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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sinegugu. I'm around the Reston area seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind and compassionate person raised who loves children. As the oldest sibling, caregiving has always been part of my day to day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at a young age.
My background for...
Sinegugu can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sine is a gem! Our 4 month old baby absolutely fell in love with her for the short time she was our nanny before we moved out of the NoVa area. She was prompt, attentive, and self sufficient while I worked from home and my son always lit up when she’d show up in...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Alexis! I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my BA in Criminal Justice. The last 4 years I volunteered at local pet shelters where I lightly groomed animals, fed, walked, played and loved many animals of all types and sizes! I am also a fur mama! I have a dog, two kittens, a bearded dragon and a farm with cows and...
Alexis can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"She was kind a personable when we met for a walk through. The rabbit can be tough but she didn't miss any steps in his care routine. She's also helped me out in a few last minute booking which I can't appreciate enough"
Amanda Q.
4.7
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I just graduated from James Madison University with a B. S. in Biology. I am currently applying to receive my Master in Nutrition. I work part-time with children as a diet technician. Previously, I was a pediatric/orthodontic dental assistant.
Grace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Grace did an excellent job in caring for my dog during my vacation. I met her once and knew she was perfect for the job. I would definitely hire her again."
Mike C.
Sydney L.
Fairfax, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In the last 10 summers I have been out to Indiana to help out for fun on my cousins farm. I absolutely love it. While in college, although not as intense (waking up at 5 a.m. to walk pigs hahaha), I housesat for many families around my university.
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Many persons that I worked with had pets, and I took care of them. I used to have many animals in the farm of my family.
Katty can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! You can call me Jojo. I am a kind, patient, hardworking role model. I have experience with kids aged 3 mo to 15 y/o! I am creative so I am good at keep them entertained. While also dealing with kids, I am a great cleaner/organizer! I am okay to do some house keeping and extra organizing, meal prep, laundry, or driving...
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"JoJo agreed to meet us and our daughter beforehand (to assure compatibility). On the night she came over, she was also very agreeable to staying longer if needed. We immediately were asked by our daughter when JoJo could come again. It was a good match!"
Esther W.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, understanding, and levelheaded.
I like working with kids because they have wonderful perspectives on life and watching them experience the world and learn about their surroundings is incredible!
I started working with kids when I was 13 as a camp counselor. I worked with...
5.0
"Sophia is an incredible caregiver who has watched over our infant at critical moments and when mom and dad just need a date night. She is dependable, smart, punctual, and genuinely lovely to be around. We would hire her twice if we could. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Ana and I am 22 years old. I am currently a student as well as an Assistant teacher at a Montessori school in Reston. Ive always loved working with kids of all ages. I am CPR/AED certified. I have been a nanny before for multiple years as well. For the family I worked for I would watch over the kids, play with...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ana worked for me for a few years while I lived in NOVA. She was very friendly, and always punctual. Excellent communication skills and quickly became someone I could count on. She helped me with many tasks around the house, organizing and running errands....
Martha M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Animal lover to my core! Full time student, and mom. I have schedule flexibility on Tuesday, Thurs-Sun. I am not able to house any animals but am happy to go to yours to walk and/or spend time with your family pet.
Ali can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Ali kindly dogsit my very anxious rescue Chihuahua and his companion, a parrot. Both really grew to quickly love Ali - and the Chihuahua would squeal when he would see her. On walks in the neighborhood, he would run up to her door in hopes of seeing her. We got...
Lauren Q.
Bernice L.
Burke, VA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(23)
Hired by 77 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20+ years experience as a stay at home mom. It fills my heart with joy to see "my" babies and kids delight with my German songs, books, old fashioned games, crafts, outdoor play and walks. I can make babies and kids any age smile and giggle and can sense how to let each different personality and talent shine with...
Bernice can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bernice helped us out in a pinch when we unexpectedly had another sitter cancel within 24 hours of our childcare need. This was also our first time ever using a sitter outside of family. She was absolutely wonderful with our 9 month old son and French bulldog. She...
Michelle R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my own vehicle and have time on my hands so let me help you! I'm very professional, polite and prompt. General Errands, Whether it is laundry, booking reservations, tickets, etc or walking the dog I can help out when you are in a pinch. Delivering you to a doctor or hospital appointment and waiting for you, then taking...
5.0
"Judith is absolutely amazing. I hired her on a recurring basis to help my disabled sister keep her place organized. She is incredibly patient and caring, and goes above and beyond. She is by far the best caretaker I have worked with."
Care member
I provide Dog Walking services. Experienced and attentive care for your dog. Reach out to schedule a walk today!
Zukhra can also help with: Pet walking
Greta S.
Chevy Chase, MD
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I have been pet sitting and dog walking about 5 years now. The past three summers I have done both dog walking and nannying together. I have experience with lots of different dog breeds, but have looked after a few cats as well.
Greta can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
lots of paid dog walking experience I'd love to discuss more. I have been dog walking for 5 years now, I enjoy the outdoors and grew up with a golden retriever.
Tsion can also help with: Pet walking
A lot of experience with dogs and cats, now a days I'm dog walk eventually. Animal lover, public relations
Caio can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have years of experience walking and caring for dogs! I grew up with two big golden retrievers who showed me the joys and responsibilities of pet care. Over the past 5 years, I have been spending my free time dog walking and I absolutely love any chance I get to meet new pups! I am responsible, active, and compassionate. My...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Stacy H.
Washington, DC
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've casually dog and cat sit throughout the years as a side gig and am great with animals! I grew up having dogs and currently have a cat. I have experience dog walking as well. I enjoy the outdoors so I'd be happy to help with that! I'm in NoMa, but can commute via public transport anywhere you need me!
Stacy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Lover of all animals! Dogs, cats, snakes, fish, lizards, I love them all! Available for dog walking or pet sitting.
Heads up I will be unavailable May13th-28th.
Kateyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Valeria R.
Alexandria, VA
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Babysitting/Dog walker
Hello! I am a sophomore at College of Charleston looking for a job particularly in occasional babysitting or even dog walking:
Babysitting: I have experience working with kids from ages one and up for more than three years, I enjoyed volunteering at daycares and also love any outdoor activities. I am also...
Valeria can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Logan S.
Potomac, MD
$15-20/hr
Hi!! My name is Logan and I'm a 20-year-old at Ohio state!! I'm able to help with dog walking, babysitting, or house sitting.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Dunn Loring, VA
Sinegugu N.
5.0
We had the absolute pleasure of having Sinegugu as part of our family for a year while she nannied our 3 and 5 year old boys. She was fantastic at taking charge of scheduling each day - coming up with creative ideas at home to encourage learning and also incorporating lots of play dates and social...
- Katelin Y.
Alexis G.
5.0
She was kind a personable when we met for a walk through. The rabbit can be tough but she didn't miss any steps in his care routine. She's also helped me out in a few last minute booking which I can't appreciate enough
- Amanda Q.
Grace C.
5.0
Grace was responsible, responsive, and reliable. She took great care of my cat and I would hire her again.
- Robert D.
Joanna C.
5.0
JoJo agreed to meet us and our daughter beforehand (to assure compatibility). On the night she came over, she was also very agreeable to staying longer if needed. We immediately were asked by our daughter when JoJo could come again. It was a good match!
- Esther W.
Sophia P.
5.0
Sophia is an incredible caregiver who has watched over our infant at critical moments and when mom and dad just need a date night. She is dependable, smart, punctual, and genuinely lovely to be around. We would hire her twice if we could.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Dunn Loring, VA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Dunn Loring, VA?
A local dog walker near you in Dunn Loring, VA will cost you an average of $12.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of May 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 Dunn Loring, VA?
Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Dunn Loring, VA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Dunn Loring 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 Dunn Loring to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Dunn Loring, VA 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 Dunn Loring, VA 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 Dunn Loring, VA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Dunn Loring, VA, 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 Dunn Loring, VA?
On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Dunn Loring, VA 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.