Doggy Daycare Jobs in Dublin

Make money hosting dogs by day in Dublin

Owners across Dublin book daycare so their dog is not home alone all day. Doggy daycare in Dublin runs €28 to €45 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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€28 to €45
per day of daycare in Dublin
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
€20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Dublin

Dublin has a mild, very wet, windy maritime climate that rarely freezes. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and keep a steady schedule through the drizzle earn the repeat bookings that fair-weather walkers lose.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and the year-end break, plus the mid-term and bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking and drop-in visits carry the working week for commuters.

Know your Dublin pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Ballsbridge to Phibsborough. Owners drop off on the way to work and collect afterwards, so an easy run to your door matters more than how far you are willing to travel. Your space decides how many dogs you take at once.

Breeds you will meet in Dublin

Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, Kerry Blue Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Dublin

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Dublin. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Doggy daycare

€28 to €45 per day

Dog walking

€18 to €28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

€18 to €28 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

€38 to €60 per night

Where demand is strongest

Dublin areas that book the most

Dublin is the highest-paying pet sitting market in Ireland and the fastest to fill a calendar in. Weekend boarding in Ballsbridge or Ranelagh now matches what entry-level office work pays in the city.

BallsbridgeRathminesPhibsboroughRanelaghDrumcondraSmithfield
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Dublin

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Dublin

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Dublin.

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Dublin?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Dublin runs €28 to €45 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Dublin?
Yes. You choose your days, your hours, and how many dogs you host at a time, and you accept or decline each request. No assigned shifts and no minimum hours, whether owners come from Ballsbridge or Rathmines.
What protection comes with daycare bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Ballsbridge and Rathmines.
What does a doggy daycare day involve?
Owners drop off in the morning and pick up after work. You provide a safe space, supervised play, water, rest time, and photo updates through the day. Most Dublin hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Dublin?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Ballsbridge to Rathmines. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
When is doggy daycare busiest in Dublin?
Through the working week rather than the holidays. Daycare in Dublin runs on owners back in the office who do not want a dog alone all day, so Tuesday to Thursday fill first and the holidays go quiet as those same owners travel and switch to boarding. Set drop-off and pick-up windows you can hold in commuter traffic.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Dublin

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Start earning in Dublin

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to €20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog sitting jobs in Dublin

Board dogs overnight as well. The evening service daycare hosts add next.

Dog walking jobs in Dublin

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs across Ireland

Every Irish metro where owners book daytime care on Petme. Keep up to 90% of every day.

Doggy daycare in Dublin

See how owners find and book daytime care on Petme. 0% owner fee, Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Become a pet sitter in Dublin

The full local guide for Dublin: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Dog grooming jobs in Dublin

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