordable & Transparent Pricing

Our competitive and transparent pricing ensures you know the cost upfront. No hidden fees—just reliable care for your beloved pets.

Why Choose Masters' Guild for Pet Care?

Trusted Professionals: Our carefully vetted sitters and walkers are experienced in pet care, ensuring your pets are safe and happy.
Tailored Services: We customize our services to meet the unique needs of your pets.
Convenient Booking: Easily schedule pet care services through our user-friendly app.
Reliable & Caring: We treat your pets like our own, offering the love and attention they deserve.

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Pet Sitting & Walking Services We Offer

Masters' Guild provides a variety of pet care solutions tailored to your needs:

Pet Sitting: Personalized care for your pets in the comfort of their own home.
Dog Walking: Regular walks to keep your dog active, healthy, and happy.
Playtime & Exercise: Engaging activities to ensure your pets stay entertained.
Flexible Scheduling: Book services as needed, from one-time visits to daily care.
Mobile-Friendly Platform: Easily book, track, and manage your pet care services through our app.

What's different about pet sitting and walking in Saskatoon

Saskatoon winters bring January lows near −19°C, with wind chills that can drop past −40°C, so dog walks get shorter and more weather-adjusted through the season, and sitters need a plan for icy sidewalks from the freeze-thaw cycling that hits every spring and fall. Summers reach a July high around 25°C but can bring hailstorms, which matters for anyone leaving a dog in a yard or on a mid-day walk. July and August are also peak vacation season in Saskatoon, so vacation-coverage bookings and holiday-weekend requests should go out three to four weeks ahead rather than at the last minute.

Housing here splits between single-detached homes with yards — common in newer areas like Stonebridge and Lakeview — and older character homes and low-rise apartments in neighborhoods such as Nutana and Riversdale, where a sitter may be handling keys to a home built well before 1981. Pet sitting and dog walking aren't licensed trades in Saskatchewan, so there's no permit or credential to check the way there is for a licensed contractor. Instead, look for liability insurance or bonding and pet first-aid certification, and hold overnight in-home stays and medication administration to a higher bar: background checks, references, and clear key-handling arrangements.

What moves the price in Saskatoon

Winter walks get shorter given January lows near −19°C and wind chills below −40°C.
Freeze-thaw cycling each spring and fall makes icy sidewalks a walking hazard.
July-August peak vacation season means booking overnight or vacation coverage 3-4 weeks ahead.
Older homes in Nutana or Riversdale mean more key-handling trust than newer Stonebridge builds.

Licensing and permits in Saskatchewan

Pet sitting and dog walking are largely unlicensed trades in the US and Canada; look for sitters who carry liability insurance/bonding and pet first-aid certification, and treat overnight in-home care as requiring a higher trust bar (background check, references, key handling) than a licensed trade would.

Residential building permits in Saskatchewan are issued and enforced by the local municipality (city, town, or rural municipality) under the province's Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act, which adopted the 2020 National Building Code, National Plumbing Code and National Energy Code effective January 1, 2024 — there is no province-wide permit office. In Saskatoon, permits come from the City of Saskatoon Building Standards Branch.

Tax: PST applies to 'services to real property': a contractor repairing, installing, or improving real property must charge 6% PST on the total contract price (labour, materials, and related charges combined), per Saskatchewan's PST bulletins (e.g. PST-38); labour on new construction is generally PST-exempt while the materials used remain taxable, so treatment depends on whether the job is new construction versus a repair/improvement service — GST at 5% applies to the labour/service either way.

Best time to book in Saskatoon

July and August are peak vacation season and holiday weekends also surge; book 3-4 weeks ahead in busy cities for summer or major holidays. Peak demand: July and August. Typical job length: 30 min per visit; overnight jobs run nightly; a vacation-coverage job typically spans 5-7 days.

DIY or pro? A trusted neighbor or friend can informally cover feeding/walks for short trips, but hire an insured, background-checked professional for overnight stays, medication administration, or trips longer than a few days.

Areas we cover in Saskatoon

Pros on Masters' Guild take pet sitting and walking jobs across Saskatoon neighborhoods including Nutana, Riversdale, Sutherland, Pleasant Hill, City Park, Varsity View, Stonebridge and Lakeview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do pet sitters and dog walkers in Saskatoon need to be licensed?

No. Pet sitting and dog walking are largely unlicensed trades in Saskatchewan. Instead of a license, look for liability insurance or bonding and pet first-aid certification, and ask for a background check and references before an overnight stay.

How far ahead should I book a Saskatoon pet sitter for a summer trip?

July and August are peak vacation season in Saskatoon, and holiday weekends also get busy, so book vacation-coverage or overnight sitting three to four weeks ahead to have a good choice of sitters.

What does overnight pet sitting cost in Saskatoon compared to a quick drop-in visit?

Overnight sitting in the sitter's home runs about $70-130 per night, versus $20-35 for a 30-minute drop-in visit. A full week of vacation coverage with two visits a day typically runs $280-460.

Sources: Our Pet Sitting and Walking cost guide. Updated 2026-09-11.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

In addition to Saskatoon, SK, we also offer Pet Sitting and Walking in nearby areas, including the following satellite cities:

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