Doggy Daycare Jobs in Canterbury

Doggy daycare jobs in Canterbury for university and hospital working days

The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University accounted for 16% of the city's jobs in 2014/15, and their staff's dogs need somewhere to spend the working day. Doggy daycare in Canterbury runs £18 to £28 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£18 to £28
per day of daycare in Canterbury
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Canterbury

Canterbury 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 Canterbury pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Westgate to Northgate. Owners drop off on the way to work and collect afterwards, so an easy run to your door matters more than how far you are willing to travel. Your space decides how many dogs you take at once.

Breeds you will meet in Canterbury

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.

Daycare in Canterbury

Dog daycare in your Canterbury home

Higher education, tourism and retail are the three main sectors of Canterbury's economy. Owners working a full day at the universities, the hospital or city centre shops can leave their dog with you. Doggy daycare on Petme takes place in your own home, so a Wincheap or Barton sitter covers the owners around them.

Rates in Canterbury

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

£18 to £28 per day

Dog walking

£11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

£24 to £38 per night

Where you can work

Canterbury areas you can cover

Higher education, tourism and retail are the three main sectors of Canterbury's economy.

WestgateWincheapNorthgateBartonSt StephensBlean Forest
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Canterbury

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

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Canterbury

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Canterbury?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Canterbury runs £18 to £28 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection comes with daycare bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including doggy daycare, includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies across Westgate and Wincheap.
What does a doggy daycare day involve?
Owners drop off in the morning and pick up after work. You provide a safe space, supervised play, water, rest time, and photo updates through the day. Most Canterbury hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Canterbury?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Westgate to Wincheap. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Canterbury?
Yes. You choose your days, your hours, and how many dogs you host at a time, and you accept or decline each request. No assigned shifts and no minimum hours, whether owners come from Westgate or Wincheap.
What does a wet winter daycare day look like in Canterbury?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Canterbury daycare day in January runs on indoor play with brief garden or street breaks rather than long stretches outside, towels by the door, and muddy paws cleaned off before pick-up. Set drop-off and pick-up windows you can hold in winter traffic and stick to them.
Are there part time dog daycare jobs in Canterbury?
Yes, you can offer dog daycare in Canterbury on Petme with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Dogs spend the day at your home, and you choose the days you take. You set your rate per service.
Can I do doggy daycare jobs in Canterbury, Kent from home?
Yes, doggy daycare on Petme happens at the sitter's home. If you live in a ward such as Wincheap or St Stephens, owners nearby can send requests you accept or decline. Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Canterbury

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

Get started

Start earning in Canterbury

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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