Dog walkers in Galway City
Book a vetted dog walker in Galway City for daily 60-minute walks, solo or in small groups. Live GPS route, photo updates and a happily tired dog by the time you're home.
- Typical price
- €16 /walk
- Charged
- per 60-min walk
- Local favourite
- Salthill Promenade
- Vetting
- Garda checked
What dog walking in Galway City actually includes
Every dog walking booking in Galway City covers the same baseline. Anything extra is agreed with your sitter in the chat first.
- A 30, 45 or 60-minute walk at a time you set
- Fresh water and a paw-and-coat towel-down on return
- The route logged and shared in the app
- Photo updates from the walk itself
Choose dog walking when
You're out of the house for a full working day and your dog needs to break the day up, stretch out and toilet.
Choose something else when
If you're away overnight, a walk isn't enough — you want drop-in sitting or home boarding instead.
Dog walking prices in Galway City
Dog walking rates only — for the full County Galway price index across every service, see the county page.
| Service | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| 60-minute solo walk | €16–€20 | One-to-one, route shared |
| 45-minute solo walk | €13–€17 | The most-booked length |
| Small-group walk | €12–€16 | Up to 4 sociable dogs |
| Second dog, same household | +€8 | Not double the price |
Dog walkers available in Galway City
Filtered to sitters who actually offer dog walking 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 walking 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 walking in Galway City — your questions
Solo walk or group walk?
Group walks are cheaper (from about €12) and great for sociable dogs who like company. Solo walks cost more but are the right call for reactive dogs, puppies still learning lead manners, and dogs recovering from injury.
What happens in bad weather?
Walks go ahead in normal Irish rain — sitters towel dogs down afterwards. In a status-orange or red warning your walker will switch to a shorter route or a home visit with indoor play, and will message you before making the change.
Do I get updates while my dog is out?
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.
Will I get the same sitter every week?
That is the norm. Most Galway City owners settle into a standing weekly slot with one sitter, which keeps things predictable for the dog. If your regular sitter is away they can suggest a cover sitter you approve first.
What if I have two dogs?
Most Galway City sitters charge roughly 50% extra for a second dog from the same household rather than double — so about €24 for an hour with two. Confirm it in the chat before you book.
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.
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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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