Dog sitters in Galway City
Find a trusted dog sitter in Galway 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
- €16 /walk
- Charged
- per visit
- Local favourite
- Salthill Promenade
- Vetting
- Garda checked
What dog sitting in Galway City actually includes
Every dog sitting booking in Galway 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 Galway City
Dog sitting rates only — for the full County Galway price index across every service, see the county page.
| Service | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| 30-minute drop-in visit | €11–€15 | Feed, toilet, play, photos |
| 45-minute visit with a walk | €15–€19 | Visit plus a short walk |
| Two visits a day | €24–€34 | The standard for adult dogs |
| Cat or small-pet add-on | +€4 | Same visit, same household |
Dog sitters available in Galway City
Filtered to sitters who actually offer dog sitting in Galway City. Message as many as you like before you book.
No walker has listed in Galway 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 Galway City — or list yourself if you're the one who walks dogs here.
Routes used for dog sitting around Galway City
The Prom is exposed to Atlantic wind; Terryland Forest Park is the sheltered fallback.
- Salthill Promenade
- Terryland Forest Park
- Barna Woods
- Nimmo's Pier walk
Dog sitting in Galway City — 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 Galway 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 much does a dog walker cost in Galway City?
Walkers covering Galway City typically charge €13–€20 for a 60-minute walk. Small-group walks sit at the lower end; solo walks for reactive, elderly or recovering dogs sit at the top. You see the exact price, VAT included, before you pay.
What does overnight boarding cost around Galway City?
Home boarding near Galway City averages €35 a night, rising to about €45 for hosts who take one dog at a time or cover bank holidays. That includes feeding, two walks a day and photo updates.
Are PawPals sitters in Galway 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 Galway City?
A student city with a sharp September spike and a very quiet summer — off-season rates are negotiable. Message two or three sitters, compare replies, then confirm and pay in the app.
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Want to walk dogs in Galway City?
Local walkers here charge about €16 an hour
Ten walks a week at the Galway City rate is roughly €160 before PawPals' 15% fee. Listing is free — you set your own rates, radius and availability.
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