Dog Walking Jobs in Torquay

Dog walking jobs in Torquay along the coast path and bay beaches

The South West Coast Path runs along Torquay's Wellswood shore, with a viewpoint over the London Bridge limestone arch. Walks in Torquay 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 Torquay
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 Torquay

Torquay 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 Torquay routes

Most bookings cluster Wellswood to St Marychurch. 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 Torquay

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 Torquay

Coast path and cliff-top walks

The South West Coast Path runs along the Wellswood coast of Torquay. Oddicombe and Babbacombe beaches lie on the St Marychurch side of town, reached along the A379. Mild, wet winters make waterproofs more useful than winter boots. Meadfoot and Hollacombe add more shoreline to a walking round.

Rates in Torquay

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Torquay. 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

Torquay areas you can cover

The South West Coast Path runs along the Wellswood coast of Torquay.

WellswoodBabbacombeSt MarychurchChelstonEllacombeUpton
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Torquay

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 Torquay

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

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Torquay?
Dog walking on Petme in Torquay 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 Torquay?
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 Wellswood and Babbacombe and accept or decline each request.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Torquay?
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 Wellswood 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 Wellswood or Babbacombe.
Which parts of Torquay can I cover as a dog walker?
You choose your own walking area. In Torquay that can be Wellswood, Babbacombe, St Marychurch or anywhere else you can reach easily, and you accept only the requests that fit your area and your hours.
Does the Torquay rain and winter dark slow dog walking demand?
No, and it works in your favour. Dogs in Torquay 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 Torquay?
Yes, you can walk dogs in Torquay at weekends only if that suits you. There are no assigned shifts, so you accept the requests that fit your days. Coast path routes from Wellswood work well for longer weekend walks.
Can dog walking jobs in Torquay work as part time work?
Yes, dog walking in Torquay can run alongside another part time job. You choose your hours, your areas and your rate per walk. Payouts reach your bank within 2 business days of a completed booking.
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Dog walking jobs near Torquay

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

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Dog sitting jobs in Torquay

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

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Cat sitting jobs in Torquay

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

Become a pet sitter in Torquay

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Torquay

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