Petme · Gold Coast

Book a day at a sitter's home on the Gold Coast

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

Day care for dogs in a sitter's home, about A$50-75 per day. From Burleigh Heads to Broadbeach or Robina, you read reviews, meet the sitter and book 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.

0%
Service fee for pet owners
A$32,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Gold Coast

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

Lily

Lily

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Safe, structured, and stress-free adventures for your favorite family member!

Nerang
From A$10

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 Gold Coast

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Gold Coast?

Sitters in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast
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Coverage

Suburbs across Gold Coast

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

Surfers ParadiseBroadbeachBurleigh HeadsPalm BeachCoolangattaSouthportRobinaBundallMermaid BeachCurrumbinTweed HeadsHelensvale

Gold Coast

What to expect from daycare hosts in Gold Coast

The Gold Coast runs on tourism, which means a lot of pet owners here travel for work as much as they travel for holidays. Recurring drop-in visits and house-sits dominate; full daycare is less common because most owners have backyards.

Schoolies, Commonwealth Games weekends, and Magic Millions Race Week are local demand spikes you don't see anywhere else.

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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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast?
Dog minding in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast?
In Gold Coast 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. Gold Coast 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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