Doggy Daycare Jobs in Tallahassee

Doggy daycare jobs in Tallahassee, on your schedule

Turn your days at home in Tallahassee into steady daycare income. Doggy daycare in Tallahassee runs $24 to $42 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$24 to $42
per day of daycare in Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee

Tallahassee runs hot and muggy from June through September, with afternoon thunderstorms most days and a heat index that pushes past 104 degrees. Sitters walk dogs early morning or after sunset in summer, keep outings short during storms, and watch flat-faced breeds like French Bulldogs closely in the humidity.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs around the Florida State and Florida A&M calendars, over the winter holidays, and during the summer legislative and travel stretch when owners leave town. Boarding and house sitting lead when families travel, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for state workers and hospital staff.

Know your Tallahassee pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Midtown to SouthWood. 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 Tallahassee

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, 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 Tallahassee

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$24 to $42 per day

Dog walking

$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$32 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Tallahassee areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Tallahassee come from neighborhoods like Downtown, Midtown, Myers Park, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Florida does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Both the City of Tallahassee and Leon County enforce leash rules, so dogs must stay under the owner's direct control in public and off-leash only in designated dog parks like Tom Brown Park. A City of Tallahassee business license is the standard requirement for operating, and pet-care income is self-employment income reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

DowntownMidtownMyers ParkBetton HillsFrenchtownLevy ParkWoodland DrivesLafayette ParkIndian Head AcresKillearn EstatesSouthWoodApalachee Ridge
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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 Tallahassee

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Tallahassee?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Tallahassee runs $24 to $42 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Tallahassee?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Tallahassee year-round, from Downtown to Midtown, 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Tallahassee?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Downtown to Midtown. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Tallahassee?
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 Downtown or Midtown.
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 Downtown and Midtown.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Tallahassee?
Demand climbs around the Florida State and Florida A&M calendars, over the winter holidays, and during the summer legislative and travel stretch when owners leave town. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Tallahassee across the year. Tallahassee runs hot and muggy from June through September, with afternoon thunderstorms most days and a heat index that pushes past 104 degrees.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Tallahassee?
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 Tallahassee areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Tallahassee?
Owners in Tallahassee mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever. 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 work can I pick up in Tallahassee with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Tallahassee send doggy daycare requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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