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60 dog sitters are listed in Crofton, MD
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 4 years
Dog sitters in Crofton, MD
Cameron M.
Crofton, MD
$16-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Passionate pet and childcare enthusiast with a heart for furry friends and little ones alike. Experienced in providing top-notch dog sitting and babysitting services, ensuring a safe, loving environment. Dedicated to tail-wagging happiness and giggles galore. Your pets and kids are in good hands!
Cameron can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! I provide in home animal sitting services. I have always had animals growing up.. dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, hampsters... I absolutely love animals. At this time I am a mama to a 2yr old Yorkie/Bichon furbaby. If you're looking for someone to take care of your animals while you are unable to be there I would be happy to...
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Jada W.
Crofton, MD
$13-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jada and I am looking for pet sitting/ walking jobs. I absolutely love animals and will take very good care of them. I love to play and get the animals moving and being happy. I do over nights or daily visits. I am comfortable with rescue/ timid animals due to me having one and know the things that go along with...
Jada can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Watched my cats for a week. Showed up every morning even through some pretty bad weather: Energetic, reliable and obviously loves animals."
Tom E.
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've had experience in caring for a Boston Terrier. I love dogs of all ages and sizes. I can also provide baths as needed.
Hope can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I have pet-sat for many friends & co-workers over the years, both cats and dogs. Two houses were my favorites. My best friend has two orange and white main coon cats who are rather high maintenance. They need to be fed at specific times. One of them loves to play while the other one is very lazy. They need lots of love because...
Elizabeth can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been an RN for almost 10 years, mainly in the ER. I used to dog walk and help pet sit as needed for a few years intermittently. I grew up with dogs and cats along with various other animals including fish and bearded dragons. I have 2 dogs and a cat currently who are such a wonderful part of our family! I am...
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Miya W.
Crofton, MD
$13-18/hr
Hey! Nice to meet you, I'm Miya. I recently graduated highschool and am now attending my first year of college at AACC to study Law. One of my favorite things in the world is dogs because I've always loved them and felt drawn to them. I've experienced pet-sitting by accompanying friends and family and have always been interested...
Miya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren G. and I have 1 year of experience with Pet Walking and Pet sitting. I have been around dogs my whole life and can care for and watch any size.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I hired Lauren to take care of my pets, two cats and three cockatiels, for a week vacation. She was wonderful. She was always right on time when we met to discuss the job and details, responded quickly to texts, and was proactive in asking the right questions and...
Lorien H.
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I am Starr, a 24-yr-old college graduate that loves animals! I provide cat and dog sitting, check-ins, and walks. I have worked with both cats and dogs since I was a child. I grew up on a farm so I have been around many different kinds of animals. I currently have two cats that I care for. I am very active and love...
Starr can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Julia was great with my dog Molly! I was finally able to start leaving her alone for longer periods of time after hiring Julia. It made such a difference in Molly's behavior getting a walk in during the day. I enjoyed the daily picture I'd get from Julia and Molly...
Abby L.
Lindsey K.
Odenton, MD
$15-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned dogs all my life. My first dog grew up with me- he came to us when I was 6 years old. I have also been a foster dog mom to a pit mix for a summer and pet sit for neighbors in my teens.
I currently live with a friendly cat.
I am comfortable pet sitting in your home or having a dog in my home temporarily. I can...
Lindsey can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Lindsey helped take care of our home and cat while we were away on vacation. She is very dependable. She sent us messages after checking in on our house each day so we didn't have to worry. Would definitely hire again!"
Natalie B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I reside in PG county and I'm available to pet sit within the metro DC area. I live with two cats, occasionally foster from local shelters, and have experience owning and working with dogs, cats, small mammals, and reptiles.
I have experience targeting behavioral problems, offering stimulating play, and maintanining routines. I...
Esther can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We hired Esther to help with our shy cat for two weeks. We could not have been more pleased with her service, attention to detail, daily check-ins (w/ pic) and flexibility regarding schedule changes. She went above & beyond to make our pet feel comfortable in his...
Shabobe G.
Kristin S.
Millersville, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am happy to provide pet sitting services for you.. Although I am happy to stop by for visits as many times needed to check on your pet, I unfortunately can not board them at my home. I can provide pet sitting services for a wide variety of pets. I am also happy to provide dog walking services. I have worked at petsmart and...
Kristin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kristin did a wonderful job taking care of our dog while we were away for the weekend! She asked lots of questions during the meet and greet about our dogs likes/dislikes, routine, health, etc to make sure she had everything she would need. She sent lots of...
Allison C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a pet of my own that I love to take out on walks and go to the dog park
I will gladly love to walk, play and love your pup when you are to busy!
Jen can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! My name is Hailey and I have about 5 years of pet care experience. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths.
Hailey can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
I am an animal lover!! I have a dog myself and grew up with many different pets!! I have dog sat in the past and looking to help out any pets in need of taking care of, walking, playing and in need of a friend!!
Claire can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am a sophomore in college and I live in Annapolis, Maryland. I have been taking care of animals my whole life. I recently started to care for family friend's pets as a hobby, so I thought I would offer my services to other families. I have two dogs and have done extensive research on pet care for small mammals and fish. I even...
Lauren can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
I am half way through the nursing program at Seattle University. I love kids of all ages and enjoying playing games and interacting with them!
I am one of the older relatives in my family and have always been taking care of young children. I have had my license for over 4 years with no accidents or citations. I also have a...
Brittney can also help with: Grooming, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an animal aficionado and love all. Grew up primarily as a dog lover/person, though I grew to love cats as well. I currently have 3 cats as my own, Frappe, Trixie, and Bitsy. :) In prior free time, I also had taken on part time fostering for an animal welfare association in the greater part of Arlington, VA. If your pet ever...
Kirsten can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
From a young age, I found that caring and communing with animals brought happiness and a sense of peace. I have had the pleasure of caring for farm animals, client pets, and my own fur and scale babies. My daughter and I have had a menagerie of pets ourselves, including: iguanas, fish, birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils,...
Susan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Claire F.
Millersville, MD
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I love animals! My mom and dad are vets so I've grown up around animals and have been taught how to take care of them. I have a dog and cat of my own and love them to death! I am a senior in high school so my schedule is pretty flexible. My school works off an a day b day schedule so some days I get out as early as 11:30 and...
Claire can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Crofton, MD
Jada W.
5.0
Watched my cats for a week. Showed up every morning even through some pretty bad weather: Energetic, reliable and obviously loves animals.
- Tom E.
Lauren G.
5.0
I hired Lauren to take care of my pets, two cats and three cockatiels, for a week vacation. She was wonderful. She was always right on time when we met to discuss the job and details, responded quickly to texts, and was proactive in asking the right questions and making sure everything was clear....
- Lorien H.
Starr C.
5.0
Julia was great with my dog Molly! I was finally able to start leaving her alone for longer periods of time after hiring Julia. It made such a difference in Molly's behavior getting a walk in during the day. I enjoyed the daily picture I'd get from Julia and Molly out on the walks!
- Abby L.
Lindsey K.
5.0
Lindsey helped take care of our home and cat while we were away on vacation. She is very dependable. She sent us messages after checking in on our house each day so we didn't have to worry. Would definitely hire again!
- Natalie B.
Esther H.
5.0
Very communicative and friendly! Esther sent daily updates with pictures. My pets (two birds and a small dog) sometimes stop eating when I travel but they did really well this time! Esther was warm and I would definitely hire for pet care again.
- Samantha F.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Crofton, MD
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Crofton, MD?
Dog sitters near you in Crofton, MD 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.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Crofton, MD?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Crofton, MD 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 Crofton, MD is $14.29.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Crofton, MD?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Crofton, MD. 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.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Crofton, MD?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Crofton, MD 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.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Crofton, MD?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Crofton, MD, 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.