Dog Walker Jobs
in Chester
Earn £270–400/week doing what you love — walking dogs in Chester on your own schedule. Keep 82% of every booking. Free to join.
Takes 3 minutes to apply · No experience required · Start this week
£270–400
Avg weekly earnings
82%
You keep per booking
0%
First 10 bookings
£13–20
Per walk in Chester
Why Chester walkers choose UrPetPals
Best pay rate in the UK
You keep 82% of every booking. Rover takes 40%. On 5 walks/day, that's an extra £1,000+/month in your pocket.
First 10 bookings free
Your first 10 completed bookings are completely commission-free. You keep 100%. Use it to build reviews and momentum.
Technology that sells you
Live GPS tracking, in-walk photo updates and instant booking makes your service look premium — owners pay more for that.
Instant payments
Get paid directly to your bank via Stripe after every walk. No waiting for weekly payouts like on Rover.
You set the schedule
Accept or decline any job. Work 2 hours a day or 8. Perfect alongside another job or as your main income.
Built for Chester
UrPetPals is growing fast in Cheshire. Early providers in Chester build client bases fast — before competition catches up.
What you could earn in Chester
Based on £13–20/walk average and UrPetPals' 82% rate.
UrPetPals pays £157–94/week more than Rover at full time
Areas covered in Chester
You choose your coverage area — most providers cover a 2–3 mile radius from home:
Chester's historic city centre and affluent suburbs make it ideal for premium dog walking — residents have high disposable income and strong demand for trusted, professional pet care.
Best walking routes in Chester
Grosvenor Park
Popular with Chester dog walkers
Countryside Park
Popular with Chester dog walkers
Upton Heath
Popular with Chester dog walkers
Flookersbrook
Popular with Chester dog walkers
River Dee Meadows
Popular with Chester dog walkers
How to become a dog walker in Chester
Create your free profile
Tell us your name, postcode, services and a bit about yourself. Takes 3 minutes.
Get approved (24h)
We review your profile and approve you within 24 hours. Then you're live on the platform.
Go online
Toggle online in your provider dashboard and start receiving booking requests from Chester pet owners.
Accept, walk, get paid
Accept jobs you want, complete the walk, and get paid instantly to your bank via Stripe.
Dog walker jobs Chester — FAQs
How much can I earn as a dog walker in Chester?
Chester dog walkers typically earn £270–400/week part-time. The city's affluent suburbs (Hoole, Boughton, Vicars Cross) often support slightly higher walk rates than other Cheshire towns. Full-time providers can earn £520+/week.
Is there enough demand for dog walkers in Chester?
Yes — Chester has a large professional population, many of whom commute to Manchester or Liverpool. This creates consistent demand for weekday midday walks. Tourism and student populations add additional pet-sitting demand.
Which Chester areas are best for dog walking?
Hoole, Boughton and Handbridge are the residential sweet spots with high dog ownership. Upton and Vicars Cross are popular with families. Blacon and Saltney have growing demand.
What makes UrPetPals better than Rover for Chester walkers?
You keep 82% of every booking (vs 60% on Rover), your first 10 bookings are free, and you get paid instantly after each job — not weekly. Chester walkers using UrPetPals earn meaningfully more per hour.
Can I offer dog walking and other services in Chester?
Yes — UrPetPals lets you offer dog walking, pet sitting, grooming, pet feeding, vet runs and more. Many Chester providers offer multiple services to maximise their earnings.
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