Dog Walking Jobs in Nottingham

Earn between lectures as a dog walker in Nottingham

Two universities and strong professional suburbs keep Nottingham’s walk diary busy at both ends of the day. You choose the slots that fit your timetable, not the other way round. Walks in Nottingham run £11 to £18 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£11 to £18
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Nottingham
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 Nottingham

Nottingham 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 demand peaks

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 Nottingham routes

Most bookings cluster West Bridgford to Mapperley. 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 Nottingham

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 Nottingham

West Bridgford, The Park and Wollaton Park

West Bridgford sits across the Trent from the Victoria Embankment, while The Park is a private estate of large houses beside the castle. Commuting owners in Mapperley and Sherwood may want morning and evening slots, and daytime walks around Beeston and Wollaton sit neatly between lectures, with Wollaton Park and its deer herd close by.

Rates in Nottingham

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

£11 to £18 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£11 to £18 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

£18 to £30 per day

Dog boarding

£25 to £40 per night

House sitting

£32 to £52 per night

Where demand is strongest

Nottingham areas that book the most

West Bridgford sits across the Trent from the Victoria Embankment, while The Park is a private estate of large houses beside the castle.

West BridgfordThe ParkMapperleyBeestonSherwoodWollaton
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Nottingham

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 Nottingham

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

Are there jobs in Nottingham?
Yes. Getting started in Nottingham takes being 18 or over, a smartphone with the Petme app and ID verification. After that you set your services and rates, and payouts reach your bank within 2 business days.
Can I pick up dog walking jobs near me in Nottingham?
Start by narrowing your Nottingham coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Are there part-time jobs in West Bridgford?
Yes. You decide the shape of it. Sitters in Nottingham choose their services, their rate for each one and the streets they are willing to travel to, then take only the requests that fit the week.
Are there part-time jobs in Mapperley?
Yes. Owners in Nottingham send booking requests to sitters who cover their area. You accept or decline each one. You set the rate per service and get paid through the app.
Are there jobs in Mapperley?
Yes. Pet owners across Nottingham book sitters through the Petme app. You pick the services you want to offer, set a rate for each, and keep up to 90% of what a booking pays.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Nottingham?
Dog walking on Petme in Nottingham runs £11 to £18 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 Nottingham?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Nottingham walkers build a regular loop through West Bridgford and The Park and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Nottingham?
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 West Bridgford keeps travel time low between walks.
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 West Bridgford or The Park.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Nottingham?
West Bridgford sits across the Trent from the Victoria Embankment, while The Park is a private estate of large houses beside the castle. You walk where you already know the parks, the quiet routes, and the local leash rules.
Does the Nottingham rain and winter dark slow dog walking demand?
No, and it works in your favour. Dogs in Nottingham 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.
Who is hiring dog walkers in Nottingham?
Owners hire you directly through Petme rather than a company putting you on shifts. Requests come from owners near the areas you choose to cover, such as West Bridgford, The Park or Mapperley, and you accept the ones that suit. You set your own rate rather than being paid an hourly wage by an employer.
Can I fit dog walking around university in Nottingham?
Dog walks are mostly needed in the daytime while owners are at work, which is often when students have gaps. There are no shifts and no minimum hours, you must be 18 or over, and ID verification is required before you take bookings.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Nottingham

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

CarltonBeestonMansfieldLoughboroughDerbyLeicester
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Dog sitting jobs in Nottingham

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

Dog walkers in Nottingham for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join in Nottingham: local dog walkers, 0% owner fee, and £20,000 Protection Plan on every walk.

Cat sitting jobs in Nottingham

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

Become a pet sitter in Nottingham

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Nottingham

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