Dog Walking in Stockholm: what to know
Stockholm walkers work in all weather — tell them how your dog copes with cold, ice and darkness, and whether it uses a coat or booties.
Where to walk dogs in Stockholm
- Djurgården — Part of the Royal National City Park, with long woodland and waterside paths.
- Hagaparken — Wide lawns and lakeside paths in the north.
- Tantolunden — A Södermalm park with hills and space; keep dogs on a lead.
- Lill-Jansskogen — Forest paths close to the city centre.
- Fenced dog parks (hundrastgårdar) — Found in many neighbourhoods for off-lead play.
Weather and seasons in Stockholm
Stockholm winters are long, cold and dark, with snow, ice and gritted pavements; summers are short, bright and mild, with long evenings. Spring brings melting snow and wet, muddy paths.
Planning around the seasons
In winter, use reflective gear or a light in the dark afternoons, wipe grit and salt off paws and consider a coat for short-haired dogs.
From spring into late summer, dogs must be kept under control so they cannot roam in areas with wildlife — keep them on a lead in forests and nature areas.
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 Stockholm — FAQ
Is dog walking available in Stockholm?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Stockholm. 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 Stockholm?
Dog walkers in Stockholm 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.
When must dogs be on a lead in Sweden?
Between 1 March and 20 August dogs must be kept under such control that they cannot run loose in areas with wildlife, which in practice means a lead in forests and nature areas. Local rules often require a lead in parks all year.
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.
