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60 dog walkers are listed in Forest Hills, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 5 years
Dog walkers in Forest Hills, NY
5.0
(1)
I have taken care of my grandmas 4 cats while she was away for a month, multiple times as well as her two dogs. I have experience in caring for pets as I have three cats of my own and 1 dog. I can wash your dog, play, walk, and just hang out. I am experienced with outdoor/indoor cats, so if your cat(s) are outdoor I will...
Juliet can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
Maria R.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Let's Walk, Let's Play... Energetic Dog Walker At Your Service!
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is María and I am a 25 y/o art student living in Astoria who would love to use my free time taking care of dogs, cats, parrots, hamsters, and more! All my life I've been surrounded by animals... my first pet was a rabbit and years later I got a sweet dog named Tequila and then Pistacho joined the family.
I was an au...
Maria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Maria is an exceptional dog walker, highly experienced, and reliable. She has been faithfully walking our beloved pup for over a year. Maria's commitment and care shine through her regular updates and excellent communication. Her flexibility, trustworthiness, and...
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Monique G.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Midwestern transplant working remotely and with a flexible schedule, so I can adjust to your needs. I'm unable to host but willing to provide pet sitting in your own home. I have 10+ years of experience house sitting, babysitting, tutoring and pet sitting. I've had 3 cats of my own, walked neighbors dogs, and done pet sitting...
Monique can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Monique has helped me out with cat sitting on most of my recent trips. She’s so good with both my my cats, including Tiki my 17 year old cat and Mushu my 7 year old cat. She would keep me updated around their meal times which helped me with my day mom anxiety as...
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5.0
(2)
I'm currently driver, but I have the extra time to do some dog walking throughout the week since I can essentially make my own schedule. My dog is a shih tzu and just turned four. She's a great lap dog and I love her more than anything! We've had dogs my whole life, so I'm more than happy to do the following :playing fetch, long...
Michelle can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Michelle is a very responsible young woman. She is a huge animal lover, caring person, sweet and very dependable. I highly recommend hiring her. She's a joy to be around."
Blake M.
Rosa C.
West New York, NJ
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Seasoned or daily dog walker and pet sitter services. Exceptional skills in relieving pet's anxiety and setting them at ease. I have experience with all breed. I walks several dogs each dogs , responding to each dog's individual needs. I developed long terms relationships with clients and bounded with their dogs through regular...
Rosa can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"I have a large lab mix named Kylo. I work long hours, and it has been such a relief having Rosa stop by to walk him once a day during the week. Kylo is young and very high-energy, so he misbehaves when he doesn't get enough exercise. He is also a rescue dog and is...
Jill R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals. I have a dog of my own, rescued from a shelter and trained to be obedient, good with visitors and on walks. I have worked with less common animals (Chinchillas, birds, rats/mice, snakes, lizards) as well as dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. I enjoy seeing animals happy, and believe that I can help your pet stay...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
"Hannah did so well with my cat Nora!! Hannah sent some videos while she was with Nora and I could tell Nora loved playing with Hannah! Hannah is extremely dependable, caring, and so easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Hannah for pet care!"
Amanda K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for a variety of pets from dogs and cats to fish to birds to rodents and reptiles. I have provided care while also house sitting, but have also gone over as needed and fed, walked, given medicine, played with, and cuddled. In general, I'm just an animal lover who enjoys caring for the creatures that provide so much...
Heather can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Heather was great - dependable, followed our instructions, checked in regularly to let us know our pets were doing well. She stayed in our home for several nights and kept an eye on both the pets and our home, and everything was in great shape when we returned....
Jason R.
5.0
(1)
I have had cats and birds of my own for nearly 20 years. I have experience cat/ dog sitting/ walking and am able to provide this service in your home. I love animals of all sizes and ages.
Brittany can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I consider myself a very responsible, reliable, caring & trustworthy person. I've always had pet growing up, and I'd treat your precious pet like my own.
Pet sitting starting out as a once in a while thing, but now it has become part of what I love to do. I also learned how to administer insulin shots into a diabetic...
Danielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Danielle is friendly, professional and very hard working. She is willing to take on any additional work, even if not asked, which has made my life much easier. I appreciate her self-initiative, her energy and strong work ethic in everything she does! Highly...
Leslie H.
Erika T.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
UES Dog Owner And Lover Available For WALKS, DAYCARE, DOG SITTING
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi pet parents! I'm a fellow doggie lover and owner with over 15 years of dog care experience - including volunteering at the humane society and sitting for a variety of breeds!
Friendly, house-broken dogs are welcome to spend the day or night in my apartment on the Upper East Side! During their stay, dogs will have full reign...
Erika can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"We had a great experience using Erika as a dog sitter! She was very friendly and accommodating to all of our requests, she kept in contact and gave us updates while we were away, and our dog had a great time with her!"
Jillian W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've owned dogs big and small throughout my life and love the variations of personalities that come with different breeds.
I've been a personal dog walked for several years, and as a born and raised New Yorker know of the best dog parks and dog friendly establishments.
I've worked at Biscuits and Baths as a dog chauffeur in...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with cats, dogs, birds and fish of all sorts of sizes and ages. Can also perform baths, light grooming, walks and overnights.
Kenzie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Kenzie takes care of my little Yorkie both on walks and when I travel. My dog absolutely adores Kenzie and I feel so much better knowing she is so loved when I am away traveling. I have been home when Kenzie shows up and my dog runs to her and tail wagging. I am so...
Whitney P.
5.0
(1)
Hi,
My name is Mona and I'm a 25 years old part time nanny.
I have a lot of time during the day so I'm doing pet care on the side:
- During the week: free from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and then 7 p.m.
until late at night
- Weekend : free all day/night
I have 2 years of experience in pet walking/sitting (with references).
I can...
5.0
"We absolutely love Mona! She cares for our 6 month old on a weekly basis and is so great with him! She’s timely, responsible, and an all around wonderful person! She takes such good care of him - we enthusiastically recommend her! She’s such a gem so glad we found...
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Ashleigh Z.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm a patient and animal loving care giver who has pet sat for dogs, cats and fish. My experience included feeding, walking, waste cleaning, and medication administration (pills). Ability to follow care instructions as needed.
Ashleigh can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Ashleigh was absolutely perfect, she took care of my boys (two little dogs) she fed them consistently, walked them often, and gave them water, spent some time with them so they weren't lonely while I was away on vacation. She is an absolute dream to have and I...
Zoie D.
Erin C.
Jamaica, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Looking for part time work. I have had Dogs and Cats my whole life. Can help with walking, feeding, playing or just cuddling. Looking forward to meeting your fur baby/ babies
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Erin dog sat for us multiple times. She is very caring and loving with our pups. She treats them as if they are her own. She is very trustworthy. We are able to travel and have a peace of mind when are dogs are with her. Would highly recommend Erin!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
As a kid growing up I dog sat for people in my neighborhood all the time. My family has a wonderful Portuguese water dog named Rico that we have had for 14 years. I would love to get a dog of my own but living in an apartment and going to college isn't the best environment for one. Taking your dog on a walk would be a gift to...
Madison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Cara H.
Brooklyn, NY
$12-17/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had a dog and a cat growing up as well as a few rabbits that I showed for 4H. I currently own a cat and have had for two years. I love cats especially but can hold my own walking dogs as well. I'm happy to do pet/house sitting .
Cara can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
I have been a foster mom, foster coordinator, case manager for a rescue organization, in Little Rock. I am an Animal Behavior College certified dog trainer. I love dogs. I provided foster care for pups and dogs of all sizes and ages. I am comfortable training, walking, administering medication, and all things dogs for their...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I literally couldn't have made it through the pandemic without her. She was the most dependable and caring person ever. She not only cared for my dogs - but truly for me as well. She was with me through 2 dogs - one with severe behavioral issues and then a puppy....
Jen F.
Luis A.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Luis. I'm mostly a sitter and caretaker and have plenty of experience with house cleaning. I also take care of duties such as dog walking/ sitting, errands, organizing and shopping. I'm very confident and discreet. Hope to hear from you soon
Luis can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hey, I'm Sophia! Throughout my whole life I've been surrounded by all sorts of animals, especially dogs and cats. During my bachelor's I spent 4 years doing volunteer work, fostering and taking care of dogs and cats ( vet visits, housing, potty training, etc) until they could find their forever home. I also have 1 year of...
Sophia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She treats them as if they were his own. Excellent job! "
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Forest Hills, NY
Maria R.
5.0
Having Maria as our personal dog walker has been delightful! She is always on time, we trust on her to take our little Betty for walks, sometimes she also stays at our home to look after her whenever we go for weekend trips and we can't bring Betty with us. I would recommend her 100%!
- Care member
Monique G.
5.0
Monique has helped me out with cat sitting on most of my recent trips. She’s so good with both my my cats, including Tiki my 17 year old cat and Mushu my 7 year old cat. She would keep me updated around their meal times which helped me with my day mom anxiety as Mushu can sometimes try to take her...
- Care member
Michelle M.
5.0
Michelle is a very responsible young woman. She is a huge animal lover, caring person, sweet and very dependable. I highly recommend hiring her. She's a joy to be around.
- Blake M.
Rosa C.
5.0
Rosa took great care of our dogs and sent us daily updates which we loved. She has a genuine affection for animals and we felt they were loved and in great hands with her. She was very attentive when tropical storm rains flooded the area while we were away and made sure the dogs were cared for and...
- Dana M.
Hannah S.
5.0
Hannah did so well with my cat Nora!! Hannah sent some videos while she was with Nora and I could tell Nora loved playing with Hannah! Hannah is extremely dependable, caring, and so easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Hannah for pet care!
- Amanda K.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Forest Hills, NY
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Forest Hills, NY?
A local dog walker near you in Forest Hills, NY will cost you an average of $17.55 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of June 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 Forest Hills, NY?
Care.com has 11 dog walkers offering services in Forest Hills, NY. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Forest Hills, NY 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 Forest Hills, NY 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 Forest Hills, NY?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Forest Hills, NY, 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 Forest Hills, NY?
On Care.com, there are currently 11 dog walkers near you in Forest Hills, NY 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.