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60 dog walkers are listed in Lakeville, MN
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 2 years
Dog walkers in Lakeville, MN
I was pet sitting for my neighbors, 1 dog, and 3 cats. Had to give a diabetes shot, prick the cat's ear, and walk the dog. I'm good with energetic animals and shy ones. I also am available for babysitting/ nanny jobs. I like working with kids and have experience helping out in an elementary classroom. I have reliable...
Erin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hello!
My name is Kate. I a very active individual, I enjoy being outside, going for walks, and weightlifting. I have 2 dogs, I'm comfortable working in a home with pets! I am planning to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth in the fall, I will study business and marketing. I have a passion for working with kids. I love...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am crazy about all dogs and cats. I have had my own pups for more than 20 years and they were beloved members of our family. I have been a provider of pet care for more than two years and have a number of repeat customers for their family dogs and cats. I love to be around all pets and am comfortable providing the activities...
I love going for walks and it would be super fun to bring your furry friend with me! I love dogs and hope to be a helpful hand by taking care of them whenever you need!
Kate can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Jasmine F.
Saint Paul, MN
$12-17/hr
Hello! I am Jasmine, a student at the University of St. Thomas, but currently living at home in Apple Valley due to the pandemic. I love animals and have been around them all my life. I currently have 2 dogs, a great dane (Alice) and a pitbull (Bart), two of the sweetest dogs ever, but require a lot of work. I am willing to help...
Jasmine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I'd describe my personality as kind, friendly, and honest.
I like working with kids because I have fun playing with them, I like understanding them, and helping them.
I started working with kids when my nephew was born in 2020 he's now 3 years old and I still take care of him when his mom works.
In my spare time, I like to...
I love dogs! I've been fostering dogs with Secondhand Hounds for a year now. I used to have 2 of my own, a Miniature Poodle and a Shih Tzu, but they both died a year ago, one week apart. They were both 15 years old. Ever since then I've been fostering and it's the most rewarding thing I've ever done. Through fostering I've...
Eileen can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello Im Britney
I am a owner of a 1-year-old Pitbull/Bulldog mix and she can be a handful sometimes but I absolutely love her so much. No matter the size of the breed I love all types of animals. I'm very patient, loving and caring. I love to to go on strolls around park or lakes. I would love to spend my days with as much...
Britney can also help with: Pet walking
Ava B.
Prior Lake, MN
$9-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I like working with animals because I am an animal lover and like to work with pets.
In my spare time, I like to hang out with friends and family and am involved in golf and I enjoy the outdoors.
My skills include taking them for walks, playing with them and interacting with them.
Ava can also help with: Pet sitting
Call me Casandra! I'd describe my personality as introvert, friendly, wise.
I'm looking for jobs with open-minded, friendly families that wants me to love & care for their kids. Ideally I'd establish rapport with families for reoccurring evening/weekend babysitting on an as needed basis. Sometimes it would be helpful if I could...
Casandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Savanna T.
Saint Paul, MN
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi I'm Savanna I will be available full time starting around Feb. 2025. I have many years of experience from new born to 15ys. I have been a PCA for two different kids with special needs. I work as a clinic assistant. I am AED. CPR, nursing assistant certified.
I'd describe my personality as attentive, caring, and organized
I...
Savanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ricardo N.
Saint Paul, MN
$15-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have plenty of experience caring for and walking dogs. I've been a dog owner my entire life and I volunteer at the local animal shelter once a week, which has given me lots of hands-on time with different breeds and sizes of dogs. I also have experience as a pet sitter and dog walker for friends and family members when they...
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
Marissa J.
Rosemount, MN
$12-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my name is Marissa! I am currently 18 years old and attending college at the University of St Thomas, but my hometown is Rosemount! While I have lived with cats my whole life, I love all animals and would love to gain experience with any type. Along with experience with my own cats, I have experience dog sitting and...
Marissa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Marissa was hired to walk our Dog. She did a great job and we would really like to have come again."
Joel U.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...
Kris can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!"
Grace A.
Abigail M.
Saint Paul, MN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abby, I'm a practice manager and prior vet tech at an animal hospital, and I live in the highland park area. I absolutely love animals and it is a treat for me to be able to care for yours. Experience wise, I have personally owned a variety of pets such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, chickens, and ducks as well as...
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Abby took care of our four cats while we were on vacation and was very dependable. She sent texts and videos of them, which we loved, and even came for an extra visit when our flight home was delayed. We really appreciated her help and definitely recommend her!"
Brenda B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
While I don't have any formal training for caring for animals, I have been around them my whole life. My mother is a certified dog trainer and owns her own rescue so I have been fortunate enough to experience all types of dogs for a number of years. I believe that most of the time, dogs bad behavior is due to pent up energy, so...
Natalie can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Natalie has been our dog walker for the last year. She's AWESOME. Super reliable and punctual. Great communication skills. And, most importantly, she is great with our 70 lbs dog!! I highly recommend her and would be happy to speak with anyone who might be...
Keith W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, in addition to owning my own dogs (two adorable cocker spaniels and a small cockapoo), I previously worked for a local professional pet care business for 1. 5 years. I can walk your dog as few or as many days a week as you need or multiple times a day. I can also provide pet care visits in your home for dogs, cats, or...
Lisa can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Mary J.
Minneapolis, MN
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Raised with both cats and dogs from young age into adulthood. Experience with large breed dogs. Own 3 cats and 1 Newfoundland dog since they were kittens and puppy.
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, grooming & more
5.0
"absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend."
Jacquelyn K.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a love connection with all animals... and they also resignate with me... as a pet lover one knows how intuitive animals are. My last position was taking loving care of 2 large dogs with 2 teenagers while the Mom was out of town for a week. So it was like caring for 4 children... it was great and fun. We would go for walks...
Audrey can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
3.0
"Polite and good with children, but had trouble with quality of work, time management and then ultimately did not show up three weeks in a row before I had to decide to hire someone else to help us. We wish her the best."
Katie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had all kinds of animals growing up, from the general dog/cats, to ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, snakes (not my favorite), turtles, bearded dragon, and other amphibians and lizards. We have one pet now, a springer spaniel. I have walked dogs, which included giving medication, feeding and playing with the dogs. And...
Sandy can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation
5.0
"Sandy will care for your dog like her own and even had some training recommendations for us. We have hired her twice and would hire her again. Thank you Sandy!"
Carla M.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Lakeville, MN
Marissa J.
5.0
Marissa was hired to walk our Dog. She did a great job and we would really like to have come again.
- Joel U.
Kris U.
5.0
Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!
- Grace A.
Abigail M.
5.0
Abby took care of our four cats while we were on vacation and was very dependable. She sent texts and videos of them, which we loved, and even came for an extra visit when our flight home was delayed. We really appreciated her help and definitely recommend her!
- Brenda B.
Natalie G.
5.0
Natalie has been our dog walker for the last year. She's AWESOME. Super reliable and punctual. Great communication skills. And, most importantly, she is great with our 70 lbs dog!! I highly recommend her and would be happy to speak with anyone who might be interested in hiring her.
- Keith W.
Mary J.
5.0
absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend.
- Jacquelyn K.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Lakeville, MN
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Lakeville, MN?
A local dog walker near you in Lakeville, MN will cost you an average of $15.00 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 Lakeville, MN?
Care.com has 18 dog walkers offering services in Lakeville, MN. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Lakeville 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 Lakeville to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Lakeville, MN 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 Lakeville, MN 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 Lakeville, MN?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Lakeville, MN, 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 Lakeville, MN?
On Care.com, there are currently 18 dog walkers near you in Lakeville, MN 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.