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 with sitter cashback.
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Where overnight dog boarding clusters across Bristol
Boarding demand in Bristol leans on the professionals and frequent travellers around Clifton and Redland, where owners want a home stay close by and will pay for it. Southville and Bedminster send a steady flow of younger dog owners south of the river, while Easton and Montpelier keep midweek daycare and drop-ins busy between overnight stays. Hold two or three neighbouring areas near the Downs or Ashton Court and the bookings tend to repeat rather than run dry.
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 with sitter cashback.
Dog boarding
£32 to £50 per night
Doggy daycare
£22 to £38 per day
Dog walking
£14 to £22 per walk
Drop-in visits
£14 to £22 per visit
House sitting
£40 to £60 per night
Bristol areas that book the most
Bristol is one of the UK's fastest-growing pet sitting markets. Clifton and Redland command rates that rival London's outer zones, with much lighter competition.
Built for sitters in Bristol
Keep up to 90%
You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 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 vet protection 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?
Dog boarding on Petme in Bristol runs £32 to £50 per night, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I board dogs in an apartment in Bristol?
Yes. You set your own house rules: the dog sizes you accept, how many dogs at once, and whether your home suits high-energy breeds. Many Bristol sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park.
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 Bristol?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. No assigned bookings and no minimum hours. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including boarding and daycare, includes £20,000 in vet protection for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner.
Do I need a licence to host dogs overnight in Bristol?
If you board dogs in your home as a business in Bristol, you usually need a home boarding licence from Bristol City Council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. The council inspects your home and sets a star rating. Occasional, non-commercial minding sits below that threshold, so check with the council before you scale up.
What garden or space do I need to board bigger dogs in Bristol?
For larger dogs, Bristol boarders do best with a secure garden or private outdoor space and easy access to the Downs, Ashton Court or a nearby green. A flat can still work for calm or smaller dogs, but a fenced garden widens the bookings you can accept. On Petme you set the size and type of dog you take, so you only host what your home suits.
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 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.