Petme · Burnie

Sitters with daytime spots in Burnie, with no owner fee

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. A$32,000 Protection Plan included.

Doggy daycare on fixed times instead of loose arrangements. Changes go through chat, not a scramble of texts. Sitters here tend to take fewer bookings at once, which suits pets that need a slower handover.

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0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Service fee for pet owners
A$32,000
Protection Plan per booking
200K+
Pet owners on the platform
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Doggy daycare available in Burnie

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Why Petme

Why Aussie owners pick Petme for dog minding

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Aussie pet owners.

A$32,000 Protection Plan

Every booking includes up to A$32,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost and with no deductible. That covers the emergencies Aussie owners worry about most, from paralysis ticks to snake bites and summer heat.

Cashback instead of fees

0% service fee for pet owners. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.

Sitters across Burnie

Coverage across every suburb of Burnie and surrounds. Message a few sitters in chat before you book.

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Burnie?

Sitters in Burnie set their own rates. The range below reflects typical bookings in the city. You see the exact rate before you book.

from A$35

Standard per day

A$35–A$55

Typical range in Burnie

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Coverage

Suburbs across Burnie

Petme sitters are available across every major suburb of Burnie and surrounds.

ActonMontelloHillcrestParklandsSouth BurnieUpper BurnieRomaineWivenhoeShorewell ParkPark GroveHavenviewOcean Vista

Burnie

About doggy day care in Burnie

Burnie sits on Emu Bay on Tasmania's north-west coast, about 47 km west of Devonport and 147 km north-west of Launceston. The city is Tasmania's fourth largest, with a deep-water port, surrounding suburbs spread across hilly terrain, and a significant working population tied to manufacturing, logistics, and health services. Residential areas such as Acton, Montello, and Hillcrest are close to the city centre, while Romaine, Parklands, and Havenview extend further inland.

The climate is oceanic, with mild and often breezy summers and cool, wet winters. Rainfall is spread across most of the year, which keeps pets indoors more than in drier mainland cities, and the cooler temperatures make dog walking comfortable year-round. Demand for pet care tends to pick up around the summer holiday period when residents travel, and also in winter when the wetter weather prompts owners to book dog walkers rather than venture out themselves.

The broader Burnie area includes suburban pockets at Shorewell Park, Ocean Vista, and the hillside streets of Upper Burnie, where larger sections give many households the space for dogs. Pet-care supply in the region is limited compared to larger Tasmanian centres, so owners often book sitters well in advance, particularly around Christmas and Easter when many families travel via Devonport or fly out of Burnie Airport.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are dog minders in Burnie vetted?
Yes. Every dog minder passes identity and background checks before they can take a booking, and reviews come from real Aussie owners. Each booking includes up to A$32,000 through the Protection Plan at no extra cost.
Is there a service fee for owners?
No. Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee. You only pay the minder's rate, and you earn automatic cashback on every completed booking.
How much does dog minding cost in Burnie?
Dog minding in Burnie runs A$35–A$55 for a full day at the minder's home. Half-day rates run A$23–A$39. Recurring weekday bookings often come with a discount.
What does a day of dog minding look like?
Drop-off in the morning, a walk, supervised play with the minder's family and any compatible dogs, lunch, a nap, an arvo walk, then pickup. You get a photo update at lunchtime so you can see how the day is going.
Is this a kennel?
No. Every Petme daycare is a real home. Minders host a small number of dogs at a time, so your dog gets attention and couch time, not a kennel run.
Can I drop off the same dog every weekday?
Yes. Recurring weekday daycare is one of the most common Petme bookings. Lock in a minder you trust and book a weekly schedule.
How far ahead should I book in Burnie?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Burnie and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Can my dog go once a week instead of daily?
Yes. Plenty of Burnie owners book one or two days a week rather than five. You book the days you need and there is no subscription or minimum commitment.

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Message a few sitters in chat, set up a meet and greet, book inside the app. Cashback is credited automatically.

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