How much does dog daycare cost per hour in Buenos Aires (2026)

If you work away from home all day, your dog spends many hours alone. A dog daycare is an option so your pet has company, walks and playtime during the day and comes back home at night. Here is how prices are moving today in Buenos Aires.

How much it costs (as a reference)

Daycare is charged by the hour, and prices vary quite a bit from one sitter to another. On Woof! today there are sitters charging around ARS $12,000 to $15,000 per hour for daytime daycare in central areas of CABA. Others charge less, depending on the area and the size of the pet.

As a quick reference, if you choose a sitter in the ARS $12,000-$15,000/hour range, a 9-hour working day costs between ARS $108,000 and $135,000.

The amounts include Woof!'s 12% fee (it is what you see on each profile and what you end up paying).

How it is charged

Daycare is charged per hour. You choose the drop-off and pick-up times, and you are billed for the hours the pet is being cared for.

• Drop off at 9am and pick up at 6pm -> 9 hours.
• Drop off at 1pm and pick up at 5pm -> 4 hours.

If the pet stays overnight, it is no longer daycare: it is boarding, and it is charged per night.

Which factors make the price vary

Size of the pet

Each sitter sets a different rate by size (small, medium, large, giant) and by type (dog or cat). Some charge the same for all sizes; others charge more for large breeds.

Area where the sitter lives

The more central or premium areas (Palermo, Recoleta, Belgrano, Barrio Norte) usually have higher prices than more residential areas. The exact difference depends on each sitter.

Number of pets

If you leave more than one pet in the same booking, the price adds up per pet based on size and type.

What a daycare booking includes

• Care during the booked hours.
• Company and attention at the sitter's home (or at yours, if you choose that modality).
• Communication with the owner during the service.

If you have specific questions about what a particular sitter does or does not include (walks, schedules, etc.), you can post a public question on their profile before booking.

How to choose a daycare sitter

1. Close to your home or workplace

Daycare is a service you are going to use many times. If you have to cross the city to drop off and pick up the pet, the logistics become heavy. Look at sitters in your area and start with the closest ones.

2. Matches your schedule

Each sitter defines in their profile the time ranges they offer. If you start work at 7am, make sure the sitter starts earlier.

3. Your pet has to be comfortable

If your dog is very reactive to other dogs, before booking leave a public question for the sitter on their profile to find out if they usually take in more than one pet at a time. For calm dogs that enjoy company, being with other dogs can be a plus.

4. Reviews

When a sitter has reviews on their profile, they are verified: only clients who booked can leave them. Look not only at the rating but at what they say: whether the pet came home happy, whether communication was good, whether the sitter was punctual. New sitters may not have reviews yet, so there you should look more at the profile information and prior communication.

5. The first time, try half a day

Before committing to a weekly routine, book a shorter first stay (4-5 hours). It helps you see how your pet reacts and how the sitter works.

Comparison with other options

Daytime daycare is the most complete alternative but also the most expensive one. Other options for pets that spend many hours alone:

• Dog walker 1-2 times a day: your pet stays at home but gets walks and short company. Low cost, but spends most of the day alone.
• Leaving them alone: free, but only a good idea if your pet tolerates it well (not anxious, does not destroy things, does not bark all day).
• Taking them to the office: free if your job allows it.
• Occasional daycare + regular dog walker: a mix that many clients use to lower the total cost.

Each case depends on your pet and your routine.

How payment works

You pay with credit card, debit card, prepaid card or Mercado Pago account, all from the confirmation screen. The money is held by Woof! until the service ends: if something happens, you have backup. When the day finishes, the sitter receives the payment.

The fee is 12% to the client and is already included in the price you see on each profile.

In summary

• Daycare is charged per hour, not per day.
• Prices vary quite a bit: there are sitters charging around ARS $12,000 to $15,000 per hour in central areas of CABA, and others charging less.
• A 9-hour working day in that range costs between ARS $108,000 and $135,000.
• Before choosing, look at the available profiles in your area and compare them: each sitter sets their own rate.
• It is not the same as boarding: daycare always ends the same day.
• Choose someone close to home or work, with matching hours, and try half a day the first time.

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