Doggy Daycare Jobs in Ventura

Host dogs by day in Ventura and keep up to 90%

Owners across Ventura book daycare so their dog is not home alone all day. Doggy daycare in Ventura runs $30 to $48 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$30 to $48
per day of daycare in Ventura
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 Ventura

Ventura runs a mild Mediterranean climate with a marine layer that grays over the mornings from late spring into summer before it burns off by midday, and highs that rarely leave the 70s. Sitters plan the longer walks for late morning once the fog lifts and lean on the flat Promenade path on the cool, overcast days.

When demand peaks

Summer travel and the winter holidays fill the boarding and house-sitting calendar as owners head out for beach trips and to the Channel Islands, while dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady through the year for Naval Base Ventura County and Port of Hueneme commuters. The California Lutheran and CSU Channel Islands schedules add student and staff demand around move-in and exam weeks.

Know your Ventura pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Downtown to East Ventura. 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 Ventura

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

Rates in Ventura

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$30 to $48 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$20 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$40 to $70 per night

Where demand is strongest

Ventura areas that book the most

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

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Working in Ventura calls for a City of Ventura Business Tax Certificate, which the city requires of independent contractors and home-based operators; there is no permit or dog-count cap specific to solo walking. The city leash rule requires the leash to be held continuously in hand on streets, parks, trails, and the beach outside posted off-leash areas. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099. Ventura writes the ceiling into 24.210.050: 3 animals at any one address, your own among them.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Ventura

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 Ventura

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Ventura?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Ventura runs $30 to $48 per day. You set your own day rate and keep up to 90% of every booking. Ventura writes the ceiling into 24.210.050: 3 animals at any one address, your own among them.
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 Ventura and Midtown Ventura.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Ventura?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Ventura year-round, from Downtown Ventura to Midtown Ventura, 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 Ventura 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 Ventura?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Ventura 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 Ventura hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Ventura?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Downtown Ventura to Midtown Ventura. You decide whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds. Ventura writes the ceiling into 24.210.050: 3 animals at any one address, your own among them.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Ventura?
Your daycare days are yours. The headcount is not. Ventura writes the ceiling into 24.210.050: 3 animals at any one address, your own among them. Count back before you take another dog.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Ventura?
Summer travel and the winter holidays fill the boarding and house-sitting calendar as owners head out for beach trips and to the Channel Islands, while dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady through the year for Naval Base Ventura County and Port of Hueneme commuters. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Ventura across the year.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Ventura?
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 Ventura areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Ventura?
Owners in Ventura mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, French Bulldog. 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.
Is there flexible work in Ventura I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Ventura are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take doggy daycare 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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