Dog Walking in Mumbai: what to know
Mumbai walkers plan around the heat, traffic and monsoon: dawn walks on promenades, quick loops in society grounds. Mention how your dog reacts to traffic, street dogs and crowds.
Where to walk dogs in Mumbai
- Marine Drive — The famous seafront promenade — best at dawn.
- Carter Road promenade — A popular early-morning walk in Bandra.
- Juhu Beach — Wide sands early in the morning; avoid the midday heat.
- Society compounds and gardens — Many walks happen within housing society grounds — follow society rules.
Weather and seasons in Mumbai
Mumbai is hot and humid for most of the year, with an especially sticky pre-monsoon season in April and May. The monsoon from June to September brings very heavy rain and waterlogged streets.
Planning around the seasons
Before the monsoon, walk at dawn or late evening, carry water and keep walks short; pavements get very hot.
During the monsoon, avoid flooded streets, dry paws and coats well and watch for skin and ear infections.
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 Mumbai — FAQ
Is dog walking available in Mumbai?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Mumbai. 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 Mumbai?
Dog walkers in Mumbai 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.
How do I keep my dog safe in the monsoon?
Avoid flooded streets, keep walks short, dry your dog thoroughly and check for ticks and skin or ear infections. Your walker can adjust times in the chat.
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.
