PawPals
Available in all 32 counties

Dog boarders in Ireland

Overnight dog boarding in your area with a Garda-vetted host family. A real home instead of a kennel — sofa space, a garden and twice-daily walks.

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Counties covered
32
Nightly average
€35
Dogs per host
One household
Kennel runs used
None
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What dog boarding costs across Ireland

2026 guide prices, VAT included. Your county page shows the local band instead of the national one.

ServiceTypical price
One night, one dog€28–€50
Bank holiday / Christmas night€36–€60
Weekly rate€170–€300
Second dog, same household+€17–€30

  • How this differs from a kennel

    A PawPals host takes one household of dogs at a time into their own home — sofa, garden, two walks, normal routine. There are no runs, no rota of unfamiliar handlers and no concrete.

  • When a kennel is still better

    Dogs needing clinical supervision, strict isolation, or a very high-security setup are genuinely better served by a licensed boarding kennel. We'd rather say that than take the booking.

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Dog boarding in Irish cities

City pages carry local prices, local routes and the sitters who cover them.

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Local sitters, prices and walking routes for all 32 counties.

Dog boarding — questions Irish owners ask

Is home boarding better than a kennel?

For most dogs, yes — they keep a normal household routine instead of spending most of the day in a run. Kennels still suit dogs that need clinical supervision or strict isolation.

How much does dog boarding cost in Ireland?

€28–€50 a night, averaging about €35. Dublin and Wicklow are dearest; the border and midland counties cheapest. Bank holidays and Christmas carry a premium and book out weeks ahead.

What should I send with my dog?

Their own food, bed or blanket, lead, and any medication in its original packaging. Familiar smells settle a dog into a new house faster than anything else.

What if my dog doesn't settle?

Hosts always do a meet-and-greet first. If a dog genuinely can't settle, the host contacts you immediately and PawPals helps move the booking to another host the same day.

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