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Gabriela N.

Arlington, VA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I'm Gabriela. I have experience pet sitting for several years. I have 4 dogs back home so I'm truly used to having pets around me all the time. I have a great love for animals and always enjoy taking care of them, walking them, and making sure they are treated how they deserve!
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Pet walking
pet sitting
I was raised on a farm so had appreciation and a lot of affection of all kinds of animals I'm currently a dog owner of a standard poodle and have owned other breeds such as Golden Retriever and Corgi to name a few. Birds are a favorite and I've owned parakeets, Indian Ringnecks, and even a Mitred Conure. I can drop in or...
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Pet Sitter/dog Walker

Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience in Pet Care is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years. I look forward to caring for your...
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Pet Sitter

Arlington, VA

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$13/hr
Grooming
pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
My family has three dogs that I feed, exercise and groom. I have also taken care of neighbors pets.
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Part And Full Time Sitter/walker/overnight

Arlington, VA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi my name is Makana. I worked at a day boarding/training facility as a trainer's assistant, help desk, dog walker, and (on occasion)night boarder. I have had 5 dogs in my lifetime and currently live with 3 dogs. My personal dog lives with me and her name is Cleo. I would love to come meet you and your animals to see if I can...
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Friendly Pet Sitter Happy To Help

Arlington, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have experience in watching animals for the last 24+ years. I grew up with dogs and cats plus have experience with over night care with animals if you want someone home with them while youre on a trip. I am able to preform light grooming and potty training as well if you have a young puppy\kitten. When it comes to doing...
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Arlington, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been pet and house sitting for many families throughout my years nannying and absolutely love it! I'm comfortable with dogs, cats, fish, general house care.
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Arlington, VA

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$12/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have worked as a pet sitter before for a pet sitting and I have grown up with dogs and done lots of foster work.
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Dog-loving College Student Looking To Help With Pet-Sitting

Arlington, VA

from
$11/hr
Pet sitting
Hello! I am a 3rd year at the University of Virginia and am extremely passionate about animals. My maltese mix recently passed in December (so I know lots about little dogs :)) and I am a volunteer dog walker at the Charlottesville SPCA! I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I was also a cat foster for the SPCA, so I am happy...
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  • 89 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.60/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Arlington, VA

Dog sitters near you in Arlington, VA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Arlington, VA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Arlington, VA is $15.60.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Arlington, VA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Arlington, VA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Arlington, VA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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