Dog-sitting rates in the UK: analysis and examples from Yoojo
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Sometimes, we have to leave, and unfortunately, we can't take our furry friend with us—whether it's a holiday halfway across the world or a work trip, there are many reasons.
The only option is to entrust your dog to a qualified dog-sitter.
But how much does it cost?
Before you pull out your bank card, let’s take a look at an analysis of hundreds of dog-sitting services completed through Yoojo.
In the following sections, we’ll show you the average hourly rates for dog-sitters on our platform, the average prices for different types of dog care, and even examples of real jobs completed and paid for on Yoojo.
So, let’s find out together how much it costs to have your dog looked after!
What’s the hourly rate for basic dog-sitting?
To start, we calculated the average hourly rate for all dog-sitting services completed through Yoojo.
We divided the total amount paid by the number of hours worked, and here’s the result.
The average hourly rate on Yoojo for dog-sitting is :
Knowing the hourly rate can be useful if your dog only needs a short walk, a midday outing, or someone to feed them.
If you're going away for several days, it’s better to opt for daily care at the dog-sitter’s home—it’s much cheaper.
Let me explain.
Average rates by type of care
Let’s go a bit further by showing you the average rates for different types of services.
Starting with the average rate for daycare at the dog-sitter’s home.
The average rate on Yoojo for dog-sitting at home :
We then organised each type of request into a table. Here are the average prices that emerged:
| Type of care | Average price | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|
| One visit per day | £11 | Request a quote |
| Two visits per day | £14 | Request a quote |
| Midday walk | £10/h | Request a quote |
| Daycare at the dog-sitter’s home | £13 | Request a quote |
| Daycare at the owner’s home | £15 | Request a quote |
| Weekend dog-sitting | £14 | Request a quote |
| Full week boarding | £11 | Request a quote |
| Long-term care (10 days of holidays) | £10 | Request a quote |
| Emergency dog-sitting | £16 | Request a quote |
There are several reasons:
Yoojo connects you with dog-sitters who live close by. This significantly reduces travel costs.
Yoojo is a fully digital platform, allowing us to cut costs and offer you better rates than traditional agencies or companies.
Examples of prices paid to dog sitters available on Yoojo
Let's get down to business with real ads that were posted on Yoojo and the prices clients paid to have their beloved dog looked after.
We also share a few tips to help you better understand how our platform works.
Example n°1: having your dog looked after during a 10-day holiday
💰 Total price paid: £104
⏳ Hourly rate: £10.40
Let's start with a classic, since this is the main reason for our dog sitting service: helping you find the perfect person to look after your dog while you're away.
Especially for a long absence, such as the Christmas holidays, it's impossible for a dog owner to leave their pet with just anyone!
That’s why Yoojo goes all out to connect you with dog sitters who perfectly meet your expectations.
For this mission, the client found the ideal sitter for only £104 for the 10 days of care!
💡 Tip:
This ad is a perfect example. The client gave a clear description of the task and provided useful information about the dog that needed sitting.
This is the strength of Yoojo: allowing you to personalize your ad and receive price proposals tailored to your needs!
Example n°2: weekend day and night dog sitting
💰 Total price paid: £33
⏳ Hourly rate: £12.80 / hour
After the long holidays, let's move on to another example: weekend dog sitting.
Here, the dog sitter was entrusted with a dog for 48 hours of care. Of course, as your furry friend doesn’t need supervision every minute of the day, you aren't charged by the hour, but by the day.
In this case, our client only paid £33 to have their Border Collie looked after for the weekend!
💡 Tip:
On Yoojo, interested dog sitters will offer a total price for the entire mission, all costs included…
… which is why it's important to clearly explain all the tasks required in your ad or via the integrated messaging system!
Example n°3: requesting emergency dog sitting
💰 Total price paid: £73
⏳ Hourly rate: £12.80 / hour
Sometimes in life, things don’t go as planned.
That’s exactly what happened to Darren who had to find someone urgently to take care of her dog
Luckily, thanks to our network of many dog sitters all over the UK, finding someone in a pinch is not uncommon.
Our client, who had been hospitalized, found a solution to have his pet cared for for 6 days for £73!
💡 Tip:
Yoojo works 24/7.
This means you can post an ad for free anytime you want. On average, you'll get a response in 15-30 minutes.
Plus, you only pay if you book a dog sitter. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Example n°4: having your dog walked only during lunchtime
💰 Total price paid: £10
⏳ Hourly rate: £10 / hour
Are you stuck at the office all day? Does your dog need to be walked three times a day?
No worries, you can do like this client from Bromley who hired a dog sitter to walk, play with, and feed his dog during the lunch break.
For this recurring service, the client only paid £10 each time the dog sitter came to take care of his dog!
💡 Tip:
From your Yoojo client account, you can create a recurring ad that allows you to reserve a time slot in your preferred dog sitter's schedule.
Because that’s what Yoojo is for:
helping you book the right person
protecting you in case something goes wrong
Example n°5: having multiple animals looked after
💰 Total price paid: £134
⏳ Hourly rate: £12.80 / hour
On Yoojo, you'll find pet sitters for all types of animals!
Just like this client from London, you can request pet sitting for your exotic pets too.
In this case, it involved looking after 2 dogs and 2 ferrets for 11 days. The sitter who completed the task charged £134.
💡 Tip:
Our algorithm connects you only with neighbours nearby who are willing to travel to your area.
You don’t even need to ask on Yoojo, all the sitters who apply for your request are locals.
Post your ad for free and without obligation to see if dog sitters near you are interested in your mission.
No problems, I also got a guide about Cat sitter's pricing right here :
Dog-sitting prices in the 10 largest cities in the UK
Now, let’s wrap up this price analysis with the average price for a day of dog sitting in the 10 largest cities in the UK.
Here are the results:
| CITIES | Average daily rate | Book a dog sitter |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | £15.85 | Top dog sitters in Birmingham |
| Leeds | £18.55 | Top dog sitters in Leeds |
| London | £30.75 | Top dog sitters in London |
| Manchester | £19.85 | Top dog sitters in Manchester |
| Liverpool | £20.75 | Top dog sitters in Liverpool |
| Bristol | £21.25 | Top dog sitters in Bristol |
| Sheffield | £22.55 | Top dog sitters in Sheffield |
| Edinburgh | £25.25 | Top dog sitters in Edinburgh |
| Glasgow | £23.85 | Top dog sitters in Glasgow |
| Cardiff | £16.45 | Top dog sitters in Cardiff |
How to know your price before booking your dog sitter?
If you’ve read our guide, you should now have a pretty good idea of how much a pet sitting service will cost you.
But instead of guessing, why not post your ad for free and without obligation on Yoojo to get your personalized rate?
- Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with providers before making a booking
- Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers
- You release the payment once the job is completed
Find out more about our pet sitting services and all the providers near you.
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