Get paid to watch dogs by day in Berkeley
Build a regular daytime crew near Elmwood and Rockridge. Doggy daycare in Berkeley runs $38 to $72 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
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Local know-how pays off in Berkeley
Berkeley has a mild Mediterranean climate with cool, foggy summers off the Bay and mild, wet winters. Temperatures rarely reach extremes, so most dogs walk comfortably year round, though sitters plan around the wettest winter storms.
When demand peaks
Demand follows the University of California calendar, rising over summer travel, winter break, and graduation weekends. Dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for commuters heading into San Francisco and Oakland, while boarding and house sitting lead during holidays.
Know your Berkeley pickup areas
Most daycare bookings cluster Elmwood to North Berkeley. 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 Berkeley
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Berkeley. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
Doggy daycare
$38 to $72 per day
Dog walking
$22 to $42 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$20 to $42 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Overnight boarding
$48 to $99 per night
Berkeley areas that book the most
Petme daycare bookings in Berkeley come from neighborhoods like Elmwood, Rockridge, North Berkeley, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.
California requires dogs four months and older to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies, and leash laws apply on public streets and most parks, with off-leash allowed only in posted areas such as Ohlone Dog Park and parts of Cesar Chavez Park. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.
Built for sitters in Berkeley
Keep up to 90%
You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 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.
Protected on every booking
$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.
Doggy Daycare Jobs in Berkeley
What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Berkeley.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Berkeley?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Berkeley runs $38 to $72 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Berkeley?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Berkeley year-round, from Elmwood to Rockridge, 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.
Can I do doggy daycare jobs in Berkeley at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you can start without formal experience: 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 Berkeley?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Berkeley 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 Berkeley hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Berkeley?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Elmwood to Rockridge. 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 Berkeley?
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 Elmwood or Rockridge.
What protection comes with daycare bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including doggy daycare, includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies across Elmwood and Rockridge.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Berkeley?
Demand follows the University of California calendar, rising over summer travel, winter break, and graduation weekends. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Berkeley across the year. Berkeley has a mild Mediterranean climate with cool, foggy summers off the Bay and mild, wet winters.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Berkeley?
No formal qualification is required. You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Experience helps you win your first doggy daycare bookings in Berkeley, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, on your profile.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Berkeley?
Owners in Berkeley mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie. 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.
Start earning in Berkeley
Set your own rate. $22,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.