Dog Sitting Jobs in Birmingham

Dog sitting jobs in Birmingham, where big Victorian houses and lighter sitter cover keep boarders in demand

Birmingham is the UK’s second-largest city, yet it has thinner sitter cover than Manchester or Bristol, so owners heading away often struggle to find someone to host their dog overnight. Petme dog sitters step into that gap, boarding one or two dogs at home in the neighbourhoods where the houses have room and the demand is steady. Dog boarding in Birmingham runs £28 to £45 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£28 to £45
per night boarding in Birmingham
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 Birmingham

Birmingham 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 demand peaks

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 Birmingham areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Birmingham

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.

Dog care in Birmingham

Hosting overnight stays in Birmingham

Home boarding suits the leafier, larger-home suburbs, and Edgbaston, Moseley and Harborne have the gardens and nearby parks a guest dog needs. Sutton Coldfield and Bournville are full of houses with gardens too, with Sutton Park beside the first, while renters around Digbeth may look for daycare or walks for their dogs instead. Hosting from one of the western suburbs and taking dogs from the two or three postcodes nearest you beats driving across the city for pickups.

Rates in Birmingham

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

£28 to £45 per night

Doggy daycare

£20 to £34 per day

Dog walking

£12 to £20 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£12 to £20 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

£35 to £58 per night

Where demand is strongest

Birmingham areas that book the most

Home boarding suits the leafier, larger-home suburbs, and Edgbaston, Moseley and Harborne have the gardens and nearby parks a guest dog needs.

EdgbastonMoseleyHarborneDigbethSutton ColdfieldBournville
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Birmingham

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 Sitting Jobs in Birmingham

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

Is dog sitting the only service I can offer in Birmingham?
You control the mix. Turn dog walking on next to dog sitting, set what each is worth to you, and let Birmingham owners pick. Declining a request never affects the other service.
Is this dog sitting in Birmingham for pet owners or for sitters?
Both roles exist, and they start in different places. Sitters in Birmingham publish rates here and accept or decline requests. Owners search by address on the owner side, compare profiles, and book.
How much can I earn dog sitting in Birmingham?
Dog boarding on Petme in Birmingham runs £28 to £45 per night, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection do I get on dog sitting 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 across Edgbaston and Moseley.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Birmingham?
Usually not at your own flat. In England, licensed home boarding needs a home with its own entrance and a private, non-communal outdoor area, and a balcony does not count, so check with your licensing authority first. Overnight dog sitting in the owner's home is a different service, and you can offer it wherever you live in Birmingham.
What is the difference between dog boarding and doggy daycare?
Boarding is overnight, billed per night, while the owner travels. Daycare is daytime only, billed per day, for owners at work. You can offer either or both and set a separate rate for each.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Birmingham?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. No assigned bookings and no minimum hours, whether the owner is in Edgbaston or Moseley. You set your rates and availability per service.
Does overnight dog sitting in Birmingham slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Birmingham peak over Christmas and New Year while owners travel, then hold through the February half-term. Winter stays mean more indoor time and muddier walks, so agree the walk routine and the drying arrangements at the meet and greet rather than on the doorstep.
Do I need a licence to board dogs at home in Birmingham?
If you host dogs overnight for payment as a business in Birmingham, you usually need a home boarding licence from Birmingham City Council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. The council checks your home and garden and sets how many dogs you can take. Occasional sitting for friends sits outside it, so confirm with the council first.
How much garden space do I need to board dogs in Birmingham?
A house with a secure, fully enclosed garden is the safest setup for boarding, and suburbs such as Edgbaston, Harborne and Sutton Coldfield have larger gardens than the centre. You do not need acres, but you do need fencing a dog cannot get through or over and a safe spot for toilet breaks. Flats with no outside space suit daycare and walks better than overnight boarding.
Nearby cities

Dog sitting jobs near Birmingham

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

SmethwickWest BromwichSolihullWalsallHalesowenDudley
Before you start
What UK sitters and walkers actually earnUK pet sitter earnings, by service and regionWhen you need a home boarding licenceSelf-employed pet sitter tax, HMRC basics
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Start earning in Birmingham

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to £20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog walking jobs in Birmingham

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

House sitting jobs in Birmingham

Stay overnight in the owner home for dogs that do better in their own space.

Dog boarding jobs in Birmingham

Host dogs overnight in your own home in Birmingham. Set your own nightly rate and house rules, keep up to 90%.

Become a pet sitter in Birmingham

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

Pet sitters in Birmingham for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join in Birmingham: verified local sitters, 0% owner fee, and Protection Plan up to £20,000.

Doggy daycare jobs in Birmingham

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

Dog grooming jobs in Birmingham

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.

Pet photographer jobs in Birmingham

Photograph pets professionally? Approved sitters who pass the photography review sell shoot packages and post their work where owners nearby see it.