Dog walkers in Portobello

Every booking made and paid for through PawPals is covered by our care guarantee, which covers vet costs arising from an incident during the booking. Cash arrangements made outside the app are not covered — always book in-app.

Most owners do a free 15-minute meet-and-greet first and hand over a spare key or lockbox code then. Apartment residents in Portobello should check whether the sitter also needs a lift fob or door code.

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.

Yes — filter by "puppy friendly" or "senior care" when you search Portobello. Puppies under six months usually get shorter, more frequent visits rather than a full-hour walk, and senior dogs get a slower, shorter route.

Yes, but choose a solo walk rather than a group one, and say so in your first message. Several Portobello walkers list reactive-dog experience on their profile and will do an extra meet-and-greet before the first walk.

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.