Dog Sitters in Edinburgh — Trusted, In-Home & GPS-Tracked
Edinburgh dog owners trust UrPetPals to look after their pets properly — in their own home. Our verified sitters cover Morningside, Marchmont, Newington, Leith and the whole city, keeping your dog in their routine with GPS walks through the city's incredible parks and hills. Photo updates guaranteed.
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Sitters in Edinburgh set their own rates — these are typical ranges.
| Service | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Pop-in visit | 30–45 min | £15 |
| Half-day sit | Up to 4 hours | £34 |
| Full-day sit | Up to 8 hours | £55 |
| Overnight sitMost popular | Evening – morning | £62 |
All prices include GPS-tracked walks + photo updates. Overnight includes morning + evening walk.
Your dog's home is their territory. Disrupting that causes stress. It doesn't have to.
Your dog stays in their own home — own bed, own smell, own routine. The sitter comes to them.
Photo updates every visit, GPS-tracked walks. You can see exactly what's happening in real time.
Every UrPetPals sitter in Edinburgh is identity-verified. Read real reviews before booking.
Dogs with anxiety or reactivity cope far better at home than in an unfamiliar environment.
Need medication given during visits? Our sitters handle it — you specify the instructions.
287 verified reviews from UK dog owners. Not a claim — the rating comes from real bookings.
The honest comparison.
| What you want | UrPetPals | Kennels | Home boarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog stays in own home | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Own bed & routine kept | ✓ | ✗ | Partial |
| GPS-tracked walks | ✓ | ✗ | Varies |
| Photo updates | ✓ | Rare | Varies |
| Verified & reviewed sitter | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
| Available same-day | Often | Rarely | Rarely |
| No contact with other dogs | ✓ | ✗ | Varies |
| Medication handled | ✓ | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Ideal for anxious dogs | ✓ | ✗ | Partial |
Tell us your dog's needs, dates, and your Edinburgh postcode.
Verified sitters in Edinburgh respond with prices and availability.
Meet your chosen sitter before committing — no obligation.
GPS updates and photos keep you in the loop throughout every visit.
Arthur's Seat is one of the most dramatic urban walks in Europe — an extinct volcano rising to 251m right in the city. Our Edinburgh sitters make the most of it.
Verified reviews from real bookings
“Finally a dog sitter I trust completely. She sends photos every visit and my anxious boy is so relaxed when I come home. Honestly couldn't recommend more.”
Sarah M.
Cocker Spaniel, 4
“I was worried about leaving my elderly lab but the sitter was brilliant — knew exactly how to handle him, gave his medication perfectly, and the GPS updates were so reassuring.”
James T.
Labrador, 12
“Much better than kennels. Max stays at home in his routine, gets proper walks, and I get photos throughout the day. This is exactly what I was looking for.”
Rachel K.
Border Collie, 3
Dog sitting in Edinburgh typically costs £15 for a pop-in, £34 half-day, £55 full day, and £62 overnight.
We cover Morningside, Marchmont, Newington, Leith, Stockbridge, Bruntsfield, Portobello, Corstorphine, Murrayfield and Trinity.
Yes — identity-verified and reviewed by real Edinburgh dog owners.
Yes. Our Holyrood Park, Marchmont and Newington sitters regularly walk dogs around Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Crags.
Yes. Overnight sitting in Edinburgh starts from £62. Your sitter stays at your home overnight.
Most Edinburgh owners get a sitter confirmed within a couple of hours of posting.
Verified, GPS-tracked, photo-updated. Your dog stays at home — where they should be.