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Pet Sitting and Dog Walking in Ghent

🇧🇪Ghent, Belgium·Updated 18 April 2026

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Ghent has a good network of pet sitters and dog walkers, largely organized through Rover and local platforms. For museum visits or events where dogs cannot accompany you, these services are easy to find. As a university city, Ghent has many student pet sitters who are reliable, affordable, and flexible.

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Rover Ghent

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Rover operates in Ghent with a solid network of sitters across all neighbourhoods, including the historic centre, Sint-Pieters, and Citadelpark area. Services include drop-in visits, doggy day care, boarding, and dog walking. Ghent's university population means there are many young, active, and reliable sitters available. Book at least 48 hours ahead for weekends.

🐾 Visiting and resident pets welcome🕐 Platform available 24/7, sitters set their own hours⭐ Book a dog walker for museum mornings

💡 University student sitters in Ghent are often excellent and cost-effective — filter by location to find sitters near the historic centre

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Book pet sitters 48–72 hours in advance, especially for weekends.
2.Ghent's university community means there are many student pet sitters available — often more flexible and affordable than professional services.
3.Most Ghent hotels can recommend local dog walkers — ask the front desk.
4.The Citadelpark and Bourgoyen are popular walking destinations for Ghent dog walkers — ask your sitter to take your dog there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rover available in Ghent?

Yes — Rover operates in Belgium including Ghent. Book via rover.com/be.

What does a dog sitter cost in Ghent?

Expect €15–35 per day for drop-in visits or day care, and €25–50 per night for boarding. Student sitters tend to be at the lower end of this range.

Can I find English-speaking pet sitters in Ghent?

Yes — Ghent is a major international university city and English-speaking sitters are easy to find, particularly among the student community.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Book pet sitters 48–72 hours in advance, especially for weekends.

2.Ghent's university community means there are many student pet sitters available — often more flexible and affordable than professional services.

3.Most Ghent hotels can recommend local dog walkers — ask the front desk.

4.The Citadelpark and Bourgoyen are popular walking destinations for Ghent dog walkers — ask your sitter to take your dog there.