Dog Walking in Hong Kong: what to know
Hong Kong walkers often use the nearest pet garden on weekdays and a country-park trail at weekends. Mention how your dog copes with crowds, stairs and the heat.
Where to walk dogs in Hong Kong
- Bowen Road fitness trail — A flat, shady path above the city, popular for dog walks.
- Country parks — Trails such as those in Tai Tam, Sai Kung and Lung Fu Shan — dogs on a lead.
- Pet gardens and pet-inclusive parks — Designated parks and pet gardens across the city where dogs are welcome.
- Waterfront promenades — Long paths in Tseung Kwan O, Kennedy Town and elsewhere; check signs on whether pets are allowed.
Weather and seasons in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has hot, humid summers with heavy rain and typhoons, and mild, dry winters. From May to October, pavements and trails get very hot and humid, and typhoon or rainstorm warnings can stop walks altogether.
Planning around the seasons
In summer, walk early or late, choose shady trails and carry water; avoid hot pavements and long hikes in the midday heat.
When typhoon or black rainstorm warnings are issued, stay indoors and agree with your sitter what happens to walks and visits.
Before you book
Walkers can offer extras such as photo updates, a report card, pick-up from home or an extra 30 minutes — you see what each walker offers before booking.
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.
Dog Walking in Hong Kong — FAQ
Is dog walking available in Hong Kong?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Hong Kong. Because it's a marketplace, the dog walkers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does dog walking cost in Hong Kong?
Dog walkers in Hong Kong 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.
