Dog Boarding Jobs in Torquay

Dog boarding hosts in Torquay's St Marychurch, Plainmoor and Watcombe

Babbacombe Beach, in Torquay's St Marychurch ward, is on Torbay Council's list of beaches open to dogs all year. A host in St Marychurch or Babbacombe can walk a guest dog there. Home dog boarding in Torquay 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 Torquay
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 Torquay

Torquay 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 Torquay areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Torquay

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 Torquay

Dog beaches for Livermead and Wellswood hosts

Livermead Sands, on the seafront at Livermead, takes dogs in summer, when Torre Abbey Sands does not. Wellswood hosts can use the north-eastern part of Meadfoot Beach, which Torbay Council keeps open to dogs all year. Near either beach, the nights you open and the dogs you take at once are your decision.

Rates in Torquay

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Torquay. 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

Torquay areas you can cover

Livermead Sands, on the seafront at Livermead, takes dogs in summer, when Torre Abbey Sands does not.

WellswoodBabbacombeSt MarychurchChelstonEllacombeUpton
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Torquay

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 Torquay

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

How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in Torquay?
Home dog boarding on Petme in Torquay 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 Torquay?
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 Torquay?
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 Wellswood or Babbacombe.
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 Wellswood or Babbacombe.
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 Torquay book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Wellswood or Babbacombe can charge a solid nightly rate.
When does home dog boarding peak in Torquay?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. Torquay 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.
At 15, 16 or 17, can I host boarding dogs in Torquay?
No, Petme hosts in Torquay must be 18 or over, so anyone younger has to wait. You will also need a smartphone running the Petme app, and your ID must pass verification. After that, the house rules, the nights and your nightly rate are yours to set.
Do I need a licence to board dogs in my home in Torquay?
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 Torbay Council grants the licence for Torquay. Contact the council before your first paid overnight booking, since the licence involves an inspection of your home.
Nearby cities

Dog boarding jobs near Torquay

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 Torquay

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

House sitting jobs in Torquay

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

Become a pet sitter in Torquay

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Torquay

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

Dog grooming jobs in Torquay

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.