Get paid to board and look after dogs in Ireland
Typically €26 to €48 per night for overnight boarding, plus daycare and drop-ins. Host dogs in your own home, set your own rates, and keep up to 90% with sitter cashback.
Dog sitting is the higher-rate end of pet care. Board dogs at your place, run daytime daycare, and turn a dog-friendly home into real income.
A flexible job you run around your life
This is in-person work, but you control it like your own business: your hours, your clients, your rate. Fit it around a day job, studies, or other gigs across Ireland.
Board on the dates that suit you
Open your calendar for the nights you want and close it when you are away. Take one dog at a time or a small group. No obligation to accept every request.
Self-employed, in control
You run your own boarding service on Petme. You set the nightly rate, pick the dogs you host, and answer to the owner, not a kennel manager. No rostered shifts, no minimum bookings.
Add daycare and drop-ins too
Many Irish dog sitters mix overnight boarding with daytime daycare and drop-in visits, filling the gaps between stays and lifting their weekly earnings.
Earn on your terms, keep up to 90%
No shift rosters, no platform-set pricing, no minimum hours. You control the rate, the work, and the schedule, and every booking carries €20,000 vet protection.
€26 to €48 per night
Typical overnight boarding rates across Ireland, with Dublin at the upper end. Daycare usually runs €18 to €36 a day. A multi-night holiday stay adds up fast. With cashback, you keep up to 90%.
Host from your own home
No premises to rent. Ireland has no national home-boarding licence scheme, though some local authorities ask for pre-notification. A dog-friendly home and a bit of outdoor space are the main things owners look for.
€20,000 vet protection
Every confirmed booking on Petme includes up to €20,000 in emergency vet cover for the dog in your care, at no extra cost to you or the owner. 0% for owners.
Built for Irish sitters and walkers
Owner cashback keeps your clients rebooking, your social profile gets you found, and fast 2-day payouts mean you are paid soon after each booking, all with €20,000 vet protection built in.
Higher-rate bookings
Overnight boarding is the higher-rate end of pet care. You set the nightly rate, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% per booking, more than most Irish platforms leave you with.
Holiday-season regulars
Owners rebook the sitter their dog already knows, especially around school holidays and Christmas. Owners earn cashback too, so a good first stay often turns into recurring boarding.
A profile that gets you found
Petme is social, not just a directory. Post your stays to a feed Irish pet parents follow, so owners book the real person and home behind the profile. Active sitters get found and rebooked far more often.
Dog Sitting Jobs Ireland, answered
What new Irish sitters and walkers ask before signing up on Petme.
how much do dog sitters earn per night in Ireland?
Overnight dog boarding on Petme in Ireland typically pays €26 to €48 per night, with Dublin at the upper end. Daycare usually runs €18 to €36 a day. You set your rate and keep up to 90% with sitter cashback.
do Dublin rates differ from the rest of Ireland?
Yes. Dublin sits at the top of the €26 to €48 nightly band, reflecting higher demand and living costs. Cork, Galway, Limerick, and smaller cities usually price a little lower. You set your own rate to match your area.
do I need a licence to board dogs at home in Ireland?
Ireland has no national home-boarding licence scheme like the UK. Some local authorities ask for pre-notification under Department of Agriculture controls, and dog breeding is separately regulated. Check with your local authority before you scale up to regular commercial boarding.
do I need experience to start dog sitting?
No formal qualification is required, just a dog-friendly home, reliability, and a genuine love of dogs. Many sitters complete a pet first aid course to build trust. You must be 18 or over and based in Ireland.
do I pay tax on dog boarding income in Ireland?
Yes. Boarding income is self-employed income you declare to Revenue, usually through Form 11 self-assessment. Keep records of bookings and home costs you can apportion, register once you earn regularly, and set money aside for your tax bill.
what does dog sitting on Petme involve?
For boarding, you host the dog in your home overnight: feeding, walks, company, and a safe place to sleep, with photo updates for the owner. You follow the owner care notes and manage your own calendar and rates.
am I covered if a dog is injured in my care?
Every confirmed Petme booking includes up to €20,000 in emergency veterinary cover for the dog in your care. If something goes wrong during a stay, eligible costs are covered at no extra cost to you or the owner.
which Irish cities have dog sitting demand?
Demand is strongest in Dublin, Cork, and Galway, and spikes around school holidays and Christmas, with steady bookings in Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, and Drogheda. Open your city below for local rates.
Get paid to board and look after dogs in Ireland
Set your own rate. €20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast 2-day payouts to your bank.