Dog boarding in Sheffield: the price, and what it should buy you

A weekend of dog boarding in Sheffield costs £102 for three nights at the middle of the range, and anywhere from £75 to £126 depending on the sitter. Petme sitters in Sheffield typically charge £25 to £42 a night for home boarding. The more useful question is what that nightly figure includes, because two boarders on the same price can give your dog very different days. Platform data as of October 2026.

The Sheffield price, in one line

Home boarding on Petme in Sheffield runs £25 to £42 a night, with £34 as the midpoint. Each sitter sets their own rate and shows it on their profile before you book, so you can compare real figures on dog boarding in Sheffield rather than estimates. Kennels set their own prices too, and many quote per day, so ask any kennel for the total for your dates before you put the two side by side.

What a nightly rate should cover

A boarding rate pays for a bed, food routines, exercise and someone keeping an eye on your dog. The RSPCA's advice on boarding kennels and the PDSA's guidance on holiday care give a sensible baseline, and the same questions work for a home boarder. Before you agree a price, check each of these:

• Where your dog sleeps. The RSPCA expects a kennel to give each dog its own unit unless you agree it can share with a dog from your household. At a home, ask which room and whether other dogs sleep there too.
• Walks. The RSPCA puts the minimum at one walk a day outside the kennel. Ask how many walks the rate includes, how long they are and where they go.
• Food. Bring your dog's usual food and feeding times, and confirm the boarder will stick to them.
• Medication. Ask whether the boarder will give it, at what times, and whether it changes the rate.
• A record of the stay. The RSPCA expects kennels to keep one. A home boarder can send you messages or photos instead, so agree how often.
• Vaccinations. The PDSA says unvaccinated pets will not usually be accepted, and warns against leaving them to the last minute, especially kennel cough.
• Collection times. Confirm the hours you can drop off and pick up, and what happens if your train or flight is late.
• A licence. Ask to see it, along with the star rating (more on that below).

If a boarder is cheaper because the rate leaves out walks or updates you would expect, the saving is smaller than it looks. If a boarder costs a few pounds more and covers everything on the list, the extra may be the better buy.

Walks are a big part of the price in Sheffield

Sheffield is unusually green for a large city. It has over 250 parks, woodlands and gardens, and about a third of the city lies inside the Peak District National Park, according to its Wikipedia entry. For a dog that is used to long weekend walks, ask a sitter in Ecclesall, Nether Edge, Hillsborough or Broomhill where they actually walk and for how long. A sitter who knows the local paths can tell you exactly what a day looks like, and that is worth more than a line on a profile.

A three-night weekend, priced

Say you go away from Friday to Monday, three nights, and book a home boarder at the £34 midpoint.

• 3 nights at £34 comes to £102.
• At £25 a night the same weekend is £75, and at £42 it is £126.
• Owners pay a 0% booking fee on Petme, so £102 is the whole bill.
• Cashback of £3.06 is credited after the completed booking.
• Typical platforms add a booking fee of about £11.22 on the same weekend.

A short weekend is also a good trial. If your dog has never boarded before, three nights with a sitter tells you how they settle before you trust anyone with a fortnight.

If you only need someone to walk your dog while you are at work, pet sitter costs in Sheffield covers walks and drop-in visits, and doggy daycare in Sheffield covers the daytime.

Checking the licence

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. The licence comes from the local council, which also gives a star rating, and five stars is the highest. Asking to see both is normal. Our guide to the home boarding licence explains what the rules cover, and Petme also has the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Sheffield dog boarding: your questions (FAQ)

How much is dog boarding in Sheffield?

Petme sitters in Sheffield typically charge £25 to £42 a night for home boarding, with £34 as the midpoint. A three-night weekend costs £75 to £126, or £102 at the midpoint. Each sitter's rate is on their profile before you book.

What do kennels in Sheffield charge?

Each kennel sets its own price, and many quote per dog per day, so ask for a written total for your dates. Check whether walks, medication and bank holiday dates are included, then compare that with a home boarder's total for the same nights.

Is there cheap dog boarding in Sheffield?

The low end of the Petme Sheffield band is £25 a night, so a three-night weekend can cost £75. Check what the cheaper rate includes, such as walks and updates, because a low price that leaves those out is not much of a saving.

Can I find home dog boarding in Sheffield?

Yes. Petme sitters in Sheffield offer home boarding, where your dog stays in the sitter's house rather than a kennel, at £25 to £42 a night. Message a sitter first to ask about their walks, other dogs and where your dog will sleep.

What should a dog boarding price include?

At minimum, a safe place to sleep, at least one walk a day, feeding to your dog's routine and someone checking on them. Ask about medication, updates and collection times too, because those are where boarders differ most.