Dog sitters in Belfast
Find a trusted dog sitter in Belfast to care for your dog in your own home — drop-in visits, feeding, play and cuddles, with photo updates after every call.
- Typical price
- €15 /walk
- Charged
- per visit
- Local favourite
- Botanic Gardens
- Vetting
- Garda checked
What dog sitting in Belfast actually includes
Every dog sitting booking in Belfast covers the same baseline. Anything extra is agreed with your sitter in the chat first.
- A 30-minute drop-in at your own home
- Feeding to your instructions, fresh water, medication if needed
- Toilet break, play and a short walk if agreed
- A written note plus photos after every single visit
Choose dog sitting when
Your dog is happiest in their own house — nervous with new places, on medication, or simply too settled to move.
Choose something else when
If your dog can't be alone overnight, home boarding is the kinder option than three visits a day.
Dog sitting prices in Belfast
Dog sitting rates only — for the full County Antrim price index across every service, see the county page.
| Service | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| 30-minute drop-in visit | €10–€14 | Feed, toilet, play, photos |
| 45-minute visit with a walk | €14–€18 | Visit plus a short walk |
| Two visits a day | €22–€32 | The standard for adult dogs |
| Cat or small-pet add-on | +€4 | Same visit, same household |
Dog sitters available in Belfast
Filtered to sitters who actually offer dog sitting in Belfast. Message as many as you like before you book.
No walker has listed in Belfast 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 Belfast — or list yourself if you're the one who walks dogs here.
Routes used for dog sitting around Belfast
Cave Hill's upper path is steep and unfenced; the Lagan towpath is the flat all-weather alternative.
- Botanic Gardens
- Cave Hill Country Park
- Lagan towpath
- Ormeau Park
Dog sitting in Belfast — your questions
How many visits a day does my dog need?
Most adult dogs do well on two visits a day if they're left alone overnight. Puppies, seniors and dogs on medication usually need three. Sitters will tell you honestly if they think overnight boarding is the fairer option.
What happens during a drop-in visit in Belfast?
A 30-minute visit covers a toilet break, feeding, fresh water, playtime and a short walk if you've agreed one. You get photos and a written note after every single visit.
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 Belfast. 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 Belfast walkers list reactive-dog experience on their profile and will do an extra meet-and-greet before the first walk.
Do I get updates while my dog is out?
Yes. Walkers send photo updates through the app during the booking and log where they went. You can message your sitter free at any time before, during or after.
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Want to walk dogs in Belfast?
Local walkers here charge about €15 an hour
Ten walks a week at the Belfast rate is roughly €150 before PawPals' 15% fee. Listing is free — you set your own rates, radius and availability.
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