Doggy Daycare Jobs in Miami

Become a daycare host in Miami

If you are home during the day in Miami, daytime dogs are steady income. Doggy daycare in Miami runs $35 to $55 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $55
per day of daycare in Miami
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 Miami

Pavement temperatures from May to October regularly top 130°F by 11am. Petme sitters in Miami walk at dawn and after sunset, keep stays indoors mid-day, and watch for paw burns on asphalt.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks during cruise season (November to April), spring break in March, and the summer Latin American travel window (June to August). Boarding is the dominant service, driven by condo-living owners on cruises, business trips, or back-to-LATAM visits.

Know your Miami pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Brickell to Aventura. 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 Miami

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

Bilingual owners book faster

A large share of Miami owners message sitters in Spanish first. Bilingual sitter profiles convert noticeably faster across Brickell, Doral, Hialeah, and Kendall.

Rates in Miami

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$35 to $55 per day

Dog walking

$18 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$45 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Miami areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Miami come from neighborhoods like Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Florida does not require a state pet-sitter licence. Miami-Dade limits dog walkers to four leashed dogs at a time. Pet-sitting income goes on a federal Schedule C, and you must file a return once your net self-employment earnings reach $400 in a year, whether or not the platform issues you a 1099. Miami writes the ceiling into 6-36: 4 animals at any one address, your own among them.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Miami

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 Miami

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

Can I pick up doggy daycare jobs near me in Miami?
Start by narrowing your Miami coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Miami?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Miami runs $35 to $55 per day. You set your own day rate and keep up to 90% of every booking. Miami writes the ceiling into 6-36: 4 animals at any one address, your own among them.
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 Miami hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Miami?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Brickell to Wynwood. You decide whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds. Miami writes the ceiling into 6-36: 4 animals at any one address, your own among them.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Miami?
Your daycare days are yours. The headcount is not. Miami writes the ceiling into 6-36: 4 animals at any one address, your own among them. 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 Brickell and Wynwood.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Miami?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Miami year-round, from Brickell to Wynwood, 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 Miami 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 Miami?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Miami 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 Miami?
Demand peaks during cruise season (November to April), spring break in March, and the summer Latin American travel window (June to August). That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Miami across the year. Pavement temperatures from May to October regularly top 130°F by 11am.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Miami?
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 Miami areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Miami?
Owners in Miami mostly keep French Bulldog, Yorkie, Chihuahua, Mini Schnauzer, Golden Doodle. 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.
Are there jobs in Brickell?
Yes. Brickell is one of the Miami areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take doggy daycare bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Miami

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

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Pet sitters in Miami for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: local sitter profiles, 0% owner fee, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Dog walking jobs in Miami

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Cat sitting jobs in Miami

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