Travelling means leaving someone behind. In Madrid, 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.
Madrid's dog boarding kennels fill up ahead of August, Christmas, Easter and long weekends such as the December bank holidays or San Isidro. If you travel then, start looking several weeks ahead, whichever option you choose.
Many Madrid owners would rather their dog stayed in a home, keeping its routine, than in kennels. Guauly gives you two paths: a community neighbour who looks after your dog for free, or a pro sitter with a nightly rate you see before booking, with no booking fee for you.
Whoever it is, do an introductory walk first and, if you can, a trial night before a long trip. Write down feeding times, medication and your vet's number.
Meet dog lovers in your neighbourhood who are ready to help care for your furry friend.
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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 Madrid. 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 Madrid. 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.
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