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Rylie L.

Gardner, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I am in looking forward to taking care of your pets as if they were my own! I have lived in pet house hold forever so I am very comfortable with small/ large dogs. Besides my own personal pets I have also dogsat, took them for walks, administered medication etc. for professional pay. I am flexible with your schedule, feel...
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Shannon W.

Gardner, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Experienced to dog and cat mom looking to help others with basic pet needs: short- term pet sitting, dog walking, etc.
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Melissa R.

Need Pet Care? Dog Walker?

Gardner, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
Looking to help a family in need. I have walked dogs for families in the past in my free time. I have been a dog owner my whole life I walk them everyday for 20 minutes.. So if you need an extra hand caring for your dog/s I'm here to help.
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Julianna M.

Hubbardston, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Animal lover, pet owner, and former pet-sitting business employee. I provide reliable, loving care and I especially enjoy walking -- and even running -- with dogs to help them burn energy and stay happy.
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Shirleyann G.

Dog Sitter

Fitchburg, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Need help with your furbaby? I can help care for your pet either pet sitting or dog walking, feeding your fish or bird etc. I have had pets my entire life and an animal lover. I currently have a very lovable French bulldog myself.
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Alexandra W.

Westminster, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I've been an animal lover my entire life -- I honestly can't imagine a home without pets in it! I grew up surrounded by animals and now have two dogs of my own that I absolutely adore. I'm home most of the time, so your furry friends will get plenty of love, attention, and care while you're away. Whether it's playtime,...
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Angel A.

Paws, Play & Care With Angel

Fitchburg, MA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Loving care when you're not there! I'm Angel - offering dog walks, pet sitting, and daycare full of play, cuddles, and love. Reliable, gentle, and always ready for new furry friends!
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Kyleigh B.

Winchendon, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm from Winchendon and do online school, so I have a flexible schedule and plenty of time to care for pets. I've grown up around animals and have experience walking dogs, feeding, and keeping pets company. I'm reliable, caring, and treat every pet like my own!
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Devon L.

Pet Sitter/Walker Available!

Fitchburg, MA

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I started off using in a pet care services to find pet sitting jobs, and have decided to add this service to my Care. com account. I provide pet sitting in your own home, and dog walks as needed. I have had dogs and cats my whole life, so I am very good with animals. I've had several clients from the pet care service and would...
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Jennifer R.

Pet Lover Helping Other Pet Lovers!

Ashburnham, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Jenn and I'm a proud mom of three dogs and a cat. I love animals all shapes and sizes. I am happy to help with sitting, walking, and stopping in to give your fur friends some extra loves on your busy days! I look forward to connecting
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Tamara D.

Fitchburg, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I would be able to do things such as laundry, shopping, dishes, organizing. I can also do dog walking, or run any other errands that you need.
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Dayana C.

Fitchburg, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
daily feeding
grooming
pet sitting
+ 1 more
have taken care of dogs of all kinds since I was 10 years old. My neighbors, family, and friends have trusted me to care for, bathe, feed, and walk their pets. l currently work part shift, and I have a lot of time left to play and take care of your pet. I am willing to offer loving and responsible care for your pet I organized...
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Nathan L.

Fitchburg, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals more than humans, and would love to pamper your pets for your vacation, time at work, or a nice walk. I have experience house sitting with dogs, cats, and fish. I personally have also owned all 3 of those at some point in my life. I also volunteered at an exotic animal rescue in high school so I have experience...
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Rachel V.

Part Time Caregiver

Lancaster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Have owned and cared for animals all my life, currently care for three dogs. Over my life I have enjoyed the company of cats, rabbits and hamsters as well. Comfortable with all! Love animals and enjoy caring for them and keeping them company and walking in all types of weather I also work part time as a local Substitute teacher...

Nicole L. says "Rachel is trustworthy, dependable and has a common sense approach to caring for animals. Highly recommend!"

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Malayvanh S.

Part-time Walker and Animal Lover

Lancaster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have a large dog myself, a Bullmastiff mix. I walk him daily.

Jacquelyn P. says "My is very reliable, caring and attentive to our pups while we were away. She would often send pictures and communicate updates while we were away....

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Linda D.

Dog Sitter/Walker

Athol, MA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I have owned dogs all of my life, and I have been a dog sitter/walker for over 10 years. I love all animals, but especially dogs of all kinds. I am a very active person and love the outdoors, running, walking, and hiking. I work part-time with children, so I have had a very extensive criminal background check along with a CORI...
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Sharoon M.

Holden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Providing companionship and comfort for the pet is essential. I guarentee high attention to detail and patience when dealing with pets. In addition, I find importance in being able to meet the physical demands of the position, such as walking and lifting.
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Christa C.

Caring Pet Sitter

Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Christa C! I have worked with children for the past 20+ years which was always my first love, but now I want to continue fulfilling my next love, which is taking care of pets. I worked with a pet-sitting company for 3+ years and have learned all of the logistics of taking care of pets while their owners are away...

Andrea M. says "Christa is wonderful! She is a dedicated educator who is also a dog lover. She is caring and knowledgeable."

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Caitlin F.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Clinton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, my name is Caitlin! I'm available for your pet care needs. Some responsibilities I provide are boarding, sitting, walk, feeding, playing, and most importantly giving belly rubs. I have two rescues on my own. Two Vizsla mixes named Lily and Bruce! I look forward to hearing from you!

Diane M. says "Caitlin stayed with our two dachshunds for a quick two day get away. We had her meet them beforehand and were immediately comfortable, as were the dogs....

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Chloe M.

Pet Sitter

Lancaster, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've had animals my entire life. I have 3 dogs of my own, 5 cats and live on a horse farm! I'm always happy to dog walk, feed cats and dogs, clean litter box etc.
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Gardner, MA

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

Rachel V.

Rachel is trustworthy, dependable and has a common sense approach to caring for animals. Highly recommend!

- Nicole L.

Malayvanh S.

My is very reliable, caring and attentive to our pups while we were away. She would often send pictures and communicate updates while we...

- Jacquelyn P.

Christa C.

Christa is wonderful! She is a dedicated educator who is also a dog lover. She is caring and knowledgeable.

- Andrea M.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Gardner, MA

A local dog walker near you in Gardner, MA will cost you an average of $15.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of January 2026 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 3 dog walkers offering services in Gardner, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Gardner 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 Gardner 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 Gardner, MA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Gardner, 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.

On Care.com, there are currently 3 dog walkers near you in Gardner, 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.

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