Doggy daycare in the US

Skip the commercial daycare crate. Your dog spends the day in a real home with a verified Petme sitter, across 15 of the largest US metros. Real walks, real attention, 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and up to $20,000 in vet protection.

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$20,000
Vet protection
included per booking
0%
Fee for owners
no commission, ever
Cashback
After every booking
grows with use
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What is in-home doggy daycare?

A real home for your dog while you are at work

In-home doggy daycare is the simple, calmer alternative to commercial daycare: instead of dropping your dog into a shared room with 20 to 50 other dogs and a rotating staff, your dog spends the day as a guest at a verified sitter's home. They nap on a sofa, take real neighborhood walks, eat their own food on their normal schedule, and get one-to-one attention from a single caregiver. For most dogs, this is closer to a normal day than a commercial facility could ever be.

Petme is a US-wide marketplace built around verified, background-checked in-home daycare sitters. Every sitter has passed identity and background checks before going live. Every booking is automatically covered by up to $20,000 in veterinary protection. And pet owners pay a flat 0% commission, the daily rate you agree with your sitter is the full price, with no service fees layered on at checkout.

Whether you are searching for doggy daycare near me in a major metro like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, or you live in a smaller pocket of Phoenix, Austin, Denver, or Seattle, Petme lists verified local sitters in your own neighborhood. Browse profiles, read reviews, schedule a free meet-and-greet, and book. Cashback lands automatically after every completed booking.

Find daycare in your city

Doggy daycare in 15 major US cities

Verified, background-checked in-home daycare sitters across the country's largest metros, with daily rates that reflect your local market.

Doggy daycare in New York

New York

Verified daycare sitters across Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Williamsburg and beyond.

$40-$75/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Los Angeles

California

Verified daycare sitters across Silver Lake, Echo Park, Venice and beyond.

$38-$70/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Chicago

Illinois

Verified daycare sitters across Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lakeview and beyond.

$32-$60/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Houston

Texas

Verified daycare sitters across The Heights, Montrose, River Oaks and beyond.

$28-$55/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Phoenix

Arizona

Verified daycare sitters across Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown Phoenix and beyond.

$28-$55/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Verified daycare sitters across Center City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties and beyond.

$30-$55/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in San Antonio

Texas

Verified daycare sitters across Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Downtown and beyond.

$25-$50/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in San Diego

California

Verified daycare sitters across La Jolla, Pacific Beach, North Park and beyond.

$35-$65/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Dallas

Texas

Verified daycare sitters across Uptown, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts and beyond.

$28-$55/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Austin

Texas

Verified daycare sitters across South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park and beyond.

$32-$60/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in San Francisco

California

Verified daycare sitters across Mission District, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights and beyond.

$42-$80/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Seattle

Washington

Verified daycare sitters across Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont and beyond.

$36-$65/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Denver

Colorado

Verified daycare sitters across LoHi, RiNo, Wash Park and beyond.

$32-$60/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Boston

Massachusetts

Verified daycare sitters across Back Bay, South End, Jamaica Plain and beyond.

$38-$70/day·0% owner fee

Doggy daycare in Miami

Florida

Verified daycare sitters across Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables and beyond.

$32-$65/day·0% owner fee

In-home daycare vs commercial daycare

Why most dogs do better in a home

Commercial daycares stack dozens of dogs into shared rooms with rotating staff. In-home daycare gives your dog a calmer environment, fewer companions, and a single consistent caregiver, much closer to their day-to-day life.

A home, not a shared room

Your dog spends the day in a private home with one to three other dogs at most, far less stressful than commercial facilities that group 20 to 50 dogs together.

One sitter, not a rotating shift

Care comes from a single verified sitter all day long. No handoffs at lunch or shift changes, just one consistent person who knows your dog.

Real walks in real neighborhoods

Daily walks happen in neighborhoods and parks, not an indoor exercise yard. Most sitters walk daycare dogs 2 to 4 times a day along routes they know well.

Photo updates throughout the day

You get photos and messages so you can see how your dog is doing, what they ate, and what walk they had, instead of just a generic facility report card.

Free meet-and-greet first

Every Petme sitter offers a complimentary meet-and-greet at their home before the first booking. See the space, meet the sitter, and commit only if it is the right fit.

$20,000 vet protection on every day

Every daycare booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in emergency vet coverage. Peace of mind that commercial daycares rarely offer.

Built on trust

Why thousands of US pet owners book through Petme

0%
Owner commission

The daily rate you agree with your sitter is the full price. No service fees.

$20K
Vet protection

Up to $20,000 in emergency vet coverage on every booking.

15
Major US metros

Verified daycare sitters from New York to San Francisco.

100%
Verified sitters

Every sitter is background-checked and reviewed before listing.

How it works

Book in-home doggy daycare in three steps

Find a sitter, meet in person, then book with full vet protection. Transparent from start to finish.

Search verified sitters near you

Browse background-checked in-home daycare sitters in your city. Filter by neighborhood, price, home setup, yard access, and availability for your days.

Schedule a free meet-and-greet

Meet the sitter at their home before committing. Confirm the environment, the routine, and that your dog feels comfortable.

Book, relax, earn cashback

Drop off with confidence. Get photo updates through the day. Cashback lands automatically when the booking completes.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about in-home doggy daycare on Petme.

What is in-home doggy daycare?▾
In-home doggy daycare means your dog spends the day at a verified sitter's private home, not a commercial daycare facility. They get a sofa to nap on, neighborhood walks, real attention from one sitter, and a calm home environment instead of 20 to 50 dogs in shared rooms. On Petme, every daycare sitter is background-checked and reviewed before they can accept bookings.
How much does doggy daycare cost in the United States?▾
In-home doggy daycare in the US typically runs $25 to $80 per day, depending on city, neighborhood, and sitter experience. Coastal metros like New York and San Francisco sit at the top of the range; Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix tend to be more affordable. Petme charges 0% commission to pet owners, so the daily rate is the full price.
Is in-home daycare better than a commercial daycare?▾
For most dogs, yes. Commercial daycares stack 20 to 50 dogs in shared rooms with rotating staff. In-home daycare gives your dog one to three dogs at most, a real home environment, real neighborhood walks, and a single consistent caregiver. Anxious dogs, senior dogs, dogs unused to large groups, and dogs that prefer human attention to other dogs typically do far better in a home setting.
Are Petme daycare sitters verified?▾
Yes, every Petme daycare sitter is reviewed by our trust & safety team and must pass identity and background checks before accepting bookings. You can see verification badges, reviews, photos of the home, and yard details on every profile.
Can I book recurring weekly daycare?▾
Yes. Most Petme sitters accept recurring schedules: Monday to Friday daycare, two to three set days a week, or any custom cadence. Many sitters offer a small weekly discount for recurring bookings. Set it up with the sitter directly after the meet-and-greet.
What is included in the $20,000 vet protection?▾
Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage from drop-off to pickup. If your dog needs emergency care during a daycare day, anywhere in the US, eligible costs are covered. Full terms are in the Petme app. This protection comes at no extra cost.
How does Petme's cashback work for daycare?▾
After every completed daycare booking, cashback is credited automatically to your Petme account. The more often you book, the more cashback compounds. Balance can be applied to future bookings, daycare, boarding, walks, drop-ins, or any other Petme service.
What cities can I book doggy daycare in?▾
Petme currently offers verified in-home doggy daycare sitters in 15 of the largest US metros: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, Austin, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Boston, and Miami, with sitters living across every major neighborhood in each city.
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