Dog Walking Jobs in Taunton

Dog walking jobs in Taunton along the River Tone and Vivary Park

Vivary Park, the Wilton Lands and the Tone riverside give Taunton walkers green routes within reach of the town centre. Walks in Taunton run £10 to £16 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£10 to £16
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Taunton
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 Taunton

Taunton 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 Taunton routes

Most bookings cluster Wilton to Rowbarton. 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 Taunton

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 Taunton

Routes from Vivary Park to the canal

Vivary Park covers 7.5 ha next to Taunton's High Street, with the Wilton Lands and their small lake beside it. The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal towpath runs out of town towards Bridgwater. Victoria Park, off East Reach, serves walkers on the east side. Taunton is wetter and milder than most of the country, so good waterproof kit matters for walks.

Rates in Taunton

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

£10 to £16 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£10 to £16 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

£16 to £28 per day

Dog boarding

£22 to £36 per night

House sitting

£28 to £45 per night

Where you can work

Taunton areas you can cover

Taunton sits on the River Tone, with Vivary Park a short walk from the High Street. Dogs and cats across town need care while owners work or travel.

WiltonHolwayRowbartonStaplegrovePriorswoodComeytrowe
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Taunton

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 Taunton

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

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Taunton?
Dog walking on Petme in Taunton runs £10 to £16 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 Taunton?
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 Wilton and Holway and accept or decline each request.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Taunton?
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 Wilton 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 Wilton or Holway.
Which parts of Taunton can I cover as a dog walker?
You choose your own walking area. In Taunton that can be Wilton, Holway, Rowbarton or anywhere else you can reach easily, and you accept only the requests that fit your area and your hours.
Does the Taunton rain and winter dark slow dog walking demand?
No, and it works in your favour. Dogs in Taunton 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 Taunton?
Yes, you can offer dog walking in Taunton on Petme as a self-employed walker. You set your rate and the areas you cover, from Holway to Priorswood. Vivary Park and the canal towpath are close to many homes.
Is dog walking a good part time job in Taunton for students?
Dog walking suits Taunton students because you pick your own hours with no minimum. Weekday lunchtime walks around Vivary Park fit between classes at Richard Huish College or Bridgwater and Taunton College. You must be 18 or over and pass ID verification.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Taunton

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 Taunton

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, Protection Plan on every walk.

Cat sitting jobs in Taunton

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

Become a pet sitter in Taunton

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Taunton

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