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Pet-Sitting & Dog Boarding in Freiburg

🇩🇪Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany·Updated 3 June 2026

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Freiburg has a busy student-driven freelance pet-sitting market via Rover.de and Pawshake, plus several countryside Tierpension kennels in the wider Breisgau. Most freelancers are bilingual German-English thanks to the university.

Rover.de Freiburg sitters

City-wide, online platform

Largest dog-sitter and dog-walker marketplace in Germany. Daily rates in Freiburg around 22 to 38 EUR; overnight boarding 28 to 50 EUR. Insured through Rover.

🐾 All breeds and sizes; sitters list their own rules and accept video meet-and-greets

💡 Book 3 to 5 days in advance in peak summer. Read reviews carefully and prefer sitters with 20+ recent stays.

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

Pawshake Freiburg

City-wide, online platform

European pet-sitting platform with a smaller but selective Freiburg roster. Day-care and overnight boarding, focus on home environment rather than kennels.

🐾 All breeds; mandatory free meet-and-greet before any stay

💡 Daily rates around 22 to 32 EUR; the meet-and-greet is the best way to vet a sitter before committing.

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

💡 Quick Tips

1.Allow at least one meet-and-greet before the actual stay; almost all sitters offer it free.
2.Bring your own food, bed and toys, sudden changes in diet cause most short-stay digestive issues.
3.German Tierpension kennels require an EU pet passport plus current vaccinations including kennel cough.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dog-boarding cost in Freiburg?

Around 22 to 38 EUR per day with a freelance Rover or Pawshake sitter, or 35 to 55 EUR per night at a Tierpension kennel. Long stays often get discounts after 5 nights.

Are dog-walking services available in the Altstadt?

Yes. Rover and Pawshake both offer 30 to 60 minute walks in the centre at around 15 to 25 EUR. Useful if you go to a closed museum or a long restaurant dinner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dog-boarding cost in Freiburg?

Around 22 to 38 EUR per day with a freelance Rover or Pawshake sitter, or 35 to 55 EUR per night at a Tierpension kennel. Long stays often get discounts after 5 nights.

Are dog-walking services available in the Altstadt?

Yes. Rover and Pawshake both offer 30 to 60 minute walks in the centre at around 15 to 25 EUR. Useful if you go to a closed museum or a long restaurant dinner.