What does dog walking cost in Louisiana?

As of October 2026, dog walkers listed in Louisiana price their work in two ways. Those who charge per visit start from $25, with most starting prices at $30. Those who charge per walk start from $9.95, with a middle starting price of $15 and the highest at $25. These are starting prices, so what you pay depends on the length of the walk, how many dogs you have and how often you book.

The two ways walkers price

The first thing to notice on a price list is the unit. Some walkers sell a visit: they come to your home, walk the dog, and usually see to water and a quick check before they leave. Others sell a walk of a set length and price each length separately.

Priced per	Starts from	Middle starting price	Highest starting price
Visit	$25	$30	$30
Walk	$9.95	$15	$25

Prices as of October 2026.

The two rows are not the same thing sold at two prices. A per-walk starting price is often for the shortest walk on the list, which can be a 15-minute walk or a backyard break. A per-visit price more often covers a standard walk. Before you decide that one walker is cheaper than another, check what length of walk each starting price buys.

What moves the price up or down

Length. Walkers in Louisiana sell walks of 15, 30 and 45 minutes, and some sell a longer outing meant to tire out an energetic dog. Each step up costs more. A young, active dog may need the longer walk; an older dog may be fine with a short one. If you are unsure how much exercise is right for your dog's age or health, that is a question for your vet.

Number of dogs. A starting price is usually for a single dog. A second dog from the same home normally adds a smaller amount rather than doubling the bill, but each walker sets this differently, so ask.

How often you book. Many walkers offer daily dog walking for people who are out at work every weekday. A standing weekly schedule is often priced lower per walk than a single booking now and then, because the walker can plan a route around it.

Solo or shared. Some walkers take only your household's dogs on a walk. Your dog gets the walker's full attention, and that is worth asking about if your dog is nervous, reactive or still learning the leash. It can also cost more than a walk shared with other dogs.

Where you live. Almost every walker we list comes to the customer's home, so your address matters. A walker prices in the drive, and many only cover certain neighborhoods or towns. Most of the walkers on this site work around New Orleans, Metairie and the Lafayette area, including Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro and Scott, with Baton Rouge covered as well.

What is usually included, and what costs extra

A standard walk usually includes:

• picking the dog up at your home and bringing it back
• the walk itself, for the stated length
• fresh water afterward and a wipe of muddy paws
• a short message or photo to say how it went

Things that often cost extra, or that you should not assume:

• a second or third dog
• walks in the evening, on weekends or on holidays
• a booking made the same day
• feeding, giving medication or other pet care during the visit
• a first meeting before the service starts, which some walkers do free and some charge for

None of these are fixed rules. They are the questions that explain most of the difference between a starting price and a real bill.

How to compare two quotes

Put the two quotes on the same footing before you look at the totals:

1. Same length. Compare a 30-minute walk with a 30-minute walk. If a walker only sells visits, ask how long the dog is actually out.
2. Same number of dogs. Get the price for all of your dogs, not the single-dog starting price.
3. Same schedule. Ask for the price at the frequency you will really use, such as every weekday, and whether it changes if you skip a week.
4. Solo or shared. Find out whether your dog walks alone or with dogs from other homes.
5. Cover. Most walkers we list state that they are bonded and insured, and their listings say so. If that matters to you, ask to see it.
6. Access and cancellations. Ask how the walker gets into your home, and what happens to your payment if you cancel or the weather turns.

A quote that looks higher can turn out to be the better value once the walk is longer, your dog walks alone, or the price holds on a holiday.

Where to look next

You can see walkers side by side, with their own starting prices, on Dog walking in Louisiana, or go straight to your town from the links above. The prices in this guide come from those listings and are dated; a walker's own page is always the place to confirm today's price.