For day trips and visits where the dog cannot come (the Belfort climb, Saint Bavo's Cathedral and the Van Eyck Mystic Lamb, the Gravensteen castle interior, full canal boat tours with a large dog) Ghent has reliable verified pet-sitting through international and Belgian platforms.
International pet-sitting platform with around 40 verified Ghent-based sitters within 5 km of the centre, offering drop-in visits, doggy day-care, and overnight boarding. All sitters are vetted and insurance is included.
💡 Filter for English speakers, around 75% of Ghent sitters speak fluent English thanks to the large student population at Ghent University; many also speak French.
International Rover platform with around 25 verified Ghent sitters, mostly offering 30-min and 60-min drop-in walks and full-day boarding. Average rate 25-35 EUR per day for boarding, 14-18 EUR for a 30-min drop-in walk.
💡 Book at least 48h ahead during the Gentse Feesten festival (10 days late July) and the December Christmas market, when local supply tightens sharply.
European pet-sitting platform with verified Ghent sitters offering full board, day-care and walks. Profiles are vetted with home checks and insurance is included; useful as a backup when Pawshake and Rover availability tightens in summer.
💡 Compare a Pawshake-Rover-Gudog triplet for the same dates in summer, prices vary up to 30% for the same neighbourhood profile.
Our top-rated pet-friendly hotels, handpicked and verified.
B&B The Verhaegen
★★★ · 9.5/10
€90/night
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
★★★★ · 9.3/10
€145/night
Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Gent
★★★ · 8.9/10
€85/night
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