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Amelia B.

Ridgewood, NJ

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I love being with animals especially dogs and cats. I have a cat of my own and enjoy being with animals and taking them for walks or just simply playing.
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Kate M.

Caring, Reliable Pet And Child Care Provider In Ridgewood, NJ

Ridgewood, NJ

from
$30/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Kate! I've been caring for children and animals for years when I'm not in school, and have loved doing that since I started. I'm based in Ridgewood, NJ and offer dependable, compassionate services tailored to meet the needs of the parents, children, and pets that I'm caring for. I am a golden retriever owner of 14...
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Courtney W.

Part-Time Pet Caregiver

Ridgewood, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hi there! I'm Courtney, I'm 21, and I'm in search of a part-time pet care job while I'm at school in Ewing, NJ. I have cared for many pets, including my family's pets. I walk them, give them food and water, walk them and change their litter boxes. I am very responsible and have had lots of fun caring for my family and friends'...
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Jessica D.

Ridgewood, NJ

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Provided attentive care to dogs in the owner's absence, including feeding and walking. Maintained a clean and safe environment, ensuring the well-being of dogs. Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and updates on their pets' activities. Walked dogs for a total of 20 hours per week, ensuring they...
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Alicia L.

Part Time Assistance Available

Ridgewood, NJ

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I am available for light work in close proximity to me and odd projects. I can run simple errands that do not involve large items or a large quantity of items. I can also work projects needed for business: data entry, excel etc... I can also do light house watching: plant watering, bringing mail in, feeding pets or walking dogs...
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Jennifer J.

Pet Care Available For Puppy Care, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Medical Treatment And Dog Training

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Dog training
grooming
administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of experience working with animals as a groomer, trainer and veterinary technician. I have experience in puppy care, dog training, dog walking and pet sitting in your home or mine. I was a trained veterinary technician and can handle medical treatment as well. I also offer nutrition education for clients who...

Care Member says "Jennifer is a responsible kind and very knowledgeable person who I trust my two dogs with. One is very active and the other one doesn't let anyone near...

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Luciana Paula P.

Fun And Energetic

River Edge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a responsible and enthusiastic person, who has around 3 years of experience caring for dogs and cats. Also, I grew up living with pets in the house like dogs, birds, and for some period cats. I am looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing something that I love. I am trustful, friendly, patient, and energetic...

Care Member says "Excellent care and attention to the kids with a great level of patience. She is amazing with children and elder care. Smart and reliable."

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Carla N.

Paterson, NJ

3.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
I love children especially the infants age, I have babysat before, I also love pets, I'm a dog mom myself... I love to go on walks, and like to make art crafts with children. I started working with kids when I was 19 years old and it's been going great One thing you should know about me is I'm a honest and caring person, I'm...

Libby F. says "Carla was wonderful with my children, providing excellent care and being generally easy to work with. However, about a month into her employment, she began...

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Dina V.

Animal Lover To Take Care Of Your Furry Family Members

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi! I have been a professional dog walker for 5 years now, I love animals and its always been my dream to be able to work with them on a daily basis. I do regular walk, feedings, administer meds if necessary, playtime after our walk. Seeing how happy a dog is when I come in and how excited they are to be going on their walk...

Lisa S. says "Dina is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person. She is amazing, and she takes care of my princess as if it's her own. She has excellent...

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Katarzyna P.

Experienced Housekeeper Available From Monday To Saturday Part-Time

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 37 years old. I have 12 years of experience working as a housekeeper / laundry person /cook/ organizer, babysitter. I have 6 great references available upon request. I am great at cleaning, laundry, washing dishes , ironing, polishing silver, packing , unpacking and organizing and cooking. I can also do some...

Zoe O. says "Kasha is the best house cleaner we have ever had, she organizes and gets the entire home clean instead of others who pile things and don't get everywhere....

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Jessica P.

Pet Lover

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Jessica. I have a pooch of my own/6 pound yorkie, we call him Troy and he is filled with love and so much energy. Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I'm an experienced dog walker for 6 years now. I love nice walks around nature or even short stops to dog parks near town. Depending on size, I enjoy...
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Lobeth N.

Part-Time Babysitter

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My responsibilities are: - Clean up dining area after meal. - Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family. - Change and wash children's sheets and towels. - Iron children's clothes. - Carry out children's shopping as directed by the parents. - Carry out children's laundry. - Accompany children in parks and activity clubs. -...

Tamera B. says "Lobeth became a part of our family to the point where she traveled with us and became close to our real family. After I hired her, she quickly learned...

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Carolyn C.

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi, I am Carolyn. I am a college student planning on becoming a vet. I love animals and have cared for dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies, hamsters, Guinea pigs and other rodents. I would love to have the opportunity to care for your little one. I can help with pet sitting, walking, and transportation.

Autumn W. says "Carolyn is amazing with my two pups. They are still puppies and learning, one is a little anxious and easily scared. BOTH warmed up to Carolyn in no time....

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Trucquan D.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
I provide pet sitting in your home or pet boarding in my home in Burien (conveniently close to the seatac airport. I also can provide early morning or late night walks and check ins.
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Ana Gabriela R.

Love Pets

Passaic, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love Pets, play with them, feed them, to walk with them is a pleasure to me! I used to work an a pet store, that gave me more knowledge about pets food, behavior and their happiness! I used to walk dogs and I'm available to do sitter at your house if necessary. Contact me :) Will be nice to help you!
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Emily F.

Local, Reliable Dog Walker/Sitter

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
Hi! My name is Emily! I aim to provide loving and reliable care for your animals to ensure your pets get the attention they need while you are away. Meanwhile, you get the peace of mind knowing your pet is safe and in good hands. I started my pet care journey in 2015 pet sitting and doing daily walks. I truly enjoy spending my...

Dana B. says "Emily has been walking our dog for the past 4 months and has been an incredible help to our family. She is reliable and trustworthy, and our dog literally...

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Morgan K.

Pompton Lakes, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I have had pets my entire life and love being around animals in general. I am comfortable with cats, dogs, any various other pets. I am comfortable with dogs of any size, I have two large ones of my own! I have done dog walking for multiple families in the past and cat sitting as well. :)

Maureen A. says "I really appreciate her prompt responses to whenever I contact her. Also, she always gave me an update on her walk and visit with our dog, without my...

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Sharon L.

I'll Care For Your Pets As If They Are My Own!

Nanuet, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I have over 25 years experience caring for pets. I am comfortable with most pets, small or large and have cared for a variety of them: cats, dogs (large and small), ferrets, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish and birds. I am available for daily pet sitting, overnight pet sitting, dog walking and pet care in general. I'm also very...

Karen K. says "Sharon took wonderful care of my 2 dogs on several occasions. She is a great pet sitter, extremely reliable!"

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Pamela C.

Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have taken care of pets for friends and friends of co-workers. I also worked years ago for a professional pet-sitting agency in northern NJ. I can come to your home and take care of your cats, walk your dog(s). I have also taken limited care of birds, fish, a chinchilla, and a turtle.

Mary W. says "I have known Pam over the past many years. During that time she has taken care of my pet cats, Liam and Abigail. I have found her to be thorough in...

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Kathleen L.

Dog Mom To 3, Animal Lover

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi! I am an animal lover and mom to 3 fur babies. I have experience with puppies through seniors, and 3 lbs to 103 lbs. Available for walks, drop ins and pet / house sitting in your home. I will take care of your fur family like I do my own.

Nicholas I. says "Kathleen was absolutely incredible. Our first care.com experience and she was punctual, reliable, and capable-completely putting our minds at ease....

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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NJ

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

Jennifer J.

Jennifer is a responsible kind and very knowledgeable person who I trust my two dogs with. One is very active and the other one doesn't let...

- Care member

Luciana Paula P.

Excellent care and attention to the kids with a great level of patience. She is amazing with children and elder care. Smart and reliable.

- Care member

Carla N.

Carla was wonderful with my children, providing excellent care and being generally easy to work with. However, about a month into her...

- Libby F.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Ridgewood, NJ

A local dog walker near you in Ridgewood, NJ will cost you an average of $20.00 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 5 dog walkers offering services in Ridgewood, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, NJ to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Ridgewood, NJ, 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 5 dog walkers near you in Ridgewood, NJ 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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