OnlyPaw
🦮 Dog Walking

Dog walking, tracked from start to finish

Book a verified dog walker in your city through the OnlyPaw app. Every walk is recorded with GPS, and your walker has to upload at least one photo before the walk can be finished — so you can see the route and how your dog got on.

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✅ Government ID + selfie verified✅ Payment held until the job is done✅ SOS button on every booking
A dog out on a walk

How dog walking works on OnlyPaw

Four steps, all in the app.

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    Tell us about your dog

    Add your dog's profile once — size, temperament, health notes — and pick 30, 60 or 90 minutes.

  2. 2

    Choose a verified walker

    Compare nearby walkers' profiles, reviews and prices, and chat in the app before you book.

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    Pay in the app

    Your payment is held and only released after the walk is completed.

  4. 4

    Follow the walk

    See the GPS route and photos, and get notified when the walk starts and ends.

Safety and vetting

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Identity verified

Every provider submits a government ID (passport or ID card) and a selfie, reviewed by the OnlyPaw team before approval.

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Knowledge-tested

Providers pass a pet-safety test with a 70% pass mark, covering heat stress, toxic foods and emergencies.

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Service documents

Dog walkers go straight from ID verification to the knowledge test; other services add documents such as home photos, vehicle papers or certificates.

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Payment held

You pay in the app; the money is only released to the provider after the job is completed.

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In-app chat

Agree routines, keys and special needs in the chat before and during the booking.

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SOS button

Every active booking has an SOS button that alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away.

What to expect

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.

Ask for walks before about 7am or after sunset in the hot months, keep them short, and let your walker skip or shorten a walk if the ground is too hot — a quick back-of-the-hand test on the pavement tells you in seconds.

Dog Walking by city

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Dog Walking in London

United Kingdom

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Dog Walking in New York

United States

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Dog Walking in Los Angeles

United States

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Dog Walking in Chicago

United States

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Dog Walking in Miami

United States

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Dog Walking in San Francisco

United States

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Dog Walking in Manchester

United Kingdom

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Dog Walking in Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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Dog Walking in Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

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Dog Walking in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Dog Walking in all cities

Watch: how to book dog walking

A 4-minute narrated walkthrough, recorded in the OnlyPaw app with sample data — from finding a provider to paying and what happens next.

▶ Watch “Book dog walking” (4:22)

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Dog Walking — FAQ

Where is dog walking available?

OnlyPaw is available worldwide. Because it's a marketplace, who you can book depends on the providers approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.

How much does dog walking cost?

Providers set their own prices in their local currency, so you see each provider's rate 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 dog walkers vetted?

Every dog walker must submit a government ID and a selfie, and pass a pet-safety knowledge test with a 70% pass mark. The OnlyPaw team reviews each application — and each additional service — before it goes live.

Is it safe to walk my dog in the summer heat?

Yes, if walks are timed and sized for the heat. In hot climates such as the UAE and the wider Gulf, summer daytime temperatures regularly pass 40°C and pavement in direct sun can burn paw pads, so outdoor time belongs to early morning and after sunset. On OnlyPaw you can ask for early or late time slots and shorter walks, and discuss your dog's limits with the walker in the chat before booking.

What if I need to cancel?

One cancellation rule applies to every booking: you get a full refund (including the OnlyPaw service fee) if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, and no refund after that. If the provider cancels, you always get a full refund.

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.

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Get the OnlyPaw app

Booking, payment, chat and tracking all happen in the app — on iPhone and Android.

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Offer dog walking on OnlyPaw

Set your own prices and hours. OnlyPaw handles bookings, payments and support.

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