Dog Boarding Jobs in Worthing

A Worthing home for boarding dogs while owners take the train to Gatwick

Off-peak, two trains an hour run from Worthing station to London Victoria by way of Gatwick Airport. An owner flying out of Gatwick has to leave the dog somewhere, and your Worthing home can be that place. Home dog boarding in Worthing runs £26 to £42 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£26 to £42
per night of home boarding in Worthing
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 Worthing

Worthing 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 Worthing areas

Most bookings cluster Goring-by-Sea to Durrington. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Worthing

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 Worthing

Playing fields in Goring-by-Sea

Goring Recreation Ground, on Fernhurst Drive in Goring-by-Sea, has a football pitch and a cricket square. Its playing fields give a guest dog room for a short walk before bed, away from the children's play area. If you rent, check your tenancy allows a visiting dog before you open your calendar.

Rates in Worthing

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Home dog boarding

£26 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 you can work

Worthing areas you can cover

Goring Recreation Ground, on Fernhurst Drive in Goring-by-Sea, has a football pitch and a cricket square.

Goring-by-SeaBroadwaterDurringtonWest TarringFindon ValleyHigh Salvington
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Worthing

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 Worthing

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

How much can I earn boarding dogs at home in Worthing?
Home dog boarding on Petme in Worthing runs £26 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 Worthing?
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 Goring-by-Sea or Broadwater.
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 Goring-by-Sea or Broadwater.
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 Worthing book home boarding for the one-to-one routine: normal walks, a sofa, and photo updates. That is why a calm home in Goring-by-Sea or Broadwater can charge a solid nightly rate.
Do I need a garden to board dogs in Worthing?
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 Worthing?
Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays, in that order of pressure, with the February, May and October half-terms behind them. Worthing 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.
Which dog jobs in Worthing can I do from my own home?
Home dog boarding is one: you host an owner's dog at your Worthing home for the length of their trip. You set the nightly rate, the house rules and how many dogs you take. Requests come from owners near you, and each one is yours to accept or turn down.
Do I need a home boarding licence for dogs in Worthing?
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 Worthing Borough Council grants the licence for Worthing. 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.