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Heather J.

Experienced Pet Sitter With A Heart For Dogs

Minnetonka, MN

from
$9/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
With 10 years of experience as a pet sitter, I have a genuine passion for caring for dogs of all breeds. My current companion, Lucy, a spirited Labrador Retriever puppy, brings joy and inspiration to my work every day. I prioritize the well-being and happiness of every pet I care for, ensuring they receive the love and attention...
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Ena H.

Minnetonka, MN

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Ena and I am a huge animal lover! I come from a family with two dogs! One is a Yorkie/Terrier mix and the other is a Chihuahua. I have always loved animals and being in their presence ever since I was a young girl! I treat my pets with the most respect and attention, which I plan to do the same with your pets!...
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Cece T.

Minnetonka, MN

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Cece, and I'm a passionate animal lover with years of experience caring for pets of all kinds. I've pet sat countless times and even ran my own dog walking business last summer. Whether it's dogs, cats, reptiles, or small animals. I genuinely love them all and treat every pet like they're my own. I understand how...
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Bailey B.

Babysitter/nanny

Minnetonka, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Bailey. I'm 23, a dog mom to two, a big sister, an auntie, and a wife! My husband and I have been married since October 2021. I have grown up around kids my entire life- my mom worked at a daycare when I was young, I have 3 younger brothers and many cousins, and LOTS of my friends have babies. I started...

Care Member says "Bailey is hands down one of the best around, a true gem! She nannied for my daughter from the age of 2-5, both full time and part time. My daughter...

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Keely T.

Minnetonka, MN

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Part Time Personal Assistant Available. I am currently enrolled in school pursuing my degree in special education. I am a personal assistant for a family in Wayzata as well as clean houses on Fridays. I am looking for a few more hours to fill my week. I am very organized, timely, professional and like to run errands, do laundry,...
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Malaya P.

Minnetonka, MN

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I am a lover of all pets. I have 8+ experience with dogs and cats. Can provide light grooming, feeding, walks, cuddles. And can do in house sitting.
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Nicole R.

Pet Care Provider

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Pet walking
I have grown up with dogs and cats in the house my entire life. Experience with walking, feeding, brushing, bathing, and loving animals.
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Kris U.

Experienced Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
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...

Grace A. says "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!"

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Julia W.

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I have had dogs of my own my entire life. I currently have a 1-year-old great pyrenees and two cats. I have experience dog sitting for my neighbors throughout my life as well. I have also worked at a dog groomers washing dogs. I will care for dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also care for cats. I am able to meet a variety of...
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Janet H.

Experienced Pet Care Provider

Hopkins, MN

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi, my name is Janet and I love taking care of pets! I have lots of experience taking care of pets - dogs and cats as well as small animals! I have house sat and taken care of pets and have provided care where I didn't need to stay stay overnight (mostly cats, small animals, an elderly neighbor's dog who need special medical...
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Samantha K.

Experienced Pet-Sitter

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Sammy and I have been caring for pets for about 9 years. My experience includes dog walking, check ins and let outs throughout the day, overnight pet care, and cleaning up after pets. I enjoy spending time with animals and care for them as if they were my own. I have one dog, two cats, and a hamster at home, so I...

Care Member says "Sammy has stayed at my home and taken care of my dog and 3 cats while on vacation. She left the house in better shape then I left it and all 4 pets were...

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Heidi S.

Quality Care For Your Pets

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hello to everyone looking for quality care for your pets. I am responsible and qualified and have been providing animal care for the past 4 years. I am also a licensed school social worker with 20 years of experience. I have done professional in-home pet sitting in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Both staying at the home and as...

Care Member says "Heidi stayed with our dog Puff for 4 to 6 hours two nights at our Minneapolis hotel while we attended the groom’s dinner and wedding of our...

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Ari B.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hello! My name is Ariannah. I absolutely love animals and would love to love up on your pets while you're away! For the last 10 years, I have walked dogs, done regular drop-ins, overnight stays for up to 2 weeks, and occasional boarding. I love dogs and cats and just about every other pet and I have lots of experience taking...

Libby M. says "Ariannah is great with all my hounds, I've got a St. Bernard mix who she can not only control but that absolutely adores her, as well as a yorkie and a...

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Alana L.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I have over 10 years of healthcare experience as a nurse assistant. I have worked with a wide variety of patient populations, but my most recent position and passion was working Postpartum with new mothers and their newborns! I absolutely adored caring for the babies everyday. I love working with children as well. I have...

Elsa K. says "Alana babysat for my 3 year old daughter on 2 occasions. She did an excellent job, and my daughter loved her! She put my daughter at ease right away. My...

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Claire P.

Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, and Animal Lover Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have loved all animals since I was very young, and believe our fuzzy friends are very important members of families. Having dogs and cats of my own, I understand wanting someone to care as much about their pet as they do. I would treat your pets as well as I treat my own, whether it be for walks or watching your animals while...

Denise S. says "Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!"

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Claire B.

Here To Care For Your Pets!

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Claire and I have grown up with dogs since I got an Australian Shepherd at 4 years old. Since then I have lived with Black Labs, Chocolate Labs, and chihuahuas - I love them all! While I absolutely love dogs, my current lease doesn't allow me to own one. So I got into dog sitting! I have been...

Patti W. says "Claire has been a great dog sitter for us when we travel. We always come home to happy dogs and a well kept house. She always responds quickly, she's very...

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Susan M.

Doggy And Kitty Care

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
I am an animal and kid loving mom with a college education and many references. I am dependable and flexible. I can walk, feed and let your pets out. Let me know your needs and I'll help. Thanks

Jennifer R. says "Sue came into our lives after we got a brand new Golden Retriever puppy. My husband and I both work full time so we needed someone to help us during the...

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Ann R.

I Strive For Excellence

Minneapolis, MN

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Changing bed linens
organization
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, thanks for checking out my profile. I have several clients and looking to add a few more. I have daily clients, bi-weekly clients, monthly clients and some I have taken on for short term projects. I can walk dogs, do laundry and even make HelloFresh meals. My career has been in Human Resources as a recruiter, but that...

Care Member says "We had a great experience working with Ann. She is kind, thorough, and efficient. Her weekly help with our home has helped me keep my head above water...

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Mary G.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
Hi I love to take care of pets! I can do sitting if you don't require an overnight stay and dog walking! I have taken care of pets for over 10 years!
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Teddi E.

Minneapolis Dog Lover

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Teddi and I have a passion for dogs. I have a mini aussiedoodle of my own & have loved getting to know other dogs in my community. I work remotely so my schedule is very flexible to walk dogs throughout the day. I am interesting in finding dog walking duties throughout the week. I would love to learn more...
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Minnetonka, MN

Dog Walkers in Minnetonka, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Bailey B.

Bailey is hands down one of the best around, a true gem! She nannied for my daughter from the age of 2-5, both full time and part time. My...

- Care member

Kris U.

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.

Samantha K.

Sammy has stayed at my home and taken care of my dog and 3 cats while on vacation. She left the house in better shape then I left it and all...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Minnetonka, MN

A local dog walker near you in Minnetonka, MN will cost you an average of $16.00 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 6 dog walkers offering services in Minnetonka, MN. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka, MN to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Minnetonka, 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.

On Care.com, there are currently 6 dog walkers near you in Minnetonka, 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.

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