Petme · Doggy daycare · Washington Heights, New York

Find a vetted doggy daycare host in Washington Heights, New York

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $42–$60 per full day in Washington Heights.

Uptown Manhattan, Fort Tryon + Cloisters, multilingual + budget. Walks revolve around Fort Tryon Park and The Cloisters. Petme doggy daycare in Washington Heights is drop-off-in-the-morning, pick-up-after-work in a verified sitter's home, not a commercial facility. Your dog gets a real home environment, daily walks on the local route, and a same-host relationship that compounds over months and years. Particularly useful in New York for hybrid-RTO weekday schedules.

Find a doggy daycare host in Washington Heights

Owner service fee in Washington Heights

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

$42–$60

Per full day

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

About Washington Heights

Doggy daycare in Washington Heights, what it actually looks like

Washington Heights is the uptown Manhattan neighborhood from roughly 155th to 200th streets, anchored by Fort Tryon Park (66 acres with The Cloisters museum and dog-friendly trails) and Bennett Park (Manhattan's highest natural point). Pre-war and Art Deco co-ops along Riverside Drive and Cabrini Boulevard.

Washington Heights sitters are heavily multilingual (Dominican Spanish prominent) and family-oriented. The breed mix tilts rescue-heavy with strong Pit-mix and Lab presence reflecting the local rescue-adoption culture. Pricing is among the cheapest in Manhattan.

Where doggy daycare hosts work in Washington Heights

Petme doggy daycare hosts in Washington Heights know the local routes. Top spots: Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters, Bennett Park, Riverside Drive viewpoints.

Breeds in the Washington Heights booking mix

The most-booked breeds across Washington Heights on Petme right now: rescue mix, Labrador, Pit-mix. Filter by breed when searching.

The cashback maths

What 5 daycare days in Washington Heights actually cost

Worked example at the Washington Heights median rate ($51 per full day, source: Petme telemetry, May 2026). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Line item	Petme	Fee-charging platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $51)	$255	$255
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$27
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$13	n/a
Effective cost	$242	$282

$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

How it works

Find a Washington Heights doggy daycare host in three steps

Search Washington Heights

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme doggy daycare hosts in Washington Heights. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.

Meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.

Book + earn cashback

Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $20,000 vet protection kicks in immediately, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance when the booking ends.

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Pet care services in Washington Heights, New York

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Washington Heights, New York

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Washington Heights, New York

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Washington Heights, New York

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Washington Heights, New York

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Washington Heights, New York

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about doggy daycare in Washington Heights

Are Washington Heights sitters Spanish-speaking?

Most are. Dominican Spanish heavily represented. Owners pay 0% in platform fees on Petme and earn up to 5% cashback on every booking. Every booking comes with $20,000 in vet expense protection at no extra cost to the owner.

How much does pet sitting in Washington Heights cost?

Boarding $60 to $80 per night, walks $20 to $30 per 30 minutes. Cheaper than most of Manhattan. All Petme sitters pass ID verification and a background check before they can list.

Can sitters take dogs to Fort Tryon Park?

Yes, frequently. Fort Tryon's trails (mostly on-leash, off-leash hour at the lawn area sunrise to 9am) are a Washington-Heights-sitter favorite for active dogs.

Are Washington Heights buildings dog-friendly?

Most are, with weight caps. Brief the sitter on building rules at the meet-and-greet. Petme charges owners 0% on top of the sitter's rate, and bookings include $20,000 of vet expense protection.

How much does doggy daycare in Washington Heights cost?

Full-day daycare runs $42 to $60 per day in Washington Heights. Half-day rates run roughly 60% of the full-day rate. Petme charges 0% owner fee on top.

What hours does Washington Heights daycare cover?

Typical drop-off windows run 7 to 9am and pick-up 5 to 7pm. Some hosts accept earlier drop-offs (commuter-aware) or later pickups for an additional fee. Confirm at the meet-and-greet.

Is Washington Heights daycare yard-equipped or apartment-only?

Mix of both. Residential, lower-density areas more often have yards. Condo-area hosts cover daycare without a yard by running 3 to 4 walks during the day.

Can I drop off recurring 3 days a week?

Yes, the most common daycare pattern across Washington Heights for hybrid-RTO owners. Recurring 3+ days a week typically gets a small per-day discount; confirm at the meet-and-greet.

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