Dog Sitting Jobs in Chatham

Dog sitting jobs in Chatham, overnight in Walderslade, Lordswood and Luton

Overnight dog sitting in Chatham reaches large post-war estates such as Walderslade, south of the town centre. Lordswood, about 3 miles south, has the Martyn Grove woodland for an evening walk. Dog boarding in Chatham runs £24 to £38 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£24 to £38
per night boarding in Chatham
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Chatham

Chatham 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 owners travel

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 Chatham areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Chatham

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 Chatham

Overnight stays in the southern suburbs

Walderslade and Lordswood are Chatham's southern suburbs, and Walderslade has access to junction 3 of the M2. Walderslade ward had 9,520 residents at the 2011 census. Lordswood has a Tesco and Walderslade village a Co-op, useful for supplies on a longer overnight stay. Morning walks can use the Walderslade Woodlands or the Horsted Valley.

Rates in Chatham

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

£24 to £38 per night

Doggy daycare

£18 to £28 per day

Dog walking

£11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

£30 to £48 per night

Where you can work

Chatham areas you can cover

Walderslade and Lordswood are Chatham's southern suburbs, and Walderslade has access to junction 3 of the M2.

LutonWaldersladeLordswoodPrinces ParkWayfieldSt Mary's Island
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Chatham

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.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Chatham

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Chatham?
Dog boarding on Petme in Chatham runs £24 to £38 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.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Chatham?
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 Luton or Walderslade. 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 Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies across Luton and Walderslade.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Chatham?
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 Chatham.
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.
Does overnight dog sitting in Chatham slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Chatham 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.
Are there dog sitting jobs in Chatham?
Yes, you can offer overnight dog sitting on Petme in Chatham. You choose the areas, such as Walderslade or Lordswood, and your rate for each night. Requests come from owners close by, and each booking carries the Petme Protection Plan.
Can I combine dog sitting jobs and dog walking jobs in Chatham?
Yes, you choose which services you offer and set a separate rate for each. A dog sitter in Princes Park or Wayfield can take overnight stays and daytime walks on one profile. Horsted Valley, open to dogs, runs from the housing of Walderslade to Luton.
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Dog sitting jobs near Chatham

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

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