Dog Walking Jobs in Kettering

Dog walking jobs in Kettering along the River Ise and Wicksteed Park

Kettering lies west of the River Ise, and the Ise Brook feeds the lake at Wicksteed Park on the town's south-east edge. Walks in Kettering run £11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£11 to £17
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Kettering
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
£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 Kettering

Kettering 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 Kettering routes

Most bookings cluster Ise Lodge to Avondale Grange. Owners look for walkers who know the local parks and leash rules, and who can turn up on a regular schedule.

Breeds you will meet in Kettering

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.

Walking in Kettering

River Ise and Wicksteed Park routes

Kettering lies on the west side of the River Ise, a tributary of the Nene. Wicksteed Park, on the south-east edge of town, has a lake fed by the Ise Brook. The park draws around one and a quarter million visitors a season. Weekday lunchtime walks suit owners who work at employers such as Weetabix or the hospital.

Rates in Kettering

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

£11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

£18 to £28 per day

Dog boarding

£24 to £38 per night

House sitting

£30 to £48 per night

Where you can work

Kettering areas you can cover

Kettering lies on the west side of the River Ise, a tributary of the Nene.

Ise LodgeBramblesideAvondale GrangePipers HillSt MichaelKettering North
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Kettering

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 Walking Jobs in Kettering

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

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Kettering?
Dog walking on Petme in Kettering runs £11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Kettering?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. You can plan a round through Ise Lodge and Brambleside and accept or decline each request.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Kettering?
It works as flexible income alongside a job or studies. You pick your availability and scale bookings up or down, and a compact route around Ise Lodge keeps travel time low between walks.
What protection do I get on walks?
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 whether you walk in Ise Lodge or Brambleside.
Which parts of Kettering can I cover as a dog walker?
You choose your own walking area. In Kettering that can be Ise Lodge, Brambleside, Avondale Grange or anywhere else you can reach easily, and you accept only the requests that fit your area and your hours.
Does the Kettering rain and winter dark slow dog walking demand?
No, and it works in your favour. Dogs in Kettering need walking whatever the weather, and owners look for someone who does not cancel when it is wet or already dark by the school run. Keep a raincoat, a towel and a spare lead, favour lit and sheltered routes from November, and dry paws before handover. Turning up through a British winter is what turns a first booking into a regular.
Are there weekend dog walking jobs in Kettering?
Yes, you can offer weekend dog walks in Kettering because Petme has no assigned shifts. You pick the days you work and the areas you cover, such as Ise Lodge or Avondale Grange. Owners nearby send requests and you accept the ones that fit.
Are there animal care jobs in Kettering for dog walkers?
Dog walking on Petme is self-employed animal care work in Kettering. You set your own rate per walk and keep up to 90% of each booking. Payouts reach your bank within 2 business days of a completed walk.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Kettering

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

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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 sitting jobs in Kettering

Board dogs overnight, host daycare, and cover drop-ins. A higher-rate service walkers add next.

Dog walking in the UK

See how owners find and book local walkers on Petme. 0% owner fee, the Protection Plan available for eligible vet costs.

Cat sitting jobs in Kettering

Short drop-in visits that slot between walks. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

Become a pet sitter in Kettering

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Kettering

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

Dog grooming jobs in Kettering

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.