Petme · Canberra

Verified daycare sitters in Canberra, with no owner fee

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

Daycare hosts pass identity and background checks before they go live, and reviews come only from owners who actually booked. Commutes are longest in the big capitals, which is why fixed midday bookings are most common here.

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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 Canberra

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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 Canberra

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Canberra?

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

from A$50

Standard per day

A$50–A$75

Typical range in Canberra

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Coverage

Suburbs across Canberra

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

CivicBraddonKingstonManukaDicksonBelconnenWodenTuggeranongGungahlinYarralumlaForrestAinslie

Canberra

What to expect from daycare hosts in Canberra

Canberra owners book Petme around the parliamentary sitting calendar more than around the school calendar. Recurring weekday walks for office-based public servants are a steady chunk of bookings, and house-sits spike when MPs and staffers travel between Canberra and home electorates.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 Canberra 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 Canberra?
Dog minding in Canberra runs A$50–A$75 for a full day at the minder's home. Half-day rates run A$33–A$53. 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.
How far ahead should I book in Canberra?
In Canberra you can usually find someone within a day or two, and there are normally several sitters close by to compare. School holidays and the Christmas to January stretch book out earliest, so lock those in further ahead.
What if my dog does not settle?
Arrange a short trial day first. Canberra hosts are used to it, and a meet and greet plus one half day tells you more than any profile will. If it is not a fit, you book someone else.

Get Petme

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

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