Doggy Daycare Jobs in Dalkeith

Doggy daycare jobs in Dalkeith for Mayfield and Easthouses commuters

Midlothian Community Hospital sits just outside Dalkeith, off the A7 on the eastern edge of Bonnyrigg. Owners working at the hospital can leave their dog with a doggy daycare host in Bonnyrigg for the day. Doggy daycare in Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith
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 Dalkeith

Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Eskbank to Newbattle. 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 Dalkeith

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 Dalkeith

Dog daycare for Midlothian commuters

Mayfield lies just south of Dalkeith, between the A68 and the A7, and takes in the older village of Easthouses. Many Easthouses residents now commute to Edinburgh for work. Doggy daycare on Petme happens at your home, whether that is in Mayfield, Woodburn or Bonnyrigg. You set the drop-off times you accept for each dog daycare day.

Rates in Dalkeith

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Dalkeith. 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

Dalkeith areas you can cover

Mayfield lies just south of Dalkeith, between the A68 and the A7, and takes in the older village of Easthouses.

EskbankWoodburnNewbattleBonnyriggMayfieldGorebridge
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Dalkeith

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 Dalkeith

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Dalkeith?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Dalkeith runs £18 to £28 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Dalkeith?
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 Eskbank or Woodburn.
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 Eskbank and Woodburn.
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 Dalkeith hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Dalkeith?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Eskbank to Woodburn. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
What does a wet winter daycare day look like in Dalkeith?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Dalkeith 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 dog daycare jobs in Dalkeith, Midlothian?
Yes, you can offer dog daycare in Dalkeith, Midlothian, through Petme, with dogs spending the day at your home. You set your own rate and keep up to 90% of each booking. Every dog daycare booking carries the Petme Protection Plan.
Are there part time doggy daycare jobs near Dalkeith?
Yes, doggy daycare around Dalkeith through Petme is self-employed, so you take only the weekdays that suit you. You can host from Mayfield, Woodburn or Gorebridge. Owners nearby send requests, and you accept or decline each one.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Dalkeith

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

Get started

Start earning in Dalkeith

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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