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5 Best Dog Walkers in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A dog that's alone all day while you're at work needs more than a quick backyard break, and Sydney's dog walkers range from a single local with a leash to national booking platforms with thousands of sitters. Mad Paws alone carries 1,125 Google reviews, more than the other dog walkers on this page combined, but the smaller, local operators post ratings as high as 4.9 and 5.0. The real choice here is between scale and a walker who knows your dog by name.

Short answer: Doggy Walking, a Mosman-based walking service, holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 87 Google reviews, the strongest score-to-volume balance on this page. Pawshake (4.9, a peer-to-peer sitter marketplace) and The Golden Leash (4.9, a Queens Park walker with published rates from $32.50 to $65) are close behind. Mad Paws is Sydney's most-reviewed option by far, with 1,125 reviews across its national sitter and walker network.
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Sydney's Dog Walkers, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mad Paws HQ | Pet Sitter & Dog Walker Marketplace 4.6 ★ 1,125 National marketplace / widest availability View ›
2 Pawshake 4.9 ★ 121 Peer-to-peer sitter booking View ›
3 Doggy Walking 5.0 ★ 87 Consistent named walker View ›
4 The Golden Leash 4.9 ★ 55 Solo walker / small-group walks View ›
5 PetCloud | Pet Boarding, Pet Sitters, Doggy Daycare, and Dog Walkers. Police checked. Web Vet Support available 4.5 ★ 73 Police-checked sitter network View ›
5 Best Dog Walkers in Sydney (2026)

Who's who among Sydney's dog walkers

Mad Paws HQ | Pet Sitter & Dog Walker Marketplace logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Mad Paws HQ | Pet Sitter & Dog Walker Marketplace

4.61,125 Google reviews

Mad Paws is a national pet-sitting and dog-walking marketplace that connects owners with individual, vetted sitters and walkers across Sydney and Australia, alongside doggy day care, boarding and training listings. Rather than employing walkers directly, it operates as a platform where sitters set their own availability and owners book through the app or website. It's the largest option on this page by a wide margin, with sitters covering everything from daily walks to full house-sits.

What people praise

  • Owners describe individual sitters as attentive and flexible with different dogs' needs
  • Photo and update sharing during bookings reassures owners while away
  • Background-checked sitter pool, mentioned favourably in several reviews
  • Wide geographic coverage across Sydney suburbs

Worth knowing

  • As a marketplace, the actual experience depends heavily on which individual sitter you're matched with
  • A few reviewers describe serious problems with a specific sitter, a reminder to check that sitter's individual reviews before booking, not just the platform's overall score
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,125 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Mad Paws is the most-reviewed name on this page and the easiest way to find same-week availability anywhere in Sydney. Because it's a marketplace, always read the individual sitter's own profile and reviews before confirming, not just the platform average.

Website+61280466536 Directions

Level 3/55 Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009

Pawshake logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pawshake

4.9121 Google reviews

Pawshake is a Chippendale-based online marketplace connecting Sydney pet owners with local, independent dog and cat sitters for home visits, walks and boarding. Owners browse individual sitter profiles, complete with distance, price per day and past reviews, and arrange a meet-and-greet before booking. It's built around neighbourhood-level matching rather than a single dedicated walking team.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a smooth, reassuring booking process with photo updates during stays
  • Sitters described as reliable even on short notice
  • Meet-and-greet step mentioned as helpful for building trust before a booking

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer describes difficulty getting any sitter to accept a booking despite listed availability, worth confirming directly before relying on it for an urgent need
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume121 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A close second on rating, Pawshake works well for owners who want to choose and vet an individual sitter directly rather than book a fixed walking team.

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Suite 32/40 Meagher St, Chippendale NSW 2008

Doggy Walking logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Doggy Walking

5.087 Google reviews

Doggy Walking is a Mosman-based dog walking service offering regular, scheduled walks with a consistent assigned walker rather than a rotating roster. Owners describe being matched with one named walker who gets to know their dog's temperament, from managing leash-pulling to socialising nervous dogs with the group.

What people praise

  • Owners consistently describe strong, lasting bonds between their dog and one named walker
  • Daily photo and video updates sent after each walk
  • Reviewers report noticeable improvement in leash behaviour and dog anxiety over time
  • Highest rating on this list, a perfect 5.0
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume87 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest rating-to-volume balance on this page, and the clearest pattern in the reviews is the same walker showing up for your dog every time. A strong pick if consistency matters more than citywide scale.

Website+61402883119 Directions

12 Raglan St, Mosman NSW 2088

The Golden Leash logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Golden Leash

4.955 Google reviews

The Golden Leash is a Queens Park-based dog walking business run by Peter, offering private one-on-one walks, small group walks and overnight home stays. Its published rates run from $32.50 an hour for group walks to $65 a night for home stays, plus GST. Reviews describe a small, personal operation built around one primary walker rather than a large team.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly describe genuine, visible affection between dogs and their walker
  • High reliability, described as never having to wonder if the walk happened
  • Photos sent after each walk
  • Dogs get regular chances to socialise with the same small group of other dogs

Worth knowing

  • As a smaller, largely one-person operation, availability may be tighter than a larger platform during peak periods
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume55 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong, personal option for owners who want the same familiar face each time, with published rates that make budgeting straightforward.

Website+61422565816 Directions

37 York Rd, Queens Park NSW 2022

PetCloud | Pet Boarding, Pet Sitters, Doggy Daycare, and Dog Walkers. Police checked. Web Vet Support available logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

PetCloud | Pet Boarding, Pet Sitters, Doggy Daycare, and Dog Walkers. Police checked. Web Vet Support available

4.573 Google reviews

PetCloud is a Potts Point-based online platform where owners post pet-care jobs, including dog walking, house sitting and day care, and connect with police-checked sitters across Australia. It also offers NDIS pet-support services and an on-call web vet as part of its broader marketplace. Like Mad Paws and Pawshake, the day-to-day walking experience depends on the specific sitter matched to the job.

What people praise

  • Owners describe sitters going out of their way to make dogs feel comfortable in a new home
  • Photos and videos shared during bookings
  • Platform responded promptly to a refund request in one case
  • Police-checked sitter network mentioned as a reassurance

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer describes a frustrating wait for phone support after a booking issue; the operator says live phone support has since been added
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume73 · 82nd
Confidenceearly
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid marketplace option, especially for owners who want the reassurance of police-checked sitters. As with any marketplace, check the individual sitter's own reviews before booking.

Website+61482090481 Directions

Unit 1/148 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many owners have rated them, ranked against other Sydney dog walkers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over a hundred reviews carries more weight than the same score from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently owners are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dog walking cost in Sydney? (2026)

Published pricing varies by walker and by whether it’s a private or group walk. The Golden Leash is the only business on this page with a published rate card.

JobTypical price
Group walk (per hour)$32.50 + GST
Private one-on-one walk (per hour)$55 + GST
Overnight home stay$65 + GST

Rates shown are published directly on The Golden Leash’s own website as of August 2026. Other walkers on this page do not publish fixed pricing; ask each business or marketplace sitter for a direct quote, as rates vary by dog size, walk length and neighbourhood.

Serving all of Sydney

The dog walkers above cover Sydney broadly, from the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West to the Lower North Shore and beyond, either through a local base like Mosman or Queens Park, or through marketplace sitters spread across the metro. Searching for a dog walker near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number or booking link so you can check availability in your suburb fast.

What to ask before you hire a dog walker

  • Will the same walker come every time, or does it rotate?
  • Are walks private one-on-one or in a small group with other dogs?
  • What happens if my dog needs to be picked up on a day the usual walker is unavailable?
  • Is the walker or sitter police-checked or background-verified?
  • Do you send photo or video updates after each walk?
  • What’s the cancellation policy if I need to change a booking last minute?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dog walkers?

We started from every dog walker in Sydney with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between a dog-walking marketplace and a dedicated walking business?

A marketplace like Mad Paws, Pawshake or PetCloud connects you with independent, individually vetted sitters, so the experience depends on which sitter you’re matched with. A dedicated business like Doggy Walking or The Golden Leash employs or coordinates its own team directly, which usually means more consistency in who shows up.

Should I meet my dog walker before booking?

Most of the businesses and marketplaces on this page support a meet-and-greet before the first walk. It’s worth doing, both to see how your dog responds and to confirm details like key handling and routine.

The bottom line

Doggy Walking’s perfect rating across a solid review base makes it the safest default for owners who want one consistent walker. If you need coverage in a suburb it doesn’t reach, Mad Paws’ size makes it the most likely to have someone available fast, just check that specific sitter’s own reviews first.

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