Doggy Daycare Jobs in Guildford

Doggy daycare work in Guildford, where weekday commuters keep dogs booked in for the day

Guildford sends a steady stream of commuters up the fast line to Waterloo, so plenty of dogs are left waiting through long office days. Petme daycare hosts step into that gap, taking dogs in each morning and handing them back happy after work. Doggy daycare in Guildford runs £22 to £35 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£22 to £35
per day of daycare in Guildford
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 Guildford

Guildford 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 Guildford pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Onslow Village to Merrow. 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 Guildford

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 Guildford

Hosting daycare from a Guildford home

Doggy daycare on Petme happens in your own home, which suits households juggling school runs and full days in the office. Merrow and Burpham are family suburbs on the eastern side, and Charlotteville sits on the hill just south-east of the centre. Hosting for a couple of neighbouring areas such as Stoughton, Guildford Park or Onslow Village keeps drop-offs short without long drives.

Rates in Guildford

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

£22 to £35 per day

Dog walking

£13 to £20 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£13 to £20 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

£30 to £48 per night

Where you can work

Guildford areas you can cover

Doggy daycare on Petme happens in your own home, which suits households juggling school runs and full days in the office.

Onslow VillageCharlottevilleMerrowBurphamStoughtonGuildford Park
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Guildford

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 Guildford

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

Are there doggy daycare jobs near me in Guildford?
Set your Guildford coverage area when you build your profile, and doggy daycare requests come from owners inside it. Near me is something you define here rather than something you search, and you can change the areas whenever your availability does.
Are there jobs in Guildford?
Yes. You decide the shape of it. Sitters in Guildford choose their services, their rate for each one and the streets they are willing to travel to, then take only the requests that fit the week.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Guildford?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Guildford runs £22 to £35 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Guildford hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Guildford?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Onslow Village to Charlotteville. 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 Guildford?
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 Onslow Village or Charlotteville.
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 Onslow Village and Charlotteville.
What does a wet winter daycare day look like in Guildford?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Guildford 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.
When do Guildford owners want daycare drop-off and pick-up?
You set the drop-off and pick-up window yourself. Commuters on the Waterloo line leave early and get back in the evening, so an early drop-off and an evening pick-up suit a full office day in Merrow or Burpham, and you can offer shorter days if you prefer.
Is small-group or solo daycare better around Charlotteville?
Both work well in Guildford, and the right fit depends on the dogs you take. Calmer or older dogs near Charlotteville and the Royal Surrey often suit solo or pairs, while sociable dogs enjoy a small group. On Petme you set the headcount, so you can match energy levels and keep every day manageable.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Guildford

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

WokingFarnboroughBracknellHorshamWokinghamCrawley
Before you start
What UK sitters and walkers actually earnUK pet sitter earnings, by service and regionWhen you need a home boarding licenceSelf-employed pet sitter tax, HMRC basics
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Start earning in Guildford

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to £20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog sitting jobs in Guildford

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Dog walking jobs in Guildford

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Cat sitting jobs in Guildford

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Become a pet sitter in Guildford

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

Dog grooming jobs in Guildford

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