Doggy Daycare Jobs in Waco

Flexible doggy daycare work in Waco

Daycare fits anyone working from home in Waco who wants company and income. Doggy daycare in Waco 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 Waco
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 Waco

Waco has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers that top 100 degrees and mild winters. Sitters move summer walks to early morning or evening, watch for hot pavement, and keep water on hand during the peak heat.

When demand peaks

Demand tracks the Baylor University calendar, rising over move-in weekends, football Saturdays, and breaks, plus summer and winter-holiday travel. Boarding and house sitting lead during those stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek.

Know your Waco pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Downtown Waco to Woodway. 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 Waco

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, 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 Waco

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Waco. 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

$14 to $22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$32 to $58 per night

Where demand is strongest

Waco areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Waco come from neighborhoods like Downtown Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Texas has no state pet-sitter license, but requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies, and Waco's leash ordinance applies in public. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Waco

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 Waco

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Waco?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Waco runs $24 to $42 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is doggy daycare a good part time job in Waco?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Waco 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 Waco hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Waco?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Downtown Waco to Woodway. 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 Waco?
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 Waco or Woodway.
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 Waco and Woodway.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Waco?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Waco year-round, from Downtown Waco to Woodway, 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 Waco 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 doggy daycare demand highest in Waco?
Demand tracks the Baylor University calendar, rising over move-in weekends, football Saturdays, and breaks, plus summer and winter-holiday travel. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Waco across the year. Waco has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers that top 100 degrees and mild winters.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Waco?
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 Waco areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Waco?
Owners in Waco mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, Blue Heeler. 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 in Waco right now?
Yes. Owners across Waco book doggy daycare on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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