Dog Sitting Jobs in Farnborough

Dog sitting jobs in Farnborough for owners flying from Gatwick

Farnborough North trains run straight to Gatwick Airport, and owners who fly for work or holidays need an overnight dog sitter at home. Dog boarding in Farnborough 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 Farnborough
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 Farnborough

Farnborough 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 Farnborough areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Farnborough

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 Farnborough

Overnight dog sitting around the airport runs

Farnborough North, on the North Downs Line, has direct Great Western Railway trains to Gatwick Airport. That puts a flight within one train ride of the town. An overnight dog sitter keeps the dog on its usual local walks, such as Cove Brook Greenway, while the owner is away. You choose which overnight stays to accept.

Rates in Farnborough

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Farnborough. 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

Farnborough areas you can cover

Farnborough North, on the North Downs Line, has direct Great Western Railway trains to Gatwick Airport.

CoveSouthwoodWest HeathCherrywoodEmpressFernhill
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Farnborough

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 Farnborough

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Farnborough?
Dog boarding on Petme in Farnborough 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.
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 Farnborough?
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 Cove or Southwood. 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 Cove and Southwood.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Farnborough?
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 Farnborough.
Does overnight dog sitting in Farnborough slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Farnborough 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.
How do dog sitting jobs in Farnborough work?
Dog sitting jobs in Farnborough come as requests from owners nearby, which you accept or decline in the Petme app. You set your own rate for overnight stays, and each one includes the Petme Protection Plan.
Can I do dog sitting alongside a full time job in Farnborough?
Yes, overnight dog sitting in Farnborough fits around a full-time job because you only accept the stays you choose. There are no assigned shifts or minimum hours, so evenings and weekends in Cove or Empress can stay your only slots.
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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.