How much does dog walking cost in Ireland?
Dog walking in Dublin costs about €15–€20 for the most common job (dog walk, 30 minutes), labour only, in 2026. Across all dog walking jobs, prices run from €5 to €50, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick.
Updated November 2026 · Guide prices from Irish price guides and typical local rates.
Typical labour cost in Dublin
Dog walking prices by job
| Job | Usual time | Dublin | Cork | Galway | Limerick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog walk, 30 minutes (each) | 30 min | €15–€20 | €15–€20 | €15–€20 | €10–€20 |
| Dog walk, 60 minutes (each) | 1h | €20–€30 | €20–€30 | €20–€30 | €20–€25 |
| Add a second dog (each) | 0 min | €5–€10 | €5–€10 | €5–€10 | €5–€10 |
| Puppy visit (feed, play, toilet break) (each) | 30 min | €15–€20 | €15–€20 | €15–€20 | €15–€20 |
| Group walk (each) | 1h | €15–€20 | €15–€20 | €15–€20 | €10–€20 |
| Take a dog to the vet (each) | 1h 30m | €30–€50 | €30–€45 | €30–€45 | €25–€45 |
Labour only, before materials and Helpsii’s €1.50 booking fee. Extra items of the same kind usually cost about 25% less each. Helpers set their own prices, and you approve the price before anyone is booked.
What changes the price
- How many items or rooms
- Size and condition
- Stairs, parking and access
- Materials or parts needed
- Same-day or evening bookings
- The helper’s level: Go, Pro or Elite
Poo bags brought. Photos sent during the walk.
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- How many dogs, what breed or size, and how long a walk?
- Any reactivity, or off-lead allowed?
Questions
How much does dog walking cost in Ireland?
Dog walking in Dublin costs about €15–€20 for the most common job (dog walk, 30 minutes), labour only, in 2026. Across all dog walking jobs, prices run from €5 to €50, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick. The price depends on size, access and whether materials are needed.
How much does it cost to dog walk, 30 minutes in Dublin?
Usually €15–€20 each for labour, and it takes about 30 min on site.
How much does it cost to dog walk, 60 minutes in Dublin?
Usually €20–€30 each for labour, and it takes about 1h on site.
How much does it cost to add a second dog in Dublin?
Usually €5–€10 each for labour, and it takes about 0 min on site.
Are materials included?
Poo bags brought. Photos sent during the walk.
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