Doggy Daycare Jobs in Durham

Doggy daycare jobs in Durham for owners at the university, hospital and council

Durham University, the county council, the Land Registry and the University Hospital of North Durham all employ people for a full day away from home. Doggy daycare in Durham 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 Durham
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 Durham

Durham 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 Durham pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Gilesgate to Neville's Cross. 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 Durham

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 Durham

Dog daycare at your Durham home

Durham's large employers include the university, the council, the Land Registry, a passport office and the University Hospital of North Durham. Doggy daycare on Petme happens at your own home, so owners drop the dog with you before work. A home in Gilesgate or Framwellgate Moor with a garden suits dog daycare, and the Belmont park and ride serves commuters.

Rates in Durham

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Durham. 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

Durham areas you can cover

Durham's large employers include the university, the council, the Land Registry, a passport office and the University Hospital of North Durham.

GilesgateFramwellgate MoorNeville's CrossElvetBelmontCrossgate
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Durham

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 Durham

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Durham?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Durham runs £16 to £26 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 Durham?
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 Gilesgate or Framwellgate Moor.
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 Gilesgate and Framwellgate Moor.
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 Durham hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Durham?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Gilesgate to Framwellgate Moor. 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 Durham?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Durham 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 Durham?
Yes. You can offer dog daycare from your own home in Durham on Petme. You choose which days you take dogs and your rate, and owners in areas such as Gilesgate send requests you accept or decline.
Is doggy daycare a part time job in Durham?
It can be, because Petme sets no shifts and no minimum hours. You run doggy daycare from your Durham home on the days you pick. Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Durham

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

Get started

Start earning in Durham

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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