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Serina Rivett

Serina Rivett
Woking, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Special needs teacher looking for some extra work after school and at weekends

Hi, my name is Serina . I am a special needs teacher and Football coach. I love working with children and I know some people find it quite difficult to try and find an experienced babysitter with special needs training also willing to do other duties around the home .

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper £15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Woking for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

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Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • 20 months experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 46 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

At the moment I am a special-needs teacher in a primary school so I have experiencing special needs children and children with behavioural problems. I have two special needs children myself which are older now . I am looking for evening or weekend jobs looking after special needs children I also run a special-needs football team for children but can look after other children and do general help around the house .

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Gardening

Contact Serina For Free

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Childcare

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Daisy Desoer
Enfield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

My name is Daisy, I’m 17 and I am genuinely passionate about caring for others. I’m sure I can provide a calm and loving environment for your children or your pets ensuring they are safe and comfortable.

Dog walking £10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Pet sitting £8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Enfield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 7 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 3 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Since I was 13, I have been able to gain experience of working with children and families. Through working at a ballet school as a teaching assistant, weekly, as well as volunteering at a Primary school on a regular basis. This has made me confident in caring for a wide age range of children. I have 10 GCSE qualifications, including Maths and English and am currently working towards my A-levels (Psychology, Sociology and Politics). Music, dance and art are all areas I have a lot of interest in and work towards including all of these in my day to day life.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Daisy For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Andrea Pul
Borehamwood, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! I am an A-level student who is looking for pet-sitting opportunities. I am a well-organised, dedicated individual with a big passion for animals, and experience in handling them.

Dog walking £10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Borehamwood for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Polish
  • I am currently an A-level student studying chemistry, biology and psychology.
  • I have experience in pet-sitting for a family while they were away and I own a Doberman myself so I’m more than happy to take care of bigger dogs!
  • I’ve had work experience in a veterinary practice and potentially pursuing veterinary medicine.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Foreign languages

Contact Andrea For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Grace Amudoaghan

Grace Amudoaghan
Rainham, England

Activity summary

Last seen: 14 hours ago Member since: Aug 2026

I'm Grace!

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Rainham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Grace For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Brigitte Flores
London, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2026

id love to take care of children when there parents cant!

Hi! My name is Brigitte but i like to be called bri and I’m a responsible 16-year-old based in streatham. I enjoy working with children and animals and am available for babysitting, pet sitting, and dog walking.

I am reliable, friendly, and patient, and I always make sure children and pets are safe, happy, and well cared for. Whether you need someone to look after your children for an evening, feed your pets while you’re away, or take your dog for a walk, I’d be happy to help.

I am flexible with my availability and committed to providing a trustworthy service. Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to discuss your childcare or pet care needs.

Dog walking £10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Transporting pets

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals

Contact Brigitte For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Sophie Breslin
London, England

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Dog walking £10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Pet sitting £14 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 16 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Italian, and French

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Sophie For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Ranjana Kaur

Ranjana Kaur
London, England

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2025

My private nanny job (

Hi, my name is Ranjana and I am working with children at the current moment in London, Saint John Woods two American kids and I babysit them I am a after school nanny I pick them up from school and safely bring them home I feed them nutritious food and I am trained to take the places for example places like the park to play and run around I lightly clean there house including bed rooms and kitchen and living room I’m very dedicated to my job and hope to work with more people thanks a lot

Dog walking £18 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Dog sitting £18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - -

Nite

-

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • Pet owner references
  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 29 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Cooking

Contact Ranjana For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Sean Lambert

Sean Lambert
London, England

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Hi I’m Sean lambert

Im a very kind and talent individual I love working with children its has been my passion looking after them and watching them grow and develop new skills into this world. I can also tutor kids with maths, English and science , I will also help with homework if they need some help . I can also cook wonderful meals for your young ones please let me know if they have any allergies

Dog walking £6.40 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Pet sitting £6.40 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £6.40/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel within London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • 2 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Sean For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kelechi Oluwanifemi Ojo
London, England

Activity summary

Last seen: 4 days ago Member since: Jul 2026

About me

Dog walking £11 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper £30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 5 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games

Contact Kelechi For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Chandani Kaur
London, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Dog walking £10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

6 Gcse including Maths and English. Sixthform student studying English language, sociology and applied science

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming

Contact Chandani For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Dog Walking Pay Rates London, England, United Kingdom (Updated 27 Jul 2026)

London dog walkers are paid an average of £11.01 per hour as of August 2026, which is 5% higher than the English average of £10.49, and 4.8% higher than the United Kingdom average of £10.51. A fair pay rate depends on dog walker credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for dog walking services in London.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
London £11.01
England £10.49
United Kingdom £10.51

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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Dog Walker

Follow these handy tips for hiring a dog walker so you know your pup is in safe, reliable hands.

1. Check experience

Look for walkers who have worked with dogs of similar size, breed, and temperament.

2. Verify credentials

Ask about pet first aid/CPR certification and whether they’re insured and bonded.

3. Request references

Speak to past or current clients for honest feedback.

4. Meet in person

Arrange a meet-and-greet to see how your dog responds to them.

5. Discuss routines

Ensure they can stick to your dog’s feeding, walking, and medication schedule.

6. Ask about group walks

Clarify whether they walk multiple dogs at once or provide solo walks.

7. Check reliability

Confirm their backup plan in case they’re sick or unavailable.

8. Look for communication

Choose someone who provides updates, photos, or reports after walks.

9. Test with a trial walk

Start with a short session to assess how your dog and the walker get along.

10. Clarify policies

Go over payment, cancellations, keys/access to your home, and emergency procedures.


Dog Walker Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing dog walker candidates to narrow down your list.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been walking dogs professionally?
  • Do you have experience with my dog’s breed, size, or temperament?
  • Are you trained in pet first aid and CPR?
  • Are you insured and bonded?

Services & Routines

  • Do you walk dogs individually or in groups?
  • How long are your standard walks?
  • Will you stick to my dog’s usual feeding, medication, or potty schedule?
  • Do you offer additional services (feeding, playtime, grooming visits)?

Safety & Emergencies

  • What would you do if my dog gets injured or sick during a walk?
  • How do you handle aggressive dogs or unexpected encounters?
  • Do you carry water, treats, or a first aid kit?
  • What’s your policy if bad weather occurs?

Reliability & Communication

  • What happens if you’re unavailable—do you have a backup plan?
  • How will you access my home securely?
  • Do you provide updates (texts, photos, walk reports)?
  • What’s your cancellation and refund policy?

Trial & Fit

  • Can we schedule a trial walk to see how my dog responds?
  • Are you comfortable with my dog’s specific quirks or needs?
  • Can I speak to a couple of your current or recent clients?