Doggy Daycare Jobs in Fort Collins

Flexible doggy daycare work in Fort Collins

Build a regular daytime crew near Old Town and Campus West. Doggy daycare in Fort Collins runs $28 to $46 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$28 to $46
per day of daycare in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins

Fort Collins runs a cold semi-arid climate at the foot of the Front Range: about 51 inches of snow a year but only around 16 inches of total precipitation, so the air is dry and the sun is strong. Winter snow tends to melt off within days, which keeps the Poudre and Spring Creek trails walkable most of the season. Summer afternoons are hot but low-humidity, and the standard adjustment is an early start rather than a shorter walk.

When demand peaks

Colorado State University sets the calendar: the academic year fills the Campus West and Old Town rental blocks, and August move-in and May move-out are the sharpest turnover weeks of the year. Outdoor-recreation travel drives summer boarding from June through August, with Thanksgiving and December holidays behind it.

Know your Fort Collins pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Old Town to the Harmony corridor. 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 Fort Collins

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Fort Collins

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$28 to $46 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$40 to $68 per night

Where demand is strongest

Fort Collins areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Fort Collins come from neighborhoods like Old Town, Campus West, Midtown, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Colorado does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at state level. Fort Collins requires dogs to be leashed on all city trails and in natural areas including the Poudre and Spring Creek trails, and dogs must be licensed and rabies vaccinated. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Fort Collins

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 Fort Collins

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Fort Collins.

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Fort Collins?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Fort Collins runs $28 to $46 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Fort Collins?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Old Town to Campus West. 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 Fort Collins?
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 Old Town or Campus West.
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 Old Town and Campus West.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Fort Collins?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Fort Collins year-round, from Old Town to Campus West, 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 Fort Collins?
Colorado State University sets the calendar: the academic year fills the Campus West and Old Town rental blocks, and August move-in and May move-out are the sharpest turnover weeks of the year. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Fort Collins across the year.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Fort Collins?
Owners in Fort Collins mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Fort Collins?
Petme recruits for doggy daycare in Fort Collins 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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