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Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers in London

🇬🇧London, United Kingdom·Updated 19 April 2026

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London has one of Europe's largest pet-sitting markets, with over 20,000 dog walkers registered on Rover alone as of April 2026. Both Rover and Pawshake are well-established in the city with background-checked sitters and transparent review systems. Average costs are around £14–£18 per 30-minute walk. For overnight boarding, licensed home-boarders in residential neighbourhoods are the most practical option for a city break — city hotels rarely have outdoor space for dogs to run.

Rover London

The largest network of dog walkers and pet sitters in London, with 20,000+ local sitters. All sitters pass a background check. Services include drop-in visits, dog walking (30-min and 60-min), overnight boarding, and doggy day care. Average cost: £14/30-min walk, £30–£45/night boarding. Booking and payment through the Rover app, with GPS-tracked walks and photo updates.

🐶 Dog walking, pet sitting, overnight boarding, doggy day care💰 £30–45 overnight; £14–18 per 30-min walk🌍 English

💡 Filter by 'experienced with large dogs' and 'has own dog' in the Rover search to find sitters who will genuinely exercise your dog rather than just a garden drop-in.

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Pawshake London

Pawshake connects London dog owners with local sitters and walkers, all covered by the Pawshake Guarantee. Platform takes a 19% service fee from sitters. Particularly strong for dog boarding and longer dog-sitting stays. Search by neighbourhood to find sitters in your hotel's area.

🐶 Dog walking, pet sitting, boarding, house sitting💰 £25–40 overnight boarding🌍 English

💡 Book boarding 2–3 weeks in advance for summer and bank holiday weekends — London sitters fill up quickly.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Always meet the sitter with your dog before committing to overnight boarding — London is a big city and sitter quality varies significantly even on vetted platforms.
2.In Central London, doggy day care is often more practical than overnight boarding for short city-break stays — your dog goes somewhere during museum days and returns to you at the hotel.
3.Check that your hotel specifically allows dogs — London hotels range from fully pet-welcoming (with dog beds and treats) to a grudging 'small dogs only in ground floor rooms'.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a dog walker cost in London?

Expect to pay £14–£18 for a 30-minute group walk and £18–£25 for a 60-minute solo walk (April 2026 Rover averages). Overnight boarding typically runs £30–£45 per night depending on the sitter's neighbourhood and experience.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Always meet the sitter with your dog before committing to overnight boarding — London is a big city and sitter quality varies significantly even on vetted platforms.

2.In Central London, doggy day care is often more practical than overnight boarding for short city-break stays — your dog goes somewhere during museum days and returns to you at the hotel.

3.Check that your hotel specifically allows dogs — London hotels range from fully pet-welcoming (with dog beds and treats) to a grudging 'small dogs only in ground floor rooms'.