Dog Walker & Pet Sitter Tauranga

Why choose Bay Paws

Personal care for your pet, at a price that works week after week

One-on-one, never a pack

Most walks are just your dog and me, and I never walk more than two dogs at once, so your dog gets my full attention.

Always Bianca

No rotating staff or strangers. Your pet gets to know one person, and so do you.

A report after every visit

A photo, how long we were out, wees and poos, food and water, and how they went. Sent by text or WhatsApp.

Clear, honest prices

Every price is on this page. No sign-up fees, no lock-in, and a discount when you book regularly.

Two things, done really well

Dog walking and pet sitting in Tauranga

Whether you're at work all day, away for the weekend, or your dog just needs to burn off some beans, there's an option that fits.

Bianca sitting on the grass with a happy brown dog in a pink collar

Dog walking

Picked up from your home and brought back tired, happy and towelled off. Most walks are one-on-one, with plenty of play, attention and sniffing time to suit your dog's energy. Two dogs from the same home can walk together, and social dogs can share a buddy walk with one friend. Never more than two.

30 or 60 minute walks on local tracks and the waterfront
Never more than two dogs at a time
Home pick-up and drop-off included
Huntaways, Labs, Staffies and puppies welcome, with no big-dog surcharge

Walk prices

A calico cat curled up asleep on a white bedspread

Drop-in pet sitting for dogs & cats

Your pets stay at home where they're happiest while I pop in. Ideal when you need a cat sitter while you're away, or a midday toilet break for your dog on long work days.

Feeding, fresh water and litter tray clean
Toilet break, garden play or a short stroll for dogs
Oral medication given as instructed
Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and ferrets welcome too
Home check: mail in, plants watered, curtains and lights

Visit prices All about cat sitting

Prices

Dog walking & pet sitting prices

Prices are per walk or visit and include pick-up and drop-off anywhere in my main area. No booking fees, no contracts, no big-dog surcharge. New clients get their first 30-minute walk or visit free after we've met.

Dog walks

30-minute walk

One-on-one, or two from your home

^$20per walk

Great for puppies and midday breaks
Pick-up and drop-off included
Photo report after every walk

Book a 30-minute walk

Bianca's pick

60-minute walk

One-on-one, or two from your home

^$25per walk

A proper outing on tracks or the waterfront
Play, sniffing and enrichment to suit your dog
Pick-up, drop-off and photo report included

Book a 60-minute walk

Buddy walk

60 minutes · paired with one friendly dog I already walk

^$20per dog

For social dogs who love company
One dog per home, two dogs in total
The full hour, for less

Book a buddy walk

Pet sitting visits for dogs, cats & small pets

Drop-in visit

Up to 30 minutes

^$20per visit

Feeding, fresh water and litter tray
Toilet break and play for dogs
Oral medication given as instructed
Photo update every visit

Book a visit

Best while you're away

Two visits a day

Morning and evening

^$35per day

Breakfast and dinner on their usual routine
Curtains, lights and mail sorted too
Your pet stays home, with no cattery or kennel stress
The second visit is just $15

Book daily visits

Extras and the small print

Meet & greet at your home: Free
Your first 30-minute walk or visit (new clients): Free
Second dog from the same home (30 or 60-min walk): +$10
Buddy walk: One dog per home
Extra pet from the same home (visits): +$5 per visit
Big dogs, weekends and evenings: No surcharge
Keys, medication, mail and plants: Included
Refer a friend: $10 off each
Public holidays: +$5 per day
Ōmokoroa (outside main area): +$5 per visit

Book regularly and save 10%

Book 5 or more walks or visits in a week and get 10% off the lot. Two visits in one day count as two. Perfect for weekday walks while you're at work.

The typical Tauranga price for a 30-minute walk is around $25. My 30-minute walk is $20, and a full hour is $25, with pick-up included and nothing extra for big dogs.

The price you see is the price you pay. You get one invoice a week, paid by bank transfer.

Work out your weekly cost

Service

Walks per week

3

Number of dogs (max 2 per walk)

1

Your estimate

$75 per week

3 × 60-min walk @ $25

Book this

New clients get their first 30-minute walk or visit free. I'll confirm your exact price at the meet & greet.

After every visit

You'll never wonder how their day went

Every walk and visit ends with a little report sent straight to your phone: a photo, the time we spent, toilet stops, food and water, and anything you should know. It's the next best thing to being there.

By text or WhatsApp, whichever you prefer
Tells you if anything seemed off (sore paw, didn't eat)
Keys and home access kept safe and confidential

Obi's walkTuesday · 9:10am pick-up

Example

Bianca smiling and crouching beside a black and tan dog

60minutes

4.1km

2 / 1wees / poos

Yeswater

Loved the park today, said hi to every dog! Paws rinsed, towelled off and back in bed with a chew. See you Thursday! – B

How it works

From first message to first walk

Get in touch

Fill in the quick form below, or text or call me on 021 310 523, and I'll get back to you to arrange a time.
Free meet & greet

I come to your home to meet your pet, learn their routine, quirks and favourite treats, and sort out keys or access.
First walk on me

Your first 30-minute walk or visit is free, so you can see how it goes before you pay a cent. You get a report afterwards, every time.
Easy weekly invoice

Pay by bank transfer at the end of each week. Change or pause bookings for free until 12pm the day before.

A black, white and tan collie giving Bianca a kiss in a sunny park

Your Tauranga dog walker & pet sitter

Hi, I'm Bianca

I've owned dogs and cats all my life, I've walked dogs before, and right now I share my home with two cats of my own. So I know how important it is to leave your pets with someone you can trust.

My walks are tailored to your dog: plenty of play, attention and enrichment, matched to their personality and energy. I walk around Bethlehem, Otūmoetai, Judea, Matua and nearby, on tracks and along the waterfront where dogs are allowed. I'm fit, healthy and love being outdoors, so a good long walk is my favourite part of the day too.

For cats and other pets, I'll pop in with patience, affection and plenty of attention while you're away, and I'm happy to give oral medication. My goal is simple: happy, comfortable pets, and peace of mind for you.

Bianca x

Book a meet & greet 021 310 523 My Pawshake profile (verified)

Where I walk

Dog walks in Bethlehem, Otūmoetai, Matua and across Tauranga

I'm based in Tauranga's western suburbs, and pick-up and drop-off is included everywhere in my main area. Ōmokoroa is by arrangement for +$5 per visit.

Bethlehem
Otūmoetai
Matua
Judea
Brookfield
Bellevue
Te Puna
Tauranga CBD
Gate Pā
Greerton
Parkvale
Merivale
Pyes Pā
The Lakes
Tauriko
Maungatapu
Hairini
Welcome Bay
Ohauiti
Mount Maunganui
Omanu
Arataki
Bayfair
Ōmokoroa by arrangement

Local guides: Bethlehem · Otūmoetai & Matua · Judea, Brookfield & Bellevue · Mount Maunganui

Not sure if you're covered? Text 021 310 523 with your suburb and I'll let you know.

Main service area inside the dashed line, with free pick-up and drop-off. Ōmokoroa by arrangement.

Local know-how

Where Tauranga dogs love to walk, and the rules I follow

I know the local dog rules, so your dog is always walked somewhere safe, legal and fun.

Waterfront · I keep dogs on lead

Waikareao Estuary Walkway

A flat, scenic loop around the estuary between Otūmoetai, Judea and the city. Busy with walkers and cyclists, so I keep dogs on lead on the path.

On lead at all times

Matua Salt Marsh

Quiet boardwalks, birdlife and harbour views. Council rules say dogs must be on a lead here at all times, and I stick to that.

Off lead where allowed

Local parks & reserves

Dogs can be off lead in most Tauranga parks, reserves and beaches, except in council-designated on-lead or dog-free areas. Your dog only goes off lead with your OK and reliable recall.

Rules I always follow

Dogs on lead on every footpath, road and grass berm
No dogs on Mauao, Pilot Bay or Mount Main Beach, including the walkways, grass and dunes
A lead always in hand, and every poo picked up and binned
Never more than two dogs at once. Council rules allow up to four dogs on lead per person, but two means proper attention

Rules are changing

Tauranga City Council's draft dog bylaw (consultation closed in July 2026, decision expected late 2026 or early 2027) proposes a limit of two off-lead dogs per person. I already never walk more than two, so nothing changes for your dog.

Current as of October 2026. See the council's dog exercising areas page for the full list.

Out and about

A few of my favourite faces

Small white fluffy dog on the beach at sunset with Bianca — Sunset beach strolls

Bianca and a tan and black dog snuggled up asleep on a couch — Post-walk snooze

A brown dog in a pink collar nuzzling Bianca's hand — Garden cuddles

A calico cat asleep on a bed — Cat visits, too

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which suburbs do you cover?

My main area is Tauranga's western and central suburbs, Welcome Bay and the Mount: Bethlehem, Otūmoetai, Matua, Judea, Brookfield, Bellevue, Te Puna, Tauranga CBD, Gate Pā, Greerton, Parkvale, Merivale, Pyes Pā, The Lakes, Tauriko, Maungatapu, Hairini, Welcome Bay, Ohauiti, Mount Maunganui, Omanu, Arataki, Bayfair. Pick-up and drop-off is free in all of these. Ōmokoroa is by arrangement for +$5 per visit.

How much does dog walking cost?

A 30-minute walk is $20 and a 60-minute walk is $25, including pick-up and drop-off. That is below the typical Tauranga price of about $25 for 30 minutes. A second dog from the same home is $10 extra on a 30 or 60-minute walk. A buddy walk is $20 per dog. You get 10% off when you book 5 or more walks or visits a week.

How many dogs do you walk at once?

Never more than two. Most walks are one-on-one. Two dogs only walk together when they live in the same home, or on a buddy walk, where your dog is paired with one friendly dog I already walk. Buddy partners are matched after both meet and greets, and only if the dogs get on.

What happens at the free meet and greet?

I come to your home for about 20 to 30 minutes to meet your pet and learn their routine, likes, dislikes, health needs and quirks. We sort out keys or access, and you can ask me anything. There's no obligation to book.

Will my dog be walked on or off lead?

Dogs are always on lead on footpaths and roads, as council rules require. In parks and on beaches where off-lead is allowed, your dog only goes off lead if you've said yes and their recall is reliable.

Can you take my dog to Mount Main Beach or up Mauao?

No. Dogs are banned all year from Mauao, Pilot Bay and Mount Main Beach, including the walkways, grass and dunes. I stick to tracks, parks, reserves and beaches where dogs are allowed.

Do you walk puppies and big dogs?

Yes. Puppies and dogs of all sizes are welcome, and there's no surcharge for big dogs. Shorter 30-minute walks are ideal for puppies who are still building up their stamina.

What happens on a drop-in visit?

Whatever your pet needs, in up to 30 minutes: feeding, fresh water, the litter tray, a toilet break or play for dogs, cuddles, and oral medication if needed. I can also bring in the mail, water plants and change curtains and lights so your home looks lived in.

Do you do cat sitting, and look after other small pets?

Yes. I have two cats of my own, and I'm happy to care for rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and ferrets too. Your pets stay in their own home, so there's no cattery stress or travel.

Is a home visit cheaper than a cattery or kennel?

Often, yes. Tauranga catteries charge about $15 to $28 per cat per night, plus the drive and the stress of a carrier. A visit from me is $20 for one pet (+$5 per extra pet), or $35 for two visits a day, and your pets stay in their own home.

Do you do overnight stays?

Not at the moment. Two visits a day, morning and evening, keeps most cats and many dogs happy and settled while you are away.

How will I know how the walk or visit went?

After every walk or visit I send a photo and a short report by text or WhatsApp: how long we were out, toilet stops, food and water, and anything you should know.

What happens if my pet gets sick or hurt?

I'll contact you straight away. If it's urgent, I'll take your pet to your own vet, or to an after-hours clinic in an emergency, using the vet details and permission we agree at the meet and greet.

How do you keep my keys safe?

Keys are labelled with a code, never your address, and kept secure. A lockbox or door code works well too.

How do I pay, and what if I need to cancel?

You get one invoice a week, paid by bank transfer. There are no contracts. Cancelling or changing a booking is free until 12pm the day before. After that, half the price is charged.

What happens if it rains?

Walks go ahead in light rain, with a good towel-down afterwards. In storms or extreme heat I'll keep your dog safe with a shorter walk and indoor play instead, and let you know.

One-on-one dog walks in Tauranga. Home visits for cats & dogs.