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Samela T.

Pet Care

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
I love animals since I was a child. I had two dogs and two cats in my life and I used to take care of a big boxer dog for a family I used to live together in California. Giving her meals, walking with her and playing. I'm willing to meet your pet!

Marihana H. says "Samela is a amazing Dog walker/sitter. She has watched and cared for my 2 dogs and provided them a lots of love. She is very responsible with feeding,...

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Erika T.

UES Dog Owner And Lover Available For WALKS, DAYCARE, DOG SITTING

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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...

Jillian W. says "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...

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Lisa B.

Dog/Cat Mom

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
I have extensive knowledge in dog care, medical conditions, nutrition, and dog products/fashion (my business). I know how to read a dog's body language. I am from New York and have safely walked dogs on the busiest streets. Safety is my utmost priority when walking a dog. I am always aware of other dogs in their sight. I believe...

Susan B. says "I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone searching for a loving and reliable caregiver. Lisa provided daily care for my cat while I was vacationing. Each...

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Dina V.

Animal Lover To Take Care Of Your Furry Family Members

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
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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Mia S.

Professional Pet Friend - Dog Walker And Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!

Care Member says "Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came...

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Tatiana C.

Highly Organized, Attentive, And Energetic Nanny + Family Assistant

Kearny, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working in household assistance/housekeeping for 7+ years now. My experience also extends into nannying and pet care, and overall being a supportive hand to busy households. Experience follows as: Nanny Care Pet sitting / Dog walking In-home Meal prep Deep Cleaning (BR/BA/Kitchen) Light cleaning/housekeeping...

Care Member says "Tatiana has been an incredible caregiver for our family! She is warm, patient, and truly cares for our children as if they were her own. She is funny...

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Francine M.

Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Michelle T.

Vet Tech, Dog Daycare, Pet Sitter Extraordinaire!

Little Ferry, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
I have been working in the Veterinary field since February 2012. I was a vet assistant to all types, sizes & personalities of dogs & cats for 4 years. In May 2016 I became a vet tech at another animal hospital that also sees exotic pets ranging from birds to small mammals to reptiles. I also have dog daycare experience. I...

Care Member says "Knowledgeable and experienced in her work, I trust Michelle to take care of any animal under her watch. She doesn't just love animals, she GETS them. I...

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Sophie S.

Thoughtful And Fun Pet Friend

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
8 years of paid experience with other families animals, and 21 of my family's. Tons of experience with cats and dogs of all personalities and sizes. Graduated from a pet friendly campus with my rescue lab mix. Provided live in care, house/pet sitting, dog walking, and energy expelling for animals that need to run and play. Big...

Jeanne P. says "For four years, Sophie has been my go-to person to care for my cat when I go out of town. She was dependable, but also trustworthy in my home! I loved...

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Lauren B.

Part Time Or Stay In Pet Care

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
As a pet owner myself, I have 2 years of experience providing in-home dog and cat sitting. I am active and enjoy going on various walks throughout the day, so rest assured your pet will get lots of exercise.
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Kenzie M.

Experienced Pet-sitter And Walker Available For Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
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.

Whitney P. says "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...

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Katarzyna P.

Experienced Housekeeper Available From Monday To Saturday Part-Time

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 37 years old. I have 12 years of experience working as a housekeeper / laundry person /cook/ organizer, babysitter. I have 6 great references available upon request. I am great at cleaning, laundry, washing dishes , ironing, polishing silver, packing , unpacking and organizing and cooking. I can also do some...

Zoe O. says "Kasha is the best house cleaner we have ever had, she organizes and gets the entire home clean instead of others who pile things and don't get everywhere....

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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 walking
pet transportation
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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Alynn R.

Part Time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
My name is Alynn and am currently a full time medical assistant and a full time mom to a one and a half year old. I have 3 years of dog walking experience. I am a profound animal lover, with a little bias towards dogs. I have a 12-year-old Siberian Husky named Neo, who although he is a "senior dog," he still has the energy and...

Tomomi O. says "Alynn is one of the most wonderful and trust-able pet sitters I've ever met. I definitely recommend her. When we interviewed her, she was extremely...

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Sydney G.

Student Pet Sitter

Bronx, NY

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm a graduate of the University of Georgia. For 13 years, I had taken care of my medium-sized Havanese. I regularly bathe, walk and feed him. He's my best friend and longest companion. After my experiences at the SPCA, I'm familiar with different breeds and sizes. I know various pets have individual...

Haley K. says "She did great at watching my fur babies for me! Dependable and trustworthy!"

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Rosa C.

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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...

Dana M. says "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...

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Jennet Z.

Haworth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I'd describe my personality as welcoming, caring , supportive and kind person. I like working with animals because they love unconditionally! I'm looking for a job that will bring joy , happiness into my life . I started working with animals since I was a kid. Loving , cooking , bathing taking care of a best creatures in a...

Care Member says "Knowing Janet as a pet lover! She’s a very good person and helped us take care of our dogs while we were on vacation. She even sent us photos of our...

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Tiphani R.

Yonkers, NY

4.2(1)
from
$28/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello. My name is Tiphania, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. Looking after children requires a lot of energy and attention but I enjoy it wholeheartedly. I am fluent in english and Spanish. I am very hands on and love to be active with the children. I am very flexible with my schedule and can help...

Care Member says "Tiphani is a phenomenal care taker. She’s reliable, punctual, caring. Tiphani has watched both of my children 3x a week during the summer. She...

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Carolyn C.

Experienced Dog Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
Hello! My name is CC. I have 2 years of experience petsitting and I can help with boarding and pet walking. I am a reliable and attentive worker, and I love animals! I am a graduate student in social work at Columbia University and I am looking for extra work this summer taking care of pets around NYC.

Care Member says "Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go above and...

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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
Boarding
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
pet walking
+ 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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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.79/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Hackensack, NJ

Dog Walkers in Hackensack, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Samela T.

Samela is a amazing Dog walker/sitter. She has watched and cared for my 2 dogs and provided them a lots of love. She is very responsible...

- Marihana H.

Erika T.

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...

- Jillian W.

Lisa B.

I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone searching for a loving and reliable caregiver. Lisa provided daily care for my cat while I was...

- Susan B.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Hackensack, NJ

A local dog walker near you in Hackensack, NJ will cost you an average of $17.79 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of November 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 19 dog walkers offering services in Hackensack, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Hackensack 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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack, NJ to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Hackensack, 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 19 dog walkers near you in Hackensack, 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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