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Tina M.

Pet Care, Dog-walking And Pet-sitting

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I've always loved animals. Before becoming a ballet dancer in 1998, I wanted to be a veterinarian and studied academic textbooks and encyclopedias on Domestic animal breeds and Wild life Biology. Personally, I've cared at home for our dearly departed: (1) green iguana; (2) 2 parakeet birds; (3) 2 guinea pigs (1 Abyssinian...
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Rachel F.

About Rachel

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an animal lover with experience caring for both dogs and cats. I've done pet sitting, daily walks, feeding, and playtime for furry friends of all sizes and temperaments. You can count on me to treat your pets like family and keep them happy, safe, and loved while you're away!
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Maura T.

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and caring I like working with kids because my mom has worked with kids for a majority of her career which has inspired me to do the same I started working with kids when I was in High school doing care taking after school hours. In my spare time, I like to play with my...
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Jennifer J.

Pet Care Available For Puppy Care, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Medical Treatment And Dog Training

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
dog training
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of experience working with animals as a groomer, trainer and veterinary technician. I have experience in puppy care, dog training, dog walking and pet sitting in your home or mine. I was a trained veterinary technician and can handle medical treatment as well. I also offer nutrition education for clients who...

Care Member says "Jennifer is a responsible kind and very knowledgeable person who I trust my two dogs with. One is very active and the other one doesn't let anyone near...

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Melissa J.

Pet Care Provider

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I can also provide walking your dog as well. I have 10 years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also feed your dog and do over night stays when needed. I have also cat sat and fed fishes when needed.
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Carolyn C.

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I am Carolyn. I am a college student planning on becoming a vet. I love animals and have cared for dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies, hamsters, Guinea pigs and other rodents. I would love to have the opportunity to care for your little one. I can help with pet sitting, walking, and transportation.

Autumn W. says "Carolyn is amazing with my two pups. They are still puppies and learning, one is a little anxious and easily scared. BOTH warmed up to Carolyn in no time....

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Marianne V.

Experienced Pet Dog Owner In Wayne Looking For Part Time Dog Sittingor Walking

Wayne, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have a bischon dog and I love caring for animals. I can provide dog sitting in or out. I would be happy to come to your home for occasional walks or while your on vacation.
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Francine M.

Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
I'm an experienced pet owner and walker. For four years, I've sat for a large dog in Montclair. My responsibilities included walks, feeding and staying at the house while the family was away on vacation. I'll be able to do mornings, lunch visits, evenings, and everything in between. I'll give your pet the 1:1 attention he or she...

Jenifer C. says "Francine is great! Very dependable, friendly, and excellent with communication. Francine watched our dog while we were away and always kept us updated by...

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Dina V.

Animal Lover To Take Care Of Your Furry Family Members

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hi! I have been a professional dog walker for 5 years now, I love animals and its always been my dream to be able to work with them on a daily basis. I do regular walk, feedings, administer meds if necessary, playtime after our walk. Seeing how happy a dog is when I come in and how excited they are to be going on their walk...

Lisa S. says "Dina is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person. She is amazing, and she takes care of my princess as if it's her own. She has excellent...

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Rosemary Q.

Pet Care

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have a dog and absolutely love dogs and cats. I usually clean houses and am a senior caregiver, but usually it includes some pet care. For the past 2 years, I have been taking care of 2 dogs and 6 cats for two families I work for. I walk, play, and feed them while their owners are at work or traveling. I am a very committed...

Care Member says "Rosemary sat for my mom’s cat, Tommy. She had t been away in years so we whisked her away to the beach. She didn’t want to leave Tommy but we convinced...

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Kathy F.

Haskell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I've had animals all my life. As a child my family had 2 dogs and 3 cats. and we always rescued birds, squirrels, and any other animal that need help. when I was adult my husband and I had an entire room dedicated to reptiles. we had an Iguana, Collard lizards, multiple snakes and many fish tanks. Now we just have our wonderful,...

Caroline H. says "Kathy is very reliable, friendly and flexible! She has taken care of my 3 cats, guinea pig and fish multiple times. She sends me updates at every...

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Jessica P.

Pet Lover

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
My name is Jessica. I have a pooch of my own/6 pound yorkie, we call him Troy and he is filled with love and so much energy. Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I'm an experienced dog walker for 6 years now. I love nice walks around nature or even short stops to dog parks near town. Depending on size, I enjoy...
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Lobeth N.

Part-Time Babysitter

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My responsibilities are: - Clean up dining area after meal. - Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family. - Change and wash children's sheets and towels. - Iron children's clothes. - Carry out children's shopping as directed by the parents. - Carry out children's laundry. - Accompany children in parks and activity clubs. -...

Tamera B. says "Lobeth became a part of our family to the point where she traveled with us and became close to our real family. After I hired her, she quickly learned...

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Mackenzie D.

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Mackenzie and I am 26 years old. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and I am currently working toward a masters degree in early childhood education I have worked at Love, Laugh, Learn Academic Child Care in Cedar Grove for 5 years. I have worked with children ages 6 months - 6 years old. I also babysit and...

Care Member says "We hired Mackenzie as our weekend babysitter for our 3 children (ages 6,8, and 10) and couldn’t be happier. She is available when we need her, always on...

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Kristy B.

Pet Care Provider

Lincoln Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I am a full-time pet sitter who is reliable, detail-oriented, and funny. I have been providing professional pet care services for dogs and cats for the past 8 years. I am available for both short-notice and regularly scheduled walks. Should you require overnight visits, I am also available to provide care for your pet in your...

Judi S. says "Kristy is unbelievable! My mom would visit or overnight sit my four cats for years; we didn't realize how good she was until she could no longer due to...

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Kathleen L.

Dog Mom To 3, Animal Lover

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am an animal lover and mom to 3 fur babies. I have experience with puppies through seniors, and 3 lbs to 103 lbs. Available for walks, drop ins and pet / house sitting in your home. I will take care of your fur family like I do my own.

Nicholas I. says "Kathleen was absolutely incredible. Our first care.com experience and she was punctual, reliable, and capable-completely putting our minds at ease....

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Jessica P.

Part-Time Babysitter Or Dog Walker

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi My name is Jessica. I'm an experienced nanny for over 8 years, with great references. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and elementary aged kids. As part of my responsibilities, I have taken children to school and various activities such as gym, story time, the...

Jaclyn M. says "We hired Jessica to assist with after school childcare and meal preparation, and she has exceeded my expectations. Finding Jessica on care.com was like...

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Deanna P.

Small Dog Walking

Paterson, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Love caring for small pets. Experience dog sitting for family. Will walk your pet or stay with pet if needed.
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Cailin A.

Dog Walking

Paramus, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I'm Cailin and I'm from Paramus, NJ. I just finished my freshman year at Clemson University as a biology major. I have been walking my neighbors dog while they are on vacation for the past few years. I also have a dog and walk her all the time. I hope to be considered to help walk dogs!
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Sabrina G.

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am able to provide pet sitting in your own home as well as dog walking. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I grew up with a black and tan coon hound and now have an american short hair cat.
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Franklin Lakes, NJ

Dog Walkers in Franklin Lakes, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Jennifer J.

Jennifer is a responsible kind and very knowledgeable person who I trust my two dogs with. One is very active and the other one doesn't let...

- Care member

Carolyn C.

Carolyn is amazing with my two pups. They are still puppies and learning, one is a little anxious and easily scared. BOTH warmed up to...

- Autumn W.

Francine M.

Francine is great! Very dependable, friendly, and excellent with communication. Francine watched our dog while we were away and always kept...

- Jenifer C.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ

A local dog walker near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ will cost you an average of $21.67 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of June 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 3 dog walkers offering services in Franklin Lakes, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

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 Franklin Lakes, NJ to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ, 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.

On Care.com, there are currently 3 dog walkers near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ 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.

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