Dog Sitting Jobs in London

Dog sitting jobs in London, where overnight boarding pays like a second income

London is full of dog owners who work long hours, travel for work and head away most weekends, and they need someone to board their dog overnight rather than leave it alone. That is the Petme dog sitter’s bread and butter, hosting one or two dogs in your own home and turning a spare room and a bit of routine into real money. Dog boarding in London runs £38 to £58 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£38 to £58
per night boarding in London
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 London

London 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 demand peaks

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 London areas

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

Breeds you will meet in London

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 London

Where to host overnight stays in the capital

Overnight boarding suits London owners with busy diaries and no family nearby, such as the young professionals and frequent travellers of Clapham, Islington and Hackney. Camden, Shoreditch and Greenwich have a similar mix, and a sitter near a green run like Hampstead Heath or Greenwich Park can give a guest dog proper daytime exercise. Hosting dogs from a couple of neighbouring postcodes keeps drop-offs short for you and for the owner.

Overnight and live-in work

Overnight dog nanny and live-in house sitting in London

Some London owners say dog nanny, others say live-in house sitter. On Petme it is the same kind of booking: you stay overnight in the owner’s home while they are away and look after their dog.

Booked by the night

Owners book the nights they are away and you accept the dates that suit you.

A stay, not a permanent post

This is paid per booking and is not a live-in employee position. When the owner is back the booking ends and you can take another.

Your rate, your dates

You set a nightly rate and keep up to 90% of each booking. The London nightly rates are in the rates section further down this page.

Rates in London

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

£38 to £58 per night

Doggy daycare

£26 to £45 per day

Dog walking

£15 to £25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£15 to £25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

£45 to £65 per night

Where demand is strongest

London areas that book the most

Overnight boarding suits London owners with busy diaries and no family nearby, such as the young professionals and frequent travellers of Clapham, Islington and Hackney.

CamdenHackneyShoreditchClaphamIslingtonGreenwich
Why Petme

Built for sitters in London

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 London

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

Can I combine dog sitting and dog walking work in London?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in London commonly run dog sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
Are there jobs in London?
Yes. There is pet-care work in London through Petme. You set your own coverage and rates, take the bookings that fit, and get paid through the app to your bank.
Can I pick up dog sitting jobs near me in London?
Start by narrowing your London coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
How much can I earn dog sitting in London?
Dog boarding on Petme in London runs £38 to £58 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 London?
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 Camden or Hackney. 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 Camden and Hackney.
Can I board dogs in a flat in London?
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 London.
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 London slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in London 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.
Do I need a licence to board dogs at home in London?
If you host dogs overnight for payment on any real scale, your London borough usually requires a home boarding licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. Each council runs its own inspection and fee, so check with your borough (Camden, Hackney, Lambeth and the rest all publish the process) before you take regular bookings on Petme.
When is boarding demand highest in London?
Christmas, the summer holidays and the long bank-holiday weekends are the busiest windows for overnight boarding in London, when owners travel and need their dogs hosted for several nights. Opening your calendar early for December and August gives owners time to arrange a meet and greet, and a dog that settles with you gives its owner a reason to ask again next trip.
Nearby cities

Dog sitting jobs near London

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

BromleyCroydonEnfieldKingston upon ThamesHarrowRomford
Before you start
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Dog walking jobs in London

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

House sitting jobs in London

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

Dog boarding jobs in London

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

Become a pet sitter in London

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

Pet sitters in London for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join in London: verified local sitters, 0% owner fee, and Protection Plan up to £20,000.

Doggy daycare jobs in London

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

Dog grooming jobs in London

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.

Pet photographer jobs in London

Photograph pets professionally? Approved sitters who pass the photography review sell shoot packages and post their work where owners nearby see it.