Dog Boarding Jobs in South Shields

South Shields dog boarding jobs for hosts near Readhead Park and Marsden's beaches

Westoe ward runs from Chichester Road in the north to Harton House Road in the south, and Readhead Park lies inside it. A host living in the ward can take a guest dog to that park without crossing town. Home dog boarding in South Shields runs £22 to £36 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£22 to £36
per night of home boarding in South Shields
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 South Shields

South Shields 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 South Shields areas

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

Breeds you will meet in South Shields

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 South Shields

Marsden's beaches and Marsden Lane

Marsden, on the outskirts of South Shields, has beaches running from Marsden Beach along to Boatie's Bay, with The Leas clifftops to the north. Marsden Lane, its main street, climbs from the bottom of Horsley Hill Square towards Lizard Lane. You decide how many guest dogs stay together and what each one is allowed to do in your home.

Rates in South Shields

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Home dog boarding

£22 to £36 per night

Doggy daycare

£16 to £26 per day

Drop-in visits

£10 to £16 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

£10 to £16 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where you can work

South Shields areas you can cover

Marsden, on the outskirts of South Shields, has beaches running from Marsden Beach along to Boatie's Bay, with The Leas clifftops to the north.

WestoeHartonHorsley HillSimonsideTyne DockMarsden
Why Petme

Built for sitters in South Shields

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 South Shields

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in South Shields.

How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in South Shields?
Home dog boarding on Petme in South Shields runs £22 to £36 per night. You set your own nightly rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 South Shields book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Westoe or Harton can charge a solid nightly rate.
Do I need a garden to board dogs in South Shields?
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 South Shields?
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 Westoe or Harton.
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 Westoe or Harton.
When does home dog boarding peak in South Shields?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. South Shields 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.
Does Petme have kennel jobs in South Shields?
Not kennel jobs, since Petme owns no kennel buildings and employs no kennel staff in South Shields or elsewhere. The work on offer is hosting guest dogs in your own home, whether that is a Dean Road terrace or a house in Marsden. You accept or turn down each request, and you keep up to 90% of what the owner pays.
Do I need a home boarding licence for dogs in South Shields?
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 South Tyneside Council grants the licence for South Shields. Contact the council before your first paid overnight booking, since the licence involves an inspection of your home.
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Set your own rate. £20,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.