Part-time doggy daycare in Reno on your terms
Add a few daytime dogs near Midtown and Old Southwest to your weekday routine. Doggy daycare in Reno runs $26 to $48 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
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Local know-how pays off in Reno
Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra. Sitters walk dogs early morning or after sunset in July and August to keep paws off baking pavement, and shift to midday outings during winter cold snaps.
When demand peaks
Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel-heavy stretches, with dog walking steady year-round for desk-bound professionals.
Know your Reno pickup areas
Most daycare bookings cluster Midtown to South Reno. 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. Your space decides how many dogs you take at once.
Breeds you will meet in Reno
Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Reno. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
Doggy daycare
$26 to $48 per day
Dog walking
$16 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
$16 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Overnight boarding
$35 to $75 per night
Reno areas that book the most
Petme daycare bookings in Reno come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Old Southwest, Downtown Reno, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.
Nevada does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. A City of Reno business license is the standard requirement for operating, and there is no city cap on the number of dogs walked at once beyond standard leash rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.
Built for sitters in Reno
Keep up to 90%
You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 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.
Doggy Daycare Jobs in Reno
What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Reno.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Reno?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Reno runs $26 to $48 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Reno?
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 Midtown or Old Southwest.
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 Midtown and Old Southwest.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Reno?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Reno year-round, from Midtown to Old Southwest, 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 Reno at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you can start without formal experience: 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 Reno?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Reno sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
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 Reno hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Reno?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Midtown to Old Southwest. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Reno?
Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Reno across the year. Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Reno?
No formal qualification is required. You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Experience helps you win your first doggy daycare bookings in Reno, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, on your profile.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Reno?
Owners in Reno mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Border Collie. 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.
Doggy daycare jobs near Reno
Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.
Start earning in Reno
Set your own rate. $22,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.