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Tanya K. says "She is an amazing- reliable person!"
Abigail S. says "Aleata loves animals and will treat your pets as if they are her own! I have had Aleata watch my two kitties for multiple vacations now. She would visit...
Kate B. says "Susan was great as our dog sitter! We have used her several times, and she goes that extra step to give TLC to all 3 of our dogs. Even our little dog who...
Joseph B. says "Maya is very personable and well spoken. She took great care of our cats (and there business) while we were gone. Our house was exactly how we left it and...
Duane W. says "Ryan went above and beyond. Far more than exceeded expectations. Great guy that's great with animals."
Robin T. says "Holly was great to meet and interview, my dogs were so excited to meet her. She is extremely personable, arrived early, and was easy to talk to. I look...
Ali B. says "Love Largo! She is an absolute gem. Our children love her and she is so incredibly focused and in-tune with young children. She is always available and...
Leigh K. says "Maria was fantastic! She is conscientious, attentive, caring and also detail-oriented, not to mention smart and funny! We are looking forward to hiring...
Care Member says "Caroline was amazing with our sweet pup! She is trustworthy, honest, caring and responsible. She does exactly what is asked of her in caring for the...
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60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0
Dog Sitters in Essex, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters
- Tanya K.
- Abigail S.
- Kate B.
Dog sitters near you in Essex, 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.
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Essex, 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 Essex, MD is $15.00.
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Essex, 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.
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Essex, 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.
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Essex, 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.