The week, line by line
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| 7 nights at £22 (low end of the band) | £154 |
| 7 nights at £29 (midpoint) | £203 |
| 7 nights at £36 (high end) | £252 |
| Owner booking fee on Petme | £0 |
| Booking fee on typical platforms, on the £203 week | about £22.33 |
| Cashback credited after the completed booking | £6.09 |
What pushes the week up or down
Each sitter sets their own nightly rate, shown on their profile before you book. The £98 gap between the cheapest and dearest week usually reflects what the sitter is offering. Compare like with like by asking each one:- How many walks a day are included, and how long they are.
- Whether your dog will be the only guest dog.
- Whether medication or a puppy's extra care changes the rate.
- Whether a second dog from your household costs a full extra night.
- Whether a bank holiday in the middle of your week costs more.
A worked week
You leave on a Saturday for seven nights and book a home boarder at the £29 midpoint. You agree a Friday evening drop-off so the morning you travel is calm, and you ask for a message and a photo each day. Walks are worth asking about in Bolton, because the choice is good. Smithills Hall and Country Park, Queen's Park and Leverhulme Park are in the borough, and Lever Park at Rivington is just over the boundary in Chorley. A sitter in Astley Bridge, Bromley Cross or Heaton will have a regular route. If they use Jumbles Country Park, note that one local walking guide asks dog owners to keep dogs out of the reservoir, which supplies drinking water. When you are home you collect your dog, the £203 is the total you paid, and £6.09 in cashback is credited to your account.Checking the licence in Bolton
In England, boarding dogs in kennels and providing home boarding for dogs as a business are both licensable under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. Bolton Council issues the licences in the borough and publishes its animal licences list, so you can check a boarder as well as asking to see their licence. Each licence carries a star rating, five being the highest. Our home boarding licence guide explains the rules, and is dog boarding safe covers the other checks. Petme also has the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.Bolton dog boarding: FAQ
How much does dog boarding cost for a week in Bolton?
Seven nights with a Petme sitter in Bolton cost £154 to £252, or £203 at the £29 midpoint. Owners pay no booking fee on Petme, and £6.09 cashback is credited after a completed booking of that size.
What are dog kennel prices in Bolton?
Each kennel sets its own price, usually per dog per day, so ask for a written total for your exact dates. Check whether walks and bank holidays are included, then compare it with a home boarder's total for the same week.
Is there dog home boarding in Bolton?
Yes. Petme sitters in Bolton board dogs in their own homes, at £22 to £36 a night. Message a sitter before booking to ask about walks, other dogs in the house and where your dog will sleep.
How do I check a Bolton boarder is licensed?
Ask to see their licence and star rating, then check it against Bolton Council's published animal licences. Five stars is the highest rating in England, and a good boarder will not mind you checking.
