Doggy Daycare Jobs in Denver

Doggy daycare jobs in Denver, on your terms

Choose your days in Denver and earn $30 to $52 per day. How many you take is capped at 3 by the city.

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$30 to $52
per day of daycare in Denver
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 Denver

Denver sits at 5,280 feet, so dogs new to altitude tire faster and need more water. Sitters watch for thin-air fatigue on summer hikes, rinse ice-melt off paws in winter, and know that a 70-degree morning can turn into an afternoon snow squall.

When demand peaks

Ski-season weekends (December to March) drive I-70 mountain travel and steady boarding demand, with a second peak over the summer travel window. Daily walks run year-round thanks to Denver's active, dog-heavy population.

Know your Denver pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster LoHi to Wash 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 Denver

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

Rates in Denver

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$30 to $52 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$42 to $78 per night

Where demand is strongest

Denver areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Denver come from neighborhoods like LoHi, RiNo, Wash Park, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Colorado requires no state pet-sitter licence. Denver enforces a citywide leash-and-waste ordinance and runs permitted off-leash 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 a flat Colorado state income tax. Denver holds the line at 3 animals per address through 11.8.5.1.A, your own pets counted.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Denver

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 Denver

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

How do I get doggy daycare jobs near me in Denver?
Set your Denver coverage area when you build your profile, and doggy daycare requests come from owners inside it. Near me is something you define here rather than something you search, and you can change the areas whenever your availability does.
Who is hiring for doggy daycare in Denver?
Nobody hires you in the payroll sense. Pet owners in Denver book you directly and you work self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification.
Do I have to choose between doggy daycare and dog walking in Denver?
Choose as many services as you want to cover. In Denver, doggy daycare and dog walking sit side by side on one profile with separate rates, so a quiet week in one does not mean a quiet week overall.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Denver?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Denver runs $30 to $52 per day. You set your own day rate and keep up to 90% of every booking. Denver holds the line at 3 animals per address through 11.8.5.1.A, your own pets counted.
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 Denver hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Denver?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from LoHi to RiNo. You decide whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds. Denver holds the line at 3 animals per address through 11.8.5.1.A, your own pets counted.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Denver?
Your daycare days are yours. The headcount is not. Denver holds the line at 3 animals per address through 11.8.5.1.A, your own pets counted. Count back before you take another dog.
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 LoHi and RiNo.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Denver?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Denver year-round, from LoHi to RiNo, 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 Denver 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 Denver?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Denver sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Denver?
Ski-season weekends (December to March) drive I-70 mountain travel and steady boarding demand, with a second peak over the summer travel window. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Denver across the year. Denver sits at 5,280 feet, so dogs new to altitude tire faster and need more water.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Denver?
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 Denver areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Denver?
Owners in Denver mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie, mountain 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.
What jobs are hiring in Denver?
Petme recruits for doggy daycare in Denver continuously rather than posting vacancies. You publish a sitter profile with the areas you cover and your own rate, and owners nearby send you booking requests that you accept or decline.
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