Doggy Daycare Jobs in Columbus

Doggy daycare jobs in Columbus, on your terms

Set your own headcount and hours across Columbus and take the dogs that fit your space. Doggy daycare in Columbus runs $25 to $45 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$25 to $45
per day of daycare in Columbus
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 Columbus

Columbus runs cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Sitters rinse road salt off paws between December and March, keep walks short in a deep freeze, and shift to early outings in July humidity.

When demand peaks

Ohio State move-in (late August) and move-out (spring) drive student-driven pet-care surges, layered on steady insurance and tech-sector travel. Boarding peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel window.

Know your Columbus pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Short North to German Village. 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 Columbus

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

Rates in Columbus

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$25 to $45 per day

Dog walking

$15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$35 to $65 per night

Where demand is strongest

Columbus areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Columbus come from neighborhoods like Short North, German Village, Clintonville, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Ohio requires no state pet-sitter licence. Columbus enforces a leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks. 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 Ohio state and Columbus municipal income taxes.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Columbus

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 Columbus

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

What is the quickest way to find doggy daycare jobs near me in Columbus?
Add the parts of Columbus you want to work in, then owners nearby request you directly. Because you set both the area and the rate, the doggy daycare requests that reach you are already the ones close enough to be worth taking.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Columbus?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Columbus runs $25 to $45 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is doggy daycare a good part time job in Columbus?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Columbus 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 Columbus hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Columbus?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Short North to German Village. 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 Columbus?
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 Short North or German Village.
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 Short North and German Village.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Columbus?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Columbus year-round, from Short North to German Village, 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 Columbus 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.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Columbus?
Ohio State move-in (late August) and move-out (spring) drive student-driven pet-care surges, layered on steady insurance and tech-sector travel. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Columbus across the year. Columbus runs cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Columbus?
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 Columbus areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Columbus?
Owners in Columbus mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Boxer, rescue mixes. 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.
Is there flexible work in Columbus I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Columbus are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take doggy daycare 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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