Dog Babysitting NYC — Watching Dogs when You're Away
A walk sometimes isn’t enough, an overnight stay sometimes isn’t enough either. Perhaps you’re in a meeting marathon, your dog needs to be out of the house for a home renovation or your aging dog doesn’t want to be alone for eight hours. That’s where dog babysitting comes in — a dedicated caregiver who spends real, uninterrupted time with your dog in your home, for however long you need.
We’re a private, personalized pet care service based in Bayside, New York, serving pet owners across Long Island City, Northeast Queens, and Long Island. Each babysitting session is assigned to a trained team member who will show your dog and your home the attention you require, not a fleeting glance!
The Paw Butler offers calm and structured dog babysitting from the first visit, whether it’s a long day at work, you’re traveling nearby and don’t want to leave your dog alone in the car, or you need to supervise your dog throughout the day, it works for everyone.
Why NYC Dog Owners Choose The Paw Butler for Dog Babysitting
Busy professionals and pet owners don’t just need someone to check a box — they need a caregiver who treats their dog like their own. Here’s what sets our service apart:
Real, Present Companionship
Our dog babysitters are not a one-time thing. Instead of having a quick visit in and out, they remain in your home for the designated time to provide your dog with constant attention, comfort and supervision.
Personalized Care Plans
Before the first visit, we learn your dog's personality, routine, feeding schedule, and any specific needs through a free meet and greet. No generic checklist — just care built around your dog.
Real-Time Updates Throughout the Visit
You'll receive photo and visit updates through our app, so you know exactly how your dog is doing during longer babysitting sessions — not just a single report at the end.
Trained, Dedicated Pet Care Professionals
You get a dedicated specialist familiar with your dog, your home, and your routine — not a different face every time. That consistency matters most for anxious dogs and seniors who benefit from familiarity.
- Pet Sitting Plans and Pricing
Dog Babysitting Plans and Pricing
90$
per night
Whether you’re out for a day or have a long workday, dog babysitting is planned out around your specific timeframe. Each session features focused, in-home supervision, feeding and medication (as necessary) and an in-depth visit report on the app. Pricing is confirmed for your specific schedule during your free meet and greet.
Multi-dog household? Add a second dog to the same session for just $15 extra.
Add-On Services for Extra Flexibility
Explore our full range of add-on services, including:
- Weekend Sessions — $10 additional per visit (Saturday & Sunday)
- Last-Minute Booking — $15 additional for same-day or short-notice requests
- Overnight In-Home Care — starting at $90/night, ideal when daytime babysitting needs to extend into an overnight stay
If your dog just needs a shorter daily break instead of extended supervision, our dog walker service may be the better fit. Traveling and need overnight coverage instead of daytime hours? Our pet sitting service provides dedicated overnight, in-home care. Have a new puppy who needs frequent, gentle attention throughout the day? Our puppy visits service is built specifically for that stage. Looking for dog transportation services during the day, such as for grooming or vet visits? Our pet transportation service handles that too.
Real-Time Updates After Every Visit
After each and every stop you'll receive photo and visit updates via our app so you'll never have to wonder “what is going on” when out and away, even if it's just for one night or 10!
Trained, Dedicated Pet Care Professionals
You get a dedicated specialist familiar with your pet, your home, and your routine — not a different face every visit. This consistency is most important for pets who are anxious, older pets, or pets that live with other pets.
Overnight Pet Sitting and Multi-Day Availability
Our pet sitting plans are made around real schedules, from a single overnight pet sitting stay to extended visits for traveling, and even last minute requests for weekends!
What a Dog Babysitting Session Actually Looks Like
A lot of pet care services blur the line between a quick visit and real babysitting. Here’s what to expect from every session with The Paw Butler:
Areas We Serve
- The Paw Butler proudly provides dog babysitting services throughout:
New York City is home to these communities: Bayside, Fresh Meadows, Oakland Gardens, Little Neck, Douglaston, Bellerose, Jericho, Malba, Glen Oaks and Long Island City.
As we are based right here in Northeast Queens, our team is trained and knowledgeable of these neighbourhoods, allowing us to get your bookings done quicker, familiar routes and quick response times. Want to know more about the teams behind each visit?
What Our Clients Say
Read more testimonials from pet owners all over our service area.
Bayside
The service is well organized, personalized and very attentive, my dog absolutely loves them.
Douglaston
It helps a lot, post-walk updates after each walk, I always have an idea of how my dog is doing during the day.
Little Neck
Book Your Dog's Babysitter Today
Your dog deserves more than a quick check-in from someone they’ve never met. With The Paw Butler, you get a dedicated dog babysitter, real-time updates, and genuine, attentive companionship for however long you need — not a rushed visit disguised as care.
Start with a free meet and greet and see why busy NYC dog owners across Bayside, Long Island City, and Northeast Queens trust The Paw Butler with their dog’s care.
- (646) 210-6347
- hello@thepawbutlernyc.com
- Based in Northeast Queens, NY • Serving Bayside, Oakland Gardens & Long Island
Frequently Asked Questions
Dog babysitting versus pet sitting – what's the difference?
Typically dog babysitting means that the person is there to take care of your dog during the day, and is actively involved in supervision. Pet sitting usually refers to overnight, in-home care while you’re traveling. Many clients use both depending on the situation — a daytime babysitting session for a long workday, and overnight pet sitting when they’re away.
How much does it cost to leave your dog in NYC?
The amount of money charged for dog babysitting varies depending on the length of the dog’s stay, as well as the requirements of the dog and the type of session, which can last from a few hours to a full day. The exact plan and pricing will be confirmed during your FREE meet and greet, depending on your schedule.
Is it necessary to be with my pet sitter before making a booking?
Yes, and we strongly suggest it! Each pet has their own meet and greet which includes learning their personality, their normal routine, feeding schedule, and any special care requirements, so nothing is new when you finally meet them.
Which is the better option, in-home pet sitting or boarding?
For most pets, yes. This minimizes the stress for an anxious dog, senior dogs, and territorial cats of being in a new kennel, their bed, the unfamiliar smells, and the new routine.
Are you a pet sitter and available on the weekend or for last minute requests?
Absolutely. Weekend visits are available as an extra $10 per visit and same day / last minute visits are also available at an additional $15.
So what happens if my regular dog sitter isn't available?
As ALL of us are trained on the same set of care standards and we all have the same set of visit notes, it will be easy for another specialist to get on board without disturbing your pet’s routine.
If you are asked to take care of someone's pets, do you keep them up-to-date with any changes?
Yes. Once a visit is finished, our app updates the photos and generates a complete visit report, letting you know your pet’s condition 24/7.
Maria and her staff are so dependable, I always know where my dog is and feel safe with them.