Dog boarding in Newcastle: what a night costs and what it should include

In short: Petme sitters in Newcastle typically charge £25 to £42 a night for home boarding. A three-night trip comes to £75 to £126, or £102 at the £34 midpoint. The rate should buy more than a bed, so this guide ends with a checklist of what to confirm before you hand your dog over. Platform data as of October 2026. A price per night means little until you know what is inside it. Two boarders can quote the same £34 and offer very different days: one walks twice and sends photos, the other lets the dog out into a yard. Here is the number first, then what it should cover.

What dog boarding costs in Newcastle

Home boarding on Petme runs £25 to £42 a night, with £34 as the midpoint. Each sitter sets their own rate and it is shown on their profile before you book. You can compare sitters on the Newcastle dog boarding page. A search for "kennels newcastle" also returns Newcastle under Lyme, Newcastle Emlyn and others, so check the address before you compare a quote.

What the nightly rate should cover

PDSA recommends visiting premises in person and checking the council licence, and in England the star rating on it. The RSPCA's kennel guidance sets out standards that are useful as a baseline for any boarder. Use this list when you ask for a quote:

• Walks: how many a day, how long, and where. The RSPCA says at least one walk a day outside the kennel is the minimum, and that boarders aiming higher offer two walks of at least 20 minutes.
• Sleeping space: whether your dog has its own kennel unit or bed, and whether it shares with another dog only if you have agreed.
• Feeding: whether they will use your dog's own food and keep to its usual meal times.
• Medication: whether they can give it, and whether that is included or extra.
• Updates: how often you will hear from them, and by what route.
• Supervision: how staff or the sitter keep an eye on dogs through the day and evening.
• Collection: the times you can pick up, and whether late arrival costs extra.
• Vaccinations: what proof they need, since unvaccinated dogs may not be allowed to stay.
• Emergencies: what they do if your dog needs a vet and they cannot reach you.

A three-night trip, priced out

Say you are away for a three-night trip, perhaps over the Great North Run weekend each September. Your dog boards with a Petme sitter in Jesmond or Heaton. At the £34 midpoint, the stay costs £102. At the bottom of the band, 3 x £25 gives £75, and at the top, 3 x £42 gives £126. On Petme the owner booking fee is 0%, so the sitter's rate is the whole bill, and £3.06 cashback is credited after the completed booking. Typical platforms add a booking fee of about £11.22 on the same stay.

Newcastle, walks and routine

Newcastle has plenty of places for a boarded dog to be walked: Town Moor, Exhibition Park, Jesmond Dene and Leazes Park are all in the city. Ask a sitter which one they use and how long the walks are. If you want daytime help rather than overnight care, see pet sitter costs in Newcastle for walks and visits.

Licensing in England

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. Newcastle City Council has a page on animal boarding licences, including star ratings. Fees change, so check the council page for the current figure. Our home boarding licence guide explains what it means for you as an owner.

Dog boarding in Newcastle: FAQ

How much is dog boarding per night in Newcastle?

Home boarding on Petme in Newcastle costs £25 to £42 a night, with a midpoint of £34. Each sitter sets their own rate, shown on their profile before you book. Kennel prices vary by business, so ask each one for the total for your dates.

Is there cheap dog boarding in Newcastle?

The bottom of the Petme band is £25 a night, so three nights costs £75. Cheap is only good value if the rate covers walks, feeding and updates, so run through the checklist above with any boarder before you compare totals.

Can I find home dog boarding near Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes. Petme sitters in Newcastle offer home boarding, where your dog stays in their home rather than a kennel. Rates are £25 to £42 a night, and you can message a sitter before you book to ask about walks, other dogs and routine.

What should I ask a kennel in Newcastle before booking?

Ask about licence and star rating, walks per day, sleeping arrangements, medication, vaccinations and what happens in an emergency. PDSA advises visiting in person and says a five-star rating is the highest possible in England.

How much does it cost to board a dog for a weekend in Newcastle?

A two-night weekend costs £50 to £84 on Petme, or £68 at the £34 midpoint. Three nights is £75 to £126. Cashback is credited after the completed booking, and owners pay no booking fee.