Doggy Daycare Jobs in Providence

Host a few dogs a day in Providence and earn

Turn a spare room and a yard in Providence into a daytime dog business. Doggy daycare in Providence runs $32 to $60 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$32 to $60
per day of daycare in Providence
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 Providence

Providence has cold, snowy New England winters and humid summers off Narragansett Bay. Sitters break up walks during July humidity and watch for icy sidewalks on the steep East Side hills after a winter storm.

When demand peaks

Demand spikes around the Brown and RISD academic calendar, summer Cape and shore getaways, and the winter holidays. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel windows, while dog walking holds steady for the city's many apartment-dwelling professionals and students.

Know your Providence pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster College Hill to Federal Hill. 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 Providence

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

Rates in Providence

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$32 to $60 per day

Dog walking

$20 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$20 to $42 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$42 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

Providence areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Providence come from neighborhoods like Federal Hill, Fox Point, College Hill, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Rhode Island does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. Operating in Providence means a standard city business registration; there is no special dog-walking permit. Self-employment earnings are reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099. Providence caps animals at one address at 3 under 4-22, and your own dogs count toward it.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Providence

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 Providence

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

Where are the doggy daycare jobs near me in Providence?
Requests reach you from owners near the Providence areas listed on your profile, and you accept or decline each one. There are no assigned shifts, so every booking you take sits at a distance you chose.
Is this a doggy daycare job with an employer in Providence?
You are not hired by a company. In Providence owners book you, you decide which requests to take, and payment runs through the app to your bank account instead of a payslip.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Providence?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Providence runs $32 to $60 per day. You set your own day rate and keep up to 90% of every booking. Providence caps animals at one address at 3 under 4-22, and your own dogs count toward it.
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 Providence hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Providence?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Federal Hill to Fox Point. You decide whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds. Providence caps animals at one address at 3 under 4-22, and your own dogs count toward it.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Providence?
Your daycare days are yours. The headcount is not. Providence caps animals at one address at 3 under 4-22, and your own dogs count toward it. 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 Federal Hill and Fox Point.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Providence?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Providence year-round, from Federal Hill to Fox Point, 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 Providence 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 Providence?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Providence 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 Providence?
Demand spikes around the Brown and RISD academic calendar, summer Cape and shore getaways, and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Providence across the year. Providence has cold, snowy New England winters and humid summers off Narragansett Bay.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Providence?
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 Providence areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Providence?
Owners in Providence mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle. 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 Providence right now?
Yes. Owners across Providence book doggy daycare 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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