Dog Sitting Jobs in Horsham

Overnight dog sitting jobs in Horsham for Gatwick travellers

Gatwick Airport is about 12 miles from Horsham, and buses run from the town to the airport, so owners flying out need a dog sitter for the nights they are away. Dog boarding in Horsham 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 Horsham
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Horsham

Horsham 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 Horsham areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Horsham

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 Horsham

Overnight dog sitting near Gatwick

Horsham is about 12 miles from Gatwick Airport, and Metrobus and Stagecoach buses link the town with it. Owners flying out can leave their dog with an overnight dog sitter close to home. Trafalgar's semi-detached streets and Holbrook's late 20th century housing sit within the town. Horsham Park and Chesworth Farm are close by for morning and evening walks.

Rates in Horsham

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Horsham. 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

Horsham areas you can cover

Horsham is about 12 miles from Gatwick Airport, and Metrobus and Stagecoach buses link the town with it.

RoffeyHolbrookLittlehavenNeedlesTrafalgarIron Bridge
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Horsham

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.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Horsham

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Horsham?
Dog boarding on Petme in Horsham 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 Horsham?
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 Roffey or Holbrook. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Roffey and Holbrook.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Horsham?
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 Horsham.
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 Horsham slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Horsham 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 I get dog sitting jobs in Horsham, West Sussex?
You get dog sitting jobs in Horsham through requests from owners near the areas you set in the Petme app. You decide whether to sit in the owner's home or your own, and your rate for each night. You must be 18 or over and pass ID verification.
Can dog sitting be an animal care job in the Horsham area?
Yes, overnight dog sitting is self-employed animal care work across the Horsham area, from Roffey to the Needles. You accept or decline each request, so it fits around other jobs. The Petme Protection Plan is available for eligible vet costs, with 24/7 support.
Nearby cities

Dog sitting jobs near Horsham

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

CrawleyGuildfordWorthingBrightonWokingFarnborough
Before you start
What UK sitters and walkers actually earnUK pet sitter earnings, by service and regionWhen you need a home boarding licenceSelf-employed pet sitter tax, HMRC basics
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Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to £20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog walking jobs in Horsham

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

House sitting jobs in Horsham

Stay overnight in the owner home for dogs that do better in their own space.

Dog boarding jobs in Horsham

Host dogs overnight in your own home in Horsham. Set your own nightly rate and house rules, keep up to 90%.

Become a pet sitter in Horsham

The full local guide for Horsham: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Doggy daycare jobs in Horsham

Run daytime dog care in Horsham while owners work. Set your own day rate and headcount, keep up to 90%.

Dog grooming jobs in Horsham

Groom for a living? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it, set their own menu and post their work for owners nearby.