Dog Walking in Dublin

In Dublin, a standard 30-60 minute walk sits around the national typical rate, with solo walks and puppy visits priced above group walks. Regular weekday clients get the best rates.

Sociable, recall-trained dogs thrive on group walks and they cost less. Reactive dogs, puppies, and seniors do better solo. A good walker will assess your dog before adding them to a group.

Ask about insurance, how many dogs they walk at once, what happens in an emergency, whether they're first-aid trained, how they secure dogs in vehicles, and ask for two current-client references.

In most countries, no licence exists for dog walking — anyone can start. Insurance, pet first-aid training and references are the real trust signals. Some cities cap the number of dogs walked at once in public parks.

Most regulars do. Use a key safe or smart lock if you prefer, confirm the walker's key policy (coded tags, never address-labelled), and check their insurance covers key loss.

A professional walker carries pet-care liability insurance covering vet fees for injuries in their care, has your vet's details on file, and contacts you immediately. Confirm all three before the first walk.

A 30-minute walk typically runs €12-22 and an hour €16-30, with Dublin at the upper end and weekly blocks discounted.