Doggy Daycare Jobs in Southampton

Doggy daycare work in Southampton, where cruise-week trips and campus commutes fill weekday spots

Southampton runs on a cruise-port rhythm and two university terms, so plenty of owners are out of the house all day and their dogs need somewhere to settle. Petme doggy daycare hosts take a small group into their home, mind them through the working hours, and hand back a tired, happy dog at pick-up. Doggy daycare in Southampton runs £20 to £32 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£20 to £32
per day of daycare in Southampton
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 Southampton

Southampton 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 Southampton pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Portswood to Bitterne. 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 Southampton

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 Southampton

Hosting daycare across Southampton

Portswood, Bassett and Highfield form a student-and-professional belt north of the centre, where terraced houses fill with renters who work full days and want their dog watched rather than left alone. Shirley and Bitterne are family suburbs on either side of the city, and Ocean Village brings apartment owners with no garden of their own. Hosting from one or two neighbouring areas keeps drop-offs short and your travel down.

Rates in Southampton

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

£20 to £32 per day

Dog walking

£12 to £19 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£12 to £19 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

£28 to £45 per night

Where you can work

Southampton areas you can cover

Portswood, Bassett and Highfield form a student-and-professional belt north of the centre, where terraced houses fill with renters who work full days and want their dog watched rather than left alone.

PortswoodBassettBitterneShirleyHighfieldOcean Village
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Southampton

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 Southampton

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

Do I have to choose between doggy daycare and dog walking in Southampton?
Choose as many services as you want to cover. In Southampton, doggy daycare and dog walking sit side by side on one profile with separate rates, so a quiet week in one does not mean a quiet week overall.
Are there jobs in Southampton?
Yes. Pet owners across Southampton book sitters through the Petme app. You pick the services you want to offer, set a rate for each, and keep up to 90% of what a booking pays.
What is the quickest way to find doggy daycare jobs near me in Southampton?
Set your Southampton 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.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Southampton?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Southampton runs £20 to £32 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 Southampton?
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 Portswood or Bassett.
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 Portswood and Bassett.
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 Southampton hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Southampton?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Portswood to Bassett. 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 Southampton?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Southampton 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 daycare owners in Southampton usually drop off and pick up?
Drop-off in Southampton usually comes on the way to work around the city centre or the docks, and pick-up once the working day ends. You set your own opening hours, so choose windows that match the commuters near you in Portswood or Bassett.
Do daycare centres in Southampton hire through Petme?
No, Petme connects you directly with the owner rather than placing you with a centre. Owners in areas such as Portswood, Bassett and Bitterne send requests straight to hosts nearby, and you accept or decline each one. You set your own rate for the day rather than being paid a shift rate.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Southampton

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

GosportPortsmouthBasingstokeBognor RegisFarnboroughWokingham
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 Southampton

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 Southampton

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

Dog walking jobs in Southampton

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

Doggy daycare in the UK

See how owners find and book daytime dog care on Petme. 0% owner fee, £20,000 Protection Plan every day.

Cat sitting jobs in Southampton

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 Southampton

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

Pet sitters in Southampton for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join in Southampton: verified local sitters, 0% owner fee, and Protection Plan up to £20,000.

Dog grooming jobs in Southampton

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