Doggy Daycare Jobs in Modesto

Doggy daycare jobs in Modesto, on your schedule

Daycare in Modesto suits anyone home during the day near Downtown and La Loma. Doggy daycare in Modesto runs $28 to $45 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$28 to $45
per day of daycare in Modesto
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 Modesto

Modesto sits in the Central Valley with a hot, dry summer and a cool, wet winter. July highs average around 95F while December lows drop near 39F, and the city gets only about 13 inches of rain a year, almost all of it between December and February. Walkers shift to early-morning and evening routes through the summer to avoid heat and hot pavement, and slow down for the dense tule fog that settles over the valley on winter mornings.

When demand peaks

Demand rises around the summer travel months and the winter holidays, when owners leave town and need boarding, daycare, and drop-in visits. Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus State follow academic calendars that pull students away during breaks, adding another wave of booking requests for regular walks and check-ins.

Know your Modesto pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster La Loma to Village One. 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 Modesto

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, French Bulldog. 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

Modesto has a large Spanish-speaking community, so sitters who speak Spanish and English can reach more owner households across neighborhoods like Bret Harte and Parklawn.

Rates in Modesto

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$28 to $45 per day

Dog walking

$20 to $32 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

Modesto areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Modesto come from neighborhoods like Downtown, La Loma, Del Rio, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. The City of Modesto requires a business license for every home-based and commercial business operating in the city, renewed annually with a gross-receipts declaration, so a local dog walker registers with the city's Business Services Division. Under the city's animal control ordinance (Title 5, Chapter 4) dogs may not run at large and must be leashed and under control in public areas. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099. Past 2 animals at one Modesto address, 10-3.202 calls it a kennel, and your own dogs are counted.

DowntownLa LomaDel RioVillage OneDutch HollowBret HarteParklawnAuroraCollege AreaAirport District
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Modesto

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 Modesto

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Modesto?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Modesto runs $28 to $45 per day. You set your own day rate and keep up to 90% of every booking. Past 2 animals at one Modesto address, 10-3.202 calls it a kennel, and your own dogs are 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 Modesto hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Modesto?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Downtown to La Loma. You decide whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds. Past 2 animals at one Modesto address, 10-3.202 calls it a kennel, and your own dogs are counted.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Modesto?
Your daycare days are yours. The headcount is not. Past 2 animals at one Modesto address, 10-3.202 calls it a kennel, and your own dogs are 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 Downtown and La Loma.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Modesto?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Modesto year-round, from Downtown to La Loma, 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 Modesto 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 Modesto?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Modesto 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 Modesto?
Demand rises around the summer travel months and the winter holidays, when owners leave town and need boarding, daycare, and drop-in visits. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Modesto across the year. Modesto sits in the Central Valley with a hot, dry summer and a cool, wet winter.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Modesto?
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 Modesto areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Modesto?
Owners in Modesto mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd. 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 work can I pick up in Modesto with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Modesto send doggy daycare requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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