Dog walkers in Rathgar
Family homes minutes from Bushy Park's off-leash green. Family homes with gardens mean fewer daily walks but heavier school-holiday and summer boarding demand.
- Walks from
- €18
- Boarding from
- €40/night
- Local walk
- Bushy Park
- Vetting
- Garda checked
Walking a dog in Rathgar
Family homes with gardens mean fewer daily walks but heavier school-holiday and summer boarding demand.
- Bushy Park
- Orwell Park riverside
- Rathfarnham Castle grounds
Local know-how
Bushy Park's fenced dog park near the Terenure gate is the safest choice for recall training.
What locals book
Family homes with gardens mean fewer daily walks but heavier school-holiday and summer boarding demand.
Sitters covering Rathgar
Each of these sitters lists Rathgar 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 Rathgar routine?
Prices and full detail for each service, including what's covered and when it's the wrong choice.
Rathgar — questions owners ask
How and when do I pay?
You pay by card in the app when the booking is confirmed. PawPals holds the money in escrow and releases it to the sitter only after the service is completed, so you are never out of pocket if plans change.
How much does a dog walker cost in Rathgar?
Walkers covering Rathgar 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 Rathgar?
Home boarding near Rathgar 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 Rathgar 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 Rathgar?
Family homes with gardens mean fewer daily walks but heavier school-holiday and summer boarding demand. Message two or three sitters, compare replies, then confirm and pay in the app.
Where will my dog actually be walked in Rathgar?
The routes local walkers use most are Bushy Park, Orwell Park riverside, Rathfarnham Castle grounds. Your walker agrees the route with you first and shares where they went in the app afterwards.
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 Rathgar?
Local walkers here charge about €18 an hour
Ten walks a week at the Rathgar rate is roughly €180 before PawPals' 15% fee. Listing is free — you set your own rates, radius and availability.
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