Dog Sitting Jobs in Maidstone

Overnight dog sitting jobs in Maidstone, near Mote Park and Penenden Heath

Shepway lies just south of Mote Park, and Penenden Heath keeps its old heath as a recreation ground. Both give an overnight dog sitter green space for evening walks. Dog boarding in Maidstone 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 Maidstone
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 Maidstone

Maidstone 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 Maidstone areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Maidstone

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 Maidstone

Overnight dog sitting, in their home or yours

Maidstone is Kent's county town, and the River Medway runs through its centre with a 10km riverside path. Dog sitting on Petme means staying overnight with the dog, in the owner's home or the sitter's. You choose which of those you offer and accept or decline each request. Late walks can use the recreation ground at Penenden Heath or the riverside path along the Medway.

Rates in Maidstone

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Maidstone. 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

Maidstone areas you can cover

Maidstone is Kent's county town, and the River Medway runs through its centre with a 10km riverside path.

AllingtonPenenden HeathTovilShepwayGrove GreenFant
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Maidstone

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 Maidstone

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Maidstone?
Dog boarding on Petme in Maidstone 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.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone.
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 Maidstone?
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 Allington or Penenden Heath. 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 Allington and Penenden Heath.
Does overnight dog sitting in Maidstone slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Maidstone 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.
Is overnight dog sitting a part time job in Maidstone?
Yes, Petme sitters are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. You choose which nights to accept in Maidstone, from Tovil to Grove Green. Each booking includes the Petme Protection Plan and 24/7 support.
Can I do dog sitting alongside a full time job in Maidstone?
Yes, because you only accept the overnight requests that suit you. You choose the Maidstone areas you cover, such as Penenden Heath or Fant. Payouts reach your bank within 2 business days of a completed booking.
Nearby cities

Dog sitting jobs near Maidstone

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

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Start earning in Maidstone

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