Petme · Busselton

Daytime care for your dog in Busselton

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

A Busselton daycare booking is a day at a sitter's home, around A$35-55 per day. Reviews and a meeting with the sitter come first, and payment happens in the Petme app.

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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
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

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  • 0% booking fees
  • Cashback on completed stays
  • Protection Plan up to A$32,000
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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.

Protection Plan up to A$32,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs. 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 Busselton

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Busselton?

Sitters in Busselton 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 Busselton
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Coverage

Suburbs across Busselton

Each sitter sets the area they cover across Busselton and surrounds. Check a profile to see whether it includes your suburb.

BusseltonWest BusseltonAbbeyGeographeVasseBroadwaterBovellAmbergateYalyalupKealy

Busselton

About doggy day care in Busselton

Busselton sits on the shores of Geographe Bay about 220 km south-west of Perth, giving it a coastal character that shapes daily life for pets and owners alike. The Mediterranean climate means warm, dry summers and mild winters, so dogs are walked year-round along the foreshore and beach paths near the famous Busselton Jetty. Newer residential growth in Vasse and Yalyalup to the south has brought a younger family demographic that tends to have higher demand for pet-sitting and dog-walking services.

The city draws a steady stream of holiday visitors, particularly over summer school breaks and long weekends, when owner households go on short trips and need reliable pet care at home. The Vasse River and Vasse-Wonnerup wetlands running through the urban area mean there are natural corridors popular for dog walking, though owners are careful around birdlife zones. Cat sitting demand is consistent year-round as the resident population grows toward a projected 50,000 people by mid-century.

Busselton serves as the commercial hub for the broader South West region, with suburbs like Geographe and Broadwater offering quieter residential streets well suited to in-home pet care visits. Proximity to Margaret River wine country means many residents travel frequently for work or leisure, creating ongoing demand for trusted local sitters who can look after dogs and cats in familiar surroundings rather than kennels.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.
Are dog minders in Busselton vetted?
Yes. Every dog minder passes identity and background checks before they can take a booking, and reviews come from real Aussie owners. The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
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 Busselton?
Dog minding in Busselton 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.
How far ahead should I book in Busselton?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Busselton and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Is this a kennel or someone's home?
A home. Petme daycare in Busselton happens in the host's own house with a small number of dogs, not in a commercial kennel with runs. You see photos of the space before you book.

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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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