Tools to find dog sitters

The problem, in plain words: “I need an app that connects me as a dog owner with people who are available to dog-sit.”

Shapa | Pet Sitting & Walking fits best, with 5 more that fit too.

You want a mobile or web app that connects you, as a dog owner, with people who are available to dog-sit nearby so you can contact and book them.

Updated August 2026.

What fits

Shapa | Pet Sitting & Walkingstrong · 90

The app is explicitly built to connect pet owners with walkers and sitters, so its primary purpose aligns directly with finding and booking available dog sitters.

Best for: Dog owners who need a single app to find, vet and book local sitters or walkers.

Caveat: Availability is region-specific — tell me your city or country to confirm coverage.

WOOF - sitters & socialstrong · 88

WOOF's description names finding a dog sitter nearby as a core function, combining a marketplace for sitters with discovery tools for pet owners.

Best for: Owners who want a sitter marketplace paired with a pet-focused social experience.

Caveat: Availability is region-specific — tell me your city or country to confirm coverage.

Snuffle- Dog Sitters & Friendsstrong · 86

Snuffle positions itself as a dog owner and sitter community where you can meet caretakers and find trusted dog professionals, matching your need to connect with sitters.

Best for: Owners who prefer a community-driven pool of sitters and local recommendations.

Caveat: Availability is region-specific — tell me your city or country to confirm coverage.

Patzo - The Dog Sharing Appstrong · 85

Patzo explicitly advertises finding dog sitters, walking partners and care in your area, so its main purpose maps to booking local sitters and carers.

Best for: Owners in the regions Patzo serves looking for sitters, walkers and local dog-care connections.

Caveat: Focuses on Germany, Austria and Switzerland, so confirm it covers your area.

BorrowMyDoggystrong · 82

BorrowMyDoggy connects local dog owners with people who can look after dogs, which directly addresses the need to find trusted carers to dog-sit.

Best for: Owners who want to match with local trusted borrowers or carers for short-term dog care.

Caveat: Availability is region-specific — tell me your city or country to confirm coverage.

I Woof Ustrong · 80

I Woof U states it helps you find dog walkers and sitters or lets you work as one, so its core purpose includes locating sitters for owners.

Best for: Owners needing walkers or sitters and people looking to offer pet-care services.

Caveat: Availability is region-specific — tell me your city or country to confirm coverage.

Partly fits

Pawsapp: Trusted Dog Walkerspartial · 62

Pawsapp focuses on regular and instant dog walks and also offers a trusted-carer option, so it partially covers finding short-term carers.

Won’t cover: Primarily built for walks and immediate on-demand walks rather than dedicated overnight or extended sitters.

Questions

What's the best tool to find dog sitters?

Shapa | Pet Sitting & Walking is the strongest match — The app is explicitly built to connect pet owners with walkers and sitters, so its primary purpose aligns directly with finding and booking available dog sitters. One caveat: availability is region-specific — tell me your city or country to confirm coverage.

Is there a tool that fully solves this?

6 products match this closely.

What won't these tools cover?

Primarily built for walks and immediate on-demand walks rather than dedicated overnight or extended sitters.

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