Dog Walking Jobs in Kingston upon Thames

Dog walking jobs in Kingston upon Thames, along the Thames Path and the Hogsmill

The Thames Path runs past Canbury Gardens facing Steven's Eyot. The Hogsmill River flows past Berrylands and through Kingston to meet the Thames just upstream of Kingston Bridge. Walks in Kingston upon Thames run £14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£14 to £22
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Kingston upon Thames
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames routes

Most bookings cluster Canbury to Surbiton. 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 Kingston upon Thames

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 Kingston upon Thames

Riverside routes and Richmond Park's lead season

Canbury Gardens covers 14.5 acres between Lower Ham Road and the Thames towpath in Kingston upon Thames. The Hogsmill Valley Walk follows the river on its 10 km course from Ewell. In Richmond Park, reached through Kingston Gate, dogs must be on leads from 1 May to 31 July. The park also advises leads during the autumn deer rut.

Rates in Kingston upon Thames

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

£14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£14 to £22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

£22 to £38 per day

Dog boarding

£32 to £50 per night

House sitting

£40 to £60 per night

Where you can work

Kingston upon Thames areas you can cover

Kingston grew up at the first Thames crossing upstream of London Bridge, 10 miles south-west of Charing Cross. The Hogsmill River joins the Thames just upstream of Kingston Bridge.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Kingston upon Thames

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 Walking Jobs in Kingston upon Thames

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Kingston upon Thames.

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Kingston upon Thames?
Dog walking on Petme in Kingston upon Thames runs £14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection do I get on walks?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including walks, includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you walk in Canbury or Norbiton.
Which parts of Kingston upon Thames can I cover as a dog walker?
You choose your own walking area. In Kingston upon Thames that can be Canbury, Norbiton, Surbiton or anywhere else you can reach easily, and you accept only the requests that fit your area and your hours.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Kingston upon Thames?
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 Canbury and Norbiton and accept or decline each request.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Kingston upon Thames?
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 Canbury keeps travel time low between walks.
Does the Kingston upon Thames rain and winter dark slow dog walking demand?
No, and it works in your favour. Dogs in Kingston upon Thames 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 dog walker jobs in Kingston?
Yes, you can offer dog walking in Kingston upon Thames as a self-employed Petme sitter, at a rate you set per service. Routes include Canbury Gardens beside the Thames towpath and the Hogsmill Valley Walk.
Are there dog walking jobs in Surbiton?
Yes, Surbiton is part of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, and you can choose it as an area you cover on Petme. Owners nearby send requests you accept or decline, and payouts reach your bank within 2 business days of a completed booking.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Kingston upon Thames

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.

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Dog sitting jobs in Kingston upon Thames

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

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Cat sitting jobs in Kingston upon Thames

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

Become a pet sitter in Kingston upon Thames

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Kingston upon Thames

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