Pet Boarding in Dublin: what to know
Check each host for garden space, other pets and how they handle walks in bad weather.
Getting around Dublin with a pet
Public transport rules for dogs vary between Dublin Bus, the Luas and Irish Rail, and small pets usually need a carrier — check before you travel. A pet taxi is easiest for the vet, the groomer or Dublin Airport.
Weather and seasons in Dublin
Dublin is mild all year — rarely very hot or very cold — but often wet and windy, with damp winters and cool summers. Muddy parks and beaches are part of normal life for Dublin dogs.
Before you book
Check each host's profile for space, other pets and whether they accept cats or puppies, and pack your pet's usual food for the stay.
Keep your pet's vaccinations and any local registration up to date and carry the records — providers may ask to see them before the first booking.
Pet Boarding in Dublin — FAQ
Is pet boarding available in Dublin?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Dublin. Because it's a marketplace, the boarding hosts you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet boarding cost in Dublin?
Boarding hosts in Dublin set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What if I need to cancel?
Each provider uses one of three cancellation policies. Under the default moderate policy you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, 50% if you cancel at least 2 hours before, and nothing in the last 2 hours. The flexible policy refunds in full up to 2 hours before the start; the strict policy refunds in full from 48 hours and 50% from 24 hours before.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
