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Skip the kennels: Ayrshire sitters board dogs at home

Boarding sitters near Kilmarnock, Ayr and the rest of Ayrshire host dogs at home. There is no booking fee for owners. Finish a stay and up to £20 goes into your balance for a later booking. Every boarding sitter has passed ID and background checks.

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Typical platforms£466+£46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at £20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Boarding sitters near Ayrshire

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kiera wilson

kiera wilson

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I’m a friendly, responsible animal lover who takes pride in giving every pet the care and attention they deserve. Happy pets and happy owners are always the goal! 🐶🐱 I have many dogs within my famil

Paisley
From £10
Lucille

Lucille

Availability confirmed 5d ago

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All round animal lover! Experienced with difficult, aggressive and nervous animals.

Mauchline
From £10
Amelie

Amelie

Availability confirmed 9d ago

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dental student - animal lover - experienced dog walker

Glasgow
From £10
Charlie

Charlie

Availability confirmed 12d ago

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animal lover you can rely on

Glasgow
From £5
Cara

Cara

Availability confirmed 5d ago

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uni student + pet lover!!

Glasgow
From £9
Courtney

Courtney

Availability confirmed 10d ago

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Experienced dog walker, pet groomer, cat expert, and animal lover

Glasgow
From £10
Lucy Wilson

Lucy Wilson

Availability confirmed 14d ago

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I am an animal lover and love to look after animals. I would take care of your pets and love them as though they were my own!

Glasgow
From £8
Kadie Rasmussen

Kadie Rasmussen

Availability confirmed 12d ago

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Gourock
From £15

Why Ayrshire owners book here

Dog boarding in Ayrshire, without the extra costs

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You pay the price the boarding sitter sets in Ayrshire, and Petme adds nothing on top.

Your next booking costs less

After each completed stay, cashback goes into your balance and comes off a later booking.

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Profiles show reviews, photos and the services each boarding sitter offers, so you can compare before you book.

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Dog boarding around Ayrshire

Search by your part of Ayrshire or a nearby area, whether that is Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Saltcoats or Troon.

Boarding in Ayrshire is licensed by North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, and that includes boarding in a private home. Ask any home boarder to show you their council licence before the stay.

Kennels in Ayrshire set their own prices, so ask each one for a written total for your dates and set it beside a home boarder's nightly rate.

Boarding sitters host your dog in their own home in Ayrshire. Ask about their garden, other pets and where they walk dogs before you book.

KilmarnockAyrIrvineSaltcoatsTroonLargs

What it costs

Typical dog boarding rates in Ayrshire

Boarding sitters in Ayrshire usually charge around £24 to £38 a night. Each sitter sets their own rate, shown before you book, and Petme adds a 0% booking fee on top.

When to book

Busy weeks for dog boarding in Ayrshire

Book dog boarding in Ayrshire early if you are travelling in the school holidays. Scottish summer holidays start in late June, a few weeks before England's, and the October break runs for two weeks in many council areas.

FAQ

Dog boarding in Ayrshire: common questions

Is home boarding in Ayrshire cheaper than kennels?
Boarding sitters in Ayrshire usually charge around £24 to £38 a night. Each sitter sets their own rate and you see it before you book, with a 0% booking fee on top. Kennel prices are set by each kennel, so compare the nightly rate, the walks and what is included.
How does Petme cashback work?
Cashback is credited to your Petme balance once a stay is complete, capped at £20 per booking, and you can use it on a later booking. That is how each completed stay makes the next one cheaper. It is reversed if the booking is cancelled or refunded.
Is it safe to book an Ayrshire boarding sitter?
Every boarding sitter on Petme passes ID and background checks before their profile goes live. You can read reviews from past bookings and message the sitter before you book, and the Protection Plan can contribute up to £20,000 toward eligible vet costs.
Is there a booking fee on Petme?
Petme charges owners a 0% booking fee. You pay the price the boarding sitter sets with nothing added at checkout, and you earn cashback on every completed booking toward a later one.
Dog boarding or kennels in Ayrshire: what is the difference?
Home dog boarding means your dog stays in an Ayrshire sitter's own home rather than a kennel run. Ask about walks, sleeping arrangements and other pets when you message the sitter, and agree the routine before the stay.
Can I find a boarding sitter near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire?
Yes. Search from Kilmarnock to see the boarding sitters closest to that part of Ayrshire, including nearby areas such as Ayr and Irvine. Message them to check they can reach your street before you book.
Who licenses dog boarding in Ayrshire?
North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council do, each for its own area. In Scotland, boarding other people's dogs as a business needs a council licence under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, including boarding in a private home. In Ayrshire that is North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. Ask the boarder to show you their licence before you book.
When is dog boarding busiest in Ayrshire?
Book early for the school holidays in Ayrshire, when many owners travel at once. In Scotland the summer break starts in late June. Sitters set their own calendars, so check dates with the boarding sitter when you message them.

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