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Julia L.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
Hello! My name is Julia. I would love to help you take care of your pets. I'm head over heels with dogs and cats of any breed, age or size. I have been a dog walker/sitter in the Boston area for about 6 years now. I started out with walking apps, and then spent about 3 years collectively working for dog walking companies and...

Kaitlin S. says "I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly, I know how...

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Kathleen C.

Fluffy Friend Lover

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Throughout my life, I have been drawn to animals and taking care of them. I have had pets in my life since I was 5 years old. My fifth birthday present was my little 8 pound poodle, Jock, who was my companion until the age of 21. Since then I have house-sat/pet-sat animals of all shapes, sizes and breeds. I currently own a...

Laura G. says "Kathleen takes great care of our dog Moxie and he gets excited when he sees her. She's helped out with him since he was a puppy and he's always giving her...

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Brianna S.

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, my name is Brianna. I have been caring for dogs, cats, and other animals for nine years now. I have never come across an animal that I wasn't able to form a strong, trusting bond with! I have had a lifelong passion for animals. I started out by volunteering at an animal rescue walking dogs. After, I went on to...

Care Member says "We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to puppy sit...

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Karyn L.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Karyn. I've been helping my sister raise my niece who is now 15, and my nephew who is 12, ever since they were born. I babysat for neighborhood children all the time as a teenager. I took child care in high school for 3 years. At my previous position, I was a certified Preschool Teacher at a school in Weston, where I was...

Care Member says "Karyn was a prompt communication and did a great job engaging our 1 year old. Would use again! "

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Alex S.

Student That Loves Animals!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I am a student at College that loves helping others! I have a lot of experience working with animals, especially dogs, cats and fish. I personally have a tuxedo cat, a long with two fish tanks that I care for. I have plenty of experience walking my friend and families dogs. In addition to that, I pay attention to small details,...

Joe L. says "Showed up on time and was very caring with my dog."

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Maria V.

About Me

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...

Alysia M. says "Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."

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Angela I.

Friendly Responsible Pet Sitter

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a friendly and enthusiastic person and have a lot of experience working with animals. My duties usually involve walking, feeding and overnight sitting. I have three years of experience in pet care, and my aim is always to deliver quality care and adore your pet as much as you do! Although I'm comfortable helping you take...

Nicholas C. says "Angela has been walking my lab Mac as needed for a few years now. She's very dependable and loves Mac, and he is always very excited to see her too! I...

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Corinne M.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Corinne and I am a recent graduate of Bentley University. I am looking for a babysitting job, dog walking/sitting/transportation job, or helping with errands/assistant type tasks. I am available for week night, weekend, and some mid-day care opportunities depending on location. Please message me and reach out with...

Mariela L. says "Corrine was an excellent dog-sitter and walker! I felt completely at ease leaving her all day with our 4-month old puppy Lila. Corinne checked in and...

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Alani O.

Work Well With All Kids All Ages

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience working with children, from babysitting to serving as an after-school and summer counselor at the Dorchester YMCA, caring for kids from infancy through 6th grade. I've helped raise my younger brother, supported families during school breaks, and tutored across all subjects. For the past three...

Alison M. says "Alani babysat for us once thus far and was very sweet with our kids. She followed all the things I asked of her and arrived early. She communicated while...

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Kayleen H.

Pet Sitter, Walker And Lover

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.

Bijit K. says "Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is...

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Sarah L.

Fun And Friendly Sitter That Loves Animals!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
Hi! My name is Sarah and I recently graduated with my masters from BU and am still living in the area. I have a huge passion for all animals and would love to help out in my community. I grew up with dogs my whole life and have a cat of my own named Stella! I have 3 years of experience pet sitting both dogs and cats and I can...

Ariana A. says "Sarah took care of our rambunctious Bernedoodle for 2 nights while we attended a wedding. When we came home she was happy and the house was in perfect...

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Merri-anne S.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
I have been working in senior care field since I was 17. I have worked mostly with the elderly population I have also walked dogs for over 5 years for 2 labradoodles. I have administered medicine to both cats and dogs and house sat when needed .
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Megan B.

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Walpole, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
Hi I enjoy Hiking, biking, camping, baking and spending time with my family. I am a mother to 3 sons. (21, 19, and 17)I am patient, loving, caring and energetic. I'm looking for a Full or Part/time Nanny position. I have over 25 years of experience from Newborns to teens, and with twins... I'm willing to help help around the...

Faith R. says "Megan is a wonderful caregiver and truly enjoys playing with kids. She is reliable and kind. I have hired her for a part time position while we needed some...

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Candis L.

Natick, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a huge animal lover and have 3 dogs at home that I love to walk and play with and I have dog walked and pet sat for a few years now.
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Erin J.

Dorchester Center, MA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, my name is Erin and I am looking for dog walking and sitting jobs. I have been walking dogs since I was 12 and have a family dog, Finn, who is 12. I have experience with anxious and reactive dogs as well as many different breeds. I would love to care for your dog!!
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Blerta Z.

Dog Walker

Norwood, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I am looking to start my own business in dog walking or care for other animals as needed. I love to walk and I like animals. I hope you will consider me. I am dependable and respobsible. Change of careers at this time. Thank you!
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Ben G.

Watertown, MA

from
$30/hr
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
I love dogs I did dog walking for 6 months l love animals. I love nature. I grew up with mostly with dogs
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Anzhelika P.

I Love Animals.

Belmont, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
I love animals very much and will be glad to help with dog walking and cat sitting. Throughout my childhood I had both a cat and a dog in the house.
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Rakel A.

Newtonville, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've been a dedicated dog lover for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my family always had furry companions, and I quickly learned the joys of their companionship. Over the years, I've developed a deep understanding of canine behavior and needs. Whether it's going for long walks, playing fetch in the park, or simply...
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Arcadia E.

Experienced Pet Owner

Brighton, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
As an animal lover, I've had dogs, cats, birds and fish. I'm a PhD student looking for some shorter term dog-walking or pet sitting opportunities and happy to chat further to see if it could be a good fit!
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Needham, MA

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

Julia L.

I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly,...

- Kaitlin S.

Kathleen C.

Kathleen takes great care of our dog Moxie and he gets excited when he sees her. She's helped out with him since he was a puppy and he's...

- Laura G.

Brianna S.

We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Needham, MA

A local dog walker near you in Needham, MA will cost you an average of $18.50 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 8 dog walkers offering services in Needham, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Needham 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 Needham 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 Needham, MA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Needham, MA, 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 8 dog walkers near you in Needham, MA 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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