Dog Sitting Jobs in Livingston

Overnight dog sitter work in Livingston, covering Craigshill, Dedridge and Deans

Livingston households fly from Edinburgh Airport, 7 miles east, and an overnight dog sitter keeps their dog's routine in the town while they travel. Dog boarding in Livingston 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 Livingston
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 Livingston

Livingston 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 Livingston areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Livingston

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 Livingston

Overnight dog sitting in West Lothian

Livingston is 7 miles west of Edinburgh Airport, and owners away for the night need a dog sitter. Overnight stays can be in the owner's home in Deans or Dedridge, or in yours. Morning and evening walks can use the core paths or Kirkton Woods. You accept only the dates you can cover.

Rates in Livingston

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Livingston. 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

Livingston areas you can cover

Livingston is 7 miles west of Edinburgh Airport, and owners away for the night need a dog sitter.

CraigshillDedridgeMuriestonEliburnDeansLadywell
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Livingston

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 Livingston

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Livingston?
Dog boarding on Petme in Livingston 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 Livingston?
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 Craigshill or Dedridge. 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 Craigshill and Dedridge.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Livingston?
It depends on your council. Boarding in Scotland is licensed by the local council under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, including boarding in your own home, and the council can inspect before granting a licence, so ask about your flat first. Overnight dog sitting in the owner's home is a different service, and you can offer it wherever you live in Livingston.
Does overnight dog sitting in Livingston slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Livingston 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 live in dog sitter jobs in Livingston?
Yes, overnight dog sitting on Petme in Livingston means staying with the dog, in the owner's home or yours. You choose the dates, the districts such as Eliburn or Murieston, and your rate per night.
Is dog sitting in Livingston part time work?
Yes, dog sitting on Petme in Livingston is self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. You take overnight bookings when they suit you, around another job or study at West Lothian College.
Nearby cities

Dog sitting jobs near Livingston

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

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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 Livingston

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

House sitting jobs in Livingston

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

Dog boarding jobs in Livingston

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

Become a pet sitter in Livingston

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Livingston

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

Dog grooming jobs in Livingston

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.