Dog Walking Services in Ottawa, Ontario

Browse sitters in Ottawa, Ontario, compare and find the right match for your pet.

7+ verified sitters
5.0
Charlotte Train

1. Charlotte Train

5.0· 4 bookings

Ottawa, K1P 5M8

0.8 km away

$20from

Charlotte has taken care of my dog Alphie many times while I’ve been away! She is kind and responsible and my dog is always excited to see her!

Rémille

2. Rémille

5.0· 4 bookings

Ottawa, K1N 6N5

1.6 km away

$20from

The cat immediately took a liking to them, took very good care of her :)

McKenna Tomczyk

3. Mckenna Tomczyk

5.0· 2 bookings

Ottawa, K2C 2E4

6.8 km away

$30from
Cared for
Godzilla
GodzillaMix breed
Skunk
SkunkCat
Goose
GooseAmerican Bulldog
Lorax
LoraxMaine Coon mix
Cracker Jack
Cracker JackMix breed
Malvin
MalvinMunchkin
Lord Quillson
Lord QuillsonSmall Pets
Big Bird
Big BirdPomsky

McKenna was absolutely wonderful when she dog-sat for me! She was reliable, caring, and so attentive to my dog. I felt completely comfortable knowing my dog was in such great hands, and I came home to

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Shea Severin

4. Shea Severin

5.0· 1 booking

Ottawa, K1N 7Z6

2.3 km away

$20from
Cared for
Jaxson
JaxsonTabby
Casper
CasperShort hair
Mr.Fluffy Pants
Mr.Fluffy Pants

Shea is an absolute gem! She’s wonderful and experienced with little ones and furry friends! She’s well equipped with all kinds of skills and knowledge to be able to best handle pets and children. She

Holly-Anne Flynn

5. Holly-anne Flynn

Cared for 5 pets

Ottawa, K1P 5M8

0.8 km away

Cared for
Buddy
BuddyPug
Puma
PumaDomestic Longhair
Rosie
RosieDomestic Longhair
Snickers(dog)
Snickers(dog)Bulldog
Shredder (cat)
Shredder (cat)Domestic Longhair
Kshitij Prakash Vengurlekar

6. Kshitij Prakash Vengurlekar

Online today

Ottawa, K1P 5M7

0.8 km away

$30from
Jennifer Messeroux

7. Jennifer Messeroux

Online this week

Ottawa, K1P 5M8

0.8 km away

$20from

Dog Walking in Ottawa

7
Active sitters
CA$20
Typical price
per walk
5.00
Average rating
11
Verified reviews
5
Active this week
5
Available this week

Sittsy data in Ottawa · June 2026

How quickly Ottawa responds

Response and offer times across the Sittsy network.

How fast sitters reply

Median ~5 min · 81% reply within 1 hour

Under 5 min
46%
5–15 min
19%
15–60 min
16%
1–4 hours
9%
4–24 hours
7%
More than 24 hours
4%

When you post a request

~40 min
To the first offer
half of all requests
2.1
Offers per request
on average
52%
Get an offer
from a sitter

Price in Ottawa

Indicative price

Final price the owner pays (includes Sittsy Protection)

CA$20/walk
typical price
from CA$20to CA$30
No surprises: the price you see is the price you pay. It includes the service fee and the Sittsy guarantee (24/7 cover and support; not an insurance policy).

Estimate your booking price

Estimate for a typical booking — final price for the owner

walks5 walks
120
≈ CA$100
CA$20/walk (typical price) × 5 walks
Depending on the sitter, between CA$100 and CA$150

The price depends on the sitter, your pet’s size and the dates. Based on the typical price in Ottawa; each sitter sets their own rate. Includes the service fee and the Sittsy guarantee.

Who they accept

% of sitters for this service in Ottawa

Cats
14%
Small dogs
28%
Medium dogs
28%
Large dogs
28%
Other pets
0%

Why Sittsy gives you peace of mind

Does your pet get nervous when you're away? For nervous dogs, every walk goes at their own pace and you can follow it live by GPS.

Live GPS during the walk

You follow your dog's route on the map in real time and see the distance and duration when it ends.

Care schedule and max time alone

You set your pet's routine and how long it can stay alone; the sitter sees it and Sittsy helps make sure it's respected. Designed for pets with separation anxiety.

You see the sitter's other pets

On their profile and calendar you see which other pets they have or host on those days. When you book we tell you if your pet will overlap with others, so you can confirm they're a good fit.

Ottawa for dogs, in numbers

The city's green spaces and sitter network, in figures.

10
Dog areas
spaces for dogs (OSM)
7
Active sitters
44
Dog-Friendly Index
out of 100

Ottawa's dog map: parks, vets and sitters nearby

10 dog areas and Ottawa's veterinary clinics, on the map (OpenStreetMap data). 69% of Sittsy sitters live within 2 km of a dog area. Tap any point for details.

Dog area (with number of sitters within <2 km)Veterinary clinic

Parks: OpenStreetMap. Nearby sitters: Sittsy data. Clinic locations approximate; confirm address and hours on their website.

Weather and caring for your dog in Ottawa

A rainy fortnight in Ottawa: 8 of 14 days with precipitation. Keep a towel and raincoat handy. It's exactly what a good walker takes into account on every outing. 14-day forecast (Open-Meteo); updated daily.

Toughest day: Mon 14 Sep, 26 °C. Showers possible. Make the most of the clear spells to walk and bring a towel to dry them on the way back.

Fri 4
21°
15°
Rain
Sat 5
22°
14°
Ideal
Sun 6
23°
12°
Ideal
Mon 7
25°
12°
Drizzle
Tue 8
20°
10°
Ideal
Wed 9
19°
12°
Drizzle
Thu 10
21°
14°
Drizzle
Fri 11
15°
9°
Ideal
Sat 12
18°
7°
Ideal
Sun 13
19°
8°
Drizzle
Mon 14
26°
12°
Drizzle
Tue 15
20°
16°
Drizzle
Wed 16
25°
16°
Drizzle
Thu 17
22°
12°
Ideal

Rain

Shorter walks and a raincoat if your dog tolerates it. Dry paws and coat well on return to avoid colds and fungus.

Drizzle

Showers possible. Make the most of the clear spells to walk and bring a towel to dry them on the way back.

Ideal

A perfect day for dogs: make the most of it with a long walk, play at the park or some socializing.

Air quality and walks in Ottawa

Air quality in Ottawa for the next few days. European air quality index (Open-Meteo); updated daily.

Fri 4
29
Fair
O₃ 77
Sat 5
23
Fair
O₃ 66
Sun 6
42
Moderate
O₃ 73
Mon 7
50
Moderate
O₃ 79
Tue 8
48
Moderate
O₃ 33
Wed 9
—
—

What to do these days

Moderate quality: most dogs can walk as usual; brachycephalic, older or breathing-impaired dogs are better off without intense exercise at midday.

Pet care in Canada, city by city

Sittsy network data combined with public sources (OpenStreetMap, Open-Meteo). Updated 2026-06-29.

The most dog-friendly city

Vancouver tops the Sittsy Dog-Friendly Index with 81/100.

The most affordable boarding

Etobicoke has the lowest boarding price, from about CA$20/night.

The most reviewed by volume

Vancouver has the most verified Sittsy reviews in the country.

Canada Dog-Friendly Index

Sittsy Dog-Friendly Index (0–100): combines sitter supply, verified review volume, average rating and the variety of pets accepted across the Sittsy network in each city in the country.

  • 1Vancouver
    81
  • 2Winnipeg
    57
  • 3Calgary
    56
  • 4London
    55
  • 5Brampton
    44
  • 6Ottawa· this city
    44
  • 7Waterloo
    40
  • 8Victoria
    39
  • 9Cobourg
    30
  • 10Pickering
    30
CityIndexBoarding CA$/nightAccept catsDog areas
Vancouver81CA$300%—
Winnipeg57CA$45100%—
Calgary56CA$2525%—
London55CA$3025%—
Brampton44—25%—
Ottawa· this city44———
Waterloo40CA$500%—
Victoria39CA$250%—
Cobourg30———
Pickering30———

What owners value most in Ottawa

Words that come up most often in reviews · 11 verified reviews

carereliablerecommendgreatmckennacomfortablecharlotteresponsiblebestcaringattentiveremmie

Reviews in Ottawa

5.00/5
11 verified reviews
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  • Brianne

    McKenna was absolutely wonderful when she dog-sat for me! She was reliable, caring, and so attentive to my dog. I felt completely comfortable knowing my dog was in such great hands, and I came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup. I would definitely recommend McKenna to anyone looking for a trustwort...

    Review for McKenna

  • Kertina

    McKenna did an incredible job pet sitting for me at my home. I have a variety of rescue dogs with breeds from toy size to XXL. McKenna took excellent care of all of them while managing their diets and routine. Highly recommend.

    Review for McKenna

  • Sara

    Shea is an absolute gem! She’s wonderful and experienced with little ones and furry friends! She’s well equipped with all kinds of skills and knowledge to be able to best handle pets and children. Shea’s a great babysitter and pet sitter making you and the fellow friends happy and comfortable! She’s...

    Review for Shea

  • Grace

    Charlotte has taken care of my dog Alphie many times while I’ve been away! She is kind and responsible and my dog is always excited to see her!

    Review for Charlotte

  • Celia

    She’s taken care of my dog so many times, she is the sweets with every pet and very reliable. I would definitely recommend

    Review for Charlotte

  • Sarah

    Shes the best with dogs, very reliable person

    Review for Charlotte

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Dog Walking in Ottawa

Compare dog walking services and prices in your area.

ServiceSittersPrice Range
Dog Walking40$15 – $25
House Sitting27$25 – $60
Any Service7$15 – $60
Drop-in Visits38$15 – $35

Nearby cities

MontréalTorontoEtobicokeMississaugaLondonWinnipegEdmontonCalgaryVancouverVictoria

Frequently asked questions about Dog Walking

How long are the walks?

Standard walks are typically 30 minutes, with 60-minute walks available for high-energy dogs. Some walkers also offer quick 15-20 minute potty breaks.

Does my dog walk alone or with other dogs?

You can choose! Solo walks provide one-on-one attention, while group walks (usually 2-4 dogs) offer socialization opportunities. Group walks are often more affordable.

How do walkers access my home?

You can provide a spare key, use a lockbox, or give the walker a door code. Many pet parents meet the walker for the first visit, then provide key access for future walks.

What happens in bad weather?

Most walkers will still walk in light rain or cold weather with proper gear. In severe weather (storms, extreme heat), walkers will contact you to reschedule or shorten the walk.
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