Dog Sitting Jobs in Kettering

Dog sitting jobs in Kettering for overnight stays near the Ise

Kettering sits on the A14 and the Midland Main Line, and a dog sitter stays overnight with a dog while its owner travels from the town. Dog boarding in Kettering 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 Kettering
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 Kettering

Kettering 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 Kettering areas

Most bookings cluster Ise Lodge to Avondale Grange. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Kettering

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 Kettering

Overnight dog sitting around the A14 town

Kettering is served by the A14, A43 and A6, plus trains to London St Pancras every 30 minutes. When owners travel on those routes, their dogs need overnight care. As a dog sitter you can stay in homes across St Michael or Kettering North. You can also host dogs overnight in your own home.

Rates in Kettering

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Kettering. 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

Kettering areas you can cover

Kettering is served by the A14, A43 and A6, plus trains to London St Pancras every 30 minutes.

Ise LodgeBramblesideAvondale GrangePipers HillSt MichaelKettering North
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Kettering

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 Kettering

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Kettering?
Dog boarding on Petme in Kettering 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 Kettering?
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 Ise Lodge or Brambleside. 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 Ise Lodge and Brambleside.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Kettering?
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 Kettering.
Does overnight dog sitting in Kettering slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Kettering 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.
Where do dog sitting jobs in Kettering take place?
Dog sitting jobs in Kettering take place in the owner's home or in yours, overnight. You choose the areas you cover, such as St Michael, Pipers Hill or Ise Lodge. Every stay includes the Petme Protection Plan and 24/7 support.
What do I need for dog sitting jobs in Kettering?
To sit dogs in Kettering through Petme you must be 18 or over and pass ID verification. You also need a smartphone with the Petme app. Owners read your profile and choose whether to send you a request for their dog.
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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.