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Margaret R.

Part Time Dog Sitter

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have a broad history of taking care of pets including house sitting to make sure they are well taken care of, walked, fed and played with. I can take them to the park, pick them up where they are. I am also willing to take them to the vet or to get a bath. I love animals and have a very flexible schedule to work around the...
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Eliza M.

Fun, Experienced Babysitter, Tutor & Dog Walker. Dartmouth College Alum W A MA In Contemporary Art

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Eliza and I have a BA in English Literature from Dartmouth College and an MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute of Art. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for kids ranging from toddlers to high schoolers. I love working with kids and spent two summers in high school teaching middle school students...

Khana L. says "Eliza is wonderful! She was the very first sitter we hired on Care, and the first non-family sitter my (then 5 year old) ever had. I'm a protective mom,...

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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 sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Rosemary Q.

Pet Care

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 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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Dina R.

Dog Lover

New York, NY

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a third-year undergraduate student at Columbia University. My family is from Montenegro, but I live in Upper Manhattan. I have a 10-year-old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix. There are no exact words I can utilize to convey my deep fondness for dogs. I have 10+ years of experience bathing dogs, taking them out for long...

Carmen M. says "Hired Dina for two short overnight stays over the Christmas holidays 2022 to watch my dog. She's super nice and did respond promptly to all...

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Alexis N.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Alexis and I currently live in Upper West Manhattan as I study Dance at the American Musical and Dramatics Academy. I am a long time owner of three cats, and many fish! I have walked multiple dogs growing up free of charge, but now would love to market it as a service.
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Jack Q.

Animal Care taking!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've animal sat animals ranging from snakes to dogs. You name it, I've done it! I have a natural bond with animals due to my loving nature. I have cleaned waste, groomed, fed, walked, and done overall care taking needs for that specific animal I'm taking care of. When I'm with your animal, my full focus is on them. You can...

Mara H. says "Jack took great care of my 2 cats while I was out of town. He was responsible, punctual, and so caring and kind while taking care of my babies. He made sure...

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Erika L.

Dog Lover

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I also can walk your dogs.

Elizabeth W. says "Erika did a great job taking care of our cat in her home. She was in contact with us while we were away and sent us photos and updates. She treated...

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Carolyn C.

Experienced Dog Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
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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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 3 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Stephanie P.

Responsible And Creative Occasional Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I'm Steph and I currently reside in Jersey City. I've been babysitting and nannying for over 15 years & have experience with children of all ages (including babies). Additionally, I've worked as a summer nanny, piano teacher, musical theatre & dance teacher, tutor, camp counselor, and volunteered as a mentor for middle...

Jessica A. says "Our girls LOVE Steph! They took to her right away and she is great with them! Our daughter now ASKS for us to go on date nights so she can see Steph!"

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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 sitting
pet walking
grooming
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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Jessica P.

Part-Time Babysitter Or Dog Walker

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Rebecca D.

Hi! My Name Is Rebecca And I Am A Junior At Baruch College!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
First, I'd love the chance to help out with your animals in anyway! I no longer live with my family dogs, so I'd love the chance to be with yours! I'd describe my personality as understanding, communicative, and helpful. I like working with animals because they are amazing. I enjoy spending time with animals and being around...

Jeff M. says "Highly recommend Rebecca. She watched my dog and sent photos to me checking in. I love that she did this without me asking. She is full of life and brings...

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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
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Eileen M.

Dog Sitter And Walker

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
I've worked with a puggle/basset hound mix once a day for an hour weekdays. We visited the dog runs and enjoyed walking/running along the waterfront weather permitting. I also cat sit for a maine coon mix on weekends and when the owner is away on vacation. We sit and snuggle as well as enjoy play time with his toys. I adore...

Jennifer C. says "Eileen has been walking our dog, Elvis, for about 2 months now. He is a rescue and we were anxious about finding a reliable and friendly dog walker to...

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Kathy P.

Fun Energetic Nanny From The Upper East Side!!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I've had this joy of caring and growing with children for over 11 years starting at home. Babysitting my siblings also at times my mothers friends children. My first nanny job started with a 3-month-old baby boy. I was his nanny until he was 3 years old and his mom moved to Texas. Being she was single parent I even flew out...

Brian A. says "Kathy looked after our daughter after school. She took care of her very well and we always felt that she was in good hands."

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Renata M.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I've been taking care of Dogs, cats and birds here in Gainesville, and taking care of them is a great pleasure! I can walk them, clean cats litter's, bath then when needed and also take care of their medication. Message me wherever you need.

Claudia C. says "Renata is a wonderful house cleaner and is so reliable. We are lucky to have found her!"

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Ary L.

I Am A Patient, Reliable Caregiver That Enjoys Reading Books And Playing Fun

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I started working with children in 2018. I was a nanny for this wonderful family of two (ages 3 and 7 at the time) I was with them for 4 years. I'd help with homework, tutoring if needed, drop off and pick up to school and to any birthday parties. I'd meal prep (snacks, lunch and dinner) night routine etc. In my spare time, I...

Care Member says "Ary is a wonderful person, and she gave my kids the greatest care. She was very attentive, kind, and loving which are great qualities in a babysitter....

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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.63/hr as of June 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 8 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Eliza M.

Eliza is wonderful! She was the very first sitter we hired on Care, and the first non-family sitter my (then 5 year old) ever had. I'm a...

- Khana L.

Kathleen L.

Kathleen was absolutely incredible. Our first care.com experience and she was punctual, reliable, and capable-completely putting our minds...

- Nicholas I.

Rosemary Q.

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...

- Care member

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 $17.63 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 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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