Totals by stay length in Derby
These are plain multiples of the band: the low end is £24 a night, the midpoint £31 and the high end £38.| Stay | Low (£24 a night) | Midpoint (£31 a night) | High (£38 a night) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | £72 | £93 | £114 |
| 5 nights | £120 | £155 | £190 |
| 7 nights | £168 | £217 | £266 |
A five-night work trip, priced out
Rolls-Royce and Toyota (at Burnaston) are major employers around Derby, and work travel is one reason owners need boarding. Say you are away for five nights from Monday to Saturday. Your dog stays with a home boarder in Mickleover or Allestree. At the £31 midpoint the stay costs £155. On Petme the owner booking fee is 0%, so £155 is the whole bill, and £4.65 cashback is credited after the completed booking. On typical platforms a booking fee of about £17.05 would sit on top of the same stay. Message two or three sitters at once and ask who is free.What to ask about longer stays
If your trip stretches past five nights, ask before you confirm:- Is the nightly rate the same on every night, or does it change after a set number of nights?
- Does the sitter charge differently for the day of collection?
- If your trip runs over, can your dog stay an extra night, and at what rate?
- How will you get updates across a longer stay, and how often?
- Who can the sitter call if you cannot be reached for a day?
Late July to the end of August
The summer school holidays in England run from late July to the end of August, though dates vary by council. Longer family trips fall in those weeks, so a seven-night stay is easier to arrange if you ask early.Is a Derby boarder licensed?
In England, kennel boarding and home boarding for dogs as a business are licensable under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The licence is issued by the local council and carries a star rating, where five is the highest. Derby City Council has an animal activity licence page with the application form for dog boarding. Our home boarding licence guide explains what to ask a home boarder.Dog boarding in Derby: FAQ
How much does dog boarding cost in Derby for a week?
Seven nights of home boarding on Petme costs £168 to £266 in Derby, or £217 at the £31 midpoint. That is the nightly band of £24 to £38 multiplied by seven. Each sitter sets their own rate before you book.
What do dog kennels in Derby charge per night?
Kennels set their own prices, so ask each one for a quote for your dates. For comparison, home boarding with a Petme sitter in Derby costs £24 to £38 a night, and owners pay no booking fee.
Is there home dog boarding in Derbyshire?
Yes. Petme sitters in Derby offer home boarding, where your dog stays in the sitter's house instead of a kennel. You can message a sitter before booking to ask about routine, other dogs and walks.
Is private dog boarding in Derby worth the money?
It can be, if your dog does better with one household than a row of kennels. Over five nights the Petme band gives £120 to £190, so compare that with a kennel total for the same dates and with the care each includes.
Are Derby boarding kennels licensed?
They should be. In England, kennel boarding and home boarding as a business both need a council licence with a star rating, where five is the highest. Derby City Council handles applications, so ask any boarder to show you their licence before you book.
