Dog walkers — South Africa
A walker near you, with reviews and prices. Book one walk or regular walks.
- Walkers with reviews
- One walk or regular walks
- From R64 per walk
How to book a pet sitter — South Africa
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Send a message (it's free)
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Arrange a meeting or call
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Book only if everything feels right
How your booking is protected
- Sittsy Guarantee
- Bookings paid on Sittsy include the Sittsy Guarantee: help with costs such as vet care or damage, up to R400 000, on the conditions shown in the app.
- ID verification
- Sitters with the ID Verified badge have verified their identity with Sittsy.
- Pay in the app
- When you pay in the app, the sitter is paid after the booking ends.
Frequently asked questions
Dog Walking — South Africa: what are the prices?
Typical prices on Sittsy — South Africa: Dog Walking: R64 for 30 minutes or R84 per hour, R420 per week for 5 hours, R1 848 per month for 22 hours. Each sitter sets their own price.
South Africa: how many pet sitters are on Sittsy?
37 sitters offer pet care on Sittsy — South Africa: Dog Walking: 29, Day Care: 6, Home visits: 27, Pet Boarding: 4 and Day and night care: 35.
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.
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.
When am I charged?
If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.
What if I need to cancel?
Every booking has a free cancellation deadline, shown at checkout and in the booking details. If you cancel in the app before it, you can get your payment back or have it added to your Sittsy balance. After the deadline, the payment is not refunded.
What if the sitter cancels?
Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.
What if something goes wrong during a booking?
Report it in the app or at support@sittsy.com before the sitter is paid, which is normally 24 hours after the booking ends. If the sitter did not provide the care as agreed, Sittsy can refund you in full or in part.
Still have a question?
Write to us at support@sittsy.com.
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