Dog Boarding Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle owners travel, and their dogs need a home boarding host

Jesmond and Gosforth are full of dogs whose owners are away for long weekends, and there are never enough people offering them a bed for the night. Hosting from your own place in Heaton or Sandyford puts you in front of that. Home dog boarding in Newcastle upon Tyne runs £25 to £42 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£25 to £42
per night of home boarding in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 demand peaks

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 Newcastle upon Tyne areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Newcastle upon Tyne

A weekend city with a countryside habit

Newcastle is within easy reach of the Northumberland coast, the Cheviots and Newcastle Airport, so weekends away and flights abroad are easy to arrange, and not every trip suits a dog. Jesmond and Sandyford have many young professionals in flats, while Gosforth has more family households travelling around school holidays. Home boarding suits the housing stock too, since the Tyneside flats and terraces here are the same kind of home the dogs already live in.

Rates in Newcastle upon Tyne

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Home dog boarding

£25 to £42 per night

Doggy daycare

£18 to £30 per day

Drop-in visits

£11 to £18 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

£11 to £18 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Newcastle upon Tyne areas that book the most

Newcastle is within easy reach of the Northumberland coast, the Cheviots and Newcastle Airport, so weekends away and flights abroad are easy to arrange, and not every trip suits a dog.

JesmondHeatonGosforthOuseburnSandyfordFenham
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Newcastle upon Tyne

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Can I offer doggy daycare as well as dog boarding in Newcastle upon Tyne?
You pick which services to offer, so doggy daycare alongside dog boarding is normal. Each carries its own rate that you set, and you can switch one off without touching the other. Most sitters in Newcastle upon Tyne start with one and add a second once the calendar fills.
Are there part-time jobs in Jesmond?
Yes. On Petme you work in Newcastle upon Tyne as self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. You choose the areas you cover and the rate per service, and owners nearby send requests you accept or decline.
Are there part-time jobs in Gosforth?
Yes. You choose the parts of Newcastle upon Tyne you cover and the services you offer. Nothing is assigned across town, and there is no minimum hours. Payment runs through the app to your bank account.
Are there jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Pet owners across Newcastle upon Tyne book sitters through the Petme app. You pick the services you want to offer, set a rate for each, and keep up to 90% of what a booking pays.
Are there jobs in Jesmond?
Yes. You decide the shape of it. Sitters in Newcastle upon Tyne choose their services, their rate for each one and the streets they are willing to travel to, then take only the requests that fit the week.
Are there jobs in Jesmond Newcastle?
Yes. There is pet-care work in Newcastle upon Tyne through Petme. You set your own coverage and rates, take the bookings that fit, and get paid through the app to your bank.
How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Home dog boarding on Petme in Newcastle upon Tyne runs £25 to £42 per night. You set your own nightly rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I choose which dogs I host in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Jesmond or Heaton.
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 Jesmond or Heaton.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Jesmond or Heaton can charge a solid nightly rate.
Do I need a garden to board dogs in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
When does home dog boarding peak in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
How do dog boarding jobs work in Newcastle upon Tyne?
You host the dog overnight in your own home rather than at a boarding site. Owners across Newcastle book the dates through Petme, you set your nightly rate and accept only the stays that suit you, and the dog lives with you as part of the household until the owner is back.
Do I need a licence to board dogs at home in Newcastle?
Yes, boarding dogs at home regularly in England is a licensed activity under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, and the licence comes from Newcastle City Council. Check with the council before your first paid overnight stay, since it involves an inspection of your home.
Nearby cities

Dog boarding jobs near Newcastle upon Tyne

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

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Dog sitting jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

House sitting jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Become a pet sitter in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Pet sitters in Newcastle upon Tyne for owners

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Doggy daycare jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Dog grooming jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

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.