Dog care in Ireland, explained properly
Real prices, honest comparisons and the safety checks that matter — written for Irish dog owners, not for search engines.
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- Price guide
How much does a dog walker cost in Ireland?
County-by-county dog walking prices in Ireland for 2026: solo walks from €12–€22, group walks, drop-in visits and overnight boarding rates, VAT included.
Read the guide - Comparison
Dog walker vs doggy day care vs boarding: which do you need?
Compare dog walking, doggy day care, drop-in sitting and overnight boarding in Ireland: cost, hours of cover, and which suits your dog and your working week.
Read the guide - Comparison
Dog boarding vs kennels in Ireland: an honest comparison
Home dog boarding or traditional kennels in Ireland? Compare cost, stress, vaccination rules, supervision and who each option genuinely suits before you book.
Read the guide - Safety
Is your dog walker insured and Garda vetted? What to check
How to verify an Irish dog walker or sitter: insurance cover, Garda vetting, key handling, first aid and the exact questions to ask before you hand over your dog.
Read the guide - Places to walk
Dog-friendly beaches and off-leash parks in Ireland
The best dog-friendly beaches and off-leash parks in Ireland by county, with local rules, Blue Flag restrictions and the walks Irish dog walkers use every day.
Read the guide - Irish dog law
The Control of Dogs Acts explained: leads, muzzles, licences and fines
Plain-English guide to Irish dog law in 2026: licence rules and cost, the restricted breeds list, lead and muzzle requirements, fouling fines and owner liability.
Read the guide - Puppy care
Your puppy's first year in Ireland: vaccines, first walks and socialisation
Week-by-week Irish puppy timeline: vaccination schedule, when the first outdoor walk is safe, socialisation windows, exercise limits, licence and microchip rules.
Read the guide - Older dogs
Caring for a senior dog: walks, medication and comfort
How to adapt walks, medication routines and home comfort for an older dog in Ireland, plus what to hand over to a sitter and when to shorten the walk.
Read the guide - Behaviour
Walking a reactive dog in Ireland: routes, gear and finding the right walker
Practical handling for lead reactivity in Ireland: quiet route choice, distance management, gear that works, and how to brief and vet a walker for a reactive dog.
Read the guide - Housing
Renting with a dog in Ireland: what landlords can and can't ask
How to rent with a dog in Ireland: pet clauses in the tenancy agreement, deposits, apartment management company rules, a pet CV template and where to appeal.
Read the guide - Travel
Travelling with a dog in Ireland: ferries, trains, cars and hotels
Bringing a dog on Irish ferries, trains, buses and into hotels: pet passport and tapeworm rules, kennel vs cabin options, car safety law and road-trip planning.
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Popular counties
Local sitters, prices and walking spots for the counties Irish owners search most.
- Dog walkers in County DublinFrom €18 a walk
- Dog walkers in County WicklowFrom €17 a walk
- Dog walkers in County KildareFrom €16 a walk
- Dog walkers in County MeathFrom €16 a walk
- Dog walkers in County CorkFrom €16 a walk
- Dog walkers in County LimerickFrom €15 a walk
- Dog walkers in County GalwayFrom €16 a walk
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