Doggy Daycare Jobs in St. Petersburg

Earn hosting dogs by day in St. Petersburg

Start with a couple of dogs near Historic Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood and grow as reviews come in. Doggy daycare in St. Petersburg runs $30 to $58 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$30 to $58
per day of daycare in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is hot and humid most of the year with an afternoon-storm rainy season from June through September, so sitters walk dogs early or late, watch hot pavement, and plan around sudden downpours. Mild winters keep year-round outdoor activity easy.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in the winter snowbird and tourist season from roughly December through April, when boarding and house sitting lead, plus a summer travel bump. Spring break and holiday visitors add drop-in and walking requests.

Know your St. Petersburg pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Old Northeast to Kenwood. 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 St. Petersburg

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

Rates in St. Petersburg

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$30 to $58 per day

Dog walking

$18 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$40 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

St. Petersburg areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in St. Petersburg come from neighborhoods like Historic Old Northeast, Historic Kenwood, Grand Central District, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Florida does not require a state licence to walk dogs or pet sit in an owner's home; fee-based boarding may need local approval. Pinellas County and St. Petersburg require dogs to be leashed and controlled off the owner's property. Sitter income is self-employment earnings reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.

Historic Old NortheastHistoric KenwoodGrand Central DistrictDowntown St. PetersburgCrescent LakeSnell IsleEuclid-St. PaulHistoric Roser ParkShore AcresOld SoutheastTropical ShoresAllendale Terrace
Why Petme

Built for sitters in St. Petersburg

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 St. Petersburg

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

How do I find doggy daycare jobs near me in St. Petersburg?
Requests reach you from owners near the St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
You are not hired by a company. In St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
Doggy daycare on Petme in St. Petersburg runs $30 to $58 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in St. Petersburg?
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 Historic Old Northeast or Historic Kenwood.
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 Historic Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in St. Petersburg?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across St. Petersburg year-round, from Historic Old Northeast to Historic Kenwood, 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. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
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. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in St. Petersburg?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Historic Old Northeast to Historic Kenwood. 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 St. Petersburg?
Demand peaks in the winter snowbird and tourist season from roughly December through April, when boarding and house sitting lead, plus a summer travel bump. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in St. Petersburg across the year. St.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in St. Petersburg?
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. Petersburg areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in St. Petersburg?
Owners in St. Petersburg mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua, 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 near Historic Old Northeast or Historic Kenwood?
Yes. You set which parts of St. Petersburg you cover, so you can keep doggy daycare to Historic Old Northeast, Historic Kenwood and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
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