Dog Boarding Jobs in Farnborough

Farnborough dog boarding near Queen Elizabeth Park, 24 acres of woods in Empress

Rushmoor council describes Queen Elizabeth Park, 24 acres of woodland in Farnborough's Empress ward, as popular with dog walkers. You can bring a guest dog in from Cabrol Road or Farnborough Road. Home dog boarding in Farnborough runs £24 to £38 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£24 to £38
per night of home boarding in Farnborough
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Farnborough

Farnborough has a wet maritime climate with rain spread across the year, frosty spells in winter, and short winter days that leave a narrow window of daylight. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and hold their slots through the drizzle keep the regulars that fair-weather walkers lose.

When owners travel

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and across Christmas and New Year, with a second wave on the February, May and October half-terms and the bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking, daycare and drop-in visits carry the commuting week.

Know your Farnborough areas

Most bookings cluster Cove to West Heath. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Farnborough

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Home boarding in Farnborough

From Cove Green to the Empress woodland

Cove, the former village that now forms western Farnborough, has its own recreation ground and play area at Cove Green. In Empress, Queen Elizabeth Park is ringed by houses, a main railway line and busy roads. Keep a guest dog on the lead near those edges until you trust its recall.

Rates in Farnborough

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Farnborough. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Home dog boarding

£24 to £38 per night

Doggy daycare

£18 to £28 per day

Drop-in visits

£11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

£11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where you can work

Farnborough areas you can cover

Cove, the former village that now forms western Farnborough, has its own recreation ground and play area at Cove Green.

CoveSouthwoodWest HeathCherrywoodEmpressFernhill
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Farnborough

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protected on every booking

£20,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Dog Boarding Jobs in Farnborough

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Farnborough.

How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in Farnborough?
Home dog boarding on Petme in Farnborough runs £24 to £38 per night. You set your own nightly rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Do I need a garden to board dogs in Farnborough?
You need private outdoor space. In England, licensed home boarding needs direct access to a private, non-communal outdoor area, and a balcony does not count, so a flat with only a shared garden will not qualify. Check with your licensing authority before you take bookings, then set the dog sizes and headcount your home suits.
Can I choose which dogs I host in Farnborough?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet and greet first if you want, and accept or decline. Most hosts start with one dog at a time and only take dogs that get along with their household, whether the owner is in Cove or Southwood.
What protection do I get on home boarding bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including overnight boarding, includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether your guests come from Cove or Southwood.
How is home boarding different from a boarding kennel?
The dog stays in your home as part of the household, not in a run alongside other dogs. Owners in Farnborough book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Cove or Southwood can charge a solid nightly rate.
When does home dog boarding peak in Farnborough?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. Farnborough owners book boarding weeks ahead of those windows, so opening your calendar early for peak dates is the single biggest thing a new host can do to fill it.
Is 16 too young for dog boarding work in Farnborough?
Yes: Petme boarding hosts in Farnborough must be 18 or over, so a 16 year old has two years to wait. At 18 you would also need a smartphone with the Petme app and a cleared ID verification. From there, the nights you open in Cove or Empress are your choice.
Do I need a licence to board dogs in my home in Farnborough?
Yes, if you board dogs as a business. Home boarding for dogs is a licensable activity under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, and Rushmoor Borough Council grants the licence for Farnborough. Contact the council before your first paid overnight booking, since the licence involves an inspection of your home.
Nearby cities

Dog boarding jobs near Farnborough

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Before you start
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Dog sitting jobs in Farnborough

Prefer staying with dogs rather than hosting them? Overnight sitting and daytime care, on your own schedule.

House sitting jobs in Farnborough

Stay overnight in the owner home instead of hosting at yours. Billed per night the same way.

Become a pet sitter in Farnborough

The full local guide for Farnborough: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Doggy daycare jobs in Farnborough

Run daytime dog care in Farnborough while owners work. Set your own day rate and headcount, keep up to 90%.