Dog sitters in Dublin City
Find a trusted dog sitter in Dublin City to care for your dog in your own home — drop-in visits, feeding, play and cuddles, with photo updates after every call.
- Typical price
- €18 /walk
- Charged
- per visit
- Local favourite
- Phoenix Park's Fifteen Acres
- Vetting
- Garda checked
What dog sitting in Dublin City actually includes
Every dog sitting booking in Dublin City 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 Dublin City
Dog sitting rates only — for the full County Dublin price index across every service, see the county page.
| Service | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| 30-minute drop-in visit | €13–€17 | Feed, toilet, play, photos |
| 45-minute visit with a walk | €17–€21 | Visit plus a short walk |
| Two visits a day | €28–€38 | The standard for adult dogs |
| Cat or small-pet add-on | +€4 | Same visit, same household |
Dog sitters available in Dublin City
Filtered to sitters who actually offer dog sitting 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
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Routes used for dog sitting around Dublin City
City-centre apartment blocks rarely allow sitters to hold a fob, so agree a key handover or lockbox before the first booking.
- Phoenix Park's Fifteen Acres
- Grand Canal towpath
- Iveagh Gardens
- Merrion Square
Dog sitting in Dublin City — your questions
What happens during a drop-in visit in Dublin City?
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.
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.
Are PawPals sitters in Dublin City Garda vetted?
Yes. Every sitter completes ID verification and Garda vetting before their profile can go live, and PawPals holds the payment until the service is finished. Reviews can only be written by owners who completed and paid for a real booking.
How quickly can I get a sitter in Dublin City?
Office returns pushed midday walks back to weekday peak — most city-centre bookings are 12pm–2pm, Monday to Thursday. Message two or three sitters, compare replies, then confirm and pay in the app.
Where will my dog actually be walked in Dublin City?
The routes local walkers use most are Phoenix Park's Fifteen Acres, Grand Canal towpath, Iveagh Gardens. Your walker agrees the route with you first and shares where they went in the app afterwards.
Anything I should know about walking a dog in Dublin City?
City-centre apartment blocks rarely allow sitters to hold a fob, so agree a key handover or lockbox before the first booking.
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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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