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Find dog sitters in Gaithersburg, MD that you’ll love

60 dog sitters are listed in Gaithersburg, MD

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

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years

Dog sitters in Gaithersburg, MD

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Trustworthy reliable Pet sitting with many years of experience with cats , dogs, birds, fish , turtles etc. will make sure they have all the food they need and company they need, your pet will receive the care , love and attention they crave and deserve
Yadira can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Yadira took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town for a few days. She was very friendly, caring, thorough, always on-time, and willing to go above and beyond what was asked of her. My cats and I would highly recommend her for taking care of your...

Justin M.

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Ashley S.


Germantown, MD

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I am also available for dog walking. I have experience caring for geckos and feel comfortable feeding them food mix and live crickets. I have a 30 gallon planted freshwater community aquarium of my own and feel comfortable with water changes, feeding, measuring chemical levels, and...
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"We went out of the country for two weeks and had Ashley come every other evening to feed and water our geckos. We also had a separate cat sitter, but in the future I would trust Ashley to do take care of all three pets! Taking care of the gecko's isn't easy-...

Jonathan K.

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Kenneth N.


Olney, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had 10+ years experience with sitting and caring for my sister's and room mates animals. They have ranged from 3 dogs, a cat, rabbit, cockatoo bird and Koi fish. I have enjoyed doing it and treat them as if they were my own. I try and keep them in their normal routines. Part of their care was giving them their...
Kenneth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Ken has been taking care of my cat for over 2 years now. He is very nice and a professional. My cat truly does not trust anyone, but he trust Ken almost immediately and loves him. Since Ken has taken care of my cat, I have never felt concern about traveling since I...

Carla P.

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Hana G.


Bethesda, MD

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I volunteered at a wildlife center for 2 years and interned at a vet clinic. This is why I have experience with animals and love them. I house sit for all my friends when they go away and have to take out dogs, feed cats, etc. I even have experience with pigs, horses, you name it!
Hana can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Hana is great! She cares for my two senior special needs cats while I am out of town. It is such a relief to know they are properly cared for."

April H.

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Hilda A.


Bethesda, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a mommy to three cuddly pups. I have great references. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Hilda can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Christine G.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Loving Cat And Dog Walker/Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Throughout childhood and beyond, I've been raised with dogs, cats, fish and rabbits. I absolutely love animals. I have volunteered at various animal shelters and have worked at an animal kennel/animal hospital for three years. I have experience with handling dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I also have...
Christine can also help with: Daily feeding, grooming, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when what I wanted to buy wasn't available. Recommend 100%."

Gretchen F.

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Laura O.


Rockville, MD

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate person, I give all of me when I work so the families can rely on me for other times they need my services, I like to learn from every opportunity, so I can improve every time. I'd describe my personality as versatile, affectionate, and proactive. I like working with pets because I love how pure they are,...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Laura did an amazing job with my dog. She took great care of my Kira for about 2 weeks while I was in my honeymoon. She is the kind of person that gets along with animals so I had nothing to worry about. Can't recommend enough!!"

Kira O.

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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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Jonathan J.


Rockville, MD

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

I absolutely love animals and have been around dogs all of my life. I have five years of experience with overnight house sitting and pet sitting, as well as dog walking. I'm also happy to water plants, open and close blinds, and do other tasks around the house as needed for overnight stays. I have taken care of dogs of all...
Jonathan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Iris T.


Bethesda, MD

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Excited To Work With Your Kiddos!

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, bubbly and supportive! I like working with animals because it feels like a kind of therapy for me. I love being able to give my full attention to a little one who needs it! They're also just really sweet and that's always a plus, of course. I have 3 cats and 4 dogs of my own and I love...
Iris can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello my name is Joyceling, I am a college student at the University of Tampa as a sophomore. I am a nursing major so I have some backgrounds on giving medicine and being carful with them. I have a love for animals, I've had three dogs but currently I have one her name is Lulu, she is my life and my best friend. Lulu has been...
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Karina C.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Karina and I love animals! I don t have much experience with dog sitting as I am new to this. However, I have 2 dogs and a cat of my own. I am loving, caring and always wanting to make sure my (and your) pets are safe and happy.
Karina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Hillary P.


Germantown, MD

$14-20/hr

Experienced Pet Sitter!

Have years experience with pet sitting! I have two cats of my own and when I was younger my family had a dog!
Hillary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have watched and taken care of several different house pets from reptiles and cats to dogs and turtles. I have cared for animals of all ages with various needs (i.e. taking medications, cleaning tanks, walks, training, etc.). I provide care at the owner's house as I own two dogs myself. I am available to stay at the owner's...
Jennifer can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, grooming, boarding, pet sitting & more
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Yamilet M.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I provide pet boarding/sitting/walking. I love all animals but dogs have a special place in my heart. I had a family dog while growing up but my current dog is my own and I take full responsibility for him. I have taken care of dogs of all sizes and ages. I have also taken care of cats but I'm open to any pet. I want to help out...
Yamilet can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
I have worked for a pet shelter in Baltimore as a dog walker and pet sit/dog walk for a local company!
Madisyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Julia K.


Montgomery Village, MD

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Pet Care At Your Service!

I have two amazing doggies of my own, Mila and MochaLoka, Shihpoos. I have worked with pet care services for four years as a dog walker, been an animal sitter for several various dogs and cats as well as care for a family dog for 13 years. Mila is a certified therapy dog with PAL, People Animals Love, a nonprofit organization in...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Jaxzia P.


Rockville, MD

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Jaxzia and I love animals. I have two dogs myself and have spent a year doing professional pet sitting. I'd love to hear your furry best friend!
Jaxzia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Claire L.


Rockville, MD

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I have been dog sitting & walking for several years for a variety of breeds/ages/animals. I have a dog, cat & a bird myself and I love them dearly! I understand how much we care about our pets and I'd love to be an extension of that care for you and your four legged (or swimming or chirping) friends. I have flexible hours and...
Claire can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Lizzy I.


Olney, MD

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Lizzy's Pet-Sitting

I have pet sat before. I have been responsible for going over to the pet owner's house and I would feed, let outside and play with the dog. If you want I can walk the dog. I can watch other pets, but I prefer dogs. I love pets. I have 1 dog and used to have 2 guinea pigs.
Lizzy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Gaithersburg, MD

Yadira S.

5.0

Yadira took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town for a few days. She was very friendly, caring, thorough, always on-time, and willing to go above and beyond what was asked of her. My cats and I would highly recommend her for taking care of your pets!

- Justin M.

Ashley S.

5.0

We went out of the country for two weeks and had Ashley come every other evening to feed and water our geckos. We also had a separate cat sitter, but in the future I would trust Ashley to do take care of all three pets! Taking care of the gecko's isn't easy- they're behind several locked doors...

- Jonathan K.

Kenneth N.

5.0

Ken has been taking care of my cat for over 2 years now. He is very nice and a professional. My cat truly does not trust anyone, but he trust Ken almost immediately and loves him. Since Ken has taken care of my cat, I have never felt concern about traveling since I know he will stay home with my...

- Carla P.

Hana G.

5.0

Hana is great! She cares for my two senior special needs cats while I am out of town. It is such a relief to know they are properly cared for.

- April H.

Christine G.

5.0

Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when what I wanted to buy wasn't available. Recommend 100%.

- Gretchen F.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Dog Sitters in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters.