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Jakya G.

National City, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've always been surrounded by dogs growing up, and they've filled my life with unconditional love, loyalty, and joy. My heart is big when it comes to furry friends, and I now have the privilege of being a dog mom to a sweet blue-nose pit. I understand how much our pets mean to us, they're family! That's why when it comes to...
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Brittany H.

National City, CA

from
$19/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hello! I am someone who loves and respects all walks of life. I have personal experience from owning cats, dogs, fish and reptiles. My leopard gecko has been in my life for nearly 10 years now. I am great at dog walking, and light grooming. I am open to learning how to care for other animals, such as birds. I am willing to do...
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Valery F.

HELLO THERE

National City, CA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
Hi, I'm Valery and I want to provide reliable care for your pets! I'm a lifelong animal lover with personal experience caring for a variety of pets (dogs, guinea pigs, birds, hamsters, cats.) I'm proud of my hands-on experience with animal care and advocacy. In my free time, I actively TNR in efforts to reduce the population...
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Destiny B.

National City, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm an experienced and loving dog sitter, dedicated to providing your furry friend with plenty of attention, playtime, and care while you're away. Whether it's daily walks, cuddles on the couch, or ensuring their meals and routines stay on track, I treat every dog like part of the family. Trust me to give your pup the best care...
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Angel Ivanna H.

National City, CA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
I loveit the animal in general I have a 2 cats and 2 dogs so I am interesting in the animals. I have a 24 years old I love the walking in the mornings
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Natalie O.

National City, CA

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
I'm a die hard dog lover, but then again I love all animals. Any experience I have is taking care of my own pets since I was 10 which included feeding, walking, cleaning up after them, bathing, and of course playing and spoiling them with love. I'm very outgoing, a self starter and most importantly very dependable and...
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Nicole N.

National City, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up having 2 dogs so I know how to care for them. I love taking care of them, walking them and just bonding with dogs in general.
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Alejandra A.

National City, CA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly and caring I like working with kids because it brings joy to my soul, to see what a young soul is capable of doing on their own. I'm looking for a job where I can share my passion & joy that I have for this field of child development. I started working with kids at the age...
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Desiree G.

Animal Caretaker

National City, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
If you're looking for a responsible, respectful pet sitter / pet care taker I am always here! I love all animals and would love the opportunity to meet new fur friends. I have a husky and a chihuahua who are both rescues and are my world. I am open for interviews with your pet before hand to assure that we're both...
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Nancy S.

Experienced Pet-Sitter

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have two dogs that bring joy to my life. I enjoy walking dogs and overnight pet sitting. I have cared for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. I have given medication by your instruction. I am not a certified vet technician

Dena L. says "Nancy has taken care of my two cats on multiple occasions when I've had to travel for work, sometimes up to 2-3 weeks at a time. I felt terrible to have to...

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Mackenzie B.

Animal Lover And Experienced Dog Walker

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been a dog walker for the past year. I have also boarded many dogs, and done sittings for cats and dogs. I have grown up around many animals. I have had golden retrievers and a Cavachon. I recently rescued a Colorado Mountain Dog named Maggie. I love going on long walks, throwing a ball, or just spending time with...
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Laura M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
Hi pet parents, I'm Laura! I'm an experienced and reliable pet care provider, offering in-home visits for dogs and cats. Whether your pet needs a walk, medication, transportation, or just some extra love while you're away, I'm here to help! As a pet parent to a wonderful dog and two lovable cats, I understand how important it is...

Care Member says "Lara has been a reliable and trustworthy dog sitter for us for years! We have two older golden retrievers with some health issues and she has been an...

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Wendy R.

Dog Sitter - Pet Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I have been dog-sitting for more than 10 years, I love every minute of it. I've had three dogs, two Rottweilers and a chihuahua/Pomeranian. I know how to handle all sizes, from small to large breeds. I also know how to handle pets if they are rough or gentle. I'm responsible and trustworthy, I wouldn't let anything happen to...

Care Member says "Wendy watched my 2 small dogs for a full week while we vacationed in San Diego. She sent me frequent pictures and updates on how they were doing and...

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Jessica S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
As a pet owner myself I know how important it is to find someone trustworthy and reliable to feed, walk and clean up. I currently pet sit and interact with all of my cleaning and cooking clients animals. As soon as I'm at the door you can expect some barking and howling because good times are about to happen! I am currently...

Care Member says "So happy with Jessica. Not only loving on my two pups but she took care of running the dishwasher for me. Very responsive to anything needed. I will...

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Paula S.

Experienced Pet Care Provider

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
grooming
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Experience taking care of all different types of dogs. Love to walk long distance if needed and can stay in your home to care for your pets. Comfortable with administering medication, basic discipline and all exercise needs. I love dogs! I am trust worthy, dependable and caring. I have 3 grown children, grand-children and many...
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Alexis L.

Will Love Your Fur Babies Like My Own!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
I have 3 years of experience, and I'm currently enrolled in Animal Behavioral College with a 100% accuracy on my Pet First Aid final. I can help with Grooming, Pet Sitting, Pet Walking, Giving Oral Medication, and Occasional In and Out of house Boarding. I would love to get to know you and your fur babies!

Care Member says "Super friendly and energetic! Really knows how to make a personal connection! Loved her!!"

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Marlene M.

Pet Lover Providing Cuddle Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
For the love of pets, I've cared for snakes (Boa's) while friends were traveling out of the country, dogs both small and large breeds for 6 years, (16) as a dog owner, cats while friends went abroad, hamsters, rats, turtles, fish, and other creatures connected to the heart strings of their respective owners. Your pet will be...

Care Member says "Marlene has taken care of my cats when I am out of town for five years. She truly loves animals and has a way with them. She is responsible, kind and...

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Connie S.

Dog Mom And Certified Trainer

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
Hi there! My name is Connie and I have experience caring for dogs for over 10 years. I obtained my dog training certification through Animal Behavior College in 2016 and I have extensive knowledge on reactivity, separation anxiety, as well as basic training. I lead an active and healthy lifestyle, and would love to play with...

Care Member says "We have left our dog with Connie for some dogsitting while we were away on vacation on numerous occasions, including one instance where our dog was...

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Karen G.

Hello! I Can't Wait To Work With You And Your Fluffy Friend :)

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
grooming
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Karen and I absolutely love working with animals! I have two fluffy pups of my own and have experience with training, walking, grooming, bathing, and feeding both dogs and cats. :)
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Justeen H.

Pet Services Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Ever since I can remember I have been around a variety of animals from cats, dogs, hamsters, birds and lizards and some times it was all at once and some times it was a combination of some. But with that being said when I was able to work professionally with animals I had the opportunity to be able and is still able to provide...
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.89/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in National City, CA

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

Nancy S.

Nancy has taken care of my two cats on multiple occasions when I've had to travel for work, sometimes up to 2-3 weeks at a time. I felt...

- Dena L.

Laura M.

Lara has been a reliable and trustworthy dog sitter for us for years! We have two older golden retrievers with some health issues and she...

- Care member

Wendy R.

Wendy watched my 2 small dogs for a full week while we vacationed in San Diego. She sent me frequent pictures and updates on how they were...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in National City, CA

A local dog walker near you in National City, CA will cost you an average of $17.89 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 9 dog walkers offering services in National City, CA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from National City 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 National City 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 National City, CA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in National City, CA, 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 9 dog walkers near you in National City, CA 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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