Dog Walking Jobs in Galway

Walk dogs near you in Galway and keep up to 90%

Fit dog walks around Galway into the gaps in your week. Walks in Galway run €14 to €22 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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€14 to €22
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Galway
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 Galway

Galway 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 Galway routes

Most bookings cluster Salthill to Renmore. 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 Galway

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 Galway

Become a dog walker in Galway and keep up to 90%

Dog walking jobs in Galway let you set your own rate, and the local range is €14-22 per walk. Most requests come from areas like Salthill and Knocknacarra, where owners book regular weekday walks plus drop-in visits and overnight stays. There are no fixed shifts, so you accept only the walks that fit. You keep up to 90% and owners can get up to €20,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Rates in Galway

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Galway. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog walking

€14 to €22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

€14 to €22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

€22 to €36 per day

Dog boarding

€28 to €46 per night

House sitting

€36 to €60 per night

Where demand is strongest

Galway areas that book the most

Galway is the most tourism-driven pet sitting market in Ireland. Summer demand spikes hard and weekend boarding rates climb with it; Salthill, Knocknacarra and Renmore lead the city.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Galway

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 Galway

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

Is this page for hiring a dog walker in Galway or for working as one?
If you want the work, this is the right page: you set the rate for dog walking in Galway and take the requests that suit you. If you want to hire, the owner search by address is where to look.
How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Galway?
Dog walking on Petme in Galway runs €14 to €22 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Galway?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Galway walkers build a regular loop through Salthill and Knocknacarra and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Galway?
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 Salthill 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 Salthill or Knocknacarra.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Galway?
Galway is the most tourism-driven pet sitting market in Ireland. Summer demand spikes hard and weekend boarding rates climb with it; Salthill, Knocknacarra and Renmore lead the city. You walk where you already know the parks, the quiet routes, and the local leash rules.
Does the Galway rain slow down dog-walking demand?
No. Dogs in Galway 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 does Petme check before you walk dogs in Galway?
Begin dog walking in Galway by setting up a Petme profile, complete ID verification, and list the hours and services you offer. Bookings come from your reviews and availability, so many walkers start small and grow. Check any local rules for pet-care work where you live.
What does a Petme dog walking booking involve in Galway?
Most jobs in Galway are 30 to 60 minute walks near the owner's home, plus fresh water, a little play and a photo update in the app. You can also take drop-in visits, daycare and overnight boarding from the same profile for more income.
How do I start getting dog walking jobs in Galway?
List the parts of Galway you cover, your rates and your availability, and owners near Salthill and Knocknacarra send you requests. Answer fast, earn your first reviews, and regular clients follow. You accept only the jobs that fit and can pause whenever you need.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Galway

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

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Start earning in Galway

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

Start walking dogs

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Dog sitting jobs in Galway

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Galway

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

House sitting jobs in Galway

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

Dog walkers in Galway

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

Become a pet sitter in Galway

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

Pet sitters in Galway 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 Galway

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.