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55,414 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average star rating for dog walkers is 4.8

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Erin M.


Falls Church, VA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Dog Walking And Dog Sitting

let us take care of your pup while you are gone. Me and my sweet 8-year-old would love some doggy love since our dog passed away without committing to getting a dog yet. We have a lot of love to give and would talk care of yours as if they were our own.
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Gianna I.


Fairfax, VA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover With Dog-Sitting & Dog-Walking Experience!

I love dogs of all ages and sizes! I have 4 years of experience as a dog-sitter and dog-walker. I can also handle bath-time and light grooming.
Gianna can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, grooming
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Hayley L.


Falls Church, VA

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Business Student Seeking Babysitting, Tutoring, Or Dog Walking Jobs

Born and raised Northern Virginian! I work in a health tech startup doing Product Operations Management and just moved back home here from New York. I love kids of all ages - dogs and cats too. I've worked in a children's hospital, taught at schools abroad, and babysat locally since I was 15 here. I can help with homework, get...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning
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Rosada F.


Chantilly, VA

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Available For Dog Sitting, Boarding, And Walking

hello! my name is Rosie and i've been dog sitting, boarding, and walking for about 2 years now. I myself am a dog owner and I find so much joy in meeting new dogs and their owners. references can be provided as well!
Rosada can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Stephanie C.


Gainesville, VA

$14/hr8 yrs exp

Cat And Dog Lover Available For Daily Walks/in-home Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work in a boarding facility/daycare. I take care of cleaning the runs the dogs stay in along with the occasional cat boarder. I walk the older dogs. I was also a pet sitter for 2 small dogs. The owner would bring her Westie and Pekinese to my house to care for them. I fed and walked the dogs daily and administered...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
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Pegah P.


Rockville, MD

$19/hr1 yrs exp

A Walk A Day Keeps The Vet Away!

I started working with animals when my sister got her puppy 5 years ago. Ever since then I've been taking care of her pup and my own kitty named Milo!
Pegah can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding
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Gaby V.


Leesburg, VA

$25-50/hr

A Little Walk Keeps The Vet Away !

I'm 21 years old, looking to start college. Also looking for a job that will be more of an entertainment for me. Nothing better than taking care of a humans best friend. I fall in love with almost every dog I see. I love to go out for walks and hiking, wouldn't mind to have a little company with me. Flexible as regards to size...
Gaby can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Francesca D.


Fairfax, VA

$5-15/hr3 yrs exp

Animal Lover Available For Daily Walks And Care

I have 3 years experience working at veterinary clinic. I have pet sitting experience. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, rats, mice.
Francesca can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
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Cierra M.


Montgomery Village, MD

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care

Hello! I am a very friendly and outgoing animal lover looking to provide pet care services. I have a cat and golden retriever of my own. I have pet sat for many years for both cats and dogs of all sizes as well as helped with giving specific medications if needed. I am very flexible with my schedule and can also help with...
Cierra can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Carena R.


Reston, VA

$13-18/hr

Part-Time Pet Care/Walking

I have experience petsitting dogs and cats. Services during this include walking/playing with the dogs, playing with the cats, changing litter boxes, feeding animals, etc. Have experience with big and small dogs.
Carena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Jennifer R.


Gainesville, VA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Jenny Pooch Walking Services

Loving dog care, and walking services of all breeds. I go over your expectations and give your baby individual care.
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine
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Alicia L.


Haymarket, VA

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Loves Walking Obsessed With All Animals And Will Take Care Of Yours As My Own!

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have 2 rabbit of my own and my family has 2 dogs and a cat I take care of animals daily and it's my favourite thing to do
Alicia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Elena N.


Potomac, MD

$12-15/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Lover With Experience Caring For Dogs And Cats

Hi! My name is Elena. I'm 20 and attend the University of South Carolina. Growing up, my family always had some mixture of dogs and cats. Me and my siblings were responsible for walking the dogs, cleaning the cat litter, and feeding/caring for them all. At home in Maryland our family has an old dog who needs a lot of help and...
Elena can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking
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Matea H.


Aldie, VA

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Loving Dog Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience boarding, walking, sitting, and doing basic grooming/medication administration for dogs and cats. Additionally, I have worked in-home to take care of a variety of pets including dogs, cats, exotic animals, and small mammals. I'm also available for periodical or long-term visits for dog walking, cat...
Matea can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding

Recent review:

5.0
Matea is such a loving and caring young lady. She has taken care of my two doggies with such care and compassion. I highly recommend her!

Melissa D.

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Katherine W.


Reston, VA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Owner And Cat Sitter Looking To Make Smiles Happen!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katherine, and I have been working with animals on and off since late high school. In high school, I worked with some neighborhood cats- feeding, cleaning litterboxes, playing, etc... In college, I have been working as a seasonal dog walker/pet sitter. Currently, I work as a dog bather in the grooming suite...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at...

Parmjeet K.

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Tamara D.


Centreville, VA

$14-25/hr1 yrs exp

Specialized Dog Walker!

Hi! I am a very reliable, active, patient, and responsible person who has 1 year of experience in the dog walking/sitting. Back in my college city, I work for a company that specializes in challenging dogs. I've been trained to deal with dogs that have separation anxiety, are people reactive, among other behaviors. I'm animal...
Tamara can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Lindsey R.


Leesburg, VA

$30-45/hr6 yrs exp

Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with dogs with all different needs. I enjoy taking dogs on long walks or short ones if that's what they need! I have experience giving medication and working on basic obedience training. I have been fostering dogs for around 10 years as well as dog sitting while owners are away. I hope to meet...
Lindsey can also help with: Boarding

Recent review:

5.0
Lindsey was great with my elderly pooch. She sent pictures and updates each day to tell me about his day while being sure to ask about anything that seemed out of the ordinary. She was flexible in adjusting to his needs also, which was really nice given his age and...

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Lungelo M.


Manassas, VA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And A Dog Lover.

I can help with pet walking. Feeding the pet. Im available from 12-2 p.m. daily. I love trained dogs, energetic and friendly.
Lungelo can also help with: Pet walking
Hi, im Carol and I love dogs. I have experience pet sitting for smaller dogs and bigger breeds. Available for walks, bathing, feeding and playing at the dog park.
Carolina can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Stephanie L.


Montgomery Village, MD

$14-50/hr1 yrs exp

Great Pyr Dog Owner!

Hi! I have 1 year of experience owning my own pup. I can help with Boarding and Pet Walking. My great pyrenees, Yuki, is a lovely pup and I would enjoy boarding, pet sitting or pet walking your pup! Yuki is very friendly and loves playing with other pups.
Stephanie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting

Recent dog walker reviews

Matea H.

5.0

Matea is such a loving and caring young lady. She has taken care of my two doggies with such care and compassion. I highly recommend her!

- Melissa D.

Katherine W.

5.0

Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at communicating and is often available...

- Parmjeet K.

Lindsey R.

5.0

Lindsey was great with my elderly pooch. She sent pictures and updates each day to tell me about his day while being sure to ask about anything that seemed out of the ordinary. She was flexible in adjusting to his needs also, which was really nice given his age and blindness. I would highly...

- Care member

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