Travelling means leaving someone behind. In Köln, Guauly connects you with neighbours who care for your dog for free, and pro sitters with a nightly rate — at home, with company.
Kennels are stressful for dogs and expensive for owners. Guauly flips the model — your dog stays in someone's home, someone who chose to be there because they love dogs. With the community, at no cost.
Meet dog lovers in your neighbourhood who are ready to help care for your furry friend.
Want to look after dogs in Köln? Become a sitter →
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Add their photo, breed, size, any medical notes, and a few sentences about who they are.
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Browse sitters in Köln. Check profiles, message them, and arrange a first walk before the stay.
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Your dog gets a home, walks, and someone who actually enjoys their company. You get a holiday you're not guilty about.
For summer holidays and Christmas, we recommend starting 3–4 weeks in advance — those are the busiest periods in Köln. For shorter breaks, 1–2 weeks is usually enough. Connecting early also gives you time for a pre-meeting walk.
You stay in contact with the sitter throughout — Guauly's messaging lets you check in and see photos. For medical emergencies, both sides share vet contact details before the stay begins. Most stays pass uneventfully; the structure is there just in case.
Every sitter builds a profile with photos, a description of their home, and their experience with dogs. Sitters can also verify their identity with an ID document and a selfie, and verified sitters show a badge. Guauly does not run background checks, so read the profile, message them first, and arrange a walk before a longer stay. You choose who cares for your dog — always.
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Dog sitter or boarding kennel? Compare stress, attention, health and cost, see why most dogs do better in a home, and how Guauly finds you a sitter nearby: free with the community, or a pro with no booking fee.
List your dog for free. Meet trusted Köln sitters. Travel without the kennel guilt.
