Doggy Daycare Jobs in Portland

Build a regular daycare crew in Portland

Plenty of Portland owners near Pearl District and Alberta Arts need daytime care while they work. Doggy daycare in Portland runs $28 to $50 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$28 to $50
per day of daycare in Portland
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 Portland

Portland's long rainy season runs October through May, so sitters carry towels, work indoor enrichment on the wettest days, and use Forest Park and covered routes for energy burn. Summer is dry and mild, ideal for trail and river walks.

When demand peaks

Demand is steady year-round, with summer hiking-and-coast travel spikes and a smaller winter-holiday peak. Daily walks and daycare dominate booking volume thanks to the city's dog-heavy, outdoorsy population.

Know your Portland pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Pearl District to Sellwood. 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 Portland

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

Rates in Portland

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$28 to $50 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$40 to $72 per night

Where demand is strongest

Portland areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Portland come from neighborhoods like Pearl District, Alberta Arts, Hawthorne, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Oregon requires no state pet-sitter licence. Portland enforces a leash ordinance and runs more than 30 off-leash areas across the city. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Oregon state income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Portland

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 Portland

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

What is the quickest way to find doggy daycare jobs near me in Portland?
You decide what near me means. The Portland areas on your profile are the only places owners can request you from, so distance stays a setting rather than a surprise.
Who is hiring for doggy daycare in Portland?
Petme does not employ daycare hosts. The work comes from owners in Portland who book you directly, and you set your own rate for every service you offer. Getting started means ID verification and a completed profile.
Do I have to choose between doggy daycare and dog walking in Portland?
Nothing limits you to one service. Add dog walking to your profile next to doggy daycare, price each separately, and owners in Portland will request whichever they need. You still accept or decline every booking.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Portland?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Portland runs $28 to $50 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Portland hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Portland?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Pearl District to Alberta Arts. 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 Portland?
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 Pearl District or Alberta Arts.
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 Pearl District and Alberta Arts.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Portland?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Portland year-round, from Pearl District to Alberta Arts, 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 Portland 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 Portland?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Portland 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 Portland?
Demand is steady year-round, with summer hiking-and-coast travel spikes and a smaller winter-holiday peak. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Portland across the year. Portland's long rainy season runs October through May, so sitters carry towels, work indoor enrichment on the wettest days, and use Forest Park and covered routes for energy burn.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Portland?
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 Portland areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Portland?
Owners in Portland mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie, Pacific NW rescue mixes. 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 Pearl District?
Yes. Pearl District is one of the Portland 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.
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