Doggy Daycare Jobs in St. Louis

Dog daycare work in St. Louis, minus the part you cannot do

Walk dogs and drop in on them across St. Louis, on your own schedule. Walking runs $14 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk, with up to 90% of each booking kept.

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$24 to $46
per day of daycare in St. Louis
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 St. Louis

St. Louis is known for sticky, humid summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Sitters plan walks for the cooler morning and evening hours in July and keep them short on icy days, while spring and fall are the comfortable walking seasons.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. Drop-in visits and midday walks stay steady year-round around Forest Park and the central corridor neighborhoods.

Know your St. Louis pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Central West End to Carondelet. 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 St. Louis

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

Rates in St. Louis

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$14 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$32 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

St. Louis areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

A St. Louis address is not a lawful place to run dog day care for money. 26.80.060 is the section that says so. You can take walking, drop-in and house-sitting bookings across St. Louis without touching the home-occupation rules. St. Louis also caps animals at one address at 4. Missouri's Animal Care Facilities Act requires a state license to board dogs or cats overnight in your home for pay; dog walking and drop-in visits are not covered. St. Louis may also require a local business license. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in St. Louis

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 St. Louis

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in St. Louis.

How do I get doggy daycare jobs near me in St. Louis?
You decide what near me means. The St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Petme does not employ dog care sitters. The work comes from owners in St. Louis who book you directly, and you set your own rate for every service you offer. Getting started means ID verification and a completed profile.
Can I run a dog daycare from my home in St. Louis?
No. A St. Louis address is not a lawful place to run dog day care for money. 26.80.060 is the section that says so. You can take walking, drop-in and house-sitting bookings across St. Louis without touching the home-occupation rules.
Is doggy daycare a good part time job in St. Louis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Dog walking runs $14 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk and drop-in visits run $14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit. House sitting pays $32 to $62 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 St. Louis 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. 26.80.060 is aimed at the home occupation, not at the service.
Do I pick my own hours and bookings in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis.
What protection comes with St. Louis 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.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in St. Louis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across St. Louis year-round, from The Hill to Soulard, 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 St. Louis 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.
When is dog walking demand highest in St. Louis?
Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. That pattern shapes dog walking bookings in St. Louis across the year. St.
What do I need to start dog walking in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly walk in St. Louis?
Owners in St. Louis mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever, Beagle. 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 St. Louis I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in St. Louis 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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