Dog Boarding Jobs in Weston-super-Mare

Home boarding in Weston-super-Mare, from Worlebury Hill down to Weston Bay

Walborough, the Avon Wildlife Trust reserve by Uphill, is open at all times, with dogs kept on a lead. The Trust asks walkers to stay off its saltmarsh, so a guest dog's route keeps to the grassland. Home dog boarding in Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare
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 Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Weston-super-Mare

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 Weston-super-Mare

Clarence Park, Ashcombe Park and their lead rules

Clarence Park is split by Walliscote Road, and its eastern section is a large flat lawn with a path around it. Dogs must stay on a lead in the western part, under a North Somerset Council order. Ashcombe Park, on Upper Bristol Road, rises towards Worlebury Hill, with trees round its edge and a large central copse. You write the house rules for guest dogs and decide how many stay at once.

Rates in Weston-super-Mare

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Weston-super-Mare. 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 £28 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

Weston-super-Mare areas you can cover

Clarence Park is split by Walliscote Road, and its eastern section is a large flat lawn with a path around it.

WorleMiltonUphillOldmixonBournvilleCoronation
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Weston-super-Mare

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 Weston-super-Mare

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Weston-super-Mare.

How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in Weston-super-Mare?
Home dog boarding on Petme in Weston-super-Mare runs £22 to £36 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 Weston-super-Mare?
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 Worle or Milton.
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 Worle or Milton.
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 Weston-super-Mare book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Worle or Milton can charge a solid nightly rate.
Do I need a garden to board dogs in Weston-super-Mare?
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 Weston-super-Mare?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. Weston-super-Mare 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 boarding differ from kennel jobs in Weston-super-Mare?
Home boarding happens in your own house, with as few guest dogs as you choose, rather than on a kennel block rota. Each night's rate is one you choose, and no manager assigns your dates. Council orders keep dogs on a lead along the High Street and in Grove Park.
Do I need a home boarding licence for dogs in Weston-super-Mare?
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 North Somerset Council grants the licence for Weston-super-Mare. Contact the council before your first paid overnight booking, since the licence involves an inspection of your home.
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Dog sitting jobs in Weston-super-Mare

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

House sitting jobs in Weston-super-Mare

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

Become a pet sitter in Weston-super-Mare

The full local guide for Weston-super-Mare: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Doggy daycare jobs in Weston-super-Mare

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

Dog grooming jobs in Weston-super-Mare

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.