Dog Sitting in London — Live-In, Overnight, At Home
Your dog doesn't go anywhere. A fully insured, DBS-checked sitter moves in, keeps every walk and every routine, and sends you photos daily — while your home stays occupied.
From £28/night on longer stays · Free meet-and-greet before every first booking
Most London dog owners face the same three options when they travel: kennels (stressful), boarding in a stranger's home (disruptive), or a patchwork of drop-in visits (lonely). Live-in sitting is the fourth option — the sitter comes to your dog, not the other way round.
Happy at Home Pets is founder-led by Marcus Watts, with 20+ years of pet care experience and a deliberately small, personally vetted team. We're not a marketplace — every sitter is someone we know, trust and insure.
Why London dogs do better with live-in care
No kennels, no upheaval
Your dog sleeps in their own bed, eats from their own bowl, and keeps their own smells and space. For most dogs — and especially rescues and seniors — that's the difference between a stressful fortnight and barely noticing you've gone.
Their exact walk routine, kept
Same park, same times, same off-lead corners. At the meet-and-greet we map your dog's normal week and replicate it — whether that's London Fields at 7am or Clapham Common after lunch.
Overnight and through the day
Our sitters live in and mostly work remotely, so your dog has company round the clock — not a 20-minute visit twice a day with 23 hours of silence in between.
Anxious and rescue dogs welcome
Patient handling, consistent routine and a constant human presence are exactly what anxious dogs need. It's one of the things we're known for — medication schedules included.
Insurance that's actually ours
£5m public liability and £75k pet injury cover held in our own name — not platform protection that only applies to bookings made through an app. Certificates available before you book.
Daily updates, fast replies
Photos and messages every day, and a responsive human (usually Marcus) on the other end throughout your trip.
Dog sitting across London
We cover zones 1–4, with dedicated local pages for the areas we sit in most:
East London
North & Central London
West London
Dog sitting FAQs
How is live-in dog sitting different from dog boarding?
With boarding, your dog moves into someone else's home and adapts to their rules, pets and routines. With live-in sitting, the sitter moves into your home — your dog keeps their own bed, garden, walks and schedule, and your home stays occupied while you're away.
How much does dog sitting cost in London?
Live-in dog sitting starts from around £28 per night on longer stays, with discounts that grow steeply with stay length. Most bookings are 7–14 nights. The instant quote calculator on our homepage prices your exact dates in seconds.
Will my dog be left alone during the day?
Very little — our sitters work remotely or have flexible schedules, so your dog has company through the day as well as overnight. We agree any unavoidable absences with you in advance.
Which areas of London do you cover for dog sitting?
Broadly zones 1–4: East London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Bow, Stratford, Walthamstow and around), North & Central (Islington, Marylebone, Hampstead, Westminster), West (Notting Hill, Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith) and South (Clapham, Battersea, Fulham, Tooting, Peckham).
Can you handle reactive dogs or dogs on medication?
Yes to both. We plan quieter routes and times for reactive dogs, keep routines strict, and follow medication schedules exactly — including for seniors and post-op recovery.
How do I book a dog sitter?
Get an instant quote on our homepage, or message us with your dates. We'll arrange a free meet-and-greet at your home before anything is confirmed, so you and your dog can meet the sitter first.
Your dog stays happy at home.
Instant quote in seconds — free meet-and-greet before you commit.