Doggy Daycare Jobs in Carlisle

Doggy daycare jobs in Carlisle, with Bitts Park's riverside paths for midday breaks

Carlisle's large workplaces include the Cumberland Infirmary on Newtown Road and the University of Cumbria's Fusehill Street and Brampton Road campuses. Owners who work there can leave a dog at a sitter's home for the day. Doggy daycare in Carlisle runs £16 to £26 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£16 to £26
per day of daycare in Carlisle
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Carlisle

Carlisle 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 Carlisle pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Stanwix to Botcherby. 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 Carlisle

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 Carlisle

Daytime care in a Carlisle home

Carlisle's largest suburb is Harraby, which lies between Upperby and Botcherby. On Petme, dog daycare happens in your own home, so your garden and nearest park shape the day. Bitts Park, Carlisle's first public park, has flat paths and circular routes beside the Eden and Caldew. Sitters south of the centre can take a midday walk at Hammond's Pond, a public park in Upperby.

Rates in Carlisle

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

£16 to £26 per day

Dog walking

£10 to £16 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£10 to £16 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

£22 to £36 per night

Where you can work

Carlisle areas you can cover

Carlisle's largest suburb is Harraby, which lies between Upperby and Botcherby.

StanwixDenton HolmeBotcherbyUpperbyCurrockHarraby
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Carlisle

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.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Carlisle

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Carlisle?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Carlisle runs £16 to £26 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?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Stanwix and Denton Holme.
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 Carlisle hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Carlisle?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Stanwix to Denton Holme. 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 Carlisle?
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 Stanwix or Denton Holme.
What does a wet winter daycare day look like in Carlisle?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Carlisle 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.
Can I run dog daycare part time near Carlisle city centre?
Yes, doggy daycare on Petme runs from your own home, and you choose which weekdays to accept. Denton Holme sits just south-west of Carlisle city centre. Bitts Park, bounded by the Eden and Caldew, has flat paths for a midday walk.
Can I offer dog daycare in Carlisle, Cumbria alongside another job?
Yes, Petme sitters are self-employed with no assigned shifts, so you pick the days you host dogs in Carlisle. You keep up to 90% of each booking, and payouts reach your bank within 2 business days of each completed booking.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Carlisle

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

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Before you start
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Dog sitting jobs in Carlisle

Add overnight dog boarding to your daycare. Higher-rate nights, set your own rate, keep up to 90%.

Dog walking jobs in Carlisle

Get paid to walk dogs between daycare drop-offs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90%.

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Cat sitting jobs in Carlisle

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Become a pet sitter in Carlisle

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Dog grooming jobs in Carlisle

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