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Pet-Sitting & Dog-Walking Services in Ericeira

🇵🇹Ericeira, Portugal·Updated 10 June 2026

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Ericeira has a small but reliable pool of pet-sitters serving the year-round surf community and seasonal visitors, available through the main European platforms, Pawshake, PetBacker and TrustedHousesitters. Rates run from €12–20 per visit and €20–35 per day of full care; English is the working language for most sitters listed in the Ericeira–Mafra corridor.

Pawshake Ericeira

European pet-sitter marketplace with the deepest pool of vetted sitters in the Ericeira–Mafra corridor, home boarding, day care, dog walking and drop-in visits. Premium Insurance up to €1 million is included on every booking and reviews are public.

🐶 Home boarding, dog walking, drop-in visits, day care💰 From €12–20 per visit; €20–35 per full day🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Book 7+ days in advance for July–August and for the WSL Championship Tour week in October, when local sitters travel and the best-reviewed profiles fill first.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

PetBacker Ericeira

Global pet-sitter platform with a growing Ericeira–Mafra network. All sitters are background-checked and PetBacker Protection covers vet bills up to USD 10,000 in case of an injury during the booking.

🐶 Home boarding, dog walking, grooming, taxi rides💰 From €12 per walk; €18–30 per full day🌍 Portuguese, English, Spanish

💡 Use the in-app chat to ask whether the sitter actually walks dogs on the Ribeira d`Ilhas cliff path, the answer tells you whether they have local big-swell-day experience or just the inland routes.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

TrustedHousesitters Ericeira

Membership-based platform for in-home pet-sitting in exchange for free accommodation, best for owners who want their pet cared for at home rather than at the sitter`s place. Verified sitters and ID checks.

🐶 In-home overnight sitting (no per-day fee, annual membership)💰 Annual membership €149+, no per-day fees🌍 English, Portuguese

💡 Listings fill up months in advance for the WSL window and Christmas big-swell weeks, post a sit request at least 8 weeks before travel for the best applications.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.Always ask sitters which beaches and paths they actually walk, a sitter who covers the Ribeira d`Ilhas cliff path or Foz do Lizandro has more local experience than one who only stays at home.
2.Mid-July to late August and the October WSL week are peak demand and rates rise by 20–30%; book early and lock in a specific sitter rather than auto-matching.
3.Always meet the sitter in person before the first booking, the platforms make this easy with a free meet-and-greet visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What`s the going rate for a dog walk in Ericeira?

Single 60-minute walks run €10–15, group walks €8–12 per dog, and full day care between €20 and €35 depending on the sitter`s experience and whether they have a garden.

Can a pet-sitter pick up my dog from my hotel?

Yes, every sitter on Pawshake and PetBacker can be filtered by `drop-in visit` service. Most charge a small €3–5 surcharge for hotel pickup vs. apartment pickup.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Always ask sitters which beaches and paths they actually walk, a sitter who covers the Ribeira d`Ilhas cliff path or Foz do Lizandro has more local experience than one who only stays at home.

2.Mid-July to late August and the October WSL week are peak demand and rates rise by 20–30%; book early and lock in a specific sitter rather than auto-matching.

3.Always meet the sitter in person before the first booking, the platforms make this easy with a free meet-and-greet visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What`s the going rate for a dog walk in Ericeira?

Single 60-minute walks run €10–15, group walks €8–12 per dog, and full day care between €20 and €35 depending on the sitter`s experience and whether they have a garden.

Can a pet-sitter pick up my dog from my hotel?

Yes, every sitter on Pawshake and PetBacker can be filtered by `drop-in visit` service. Most charge a small €3–5 surcharge for hotel pickup vs. apartment pickup.