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Local dog walkers and sitters in Christchurch
3 providers
Tracey R.
Christchurch
Still finishing checksHouse & Pet Sitting
$75/day
Emily
Christchurch
Still finishing checksDog Walking & Sitting and boarding
$25/hr
Rachel B.
Cashmere
Still finishing checksDog Walking & Sitting
$28/hr
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Before you book
- Ask about group size and whether your dog will be walked alone or with others.
- Ask how they handle recall, off-lead areas and your local council's dog rules.
- Meet first and do a short walk together before the first booking.
About Dog Walking & Sitting in Christchurch
A good walk makes a big difference to a dog stuck at home all day. People on Needsey book local dog walkers for regular weekday walks, lunchtime toilet breaks for puppies, beach or park runs for high-energy breeds, and dog sitting at home while they're away. Some walkers take one dog at a time, others walk small groups. Post your dog's size, energy level and how they get on with other dogs, and local walkers can offer a time that suits.
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Questions about dog walkers and sitters
What affects the cost of dog walking?
The length of the walk, solo or group, how many dogs you have, and how often you book. Pick-up distance and weekend times can also make a difference.
How long is a typical walk?
Most walks are 30 minutes to an hour. Puppies and older dogs often do better with shorter, more frequent outings. Agree the length when you book.
Does my dog need to be registered?
Yes. In New Zealand, dogs over three months old must be registered with the local council. Ask your walker to follow the council's leash and off-lead area rules.
What if my dog doesn't get on with other dogs?
Say so in your job. Many walkers offer solo walks, and a meet and greet helps them plan a route that suits your dog.
Can the walker let themselves in?
Many people leave a key or a lockbox code. Agree how access works before the first walk and keep codes out of public notes.
How does payment work on Needsey?
You pay through Needsey once you and a provider have agreed the job. Nothing is charged before then. The money is held until the job is confirmed done: by you, or automatically if you haven't confirmed or pressed Not done yet within 5 days of the provider marking it finished. It is released to the provider 24 hours after that, unless a dispute is raised in that time.
Are providers on Needsey checked?
Every provider completes an ID check before taking jobs. Some work needs more: a Ministry of Justice criminal record check for babysitting, companionship for older people and school tutoring, and a licence and insurance for electrical, plumbing, gas and building work. Listings show badges for the checks a provider has passed. For other work that needs a licence, ask the provider for theirs.
What if something goes wrong?
If the provider marks the job finished and it isn't, press Not done yet and say what's missing. Once a job is confirmed done, you can raise a dispute from the job's chat during the 24 hours before the payment is released, with photos or other evidence. A real person at Needsey reviews it and decides whether the payment goes to the provider or back to you. This doesn't take away your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act.