Dog Boarding Jobs in Romford

Romford home boarding, from Gidea Park by Raphael Park to Collier Row near Bedfords Park

Queen's Hospital, a large teaching hospital with an A&E, is on Rom Valley Way in Romford. Staff there work shifts, so a host in Romford can take in a dog for the nights its owner is on the wards. Home dog boarding in Romford 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 Romford
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 Romford

Romford 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 Romford areas

Most bookings cluster Collier Row to Rise Park. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Romford

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 Romford

Raphael Park and the walkway north

In Gidea Park, Raphael Park is one link in a run of parks stretching north from the railway line to Bedfords Park. Bedfords Park, between Collier Row and Harold Hill, has a herd of captive red deer, so a guest dog stays on a lead there. Owners travelling by rail can drop a dog on the way to Romford or Gidea Park stations, both on the Elizabeth line.

Rates in Romford

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Romford. 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

Romford areas you can cover

In Gidea Park, Raphael Park is one link in a run of parks stretching north from the railway line to Bedfords Park.

Collier RowGidea ParkRise ParkRush GreenMawneysSquirrels Heath
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Romford

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 Romford

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

How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in Romford?
Home dog boarding on Petme in Romford runs £32 to £50 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 Romford?
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 Romford?
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 Collier Row or Gidea Park.
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 Collier Row or Gidea Park.
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 Romford book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Collier Row or Gidea Park can charge a solid nightly rate.
When does home dog boarding peak in Romford?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. Romford 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 does home dog boarding compare with kennel jobs in Romford?
The dogs come to your own Romford home instead of a kennel block, and Petme is not a kennel employer. There is no rota to follow and no journey to work, since you choose each night you host. The nightly rate is yours to set, and you keep up to 90% of each booking.
Do I need a licence to board dogs in my home in Romford?
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 Havering Council grants the licence for Romford. Contact the council before your first paid overnight booking, since the licence involves an inspection of your home.
Nearby cities

Dog boarding jobs near Romford

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

RedbridgeBarking and DagenhamWaltham ForestNewhamBexleyHackney
Before you start
What UK sitters and walkers actually earnUK pet sitter earnings, by service and regionWhen you need a home boarding licenceSelf-employed pet sitter tax, HMRC basics
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Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to £20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog sitting jobs in Romford

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

House sitting jobs in Romford

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

Become a pet sitter in Romford

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Romford

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

Dog grooming jobs in Romford

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.