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60 dog walkers are listed in Okemos, MI
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years
Dog walkers in Okemos, MI
Hi! My name is Jasmine, and I love animals. I live with my family and we have 2 cats and 2 dogs, one of the dogs is mine! I have a lot of experience caring for both cats and dogs, and I would love to babysit or walk your fur baby.
Jasmine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 cats at home. I would love to watch your dog in my home or go to your home and take your furry family member for a walk!
Karen can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Karen did a great job watching my two large dogs. She was on time, spent lots of time with them, and even cleaned up messes they made. She was very conscientious of my concerns, and my dogs had a great time with her. I hope to hire her again.
Breezy S.
Hi, my name is Dawning. I have been pet sitting for almost 10 years and have experience with dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I offer the service of dog walking and drop-in visits for cats, dogs, and small mammals. I strive to make sure your furry friend is secure and safe, happy, loved, and played with.
Dawning can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Charmain, Let me tell you about myself. I'm a veterinary assistant and a dog trainer. My passion is taking care of animals. That has been my life. I have two wonderful friendly dogs, one beautiful cat , an amazon parrot that loves to talk to my dogs. I have a large fenced in yard. I have boarded dogs and cats. I...
Charmain can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, dog training, boarding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Recent reviews:
5.0
Charmain dropped in to care for my birds, and I was delighted with her. She's a lovely person, and took great care of my parrots. She obviously loves animals, and the fact that she's a bird owner herself was a big plus. I also recommended her to my neighbor.
Lark B.
Joanna S.
East Lansing, MI
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love walking dogs. I also love pet sitting and feeding animals in general. I am good with cats dogs birds guinea pigs etc. I adore pets and love giving affection to fur babies.
Joanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(4)
I have 5+ years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking, as well as am a proud pet parent to a German Shepard & 2 adult cats. In the past, I walked a senior's two dogs, (helping the owner with other small household tasks) for over three years. I am married, and we have three children, one that is just...
Cheryl can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
Cheryl is true gem! We have two dogs, two cats and two turtles that we consider to be our babies. One of our dogs has anxiety and the other only has 3 legs, but we know when Cheryl spends the night with them that they are comfortable, well taken care of and loved....
Robin C.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I retired after 30 years of service from MSU Federal Credit Union February of 2018. Since then I have worked at a Cat Clinic and I have worked for a vet taking care of the dogs and the cats feeding and clean up after them and walking the dogs. When I started at Care. com I have a lot of experience with different breeds of dogs...
Anne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Recent reviews:
5.0
Anne is a pleasure to work with. She did drop-ins for me when I traveled for work and pleasure. She was very reliable and communicated with me everytime she was at my home. I have a cat that is very timid and unsure of new people. Anne was great with her, and...
Kristie K.
Mya U.
Bath, MI
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, friendly and patient person! I have experience with cats, dogs and fish. As I have grown up with all 3 and taken care of them! Additionally I have dog sit on many occasions for neighbors! I love caring for animals, simply because I love animals! I have experience with walking dogs, feeding animals,...
Mya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Rachel F.
Haslett, MI
$30-41/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
In my spare time, I like to find creative things to do. Paint, yoga and nature walks are perfect!
One thing you should know about me is I genuinely love animals, especially cats and dogs.
My skills include:
Preparing home cooked healthy meals
Teaching reading & writing
Creative play time
Recent review:
5.0
Provided excellent care for our infant child while we went out for a date night. Highly recommend!
Care member
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all ages and sizes. I always had dogs in the home as a child and currently live with a dog that is my roommates. Able to provide care for dogs and watch the house. Available for dog walking or at home sitting. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Hanna Q.
East Lansing, MI
$11-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there,
My name is Hanna, I am 19 years old and I live in Dexter Michigan. I have a lot of experience caring for animals of all kinds. I have been dog walking/sitting for the past 4 years. I'd love to help you out with walking or sitting, or just hanging out with your animals!
dog walking, feeding, pet care (brushing, bathing). I have two dogs of my own back home so I absolutely love pets!
Shelby can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
I love animals and I would love to walk your dog. I love dogs I have two of my own and there my best friends . (:
Caroline can also help with: Pet walking
Love animals love hanging out with my furry or none furry friends I walk an bath and dog sit/ animal sit
Kayla can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Caelan P.
East Lansing, MI
$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked for a dog walking/dog sitting business for 3 years! I have worked with all kinds of dogs and cats. I love animals and enjoy spending my time with them!
Caelan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Abby S.
East Lansing, MI
$11-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
hi, I absolutely adore dogs and used to dog walk every summer for about 2 years! i've also dog sat for plenty of dogs. I have a big golden lab who is my baby!
Abby can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! I'm a senior at Michigan State University looking to offer some of my time towards pet sitting and care. I have great experience with dogs as I have one of my own at home, and would have a flexible schedule for dog walking. I would love to use my time in between studying to go for walks, play, and pet sit, and help out...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog care in my own home and dog sit for friends when they go out of town. I love animals very much. Dog walking is great for the dog and myself. I know where most vets are in my area.
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
My name is Mariah! I'm going to skip the small introduction, and say that I am a wife to my beloved husband and also a loving mother to our son, who is my little sidekick! I am highly empathic, compassionate and understanding. I care deeply about what I do and take care to every task and detail to make the day go smoothly. When...
Mariah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello!
My name is Maddie, and I am a third-year student at Michigan State University. I have had tons of experience caring for pets, especially dogs of all shapes and sizes. My family has had dogs of many breeds (Labs, Mutts, Pit bulls, Wiener Dogs) and I currently live with a cat. I have experience with training puppies as...
Madeline can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Okemos, MI
Karen I.
5.0
Karen did a great job watching my two large dogs. She was on time, spent lots of time with them, and even cleaned up messes they made. She was very conscientious of my concerns, and my dogs had a great time with her. I hope to hire her again.
- Breezy S.
Charmain H.
5.0
Charmain dropped in to care for my birds, and I was delighted with her. She's a lovely person, and took great care of my parrots. She obviously loves animals, and the fact that she's a bird owner herself was a big plus. I also recommended her to my neighbor.
- Lark B.
Cheryl B.
5.0
Cheryl is true gem! We have two dogs, two cats and two turtles that we consider to be our babies. One of our dogs has anxiety and the other only has 3 legs, but we know when Cheryl spends the night with them that they are comfortable, well taken care of and loved. Cheryl has being providing love and...
- Robin C.
Anne D.
5.0
Anne is a pleasure to work with. She did drop-ins for me when I traveled for work and pleasure. She was very reliable and communicated with me everytime she was at my home. I have a cat that is very timid and unsure of new people. Anne was great with her, and eventually earned her trust! She was...
- Kristie K.
Rachel F.
5.0
Provided excellent care for our infant child while we went out for a date night. Highly recommend!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Okemos, MI
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Okemos, MI?
A local dog walker near you in Okemos, MI will cost you an average of $16.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of April 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 Okemos, MI?
Care.com has 3 dog walkers offering services in Okemos, MI. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Okemos 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 Okemos to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Okemos, MI 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 Okemos, MI 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 Okemos, MI?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Okemos, MI, 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 Okemos, MI?
On Care.com, there are currently 3 dog walkers near you in Okemos, MI 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.