Find Trusted Dog Walkers Near Me in Allston, MA
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60 dog walkers are listed in Allston, MA
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 1 years
Dog walkers in Allston, MA
Helena V.
Lexington, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience working with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and many other small four-legged creatures! I love being outside and spending time with animals, so pet sitting, walking, and care is right up my alley!
5.0
"Helena was amazing! My dog was so happy and calm when I got home. It was nice to see her not so anxious after being away from her all day."
Jena P.
Rebecca A.
Somerville, MA
$15-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I love animals!
Back in my hometown I used to pet sit and dog walk extremely often! I have plenty of references if needed.
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"She was extremely professional and dependable. We had a last minute funeral to go to and she came over as soon as she could. The kids always have a blast with her and she makes their day. She also knows how to set boundaries with the kids and comes up with amazing...
Care member
Daralyn K.
Arlington, MA
$12-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have a lifetime of experience caring for animals, as I grew up helping with my family's business, which was a large animal care facility. My responsibilities included dog walking, cleaning up after animals, feeding, administering medications, and more. I currently have 3 of my own cats. I am an animal lover through and...
5.0
"Love her! She went above and beyond. She made sure my cats were very loved during a week long camping trip. My place was clean and when I came home my boys were happy! I feel very safe having her take care of my cats. Definitely hiring again :)"
Perry B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I live in Dedham and I have a 6-year-old Labrador/Beagle mix who is awesome and a 3yr old long haired chihuahua I grew up with dogs and cats since I was very young. I had a Golden Retriever as an adult, and now my current dogs. I take them out a lot, hiking and to the dog park and long walks. They're spoiled as I believe...
Christine can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I am a professional pet sitter with over a decade of experience. I have great references in the Charleston area, I deeply love and care for animals, and I am trustworthy. I go above and beyond for my clients, treating their animals as if they were my own. I provide dog walking, feeding, snuggling, and loving. I also provide...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a student at College that loves helping others! I have a lot of experience working with animals, especially dogs, cats and fish. I personally have a tuxedo cat, a long with two fish tanks that I care for. I have plenty of experience walking my friend and families dogs. In addition to that, I pay attention to small details,...
Alex can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Showed up on time and was very caring with my dog."
Joe L.
Erin V.
Quincy, MA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With 5 years of dog sitting for small and medium-sized dogs, any dog I've met I have loved like my own! Growing up, I had 2 dachshunds and a chihuahua but have long-term sat for clients with larger dogs like sheebas, huskies, and shelties. From pet sitting, long or short walks, training, and of course taking care of my own pets,...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Erin did a great job! My dogs loved her & communicated with us daily while we were away!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
I am an experienced dog sitter looking for opportunities to care for your furry friend(s) based on your needs! I grew up with 2 dogs (German Shepard and Corgi) and have over 2 years of professional experiences pet sitting for friends, family, and clients. I am happy to help with sitting, walking, and boarding if...
Shuying can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Shuying (Gina) did a wonderful job caring for our elderly cat. Despite lots of difficulty with other sitters in the past, Gina was able to give our cat all of her medications without too much trouble. Our cat is usually pretty wary of strangers but she let Gina...
Sarah G.
Caroline P.
Needham, MA
$19-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have always loved all animals and find so much joy in caring for their needs and making them happy! I do have plenty of dog walking/ sitting experience and have plenty of availability throughout the day! I am currently a senior in college working online from home in needham, I also work part time at a preschool.
Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!"
Bonnie J.
Corinne M.
Brighton, MA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Corinne and I am a recent graduate of Bentley University. I am looking for a babysitting job, dog walking/sitting/transportation job, or helping with errands/assistant type tasks. I am available for week night, weekend, and some mid-day care opportunities depending on location. Please message me and reach out with...
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Corrine was an excellent dog-sitter and walker! I felt completely at ease leaving her all day with our 4-month old puppy Lila. Corinne checked in and gave updates throughout the day and ensured Lila had plenty of walks and playtime to get her energy out. Highly...
Mariela L.
5.0
(1)
Hi all I am Zoe! I am a college student studying biology. I am able to provide dog walking, hikes (if needed), sitting in your own home and occasionally boarding. I also have access to a car if needed. I have a large dog of my own his name is Finnegan and he is a 100lb black lab mix. He is my best friend in the entire world, and...
Zoe can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Zoe was absolutely delightful! My dog absolutely loved her."
Alexis M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide loving and caring attention for the entire time period. Iv been doing this for about two years now. I'm comfortable with all breeds and different sized animals. most of my clients are dogs and cats, however if your Childs pet gerbil needs a home for your vacation time I can definitely do that as well. My daily schedule...
Kate can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.. I have excellent references.
Kathlene can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kathlene helped me many times with my two high energy children! She is punctual, professional, understanding, kind and caring. I would recommend her to anyone who needs childcare. "
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Deidra L.
Boston, MA
$18-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I love pets, and have a border collie of my own that just turned 2 years old (living in Seattle while I finish up grad school in Boston). I have lived with cats for the past 5 years, and have a special connection to all animals. I have over 2 years of paid pet sitting experience, and am currently employed as a daily dog...
Deidra can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with compassion and love. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been around pets my whole life and I love them all! We've always had dogs but we've also had parakeets, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, and a rabbit! I've also been around cats through family and friends but unfortunately haven't had my own due to my mom's allergies and landlord restrictions.
Since age 14 friends/ family...
Kelsey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kelsey watched our dog Toby for us while we went away on vacation and I am so glad we found her! She did an excellent job and was very reliable. She kept in communication with us throughout the vacation and gave us updates which we had asked for. We came home to a...
Jill B.
5.0
(1)
First of all, please call me Jacqueline! I had my first dog when I was five, and I started attending training classes by seven. Since then, there was always a dog in my life.
When I got my dream dog (a wrinkly, lovable Shar Pei named Gabby), she was my light. I was a client of Care. com back then because of how much I traveled...
Jacqueline can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"She’s amazing! Jacqueline is reliable, caring and trustworthy. I can’t say enough good things about her as a care giver for my pup while I was out of town. I never had to worry about my dog because I knew he was in great hands. And she would even provide daily...
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Aleksandra V.
Boston, MA
$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I've been taking care of pets professionally for over 2 years, and have 11 years of experience with my own angel, Bella. I'm very comfortable with both large and small dogs, and can care for multiple dogs at once. Every animal has their own needs and I pay very close attention to the routine provided to make sure your...
Aleksandra can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Alex took our 2 year old male cattle dog on a long 2 hour walk around Boston. She is very punctual, pleasant, genuine and is clearly great with dogs. She took great care of our dog Rashford, who loved her, and he was very content/happy when he got home. We will...
Trevor M.
5.0
(2)
I'm Julia and I'm 25 years old and have experience walking and sitting many types of dogs with all types of temperaments! I have a degree in Communications and love staying active. Hope we can connect!
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Susannah and I am living in the Boston area. I work as a Pediatric Social Worker for my full-time job. As I work remotely Wednesday-Friday, I am looking for some animal-care jobs during these days, as well as over the weekends. Right now, I am only available for dog-walk and drop-in services. I am not available...
Susannah can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Susannah really stepped up for me when another sitter had canceled last minute. She went above and beyond to make sure my cats were cared for, equally fed, and cleaned up their messes. Susannah checked in frequently and was incredibly considerate. I 100% recommend...
Allie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an outgoing and fun-loving college student who loves animals. I own a variety of animals myself and help my friends and neighbors with care for their pets during vacations. Throughout high school, I maintained a weekly dog walking schedule with two local families. During that time I have gained experienced transporting dogs...
Jackie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She's loves all kinds of animals!"
Danny A.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Allston, MA
Helena V.
5.0
Helena was amazing! My dog was so happy and calm when I got home. It was nice to see her not so anxious after being away from her all day.
- Jena P.
Rebecca A.
5.0
I loved having her watch my son. She was the best taking him for trips and I knew that I was leaving him in good hands every morning. She was very good at making sure he had breakfast and that he had everything ready to start his day for school. I’m very busy with work so it was nice to know that I...
- Care member
Daralyn K.
5.0
I'm so glad I found Daralyn. I have been reluctant to leave town due to not having someone they would be themselves around. I care about my cats pretty much more than anything else on the planet and they are both feral rescues. It's really important to me that someone not just walk in door, throw...
- Hannah M.
Alex S.
5.0
Showed up on time and was very caring with my dog.
- Joe L.
Erin V.
5.0
Erin did a great job! My dogs loved her & communicated with us daily while we were away!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Allston, MA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Allston, MA?
A local dog walker near you in Allston, MA will cost you an average of $15.92 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of April 2024 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2024 to find dog walkers near me in Allston, MA?
Care.com has 26 dog walkers offering services in Allston, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Allston or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Allston to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Allston, MA worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Allston, MA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Allston, MA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Allston, MA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Allston, MA?
On Care.com, there are currently 26 dog walkers near you in Allston, MA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.