Dog walkers in Dalkey
Hill and coast walking with serious elevation. Serious elevation attracts owners of high-energy dogs, and walkers here charge a little above the county average.
- Walks from
- €18
- Boarding from
- €40/night
- Local walk
- Killiney Hill
- Vetting
- Garda checked
Walking a dog in Dalkey
Serious elevation attracts owners of high-energy dogs, and walkers here charge a little above the county average.
- Killiney Hill
- Dalkey Quarry
- Coliemore Harbour to Sorrento Terrace
Local know-how
Killiney Hill has sheep grazing on the Dalkey side in spring — keep dogs on-lead past the obelisk.
What locals book
Serious elevation attracts owners of high-energy dogs, and walkers here charge a little above the county average.
Sitters covering Dalkey
Each of these sitters lists Dalkey or the surrounding County Dublin area in their profile. Message as many as you like before booking — it's free.
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Which service suits your Dalkey routine?
Prices and full detail for each service, including what's covered and when it's the wrong choice.
Dalkey — questions owners ask
How much does a dog walker cost in Dalkey?
Walkers covering Dalkey typically charge €15–€22 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 Dalkey?
Home boarding near Dalkey averages €40 a night, rising to about €50 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 Dalkey 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 Dalkey?
Serious elevation attracts owners of high-energy dogs, and walkers here charge a little above the county average. Message two or three sitters, compare replies, then confirm and pay in the app.
Where will my dog actually be walked in Dalkey?
The routes local walkers use most are Killiney Hill, Dalkey Quarry, Coliemore Harbour to Sorrento Terrace. 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 Dalkey?
Killiney Hill has sheep grazing on the Dalkey side in spring — keep dogs on-lead past the obelisk.
Worth reading before you book
Independent guides written for Irish owners, with 2026 pricing.
Nearby areas in County Dublin
Full county pricing and the complete town list is on the County Dublin page.
Want to walk dogs in Dalkey?
Local walkers here charge about €18 an hour
Ten walks a week at the Dalkey rate is roughly €180 before PawPals' 15% fee. Listing is free — you set your own rates, radius and availability.
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