Doggy Daycare Jobs in Lansing

Host dogs by day in Lansing and keep up to 90%

Build a loyal daytime crew near Downtown Lansing and East Lansing that comes back every week. Doggy daycare in Lansing runs $24 to $42 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

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$24 to $42
per day of daycare in Lansing
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 Lansing

Lansing has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers in mid-Michigan. Sitters grit their footing and salt paws through the long winter, use the River Trail in the mild seasons, and re-time walks on hot summer afternoons.

When demand peaks

Demand tracks the Michigan State University calendar with move-in and move-out weekends, plus summer travel and the winter holidays. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walks and drop-ins carry the workweek for state workers and MSU staff.

Know your Lansing pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Downtown Lansing to Okemos. 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 Lansing

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

Rates in Lansing

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$24 to $42 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$30 to $52 per night

Where demand is strongest

Lansing areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Lansing come from neighborhoods like Downtown Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Michigan does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license, though it requires dogs to be licensed through the county. Ingham County requires leashing in public, with off-leash play at designated dog parks. 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 Lansing

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.

Common questions

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Lansing

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Lansing?

Doggy daycare on Petme in Lansing runs $24 to $42 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Is doggy daycare a good part time job in Lansing?

It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Lansing 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 Lansing hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.

Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Lansing?

No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Downtown Lansing to East Lansing. 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 Lansing?

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 Downtown Lansing or East Lansing.

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 Downtown Lansing and East Lansing.

Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Lansing?

Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Lansing year-round, from Downtown Lansing to East Lansing, 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 Lansing 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.

When is doggy daycare demand highest in Lansing?

Demand tracks the Michigan State University calendar with move-in and move-out weekends, plus summer travel and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Lansing across the year. Lansing has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers in mid-Michigan.

What do I need to start doggy daycare in Lansing?

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 Lansing, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, on your profile.

Which dogs will I mostly host in Lansing?

Owners in Lansing mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Beagle. 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.

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Doggy daycare jobs near Lansing

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Set your own rate. $22,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.