Dog Walking Jobs in Paignton

Dog walking jobs in Paignton along Preston Sands, Young's Park and the coast path

Paignton's sandy beaches at Paignton and Preston join at low tide, with green space right behind them. At Goodrington, Young's Park and its boating lake back the beach. Walks in Paignton 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 Paignton
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 Paignton

Paignton 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 Paignton routes

Most bookings cluster Preston to Roundham. 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 Paignton

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 Paignton

Beach greens and coast path routes

Paignton beach and Preston Sands are continuous at low tide and both have green spaces immediately inland. Goodrington's beach is backed by Young's Park and its boating lake. For longer walks, the South West Coast Path runs along the town's coast past Waterside and Saltern Coves towards Broadsands.

Rates in Paignton

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Paignton. 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

Paignton areas you can cover

Paignton beach and Preston Sands are continuous at low tide and both have green spaces immediately inland.

PrestonGoodringtonRoundhamHydeKing's AshCollaton St Mary
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Paignton

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 Paignton

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

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Paignton?
Dog walking on Petme in Paignton runs £11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which parts of Paignton can I cover as a dog walker?
You choose your own walking area. In Paignton that can be Preston, Goodrington, Roundham 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 Paignton?
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 Preston and Goodrington and accept or decline each request.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Paignton?
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 Preston 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 Preston or Goodrington.
Does the Paignton rain and winter dark slow dog walking demand?
No, and it works in your favour. Dogs in Paignton 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 walking jobs in Paignton?
Yes, Petme lists dog walking work in Paignton, from Preston and Roundham down to Goodrington. You choose your areas, your rate and your walking hours. Owners nearby send walk requests, and you accept or decline each one in the app.
Where can I walk a dog in Paignton?
Paignton's main walking spots are the green spaces behind Paignton beach and Preston Sands, and Young's Park at Goodrington. The South West Coast Path also runs along the town's coast. Pick routes near the dog's home so a lunchtime walk stays short on travel.
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Dog sitting jobs in Paignton

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

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Cat sitting jobs in Paignton

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

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Doggy daycare jobs in Paignton

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