Doggy Daycare Jobs in Raleigh

Daycare jobs near you in Raleigh, and what you can take

Choose your own hours in Raleigh, then walk the dogs nearest you. Walking runs $17 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and up to 90% of each booking is yours.

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$30 to $58
per day of daycare in Raleigh
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 Raleigh

Raleigh summers are hot and humid, so sitters schedule walks for early morning and after sunset and watch for hot pavement on the longer greenway routes. Mild winters keep daily walking demand steady almost year-round.

When demand peaks

Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel, the December holidays, and NC State's term breaks, while the steady inflow of new residents and tech commuters keeps midweek dog walking and drop-in visits busy all year.

Know your Raleigh pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Five Points and Oakwood to North Hills and Brier Creek. 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 Raleigh

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

Rates in Raleigh

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$17 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$38 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Raleigh areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Raleigh come from neighborhoods like Five Points, Historic Oakwood, North Hills, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Read 6.7.3.D and the definition it points at, and paid dog day care at a Raleigh residence is not permitted. The three services open to you in Raleigh are dog walking, drop-in visits and house sitting. North Carolina does not license individual pet sitters or dog walkers, so a state permit is not needed for in-home care. The NC Department of Agriculture licenses commercial kennels, so home boarding of several dogs may fall under those rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income reported on Schedule C, with a 1099 once you pass the reporting threshold.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Raleigh

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 Raleigh

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

What is the quickest way to find doggy daycare jobs near me in Raleigh?
There is no job board to scroll. Your profile carries the Raleigh areas you work in, and dog care requests arrive from owners in those areas for you to accept or decline.
Can I run a dog daycare from my home in Raleigh?
No. Read 6.7.3.D and the definition it points at, and paid dog day care at a Raleigh residence is not permitted. The three services open to you in Raleigh are dog walking, drop-in visits and house sitting.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Raleigh?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Raleigh year-round, from Five Points to Historic Oakwood, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Dog walking runs $17 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk and drop-in visits run $17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit. House sitting pays $38 to $85 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 Raleigh 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. 6.7.3.D is aimed at the home occupation, not at the service.
Do I pick my own hours and bookings in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh.
What protection comes with Raleigh 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.
When is dog walking demand highest in Raleigh?
Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel, the December holidays, and NC State's term breaks, while the steady inflow of new residents and tech commuters keeps midweek dog walking and drop-in visits busy all year. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in Raleigh across the year.
What do I need to start dog walking in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in Raleigh?
Owners in Raleigh mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd. 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.
Is there flexible work in Raleigh I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Raleigh are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take dog walking bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Doggy daycare jobs near Raleigh

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