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On-demand · upfront price

Dog walking near you.

Book dog walking at a clear price up front. 30-min neighbourhood walk. Vetted local pros, fast matching, and protection until the job's done.

$22from · set by the size of the job
  • The price you see is the price you pay
  • $4.99 booking fee — waived with Genie Plus
  • No hidden “protection” or service surcharges
  • Paid securely when you book — held until you approve the finished job
Plus sales tax for your province. Price for a standard job — if yours is bigger, your pro shows the change in the app first.
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Dog walking — a vetted, background-checked Genie pro
Dog walking
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Upfront price

Dog walking — reliable 30- or 60-minute walks by a vetted, pet-loving walker — to keep your dog exercised, happy and relieved while you're busy.

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What's included

How booking dog walking works

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Pick dog walking & see what's included

Each dog walking service spells out exactly what's included before you book.

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Upfront price — paid into escrow

You see the full price before you book, then your payment is held safely in escrow until you approve.

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Vetted pro — re-matched fast if anyone cancels

Background-checked, with status updates and chat in the app — and another vetted pro matched fast if anyone cancels.

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You approve before anyone's paid

Photos and a checklist are uploaded on completion. You review, approve, and only then is escrow released.

Best practices — getting dog walking done right

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Why it's worth it

Book dog walking one-off or on a recurring schedule

Need dog walking just once? Book a single visit. Want it handled regularly? Set up a recurring schedule and it's taken care of automatically — no more remembering to re-book.

Set up a recurring dog walking schedule — sign in to pick your days & times →

Dog walking: from $22

That’s the price you pay (plus sales tax for your province) — book a vetted local pro in minutes.

Book now · from $22

What to expect on the day

Sign in and Genie matches you with the nearest top-rated, verified pro and shows your price before you book. On the day your pro checks in, completes the work to the agreed scope, and shares completion photos where it makes sense — then you review and approve.

How to prepare

Vetted pros, upfront pricing Built into every Genie job.
Every pet care & sitting pro on Genie is background-checked and reviewed — and you'll see your price the moment you sign in.

Why choose Genie

Dog walking near you

Genie matches vetted pet care & sitting pros across Canada — book dog walking in your city:

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Dog walking — frequently asked questions

How much does dog walking cost with Genie?

Genie shows a clear, upfront price for dog walking before you book. No haggling and no surprise minimums — you know the price first, then confirm.

How quickly can I get dog walking?

Many dog walking jobs can be booked same-day or next-day. Genie alerts vetted pros near you right away and re-opens your job to other pros fast if anyone cancels.

Are Genie's pet care & sitting pros vetted?

Every Genie pro is identity-verified with reviews from real, completed jobs, and an automated criminal background check applies for in-home roles. You see ratings and past work up front.

What if I'm not happy with the dog walking job?

Your payment is held securely and only released when you confirm the dog walking job is done to your satisfaction. Workmanship is warrantied, and support is a tap away if anything's off.

Can I book dog walking for a specific date and time?

Yes. Pick the time that works for you when you book, or choose as-soon-as-possible and Genie matches the next available vetted pro.

Book dog walking today

Price: from $22 — book a vetted pro, protected until you approve.

Book now · from $22