Doggy Daycare Jobs in Washington DC

Get paid to run a doggy daycare in Washington DC

$35 to $58 per day for doggy daycare in Washington DC. Host dogs during the day while owners work, set your own headcount and hours, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

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Start a daycareUp to 90% kept. $20,000 vet protection.
$35 to $58
per day of daycare in Washington DC
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$20,000
vet protection on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Washington DC

DC runs humid summers and icy winters, with cherry-blossom crowds packing the parks each spring. Sitters shift to early and late walks in July humidity, rinse road salt off paws in winter, and route around tourist-heavy corridors during peak bloom.

When demand peaks

Government, contractor, and Hill-recess travel drives constant relocation and short-trip demand, with steady daily walks for the dense rowhouse neighborhoods. Boarding peaks over the summer and winter-holiday windows.

Know your Washington DC routes

Most bookings cluster Dupont Circle to Capitol Hill. Owners look for sitters who know the local parks, leash rules, and the breeds they keep, from French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador.

Keep up to 90%

You set your own rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% of every booking.

Rates in Washington DC

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Washington DC. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

Doggy daycare

$35 to $58 per day

Dog walking

$18 to $30 per walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $30 per visit

Overnight boarding

$48 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Washington DC areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Washington DC come from neighborhoods like Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

The District of Columbia requires no separate pet-sitter licence. DC enforces a leash-and-cleanup law and runs permitted dog parks. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme past $600 a year plus DC income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Washington DC

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 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

$20,000 in vet protection comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Washington DC

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Washington DC.

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Washington DC?

Doggy daycare on Petme in Washington DC runs $35 to $58 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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 Washington DC hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.

Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Washington DC?

No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks. 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 Washington DC?

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.

What protection comes with daycare bookings?

Every confirmed Petme booking, including doggy daycare, includes $20,000 in vet protection for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner.

Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Washington DC

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

Get started

Start earning in Washington DC

Set your own rate. $20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.