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Find dog walkers in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 dog walkers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years

Dog walkers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Evening And Weekend Care For Your Pets!

Excellent care for dogs, cats, and other pets. Dog walking, pet care while you're on vacation or traveling.
Leslie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Morgan A.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

Pet/House Sitter

I'm Morgan, 26 years old, and a full time housing specialist in Santa Cruz. I've loved pet sitting for dogs and cats in the past and look forward to the opportunity of meeting you and your pals! I've pet sit & house sat for families for a 3 years now, going above and beyond to ensure their pet is having the best staycation while...
Morgan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Celina F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-34/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Nanny ;)

Hello there! I love all furry friends! Happy to help with: walking, pet sitting, transportation & anything else! Grew up with: dogs, cats, bunnies, horses! Big pet lover :) (currently I have a Bernese mtn dog at home!) Recently finished my masters degree in physician assistant studies, waiting for my California state...
Celina can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Nicole C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hello! I am an experienced animal lover. I've had pets my whole life. I have also managed a small farm with hens. I also have experience with rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds. I personally have a Golden Retriever, 1 cat, and chickens! I would welcome the opportunity to provide love and care to your pets as well! I would be able...
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking
Hi my name is Sam and have a love for all pets! I'm an experienced pet sitter and have been working in this field for 4 years with many different types of animals. I can provide pet sitting in your own home and have my own transportation if needed. I love to stay active as well so going on walks and runs are no issue. I can also...
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Michaela U.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Happy To Help You And Your Family Find Reliable Care!

I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and adventurous I like working with animals because they all have such unique personalities, and bonding with them makes my heart full! I'm looking for a job where I can work with animals, and help their owners rest easy knowing their family members are in safe care. I...
Michaela can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
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Amity W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

House Sitter / Pet Care

Hello! My names Amity I am 21 years old and recently moved to Santa Cruz for school. Ive been housesitting for families for over 5 years now. Always have pets that I watch over while their gone, taking them for walks, picking up after them, and giving them medication if needed. Im great with animals and have all different types...
Amity can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Carolyn M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Mature Loving Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I'm very active (lots of walks, gym, and dancing), trustworthy, caring, patient, loving, punctual, dependable, compassionate, happy, easy going, nurturing, mindful, attentive, hands-on, present, have a positive attitude, upbeat and a good sense of humor, energetic, fun and a very reliable nanny. I will focus on the healthy...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Carolyn was great with two young kids who were not used to being away from their parents. She put them at ease right away and the kids said they had a great time with her!"

Matt P.

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Marlene D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-28/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi There My Name Is Marlene I Am 24 Years Old. I Have Been Babysitting For about 9 years now for family and friends. I have experience with newborns - Teens so any age is fine with me. My Job Consists of Taking children to and from school. Watching till parents get home. I also make breakfast, Lunches, and Dinners as needed. I...
Marlene can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Candi W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-46/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Child Care Daily - Part Time / Elder-Senior Care FT PT

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have already raised my two boys in the Bay Area and have cared for children for over 25 years. I was known as the "neighborhood mom" in my town in the East Bay. My door was always open and my house was the afternoon and Friday night gathering place for neighborhood kids to eat snacks, hang out, swim, play games. I have a very...
Candi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia I.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly, Fun, Responsible Sitter :)

(As of now I have full availability) I have 1 year of experience and have worked with young kids through soccer. I get along with kids and pets great! I love making crafts, playing, watching movies, cooking, and reading with kids! I listen to all directions the parents will give me too. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Nicolette H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-26/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

I am comfortable walking dogs of all sizes and strengths and provide pet sitting services as well. I am a current cat owner and previous dog owner who has experience taking care of elderly and disabled dogs and cats. I am trustworthy and will take care of your pets as if they were my own.
Nicolette can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Gabby D.


Soquel, CA

$12-22/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Walker/Sitter:)

I have numerous years of experience house sitting, dog sitting, dog walking , and babysitting. Love animals and kids! I'm a caring and responsible young professional looking for part time work to help out and make some money for grad school. I'm flexible, reliable and fun-loving! I also have my current Adult, Child, Infant...
Gabby can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Gabby is great with my two big dogs! She takes them on walks often and keeps them fed and clean. I would definitely recommend her for pet sitting to anyone!!! Thanks Gabby!!!"

Tommy H.

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Gabby D.


Soquel, CA

$25-41/hr4 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have numerous years of experience caretaking, nannying, house sitting, dog sitting/ walking, and babysitting. Love animals and kids! I'm a caring and responsible young professional looking for part time work to help out and make some money for grad school. I'm flexible, reliable and fun loving! I also have my current Adult,...
Gabby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gabby is a nice, smart, and dependable person. She is always positive and see the good in everyone. I would recommend her to anyone!"

Nicole D.

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Emma G.


Felton, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! A little about me... - Associates Degree in Environmental Science - Great with all kinds of house pets. From reptiles to furry friends! - I don't mind helping out around the house, such as light cleaning/tidy up, food prep, running errands etc. - I love any activity that includes the outdoors, I will make it a...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Emma! Sadly we had to part way because my family moved away, otherwise we would have been with her forever! She is extremely reliable and a great communicator. If she had an appointment I would know well in advance. Not only is her communication great, but...

Cori C.

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Dana P.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I provide pet sitting, dog walking and can be available for some overnights. I am a former veterinary technician; I am very comfortable with animals of all kinds. I am comfortable and proficient at administering medications and I am experienced with animals with special needs. I am on occasion able to host pets in my home...
Dana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Alyssa S.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Firendly Dog Enthusiast!

I have had dogs my entire life, So I am very familiar with puppies or older pups and lots of different breeds. I will make sure your dogs have a nice and safe walk!
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking
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Karen M.


Ben Lomond, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Walker/Playmate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love animals... they are such gifts to us humans... and I treat them as such. I have a great attunement with animals, which enables me able to easily ascertain what they need/want and they respond very well to my huge heart and immense love. I have had cats and kittens my whole life and have also owned parakeets, rabbits, mice...
Karen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Rachel W.


Soquel, CA

$21-40/hr3 yrs exp

Dog/cat Care

Hello! I am an active, caring young professional in search of some part-time work. I have been a pet sitter for a few years now, and love my experiences. I am comfortable with both cats and dogs. I'm comfortable taking dogs out on walks and doing overnights to keep the pets company. I am very responsible, organized, and...
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Trini V.


Soquel, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter :)

I have a huge love for animals. Specially with dogs, I enjoy spending time with them, playing and going for walks. It's a pleasure for me to have this job, be able to being around them and just enjoy their company :)
Trini can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Santa Cruz, CA

Carolyn M.

5.0

Carolyn was great with two young kids who were not used to being away from their parents. She put them at ease right away and the kids said they had a great time with her!

- Matt P.

Gabby D.

5.0

Gabby is great with my two big dogs! She takes them on walks often and keeps them fed and clean. I would definitely recommend her for pet sitting to anyone!!! Thanks Gabby!!!

- Tommy H.

Gabby D.

5.0

Gabby did an amazing job caring for my 8-year old son. She went above and beyond for me and truly became a friend. She is hard-working, highly responsible and very personable. I can highly recommend her!

- Care member

Emma G.

5.0

We love Emma! Sadly we had to part way because my family moved away, otherwise we would have been with her forever! She is extremely reliable and a great communicator. If she had an appointment I would know well in advance. Not only is her communication great, but she was also adaptive and...

- Cori C.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Dog Walkers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers.