Dog Sitting Jobs in Grimsby

Grimsby dog sitter work: overnight stays for dogs in Scartho, Weelsby and Wybers Wood

Scartho in southern Grimsby grew from a village into a suburb of about 11,000 people. Bradley and Dixon Woods lie just south-west of the town, reached by the B1444 off the A46. Dog boarding in Grimsby runs £22 to £36 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£22 to £36
per night boarding in Grimsby
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 Grimsby

Grimsby 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 Grimsby areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Grimsby

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 Grimsby

Overnight dog sitting on the Humber bank

Grimsby sits on the south bank of the Humber, near where it meets the North Sea. For an overnight stay, agree at the meet and greet whether the dog sleeps in its own home or yours. Weelsby Woods and People's Park are both open 365 days a year for the morning walk. Keep the owner's own vet details to hand before the first night.

Rates in Grimsby

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

£22 to £36 per night

Doggy daycare

£16 to £26 per day

Dog walking

£10 to £16 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£10 to £16 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

£28 to £45 per night

Where you can work

Grimsby areas you can cover

Grimsby sits on the south bank of the Humber, near where it meets the North Sea.

ScarthoNunsthorpeWeelsbyYarboroughEast MarshWybers Wood
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Grimsby

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 Grimsby

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Grimsby?
Dog boarding on Petme in Grimsby runs £22 to £36 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 Grimsby?
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 Scartho or Nunsthorpe. 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 Scartho and Nunsthorpe.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Grimsby?
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 Grimsby.
Does overnight dog sitting in Grimsby slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Grimsby 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.
Is dog sitting in Grimsby open to 17 year olds?
No, Petme sitters in Grimsby must be 18 or over and pass ID verification. You also need a smartphone with the Petme app to accept overnight requests from owners in areas such as Scartho or Wybers Wood.
Do dog sitting jobs in Grimsby include walks?
Yes, you agree the dog's walks with the owner before an overnight dog sitting stay in Grimsby, along with feeding times. Weelsby Woods on Weelsby Road opens every day of the year and has a car park for a morning walk.
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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.