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Anna V.

Potomac, MD

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I can care your dog such as feeding, walking, and playing with them. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have a dog myself and have helped dog sit for various dogs in my neighborhood.
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Alexandra N.

Potomac, MD

from
$19/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi I'm Alexandra, a dog lover with experience in dog walking and sitting. I grew up with a dog and know how to care for pups of all ages and personalities. Whether it's a quick walk or extended sitting, I provide reliable, loving care tailored to your dog's needs.
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Ana Carolina R.

Potomac, MD

from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
I'm new to care. com but I'm an experienced dog sitter and a longtime dog lover! I can provide references upon request. I'll make sure your dog feels loved and safe in my home. I have an always-friendly female flat-coated retriever who loves playing chase/tug of war. Your dog will never be unsupervised while in my care; my...
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Ellie L.

Pet Sitter

Potomac, MD

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting for many years. I am happy to feed, walk, and clean up after your pets! I have a dog of my own, and I absolutely love animals!
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Angela R.

Pet Care

Potomac, MD

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am an experienced dog owner, and I grew up caring for our family dog. I also have experience sitting and caring for neighbors dogs.
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Madelyn H.

Dog Walking/ Sitting

Potomac, MD

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Love dogs! I am flexible all summer to pet sit or dog walk. I have a golden so I love all dogs and walks.
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Sophia H.

Flexible Hours, Dog And Cat Care.

Potomac, MD

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
My name is Sophia and I am a college student. I am Red Cross Certified in babysitting and I have been petsitting and babysitting for many years. I truly enjoy taking care of both children and animals. I'd describe my personality as positive, organized, responsible. I like working with animals because I have always had dogs and...
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Hilda A.

Bethesda, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
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.
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Emilie F.

Auntie Em Loves Alllllll The Pets!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Fun and energetic pet sitter at your service! I've been pet sitting and dog walking for 20+ years and have loved some very special creatures!!! Animal experience includes: dogs, cats, fish, turtles, ferrets, mice, snakes, turkeys, chickens, ducks, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, goats, horses, and lizards. Have...

Care Member says "We hired Emilie to look after our hamster while we were away for ten days, and she is the best pet sitter we have ever had, hands down! She really goes...

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Elena F.

Experienced Pet Care Provider

Chevy Chase, MD

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...

Care Member says "Elena has been pet sitting my dog and 2 cats over the last two years. She is especially experienced in caring for older pets and administering medicine...

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Katie F.

Passionate, Dedicated And Loving Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I currently work full-time for the Humane Society of the United States and will be relocating to Germantown in January. I'm seeking out opportunities in my new neighborhood to meet, love on and spoil new pets! I have been a huge pet person ever since I can remember and have been working as a part-time dog walker/pet sitter for...

Samantha M. says "Katie has been pet sitting my dog, Mia, for about 7 years. She is everything you could ever want in a pet sitter: caring, reliable, honest, flexible,...

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Laura O.

Get To Know Me!

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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,...

Amanda M. says "Laura took great care of our puppy and pet bird while my husband and I were away!"

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Linda L.

In My Home, Over Nights, Dog Walking, Pet Sitter

Vienna, VA

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 69 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
grooming
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
My name is Linda and I am a caring, love and tidy to attention petsitter. I have been doing this for over 10 years. I do part-time pet walking for early morning, early afternoon and evenings. I am very flexible and don't mind working around your hours. As a part time job I work at a vet right in Fairfax and have been there for...

Ellen B. says "This was our first time having a pet sitter for our cats and Linda was great! She showed up the days we needed her and when we got home everything was...

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Jessica B.

My Name Is Jessica And I Am 34 Years Old. I Have Been Working At Veterinary Hospitals Since I Was 16

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
I started working at my first veterinary hospital and now after 15 years working in the industry I am at a specialty practice in Germantown which I love. I have been a veterinary technician for over 28 years and could never do anything else. Pet sitting fulfills the rest of my life and makes me feel complete. I have over 15...

Care Member says "Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so happy to...

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Consuelo V.

Part Time Pet Sitter Available

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I would like to care for your pets because I love animals. All my life, I've owned dogs. Right now, I own a 5-year-old Husky/German Shepherd named Bella.

Goyi H. says "She's a responsible person and extremely reliable. She has a lot of experience with children and has helped me take care of my own. She's patient and...

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Yadira S.

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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

Justin M. says "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...

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Raven L.

Pet-Care

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
Over that past few years, my neighbors and care. com clients have asked me to watch over their house, get the mail, and watch after their pets while they are away. A majority of my clients are dog or cat lovers so I have years of experience caring for dogs and cats. Currently, my family and I have two puppies, a snake, a lizard,...

Mariah M. says "This was my first time leaving my cats with a sitter and Raven made me feel so at ease! She took such good care of them and sent me pictures everyday. I...

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Mackenzie H.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello everyone! I absolutely love pets! I have plenty of experience caring for dogs and cats. I currently have two dogs that are a boxer and boxer rottweiler. I would love to help your family out with pet sitting your animals!
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Katherine K.

Teacher Looking To Work With Pet Care!

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I love working with animals. I have had a dog (black lab) my whole life. I have been pet sitting and house sitting for 7 years now. I have also been recommended by the families that I work with. I understand that a pet is a valuable part of your family and I intend to treat them with love and care. I am available to work with...

Walter P. says "Good with cats and dogs. Reliable and competent. "

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Paige C.

Caring College Sitter

Kensington, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
I love taking care of animals! I have worked in pet sitting and walking and the local Parks department in for animal care. From dogs, to cats, to lizards, to hedgehogs, I love caring for all animals big and small. I am a full time student and very caring, attentive, and kind.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.43/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Potomac, MD

Dog Sitters in Potomac, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Emilie F.

We hired Emilie to look after our hamster while we were away for ten days, and she is the best pet sitter we have ever had, hands down! She...

- Care member

Elena F.

Elena has been pet sitting my dog and 2 cats over the last two years. She is especially experienced in caring for older pets and...

- Care member

Katie F.

Katie has been pet sitting my dog, Mia, for about 7 years. She is everything you could ever want in a pet sitter: caring, reliable, honest,...

- Samantha M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Potomac, MD

Dog sitters near you in Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, MD is $16.43.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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.

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