Brighton has a strong independent dog-care economy plus the two main UK platforms — Tailster and BorrowMyDoggy — both with deep coverage in the city. Tailster handles paid sitters and walkers with insurance baked in; BorrowMyDoggy is a free community match where local volunteers walk a dog in exchange for company. Independent walkers are also easy to find through the Brighton & Hove Council pet-business register.
Citywide · Online platform; sitters citywide
The UK's most-used paid sitter platform, with hundreds of vetted Brighton sitters offering walks, drop-in visits, and overnight boarding. All bookings are insured through the platform and walks include GPS tracking. Useful for short museum visits or full-day trips into the South Downs without the dog.
💡 Book at least 24 hours ahead in summer — sitters near the seafront fill fastest in July and August.
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