Dog Walking Jobs in Kilkenny

Your dog walking side gig in Kilkenny

Choose your own patch of Kilkenny and the hours you want to work. Walks in Kilkenny run €11 to €18 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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€11 to €18
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Kilkenny
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 Kilkenny

Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny routes

Most bookings cluster High Street to Castle Road. 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 Kilkenny

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 Kilkenny

What dog walking pays in Kilkenny, and how to get started

Dog walking jobs in Kilkenny let you set your own rate, and the local range is €11-18 per walk. Most requests come from areas like High Street and John's Bridge, where owners book regular weekday walks plus drop-in visits and overnight stays. 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 Kilkenny

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

€11 to €18 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

€11 to €18 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

€18 to €30 per day

Dog boarding

€24 to €40 per night

House sitting

€30 to €52 per night

Where demand is strongest

Kilkenny areas that book the most

Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most visited medieval cities and one of its under-built sitter markets. Festival weekends and weekend tourism create premium boarding opportunities.

High StreetJohn's BridgeCastle RoadFreshford RoadHebron RoadJohnswell Road
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Kilkenny

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 Kilkenny

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

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Kilkenny?
Dog walking on Petme in Kilkenny runs €11 to €18 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 Kilkenny?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Kilkenny walkers build a regular loop through High Street and John's Bridge and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Kilkenny?
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 High Street 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 High Street or John's Bridge.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most visited medieval cities and one of its under-built sitter markets. Festival weekends and weekend tourism create premium boarding opportunities. You walk where you already know the parks, the quiet routes, and the local leash rules.
Does the Kilkenny rain slow down dog-walking demand?
No. Dogs in Kilkenny 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.
How do you become a dog walker in Kilkenny?
Begin dog walking in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny?
Most jobs in Kilkenny 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 get my first dog walking booking in Kilkenny?
List the parts of Kilkenny you cover, your rates and your availability, and owners near High Street and John's Bridge 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 Kilkenny

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

DublinCorkGalwayLimerickWaterfordDrogheda
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Start earning in Kilkenny

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 Kilkenny

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Kilkenny

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

House sitting jobs in Kilkenny

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

Dog walkers in Kilkenny

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

Become a pet sitter in Kilkenny

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

Pet sitters in Kilkenny 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.