Doggy Daycare Jobs in Lubbock

Paid dog work in Lubbock when daycare is off the table

Build a round of regulars in Lubbock and set your own rate. Dog walking runs $17 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk, with up to 90% of each booking yours.

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$22 to $38
per day of daycare in Lubbock
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 Lubbock

Lubbock sits on the semi-arid High Plains, where July highs average around 92 degrees and afternoons routinely push into the upper 90s. Winters are dry and cold, with January averaging near 41 degrees and only about 7 inches of snow a year. Walkers shift to early-morning and evening routes in summer to keep dogs off hot pavement, and the frequent High Plains wind means carrying water on every walk.

When demand peaks

Texas Tech University drives much of the calendar here. Move-in in August, football weekends in fall, and winter and spring breaks all send students and staff traveling, which lifts demand for boarding and drop-in visits. Summer vacation travel adds a second peak for overnight care.

Know your Lubbock pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Tech Terrace to the Medical District. 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 Lubbock

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

Rates in Lubbock

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$17 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$28 to $45 per night

Where demand is strongest

Lubbock areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Lubbock come from neighborhoods like Tech Terrace, North Overton, South Overton, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Hosting dogs for pay during the day is off limits at a Lubbock home. The provision is 39.02.020.c.5. Owners in Lubbock book walks, drop-in visits and house sitting the whole year, and none of it needs a home occupation. Lubbock also caps animals at one address at 4, and your own pets count toward it. Texas does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. Lubbock does not require a general business license for a solo pet-care operator, though you should confirm whether your activity triggers any local permit with the City of Lubbock. City ordinance Chapter 4 requires dogs off the owner's premises to be physically restrained on a leash at all times except inside a fenced dog park such as Canyon Run. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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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 Lubbock

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

Can I run a dog daycare from my home in Lubbock?
No. Hosting dogs for pay during the day is off limits at a Lubbock home. The provision is 39.02.020.c.5. Owners in Lubbock book walks, drop-in visits and house sitting the whole year, and none of it needs a home occupation.
What protection comes with Lubbock 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.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Lubbock?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Lubbock year-round, from Tech Terrace to North Overton, 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
Dog walking runs $17 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk and drop-in visits run $16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit. House sitting pays $28 to $45 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 Lubbock 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. 39.02.020.c.5 is aimed at the home occupation, not at the service.
Do I pick my own hours and bookings in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock.
When is dog walking demand highest in Lubbock?
Texas Tech University drives much of the calendar here. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Lubbock across the year. Lubbock sits on the semi-arid High Plains, where July highs average around 92 degrees and afternoons routinely push into the upper 90s.
What do I need to start dog walking in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Lubbock?
Owners in Lubbock mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Chihuahua, Cattle Dog. 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.
Are there jobs in Lubbock right now?
Yes. Owners across Lubbock book dog walking on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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