What pet services cost
Walkers, trainers, sitters, boarding and grooming: typical prices and what changes them.
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How much does a dog walker cost?
Per-walk, hourly and weekly rates, from 2025 national data.
See costsPet servicesHow much does dog training cost?
Group classes, private lessons, board-and-train and PetSmart prices.
See costsPet servicesHow much does a cat sitter cost?
Drop-in, overnight and boarding rates, with a 24-city table.
See costsPet servicesBoarding cost
Holiday weeks and luxury suites cost…
See costsPet servicesHow much does doggy daycare cost?
Doggy daycare typically costs $15–$80 a day. Compare with boarding and in-home sitting…
See costsPet servicesHow much does a pet sitter cost per night?
In-home pet sitting typically costs $30–$100 a night. Compare with kennel and vet-clinic…
See costsPet servicesDog grooming cost
Coat type, size and how matted the coat is drive grooming…
See costsPet servicesHow much does dog grooming cost?
A full dog grooming service typically costs $40–$150, a basic wash $25–$90 and a nail trim $10–$30. See what…
See costsCompare at a glance
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Dog walk, 30 minutes | $21.45 average [1] |
| Group training course | $150–$250 [2] |
| Board and train, two weeks | $3,000–$4,000 [2] |
| Cat sitter drop-in visit | $22 average [3] |
| House sitting, per night | $58.33 average [3] |
For boarding, daycare and grooming, see the guides below.