Doggy Daycare Jobs in Anchorage

Get paid to watch dogs by day in Anchorage

Weekday mornings fill first for daycare across Anchorage. Doggy daycare in Anchorage runs $30 to $58 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$30 to $58
per day of daycare in Anchorage
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Anchorage

Anchorage winters are long, dark, and cold, with snow on the ground for months and only a few hours of daylight at the solstice. Sitters bundle up, use booties and reflective gear, and keep midwinter walks short, while summer's long daylight stretches them well into the evening.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in summer (June through August) when residents travel and tourism surges, and over the winter holidays, with boarding and dog walking leading as owners head out of state.

Know your Anchorage pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Spenard to the Hillside. 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 Anchorage

Owners here mostly keep Alaskan Husky, Siberian Husky, Labrador Retriever, Alaskan Malamute. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Anchorage

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$30 to $58 per day

Dog walking

$18 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$40 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

Anchorage areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Anchorage come from neighborhoods like Spenard, Turnagain, South Addition, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Alaska does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walking license; you work as a sole proprietor and report self-employment income on Schedule C. The Municipality of Anchorage requires dogs to be leashed or under control in public areas, and pet-care earnings are reportable to the IRS.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Anchorage

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 $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Anchorage

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Anchorage?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Anchorage runs $30 to $58 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do doggy daycare jobs in Anchorage at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is doggy daycare a good part time job in Anchorage?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Anchorage sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
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 Anchorage hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Anchorage?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Spenard to Turnagain. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Anchorage?
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 Spenard or Turnagain.
What protection comes with daycare bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Spenard and Turnagain.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Anchorage?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Anchorage year-round, from Spenard to Turnagain, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Anchorage?
Demand peaks in summer (June through August) when residents travel and tourism surges, and over the winter holidays, with boarding and dog walking leading as owners head out of state. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Anchorage across the year. Anchorage winters are long, dark, and cold, with snow on the ground for months and only a few hours of daylight at the solstice.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Anchorage?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Anchorage areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Anchorage?
Owners in Anchorage mostly keep Alaskan Husky, Siberian Husky, Labrador Retriever, Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd. Saying on your profile which of those you have hosted helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there weekend and evening jobs in Anchorage?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Anchorage, so weekend and evening doggy daycare is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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