Dog walker near me
Find a dog walker near you
There is no national licence for dog walkers in England, so it pays to check. Search a trade directory by postcode, then use the Dogs Trust checklist.
Near you
Search the directories
NarpsUK, the National Association of Registered Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers, has a postcode search on its home page. The Pet Industry Federation also lists member pet businesses.
- NarpsUK The National Association of Registered Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. Search by postcode on the home page. Search on their site (opens in a new tab)
- Pet Industry Federation The trade body for pet businesses. Search its directory of members. Search on their site (opens in a new tab)
These links open the organisations' own websites. We are an independent guide with no connection to any of them, and we do not recommend individual businesses.
Before you book
The Dogs Trust checklist, in short
A written agreement
What they will do, when, for how long and at what price.
A copy of their insurance
Not just a promise that they have it.
Training, and a licence if your council needs one
There is no national licence, but some councils run their own schemes.
References or reviews
From owners with dogs like yours.
A meeting before the first walk
Your dog should meet them, and you should see how they handle the lead.
Emergency details
Give them your number and your vet's. A tag with the walker's details on your dog helps too.
Good to know
Prices, and how many dogs
- A 60-minute solo walk
- £16 to £25Estimated range for 2026.
- A 60-minute group walk
- £12 to £18London is higher, around £20 to £30 an hour.
- Dogs per walker
- Local rulesSome councils cap it. Leeds allows 4, or up to 6 for insured professionals.
Prices are an estimate from the pet business insurer Protectivity (opens in a new tab) (November 2025). Leeds limits from Leeds City Council (opens in a new tab). Check your own council's Public Spaces Protection Order.
Questions
Common questions
Do dog walkers need a licence in England?
Not nationally. Walking dogs from the owner's home is not covered by the pet licensing rules in England, though some councils run their own schemes. Ask your walker which apply where you live.
How much does a dog walker cost?
An insurer's estimate for 2026 puts a 60-minute solo walk at £16 to £25 and a 60-minute group walk at £12 to £18, with London nearer £20 to £30 an hour.
How many dogs can one person walk?
It depends on where you are. Some councils set limits through a Public Spaces Protection Order. Leeds, for example, allows 4 dogs, or up to 6 for insured professional walkers who are not walking alongside other dogs.
What should I ask a new dog walker?
Ask for a written agreement, a copy of their insurance, their training, and any local licence. Arrange a meeting with your dog before the first walk, and give them your vet's details.
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