Dog walking jobs in Dublin, on your schedule
Pick up regular walks near Ballsbridge and Rathmines and build a client base that keeps rebooking. Walks in Dublin run €18 to €28 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
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Local know-how pays off in Dublin
Dublin has a mild, very wet, windy maritime climate that rarely freezes. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and keep a steady schedule through the drizzle earn the repeat bookings that fair-weather walkers lose.
When demand peaks
Demand peaks over the summer holidays and the year-end break, plus the mid-term and bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking and drop-in visits carry the working week for commuters.
Know your Dublin routes
Most bookings cluster Ballsbridge to Phibsborough. Owners look for walkers who know the local parks and leash rules, and who can turn up on a regular schedule.
Breeds you will meet in Dublin
Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, Kerry Blue Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.
Dog walking jobs near Ballsbridge, Dublin: how to start
In Dublin, dog walking is flexible, self-employed work, and walks pay €18-28 per walk. Around Ballsbridge and Rathmines, owners look for reliable walkers for regular rounds, plus drop-ins and overnight boarding. You decide how much you take on, keep up to 90% of every booking with cashback, and get €20,000 in vet protection on each job.
Choose your services, set your own rates
Typical Petme rates in Dublin. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
Dog walking
€18 to €28 per 30 to 60 minute walk
Drop-in visits
€18 to €28 per 20 to 30 minute visit
Doggy daycare
€28 to €45 per day
Dog boarding
€38 to €60 per night
House sitting
€50 to €80 per night
Dublin areas that book the most
Dublin is the highest-paying pet sitting market in Ireland and the fastest to fill a calendar in. Weekend boarding in Ballsbridge or Ranelagh now matches what entry-level office work pays in the city.
Built for sitters in Dublin
Keep up to 90%
You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% of every booking.
Full schedule control
No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.
Protected on every booking
€20,000 in vet protection comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.
Dog Walking Jobs in Dublin
What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Dublin.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Dublin?
Dog walking on Petme in Dublin runs €18 to €28 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Dublin?
It works as flexible income alongside a job or studies. You pick your availability and scale bookings up or down, and a compact route around Ballsbridge keeps travel time low between walks.
What protection do I get on walks?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including walks, includes €20,000 in vet protection for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you walk in Ballsbridge or Rathmines.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Dublin?
Dublin is the highest-paying pet sitting market in Ireland and the fastest to fill a calendar in. Weekend boarding in Ballsbridge or Ranelagh now matches what entry-level office work pays in the city. You walk where you already know the parks, the quiet routes, and the local leash rules.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Dublin?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Dublin walkers build a regular loop through Ballsbridge and Rathmines and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Does the Dublin rain slow down dog-walking demand?
No. Dogs in Dublin need walking rain or shine, and owners look for walkers who do not cancel when it is wet. Keep a raincoat, a towel, and a spare lead, favour sheltered and tree-lined routes on the worst days, and dry paws before handover. Reliability through Irish weather is what turns a first booking into a regular client.
Do you need experience to become a dog walker in Dublin?
You do not need previous experience to start dog walking in Dublin on Petme. You create a profile, pass ID verification, and set the services and hours you want. Owners choose you by your reviews and availability, so most walkers start with a few walks a week. Check any local rules that apply to pet-care work in your area.
What do dog walkers actually do on a booking in Dublin?
A booking in Dublin is usually a 30 to 60 minute walk around the owner's area, with fresh water, a short play and a photo update through the app. The same profile also lets you offer drop-in visits, daycare and overnight boarding, so you can earn beyond walks.
How do I start getting dog walking jobs in Dublin?
Set your area, your rates and your free hours on Petme, and requests from Dublin owners reach you around Ballsbridge and Rathmines. Reply quickly, gather a few reviews, and repeat bookings start to fill your week. You choose which jobs to accept and can pause any time.
Start earning in Dublin
Set your own rate. €20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.