Dog Walking Jobs in Dublin

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.

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€18 to €28
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Dublin
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
€20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

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.

Walking in Dublin

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, and get €20,000 in Protection Plan on each job.

Rates in Dublin

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.

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

Where demand is strongest

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.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Dublin

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 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.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Dog Walking Jobs in Dublin

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Dublin.

What is the quickest way to find dog walking jobs near me in Dublin?
You decide what near me means. The Dublin areas on your profile are the only places owners can request you from, so distance stays a setting rather than a surprise.
Is this dog walking in Dublin for pet owners or for sitters?
Depends which end you are at. To do dog walking in Dublin you set your rates here and decide which requests to accept. To have it done, search the owner side by your address and contact a sitter directly.
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 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?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply 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.
What do you need to start dog walking in Dublin?
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.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Dublin

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Start earning in Dublin

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to €20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog sitting jobs in Dublin

Board dogs overnight at your place. A higher-rate service walkers add next.

Doggy daycare jobs in Dublin

Host dogs through the working day. Set your own day rate and headcount, keep up to 90%.

House sitting jobs in Dublin

Stay overnight in the owner home for dogs that do better in their own space.

Dog walkers in Dublin

See how owners find and book local walkers on Petme. 0% owner fee, Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Become a pet sitter in Dublin

The full local guide for Dublin: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Pet sitters in Dublin for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: verified local sitters, 0% owner fee, and Protection Plan up to €20,000.

Dog grooming jobs in Dublin

Groom for a living? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it, set their own menu and post their work for owners nearby.