Doggy Daycare Jobs in Seattle

Earn from daytime dog care in Seattle

Owners in Seattle pay for a calm daytime home over a busy kennel. Doggy daycare in Seattle runs $40 to $65 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$40 to $65
per day of daycare in Seattle
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 Seattle

October through May brings 150+ rain days. Seattle sitters carry towels, work around indoor enrichment, and use the covered I-5 Colonnade off-leash for rainy-day energy burn.

When owners travel

Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. Daily mid-day walks dominate booking volume thanks to the city's DINKWAD (dual income, no kids, with a dog) demographic.

Know your Seattle pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Ballard to Beacon 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 Seattle

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 Seattle

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$40 to $65 per day

Dog walking

$20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$50 to $85 per night

Where you can work

Seattle areas you can cover

Daycare sitters in Seattle choose the neighborhoods they cover, for example Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, and accept only the weekday requests that fit their schedule.

Seattle requires a city pet licence for resident dogs but no separate sitter licence. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on Schedule C; Washington has no state income tax. Some King County off-leash areas require an annual pass. 23.42.052 puts the Seattle limit at 3 animals per address, your own pets included.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Seattle

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 Seattle

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

Are there jobs in Ballard?
Yes. Work in Seattle comes from owners nearby who need a walk, a drop-in visit, daycare or an overnight stay. You are self-employed, so you decline anything that does not suit and there is no minimum to hit.
Are there part-time jobs in Ballard?
Yes. Sitters in Seattle are self-employed. No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. You need to be 18 or over, with a smartphone and the Petme app, and you complete ID verification before owners can book you.
Are there doggy daycare jobs near me in Seattle?
You decide what near me means. The Seattle areas on your profile are the only places owners can request you from, so distance stays a setting rather than a surprise.
Are there jobs in Seattle?
Yes. Pet owners across Seattle book sitters through the Petme app. You pick the services you want to offer, set a rate for each, and keep up to 90% of what a booking pays.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Seattle?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Seattle runs $40 to $65 per day. You set your own day rate and keep up to 90% of every booking. 23.42.052 puts the Seattle limit at 3 animals per address, your own pets included.
Can I do doggy daycare jobs in Seattle 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 Seattle?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Seattle 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 Seattle hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Seattle?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Capitol Hill to Ballard. You decide whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds. 23.42.052 puts the Seattle limit at 3 animals per address, your own pets included.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Seattle?
Your daycare days are yours. The headcount is not. 23.42.052 puts the Seattle limit at 3 animals per address, your own pets included. 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 Capitol Hill and Ballard.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Seattle?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Seattle year-round, from Capitol Hill to Ballard, 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.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Seattle?
Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Seattle across the year. October through May brings 150+ rain days.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Seattle?
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 Seattle areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Seattle?
Owners in Seattle 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.
What jobs are hiring in Seattle?
Petme recruits for doggy daycare in Seattle continuously rather than posting vacancies. You publish a sitter profile with the areas you cover and your own rate, and owners nearby send you booking requests that you accept or decline.
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Doggy daycare jobs near Seattle

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Start earning in Seattle

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to $22,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Pet sitters in Seattle for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: local sitter profiles, 0% owner fee, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

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Cat sitting jobs in Seattle

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House sitting jobs in Seattle

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