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Cost guide · 2026A clear, honest guide to dog walking pricing in Canada — what drives the cost, whether to DIY, how to save, and how to get a firm number instead of a guess.
The biggest drivers are the service type, your pet, and how often. Two jobs that sound the same can price differently once these are accounted for — which is exactly why a firm upfront price for your specific job beats a vague ballpark that moves later.
It's trusted care for your pet while you can't be there — vetting matters more than price. When you do hire, booking a vetted, insured pro protects you — and on Genie, the price is shown upfront and any on-site change is approved by you first.
Get a firm upfront price so there are no surprises, bundle related tasks into one visit where it makes sense, book ahead of seasonal peaks, and keep the work on a platform that holds payment until the job's confirmed done. Recurring bookings also lock in better pricing for ongoing services.
Prices vary a little by city and demand. See dog walking in your area:
Dog walking is priced on per-walk, per-visit or per-night pricing; grooming by size and coat. The main drivers are the service type, your pet, and how often. On Genie you see an upfront price before you book for your exact job — no guessing.
The biggest factors are the service type, your pet, and how often. That's why a firm upfront price for your specific situation beats a generic estimate.
It's trusted care for your pet while you can't be there — vetting matters more than price.
Enter your details on Genie to see a clear, upfront price before you book — no charge to check.