Dog Sitting Jobs in Tamworth

Overnight dog sitting jobs in Tamworth near the Castle Grounds and the Anker

The Castle Grounds run in floral terraces down to the River Anker, with open grassland and river walks below Tamworth Castle. The grounds sit right beside the Ankerside Shopping Centre. Dog boarding in Tamworth runs £22 to £36 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£22 to £36
per night boarding in Tamworth
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 Tamworth

Tamworth 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 Tamworth areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Tamworth

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 Tamworth

Overnight stays by the two rivers

Tamworth Castle overlooks the point where the River Anker flows into the Tame, just south of the town centre. The grounds below it hold river walks, open grassland and a large adventure playground. Broad Meadow, a 25-hectare reserve, sits on the island between two channels of the Tame off Lichfield Road. Both suit the first and last walks of an overnight dog sitting stay.

Rates in Tamworth

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

£22 to £36 per night

Doggy daycare

£16 to £26 per day

Dog walking

£10 to £16 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£10 to £16 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

£28 to £45 per night

Where you can work

Tamworth areas you can cover

Tamworth Castle overlooks the point where the River Anker flows into the Tame, just south of the town centre.

AmingtonGlascoteBelgraveWilnecoteStonydelphDosthill
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Tamworth

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 Tamworth

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Tamworth?
Dog boarding on Petme in Tamworth runs £22 to £36 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 Tamworth?
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 Amington or Glascote. 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 Amington and Glascote.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Tamworth?
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 Tamworth.
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 Tamworth slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Tamworth 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.
Can a 17 year old get dog sitting jobs in Tamworth?
No, Petme sets 18 as the minimum age for dog sitting in Tamworth, as it does for every service. Sitters also need a smartphone, the Petme app and a passed ID check before taking an overnight stay in Dosthill or Amington.
Is dog sitting in Tamworth animal care work?
Yes, dog sitting in Tamworth is hands-on animal care done on a self-employed basis through Petme. You look after the dog overnight and keep its walks and meals on routine. Every stay includes the Petme Protection Plan, and you choose areas such as Wilnecote or Glascote.
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Dog sitting jobs near Tamworth

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

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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.