Petme · Gold Coast

Verified daycare sitters in Gold Coast you meet before you book

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
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Pet owners on the platform
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.

Laila Azzouz Gómez

Laila Azzouz Gómez

From A$25

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Professional care for your VIP (Very Important Pet) in the heart of GC 😝🥰

Gold Coast City
Jessica

Jessica

From A$25

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Hi! I'm just an animal-loving girl offering a safe, caring home away from home for your furry friend.

Willow Vale

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 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

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

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. 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 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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