Dog walking in Lausanne
Looking for someone to walk your dog in Lausanne? On DOGSY you find people from your neighbourhood, write to them directly and agree on the walk together.
How to find someone in Lausanne
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Search in Lausanne
Filter by «Dog walking service» and by distance from your address.
Write
Look at the profile, send a message, ask your questions. You both decide whether it fits.
Meet
Best take the first walk together. After that you know whether you want to hand over the lead.
What applies when walking a dog in Lausanne
Our summary of the cantonal rule is available in German:
Vom 1. April bis 15. Juli gilt Leinenpflicht im Wald, am Waldrand und auf angrenzenden Wiesen in der Landwirtschaftszone. In Wildschutzgebieten (kantonale Wildreservate, Banngebiete, Wasservogelreservate) gilt sie das ganze Jahr, auf Weiden solange Vieh dort ist. In Naturschutzgebieten und Ruhezonen gelten die Regeln des jeweiligen Gebiets. Ausserhalb dieser Zeiten und Orte darf dein Hund frei laufen, solange du ihn unter Kontrolle hast.
Source: https://www.vd.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/themes/environnement/faune_nature/fichiers_pdf/Bonnes_pratiques/01_Chiens_en_laisse_ou_quand_et_pourquoi/Flyer_chien_en_laisse_DEF.PDF · as of July 2026
All dog rules in the canton of VaudHow many are there in Lausanne?
We deliberately don't say. DOGSY shows no numbers we cannot back up. Who is around Lausanne right now, you see in the search after signing up – unvarnished.
Frequently asked questions
What does dog walking cost on DOGSY?
DOGSY takes no commission. Whether and what you pay the person is agreed directly between you.
How do I know I can trust the person?
You see the profile, the details given, and you write to each other before the first walk. We recommend taking the first walk together. You can report and block at any time.
Can it be spontaneous?
You arrange it directly with each other – fixed times are possible, one-off walks too. DOGSY does not prescribe anything.
Does my dog have to be on a leash in Lausanne?
In the canton of Vaud the following applies – our summary of the cantonal rule is available in German: «Vom 1. April bis 15. Juli gilt Leinenpflicht im Wald, am Waldrand und auf angrenzenden Wiesen in der Landwirtschaftszone. In Wildschutzgebieten (kantonale Wildreservate, Banngebiete, Wasservogelreservate) gilt sie das ganze Jahr, auf Weiden solange Vieh dort ist. In Naturschutzgebieten und Ruhezonen gelten die Regeln des jeweiligen Gebiets. Ausserhalb dieser Zeiten und Orte darf dein Hund frei laufen, solange du ihn unter Kontrolle hast.» (source: https://www.vd.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/themes/environnement/faune_nature/fichiers_pdf/Bonnes_pratiques/01_Chiens_en_laisse_ou_quand_et_pourquoi/Flyer_chien_en_laisse_DEF.PDF, as of July 2026). The municipality of Lausanne may have additional rules.
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