Get paid to board and look after dogs in the UK
Typically £18 to £40 per night for overnight boarding, plus daycare and drop-ins. Host dogs in your own home, set your own rates, and keep up to 90% with sitter cashback.
Dog sitting is the higher-rate end of pet care. Board dogs at your place, run daytime daycare, and turn a dog-friendly home into real income.
A flexible job you run around your life
This is in-person work, but you control it like your own business: your hours, your clients, your rate. Fit it around a day job, studies, or other gigs across the UK.
Board on the dates that suit you
Open your calendar for the nights you want and close it when you are away. Take one dog at a time or a small group. No obligation to accept every request.
Self-employed, in control
You run your own boarding service on Petme. You set the nightly rate, pick the dogs you host, and answer to the owner, not a kennel manager. No rostered shifts, no minimum bookings.
Add daycare and drop-ins too
Many UK dog sitters mix overnight boarding with daytime daycare and drop-in visits, filling the gaps between stays and lifting their weekly earnings.
Earn on your terms, keep up to 90%
No shift rosters, no platform-set pricing, no minimum hours. You control the rate, the work, and the schedule, and every booking carries £20,000 vet protection.
£18 to £40 per night
Typical overnight boarding rates across the UK, with London and the south-east at the upper end. Daycare usually runs £18 to £30 a day. A multi-night holiday stay adds up fast. With cashback, you keep up to 90%.
Host from your own home
No premises to rent, no licence hoops for occasional home boarding in most areas. A dog-friendly home and a bit of outdoor space are the main things owners look for.
£20,000 vet protection
Every confirmed booking on Petme includes up to £20,000 in emergency vet cover for the dog in your care, at no extra cost to you or the owner. 0% for owners.
Built for UK sitters and walkers
Owner cashback keeps your clients rebooking, your social profile gets you found, and fast 2-day payouts mean you are paid soon after each booking, all with £20,000 vet protection built in.
Higher-rate bookings
Overnight boarding is the higher-rate end of pet care. You set the nightly rate, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% per booking, more than most UK platforms leave you with.
Holiday-season regulars
Owners rebook the sitter their dog already knows, especially around school holidays and Christmas. Owners earn cashback too, so a good first stay often turns into recurring boarding.
A profile that gets you found
Petme is social, not just a directory. Post your stays to a feed UK pet parents follow, so owners book the real person and home behind the profile. Active sitters get found and rebooked far more often.
Dog Sitting Jobs UK in your city
Petme covers cities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Open your city for local rates and the neighbourhoods owners book most.
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Dog Sitting Jobs UK, answered
What new UK sitters and walkers ask before signing up on Petme.
how much do dog sitters earn per night in the UK?
Overnight dog boarding on Petme in the UK typically pays £18 to £40 per night, with London and the south-east at the upper end. Daycare usually runs £18 to £30 a day. You set your rate and keep up to 90% with sitter cashback.
do London rates differ from the rest of the UK?
Yes. London and the south-east tend to sit at the top of the £18 to £40 nightly band, reflecting higher demand and living costs. Northern and rural cities usually price a little lower. You set your own rate to match your area.
do I need a licence to board dogs at home?
Rules vary by council. In England, frequent commercial home boarding can require a licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018, while occasional sitting often does not. Check your local council before you scale up.
do I need experience to start dog sitting?
No formal qualification is required, just a dog-friendly home, reliability, and a genuine love of dogs. Many sitters complete a pet first aid course to build trust. You must be 18 or over and based in the UK.
are there weekend or part-time dog sitting jobs?
Yes. You open your calendar only for the nights you want, so weekend-only or occasional boarding works well. Many sitters board around their own holidays and busy periods. No rostered shifts, no minimum bookings.
what does dog sitting on Petme involve?
For boarding, you host the dog in your home overnight: feeding, walks, company, and a safe place to sleep, with photo updates for the owner. You follow the owner care notes and manage your own calendar and rates.
am I covered if a dog is injured in my care?
Every confirmed Petme booking includes up to £20,000 in emergency veterinary cover for the dog in your care. If something goes wrong during a stay, eligible costs are covered at no extra cost to you or the owner.
which UK cities have dog sitting demand?
Demand spans England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, strongest in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, and Bristol, and spikes around school holidays and Christmas. Open your city below for local rates.
Get paid to board and look after dogs in the UK
Set your own rate. £20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast 2-day payouts to your bank.