Doggy Daycare Jobs in Sheffield

Daytime dog care jobs in Sheffield, where commuter dogs and green-city walks keep the weekdays full

Sheffield sends thousands of owners across to the office each morning, and their dogs need daytime company, play and a proper walk rather than a long stretch home alone. Petme daycare hosts fill that gap from a home or flat, with drop-off before work, pick-up after, and rest and outdoor breaks in between. Doggy daycare in Sheffield runs £18 to £30 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£18 to £30
per day of daycare in Sheffield
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 Sheffield

Sheffield 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 Sheffield pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Ecclesall to Nether Edge. 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 Sheffield

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 Sheffield

Daycare on the green side of Sheffield

Daycare suits the western suburbs where professional owners commute daily, such as Ecclesall and Crookes, with Broomhill and Nether Edge nearby. Sheffield has a large share of green space, so hosts near the Porter Valley or Hillsborough Park can offer real walk breaks between play. Kelham Island’s flat-heavy streets add owners with no garden who want their dog cared for while they work. Holding two or three neighbouring areas keeps drop-offs short and your day booked.

Rates in Sheffield

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

£18 to £30 per day

Dog walking

£11 to £18 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£11 to £18 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

£25 to £42 per night

Where you can work

Sheffield areas you can cover

Daycare suits the western suburbs where professional owners commute daily, such as Ecclesall and Crookes, with Broomhill and Nether Edge nearby.

EcclesallCrookesNether EdgeKelham IslandHillsboroughBroomhill
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Sheffield

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 Sheffield

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

Are there jobs in Sheffield?
Yes. Work in Sheffield comes from owners nearby who need a walk, a drop-in visit, daycare or an overnight stay. You are self-employed, so you decline anything that does not suit and there is no minimum to hit.
Are there jobs in Hillsborough?
Yes. Getting started in Sheffield takes being 18 or over, a smartphone with the Petme app and ID verification. After that you set your services and rates, and payouts reach your bank within 2 business days.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Sheffield?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Sheffield runs £18 to £30 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 Sheffield?
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 Ecclesall or Crookes.
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 Ecclesall and Crookes.
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 Sheffield hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Sheffield?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Ecclesall to Crookes. 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 Sheffield?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Sheffield 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 Sheffield owners drop off and pick up for daycare?
Sheffield daycare runs to the commute, with drop-off between 7.30am and 9am and pick-up from 5pm as owners head back from the city centre and business parks. Setting your hours around those windows fits owners in Ecclesall and Crookes who work Monday to Friday.
Does daycare pay better than boarding in Sheffield?
Daycare and boarding suit different Sheffield hosts rather than one simply paying more. Daycare runs on weekdays around commuter drop-offs and frees your evenings, while boarding earns per overnight and leans on holidays and weekends. You can run daycare through the week and add the odd boarding stay, so the two income streams stack across Ecclesall, Crookes and Broomhill.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Sheffield

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

RotherhamBarnsleyDoncasterChesterfieldMansfieldWakefield
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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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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Dog sitting jobs in Sheffield

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

Dog walking jobs in Sheffield

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 Sheffield

Fill the gap between drop-off and pick-up with short cat visits nearby. You set the rate per visit.

Become a pet sitter in Sheffield

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

Pet sitters in Sheffield for owners

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