Dog boarders in Dublin City
Overnight dog boarding in Dublin City with a Garda-vetted host family. A real home instead of a kennel — sofa space, a garden and twice-daily walks.
- Typical price
- €40 /night
- Charged
- per night
- Local favourite
- Phoenix Park's Fifteen Acres
- Vetting
- Garda checked
What dog boarding in Dublin City actually includes
Every dog boarding booking in Dublin City covers the same baseline. Anything extra is agreed with your sitter in the chat first.
- Your dog stays in the host's own home, never a kennel run
- One household of dogs at a time unless you agree otherwise
- Two walks a day plus garden access
- Daily photo updates and a message thread you can use any time
Choose dog boarding when
You're away overnight or longer and want your dog in a home with company rather than in a boarding facility.
Choose something else when
If it's a single long day rather than a night away, two drop-in visits or a day-care booking works out cheaper.
Dog boarding prices in Dublin City
Dog boarding rates only — for the full County Dublin price index across every service, see the county page.
| Service | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| One night, one dog | €40–€50 | Includes two walks a day |
| Bank holiday / Christmas night | €48–€58 | Book several weeks ahead |
| Weekly rate | €240–€276 | Roughly a night free on a week |
| Second dog, same household | +€24 | Sharing one host |
Dog boarders available in Dublin City
Filtered to sitters who actually offer dog boarding in Dublin City. Message as many as you like before you book.
No walker has listed in Dublin City yet — you can be first to know
We'd rather tell you straight than show you profiles you can't book. PawPals is onboarding walkers across Ireland now. Leave your email and we'll message you the day someone covers Dublin City — or list yourself if you're the one who walks dogs here.
Dog boarding in Dublin City — your questions
Is home boarding better than a kennel in Dublin City?
For most dogs, yes. A PawPals host near Dublin City takes one household of dogs at a time in their own home, so your dog keeps a normal routine — sofa, garden, two walks. Kennels still suit dogs that need clinical supervision or strict isolation.
What if my dog won't settle at the host's house?
Hosts do a meet-and-greet first, and most ask for the dog's own bed and food to make the change easier. If a dog genuinely can't settle, the host contacts you straight away and PawPals helps rehome the booking that day.
How does key handover work in Dublin City?
Most owners do a free 15-minute meet-and-greet first and hand over a spare key or lockbox code then. Apartment residents in Dublin City should check whether the sitter also needs a lift fob or door code.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Cancel more than 24 hours before the start time and you are refunded in full. Inside 24 hours the sitter keeps 50%. Because PawPals holds the money until the service is complete, refunds go back to your card automatically.
Can a sitter take a puppy or a senior dog?
Yes — filter by "puppy friendly" or "senior care" when you search Dublin City. Puppies under six months usually get shorter, more frequent visits rather than a full-hour walk, and senior dogs get a slower, shorter route.
My dog is reactive on lead. Can I still book?
Yes, but choose a solo walk rather than a group one, and say so in your first message. Several Dublin City walkers list reactive-dog experience on their profile and will do an extra meet-and-greet before the first walk.
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Want to walk dogs in Dublin City?
Local walkers here charge about €18 an hour
Ten walks a week at the Dublin City rate is roughly €180 before PawPals' 15% fee. Listing is free — you set your own rates, radius and availability.
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