Doggy Daycare Jobs in Chicago

Paid daytime dog work across Chicago

Take the Chicago bookings that suit your week and decline the rest. Dog walking runs $17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of each one.

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$32 to $58
per day of daycare in Chicago
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Chicago

December through March brings sub-zero wind chills, lake-effect snow, and heavy road salt along the Lakefront Trail. Chicago sitters rinse salt off paws between blocks, keep walks short during a polar vortex, and switch to indoor enrichment when the wind chill turns dangerous.

When demand peaks

Boarding peaks over the winter-holiday travel window and the June-to-August vacation stretch; daily lunchtime walks run steady year-round for downtown and North Side commuters. Lollapalooza weekend and the October marathon lift short-notice demand.

Know your Chicago pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Lincoln Park to Hyde Park. 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.

Breeds you will meet in Chicago

Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Chicago

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$45 to $80 per night

Where demand is strongest

Chicago areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Chicago come from neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lakeview, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Chicago treats boarding and day care as the same regulated activity, and 4-6-270 does not permit it at a residence. The paid dog work in Chicago is dog walking, drop-in visits and house sitting, all of which happen on the street or at the owner's address. Illinois requires no state pet-sitter licence. Chicago enforces a citywide leash-and-waste ordinance, and the Park District restricts off-leash play to permitted Dog Friendly Areas that need an annual tag. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus the flat Illinois state income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Chicago

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.

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.

Common questions

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Chicago

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

What is the quickest way to find doggy daycare jobs near me in Chicago?
You decide what near me means. The Chicago areas on your profile are the only places owners can request you from, so distance stays a setting rather than a surprise.
Is anyone hiring for doggy daycare in Chicago?
Petme does not employ dog care sitters. The work comes from owners in Chicago who book you directly, and you set your own rate for every service you offer. Getting started means ID verification and a completed profile.
Can I run a dog daycare from my home in Chicago?
No. Chicago treats boarding and day care as the same regulated activity, and 4-6-270 does not permit it at a residence. The paid dog work in Chicago is dog walking, drop-in visits and house sitting, all of which happen on the street or at the owner's address.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Chicago?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Chicago year-round, from Lincoln Park to Wicker Park, 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 Chicago 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 Chicago?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Chicago sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
What daytime dog work pays in Chicago?
Dog walking runs $17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk and drop-in visits run $18 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit. House sitting pays $45 to $80 per night. You set your own rate for each service, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Why is dog walking allowed in Chicago when day care is not?
Because of where the work happens. A walk or a drop-in takes place on the street or inside the owner's home, so it is not a business run out of your residence. 4-6-270 is aimed at the home occupation, not at the service.
Do I pick my own hours and bookings in Chicago?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline it. There are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your rate and your availability per service across Chicago.
What protection comes with Chicago bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including walks, drop-in visits and house sitting, includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner.
When is dog walking demand highest in Chicago?
Boarding peaks over the winter-holiday travel window and the June-to-August vacation stretch; daily lunchtime walks run steady year-round for downtown and North Side commuters. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Chicago across the year. December through March brings sub-zero wind chills, lake-effect snow, and heavy road salt along the Lakefront Trail.
What do I need to start dog walking in Chicago?
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 Chicago areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Chicago?
Owners in Chicago mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, rescue mixes. Saying on your profile which of those you have walked helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Is there flexible work in Chicago I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Chicago are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take dog walking bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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