Petme · Burnie

Dog boarding hosts in Burnie you meet before you book

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. A$32,000 Protection Plan included.

Boarding in a real home with no owner fee, no subscription and no minimum. You see the price before you book. Travel between suburbs is short, so a sitter across town is still a few minutes away.

0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Service fee for pet owners
A$32,000
Protection Plan per booking
200K+
Pet owners on the platform
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Dog boarding available in Burnie

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Why Petme

Why Aussie dog owners pick Petme boarding

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Aussie pet owners.

A$32,000 Protection Plan

Every booking includes up to A$32,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost and with no deductible. That covers the emergencies Aussie owners worry about most, from paralysis ticks to snake bites and summer heat.

Cashback instead of fees

0% service fee for pet owners. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.

Sitters across Burnie

Coverage across every suburb of Burnie and surrounds. Message a few sitters in chat before you book.

Pricing

What does dog boarding cost in Burnie?

Sitters in Burnie set their own rates. The range below reflects typical bookings in the city. You see the exact rate before you book.

from A$40

Standard per night

A$40–A$65

Typical range in Burnie

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Coverage

Suburbs across Burnie

Petme sitters are available across every major suburb of Burnie and surrounds.

ActonMontelloHillcrestParklandsSouth BurnieUpper BurnieRomaineWivenhoeShorewell ParkPark GroveHavenviewOcean Vista

Burnie

Boarding in a real home in Burnie, explained

Burnie sits on Emu Bay on Tasmania's north-west coast, about 47 km west of Devonport and 147 km north-west of Launceston. The city is Tasmania's fourth largest, with a deep-water port, surrounding suburbs spread across hilly terrain, and a significant working population tied to manufacturing, logistics, and health services. Residential areas such as Acton, Montello, and Hillcrest are close to the city centre, while Romaine, Parklands, and Havenview extend further inland.

The climate is oceanic, with mild and often breezy summers and cool, wet winters. Rainfall is spread across most of the year, which keeps pets indoors more than in drier mainland cities, and the cooler temperatures make dog walking comfortable year-round. Demand for pet care tends to pick up around the summer holiday period when residents travel, and also in winter when the wetter weather prompts owners to book dog walkers rather than venture out themselves.

The broader Burnie area includes suburban pockets at Shorewell Park, Ocean Vista, and the hillside streets of Upper Burnie, where larger sections give many households the space for dogs. Pet-care supply in the region is limited compared to larger Tasmanian centres, so owners often book sitters well in advance, particularly around Christmas and Easter when many families travel via Devonport or fly out of Burnie Airport.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a service fee for owners?
No. Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee. You only pay the sitter's rate, and you earn automatic cashback on every completed booking.
How much does dog boarding cost in Burnie?
Overnight dog boarding in Burnie costs A$40–A$65 per night. Rates vary by suburb, dog size, and length of stay. Multi-night stays often come with a discount.
Where does my dog stay?
At the sitter's home. Every Petme boarding sitter hosts a small number of dogs at a time, so your dog gets attention and couch time, not a kennel run.
Are boarding sitters in Burnie vetted?
Yes. Every sitter passes identity and background checks. Each booking includes up to A$32,000 through the Protection Plan at no extra cost.
Can I meet the sitter before I book?
Yes. Set up a free meet and greet through chat before the first booking. You drop off the dog, hand over food and bedding, and confirm everything in person.
What about my dog's diet and meds?
Add diet and medication notes to your booking. Sitters confirm before accepting and stick to the routine you set.
How far ahead should I book in Burnie?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Burnie and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Is this someone home or a kennel?
A home. Boarding on Petme in Burnie means your dog stays in the sitter's own house with a small number of dogs, sleeps inside, and keeps something close to a normal household routine. There are no runs and no concrete.

Get Petme

Message a few sitters in chat, set up a meet and greet, book inside the app. Cashback is credited automatically.

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