Dog Sitting Jobs in Loughborough

Dog sitting jobs in Loughborough for the November fair and summer breaks

Every November a street fair closes roads in Loughborough town centre from Wednesday to Saturday night. Owners going away that week want an overnight dog sitter they can trust. Dog boarding in Loughborough runs £24 to £38 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Get verified on Petme and take requests from owners across Loughborough.

Start dog sittingUp to 90% kept. £20,000 Protection Plan.

Rather do this on a computer? Start your application online

Not looking for work? Find a dog sitter near you

£24 to £38
per night boarding in Loughborough
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 Loughborough

Loughborough 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 Loughborough areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Loughborough

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 Loughborough

Overnight dog sitting across Charnwood

Loughborough's November street fair runs from Wednesday afternoon until Saturday night and closes some central roads. Dishley and Thorpe Acre sit in the north-west, away from the fair and the town centre. A dog sitter based there can take overnight stays in those estates or host a dog nearby. M1 junction 23 lies just west of town for owners heading away by car.

Rates in Loughborough

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Loughborough. 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

Loughborough areas you can cover

Loughborough's November street fair runs from Wednesday afternoon until Saturday night and closes some central roads.

Thorpe AcreDishleyShelthorpeGrange ParkNanpantanStorer
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Loughborough

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 Loughborough

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Loughborough?
Dog boarding on Petme in Loughborough 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 Loughborough?
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 Thorpe Acre or Dishley. 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 Thorpe Acre and Dishley.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Loughborough?
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 Loughborough.
Does overnight dog sitting in Loughborough slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Loughborough 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 dog sitting jobs in Loughborough?
Yes, you can offer overnight dog sitting in Loughborough through Petme. You choose whether to stay in the owner's home or host in yours. Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan, and 24/7 support is available.
Can I do dog walking and dog sitting jobs in Loughborough together?
Yes, on Petme you choose which services to offer and set a rate for each. A Loughborough sitter can walk dogs by day and take overnight dog sitting in Thorpe Acre or Dishley. You accept only the requests that fit your week.
Nearby cities

Dog sitting jobs near Loughborough

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

Get started

Start earning in Loughborough

Set your own rate. £20,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.