PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Dog Walking cost in the UK
£10–£25 per walk. Typically £15.
A dog walk costs £10–£25 in the UK, with £15 the going rate for a solo walk of around an hour or less. Group walks cost less, while longer solo walks, weekend slots, extra dogs and walkers in London or the South East cost more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does dog walking cost in the UK?
| Low end | £10 | a group walk outside the big cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £15 | what most people pay |
| High end | £25 | a long solo walk in London at a weekend |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Solo or group — a solo dog walk costs more than a place on a group walk with other dogs
- Length of the walk — a 30-minute walk costs less than an hour, and longer outings cost more again
- Number of dogs — a second dog from the same home usually adds a smaller extra charge
- Region — dog walkers in London and the South East charge more than in the North or Scotland
- Weekends and holidays — some dog walkers add a supplement for weekend and bank holiday walks
- Special care — puppies, reactive dogs and elderly dogs may need solo walks at a higher rate
Pet services prices in the UK are up 50% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Veterinary and other services for pets, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical dog walking would have cost about £10 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a dog walking visit includes
Takes: Most walks last 30 minutes to an hour, plus collection and drop-off time. Not included: Dog sitting, doggy day care and overnight boarding are priced differently — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common dog walking jobs
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How to pay less
- Book a group dog walk if your dog is sociable, as it costs less than a solo walk
- Agree a regular weekly slot, as many dog walkers price repeat bookings lower
- Avoid weekend and bank holiday walks where a dog walker adds a supplement
Before you book
- Check the dog walker has public liability insurance and a DBS check if they hold your keys
- Ask how many dogs are walked together, as some councils limit the number in parks
- Check your dog is microchipped and wears a collar and tag with your details before the first walk
- Agree whether your dog can go off lead and how recall will be handled
Dog Walking cost: questions people ask
£10–£25 per walk, with £15 the going rate for a solo walk. A group walk outside the cities costs the least; a long solo walk in London at the weekend costs the most.
Most walks last 30 minutes to an hour. Puppies and older dogs often have shorter walks, while energetic breeds suit an hour or more.
Yes. Dogs must be microchipped across the UK, and in public they must wear a collar and tag with the owner's name and address, so make sure the walker can see both.
Only if you agree, and only where the rules allow. Some parks have orders that require dogs on leads or limit how many one person can walk.
Feeding, overnight sitting and longer day care are separate services, though many dog walkers offer them too.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK dog walking price guides. They are a national range rather than a quote, and the walk length and your area set the actual price.
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