Dog Walking Jobs in Swords

Start dog walking in Swords on your own hours

Swords owners around Applewood and Rathbeale are always after a reliable midday walker. Walks in Swords run €15 to €24 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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€15 to €24
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Swords
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 Swords

Swords 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 Swords routes

Most bookings cluster Applewood to Brackenstown. 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 Swords

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 Swords

Dog walker positions in Swords with no fixed shifts

Dog walking jobs in Swords run directly with local owners on Petme, and walks pay €15-24 per walk. Owners around Applewood and Rathbeale book steady weekday walks, and add drop-in visits, daycare and overnight care when they travel. Work weekends, evenings or full days, keep up to 90% of each booking, while owners can get up to €20,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Rates in Swords

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

€15 to €24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

€15 to €24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

€24 to €38 per day

Dog boarding

€32 to €52 per night

House sitting

€42 to €68 per night

Where demand is strongest

Swords areas that book the most

Swords sits next to Dublin Airport and runs Dublin-level rates with airport-driven boarding demand. Owners flying out create a constant flow of multi-night stays.

ApplewoodRathbealeBrackenstownKnocksedanRiver ValleyHolywell
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Swords

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 Swords

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

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Swords?
Dog walking on Petme in Swords runs €15 to €24 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 Swords?
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 Applewood 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 Applewood or Rathbeale.
Where is dog walking demand strongest in Swords?
Swords sits next to Dublin Airport and runs Dublin-level rates with airport-driven boarding demand. Owners flying out create a constant flow of multi-night stays. 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 Swords?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. Many Swords walkers build a regular loop through Applewood and Rathbeale and accept or decline requests as they come in.
Does the Swords rain slow down dog-walking demand?
No. Dogs in Swords 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 Swords?
To start dog walking in Swords 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 is a typical dog walking job in Swords like?
A booking in Swords 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 get my first dog walking booking in Swords?
Set your area, your rates and your free hours on Petme, and requests from Swords owners reach you around Applewood and Rathbeale. 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 Swords

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

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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 Swords

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Swords

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

House sitting jobs in Swords

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

Dog walkers in Swords

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

Become a pet sitter in Swords

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

Pet sitters in Swords 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.