Dog sitting jobs in Bristol, where Clifton and Redland rates rival London with far less competition
Bristol has become one of the country’s fastest-growing places to host dogs overnight, and owners here happily pay city rates for a proper home stay rather than a kennel. Petme dog sitters turn a spare room and a walkable patch of the city into steady overnight bookings, keeping the dog in a real home while its family is away. Dog boarding in Bristol runs £32 to £50 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Petme is live in Bristol. Get verified and start accepting requests in your neighborhood.
Rather do this on a computer? Start your application online
Not looking for work? Find a dog sitter in Bristol
Local know-how pays off in Bristol
Bristol 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 Bristol areas
Most bookings cluster Clifton to Redland. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.
Breeds you will meet in Bristol
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.
Overnight boarding between the Downs and Ashton Court
Clifton and Redland are close to the Downs, a big open space for the long walks a boarding dog needs. South of the river, Southville and Bedminster are terraced streets within reach of Ashton Court and Victoria Park, while Easton and Montpelier sit closer to the centre. Hold two or three neighbouring areas near the Downs or Ashton Court and drop-offs stay short for owners.
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Bristol. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Dog boarding
£32 to £50 per night
Doggy daycare
£22 to £38 per day
Dog walking
£14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
£14 to £22 per 20 to 30 minute visit
House sitting
£40 to £60 per night
Bristol areas that book the most
Clifton and Redland are close to the Downs, a big open space for the long walks a boarding dog needs.
Built for sitters in Bristol
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.
Dog Sitting Jobs in Bristol
What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Bristol.
How much can I earn dog sitting in Bristol?
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
Can I board dogs in a flat in Bristol?
What is the difference between dog boarding and doggy daycare?
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Bristol?
Does overnight dog sitting in Bristol slow down over the winter?
Do I need a licence to host dogs overnight in Bristol?
What garden or space do I need to board bigger dogs in Bristol?
Dog sitting jobs near Bristol
Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.
Start earning in Bristol
Set your own rate. £20,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.
Rather do this on a computer? Start your application online