Dog Boarding Jobs in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames home boarding, with Tolworth's hay meadows for morning walks

Tolworth Court Farm Fields, in Tolworth, are hay meadows with roe deer, entered from Kingston Road, Jubilee Way or Cox Lane. With deer on the site, a lead is the safe choice for any guest dog you bring. Home dog boarding in Kingston upon Thames runs £32 to £50 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£32 to £50
per night of home boarding in Kingston upon Thames
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Kingston upon Thames

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 Kingston upon Thames

Hogsmill paths and cul-de-sacs in the Vale

Berrylands hosts can join the Hogsmill Valley Walk where the river forms much of the district's border with New Malden. In Kingston Vale, many of the side roads are cul-de-sacs, so a nervous guest dog meets little passing traffic. A Canbury host, north of the centre, can reach the Thames Path through Canbury Gardens.

Rates in Kingston upon Thames

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Home dog boarding

£32 to £50 per night

Doggy daycare

£22 to £38 per day

Drop-in visits

£14 to £22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

£14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where you can work

Kingston upon Thames areas you can cover

Berrylands hosts can join the Hogsmill Valley Walk where the river forms much of the district's border with New Malden.

CanburyNorbitonSurbitonCoombeKingston ValeBerrylands
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Kingston upon Thames

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.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Dog Boarding Jobs in Kingston upon Thames

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Kingston upon Thames.

How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in Kingston upon Thames?
Home dog boarding on Petme in Kingston upon Thames runs £32 to £50 per night. You set your own nightly rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection do I get on home boarding bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether your guests come from Canbury or Norbiton.
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 Kingston upon Thames book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Canbury or Norbiton can charge a solid nightly rate.
Do I need a garden to board dogs in Kingston upon Thames?
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 Kingston upon Thames?
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 Canbury or Norbiton.
When does home dog boarding peak in Kingston upon Thames?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. Kingston upon Thames 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.
What does Petme offer people looking for kennel jobs in Kingston upon Thames?
Petme offers home boarding rather than kennel posts, so guest dogs stay with you in your own Kingston home. You work for yourself, accepting only the stays you want and capping how many dogs you take. You also set the nightly rate and your house rules.
Do I need a licence to board dogs in my home in Kingston upon Thames?
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 Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames grants the licence for Kingston upon Thames. Contact the council before your first paid overnight booking, since the licence involves an inspection of your home.
Nearby cities

Dog boarding jobs near Kingston upon Thames

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

MertonRichmond upon ThamesHounslowSuttonWandsworthHammersmith and Fulham
Before you start
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Dog sitting jobs in Kingston upon Thames

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

House sitting jobs in Kingston upon Thames

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

Become a pet sitter in Kingston upon Thames

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Kingston upon Thames

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

Dog grooming jobs in Kingston upon Thames

Groom for a living? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it, set their own menu and post their work for owners nearby.