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60 dog walkers are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average rate is $12/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years

Dog walkers in Des Moines, IA

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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive and Loving Critter Care

4.9

(11)

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I provide pet-care to the Des Moines and surrounding areas, offering scheduled dog walking and pet-care visits, as well as overnight care for your pets and your home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, a variety of domestic pets, horses, and ponies. Whether your pets have fur, fins, feathers, or hoofs, I will provide the...
Mary can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting

Recent reviews:

5.0
Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at...

Reviewed by Corrie R.

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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Courtney E. and I currently work at Life Time Athletic in Urbandale, Iowa in the Kids Academy. I am a dog lover and have a 10-year-old yellow lab of my own. I recently dog sat for a family with an Australian Cattle Dog/mixed breed. Her name was Annie and she was 10 years old. I let her out in the morning, took her...
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
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Rebecca F.


Des Moines, IA

$12-17/hr

Dog Lover

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Hello, I have volunteered at the Humane Society walking dogs and would be happy to help with the care of your pet.
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Laura Z.


Des Moines, IA

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Love Animals And Love To Help!!!

5.0

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I have many years experience. I have had a cat for 17 years, and a kitten for three months. Grew up with all kinds of dogs as well! Love dogs just as much! I can help with Grooming and Pet Walking. I am working on certifications, but I have been around all kinds of animals. Mostly cats and dogs. I can also clean houses and help...
Laura can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation

Recent review:

5.0
Laura is outstanding with my Sophie dog that is twelve years old. She takes extra time and patience with her. Every time Sophie sees her, she readily gives her kisses! Highly recommend her to care for your pet!...

Reviewed by Care member

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I will provide dog sitting in your home. I also will do daily walks. I currently work for a doggy daycare and love dogs of all size and breed. I will also do nail trimming appon request. I also know dog CPR and am willing and able to give medications as needed. I look forward to spending time with your fur baby!
Maygen can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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Samantha H.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Animal Nanny Ready To Love Your Pet

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I provide pet sitting in your own home. I can come let your animals out, give them love, play with them, go for walks, and if you need someone to stay with them while you go on vacation that is not a problem. I have experience in all different types of an animals: cats, dogs (small, large, so called aggressive pitbulls),...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover

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I have forever been an animal lover who understands that every pet has their own personality. If they love cuddles, I'll give them cuddles. If they like to be active, we will go on walks and adventure. I am responsible and organized, and would love to dog sit in my free time. Although I don't have a yard, I know of many dog...
Maren can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Megan L.


Des Moines, IA

$5-15/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Care Available (Full-time or as Needed)

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I stayed at a family's house for 2 weeks with their 8-year-old Golden Retriever. I did have to take her to the vet for an infection and make sure she took her meds. I have 3 cats, and know how to take care of them. I make sure they're litter boxes get cleaned out daily, and change the litter weekly. They eat once or twice a day,...
Megan can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting

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Fellow animal lover just looking for an excuse to hang out and take care of pups and cats! I have a cat and have grown up with dogs. I love to go on walks and be outside! I am comfortable around all breeds of both cats and dogs.
Abigail can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
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Naomi H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Naomi!

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Hi, my name is Naomi. I am creative, enjoy painting, reading, traveling, hiking and exploring new places. I grew up on a farm with lots of interaction with animals from horses, goats, dogs, cats, fish and everything in between. I love animals, and they love me. I have experience with dog walking, pet sitting, and giving all the...
Naomi can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Catherine C.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Lover And Carer

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I've been walking dogs since I was 12 years old! From drop-ins to housesitting, I have had a variety of experience working with individuals and their pets. I have experience walking, playing with, enriching, and cleaning up after dogs and cats of all ages. Picky dog needs someone to hand feed them, or sit with them while they...
Catherine can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Yoom S.


Des Moines, IA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I have two Service dogs at home, trained for comfort. I worked at Covetrus before, a medical and pet supply. I'm flexible to work for you. I also have 3 house trained cats. I've taken care of my friends' dog and 2 cats before, for a month each, together with 5 of my own pets. I love to stay active with dogs and cats (such...
Yoom can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

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I have 2 cats and a dog of my own, I have always grown up around animals and I have a huge heart of gold when it comes to animals. If given the opportunity I will love them and care for them as if they were my own. I love animals of all sizes, breeds and ages. I can also perform baths, walks, light cleaning duties.
Mollie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Carer

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I am able to take care of specific needs you may have for your pets, run the around, give them walks, baths, or even just spend time with them.
Grace can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, pet walking
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Kelly E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

I'm So Excited To Meet Your Pet!

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Hi there, my name is Kelly. I have a 4-year-old Goldendoodle and a 9-year-old Tuxedo cat. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Check-ins and Pet Walking.
Kelly can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Xochil B.


Des Moines, IA

$14-20/hr

Patient And Loving Sitter

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I have been caring for family and friend's dogs and cats since I was 15. More recently I've been working at a dog daycare and boarding facility professionally caring for dogs and cats including- feeding, potty breaks, walks, playtime, medicine administration, and baths
Xochil can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
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Kendra B.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr

Pet Care Giver

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I provide dog/cat sitting and walking. I have had pets my whole life including a black lab and several cats. I have no formal training but my sister is a vet tech assistant and has experience training dogs so she's always helping me out and answering questions for me and my friends with pets.
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Mckensi W.


Des Moines, IA

$8-15/hr

Dogsitting

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For the last two years I've been dogsitting off and on. I'm looking for some dogsitting jobs this summer. I've worked with cats and dogs, and love spending time with them! I'm able to stay at the house if need be, give any medications, go on walks.
Mckensi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Allison G.


Des Moines, IA

$9-20/hr

Animal Lover!

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I have grown up with animals my entire life and love them all! I would love going on walks, keeping them active, and making sure their well cared for and loved!
Allison can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
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Hannah F.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Hannah, and I recently graduated from ISU. I was fortunate to get a full time job right away but still enjoy dog sitting when I have extra time. My parents have 2 dogs which I helped to train and care for through high school until I moved out, and I helped my college roommate care for and walk her dog as...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Average Rating4.2 / 5

Dog Walkers in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers.