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60 dog walkers are listed in Sykesville, MD
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 5 years
Dog walkers in Sykesville, MD
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am Jeremy, I am a recent high school graduate from Mount Hebron High School.
I'm interested in any pet-sitting or babysitting opportunities you have. I've cared and boarded for 3 cats for months, feeding them, and keeping up the plants, and the lawns. Also, I've cared for 2 dogs, walking them 3-5 times daily, feeding...
Jeremy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Jeremy was great. The dogs were happy and well taken care of. We would definitely use him again!"
Adam L.
Shivani S.
Germantown, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Lover Available For Pet Care, Daily Walks And Also Occasional Last-Minute Needs
4.7
(10)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I am a pet owner and have grown up with dogs and cats from a young age (small and big). As a owner of a Pomeranian, I have learned how to take care of dogs such as feeding them, taking them on walks, playing with them and also being aware of what dogs should not do or eat. I have experience with dogs ranging from German...
Shivani can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Shivani just started with us, but we can already tell she's going to be a huge help! During our interview, she took the time to walk around the park with us to get to know our dog. She was gentle with our pup and seemed to really understand how to work with dogs. "
Lauren S.
5.0
(1)
Owner or knowledge of Labrador Retrievers, chickens, ducks, parakeets, finches, hermit crabs; part time and periodical caregiver of family, friends and neighbors' dogs and cats (vacation).
Comfortable with dog walking/play, feeding, bathing, light grooming, yard pet waste clean-up, cat litter box clean-up. Can transport your...
Kelly can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Friendly and respectful. Offers to do what I need to have done around the house while I've been recovering from surgery."
Dana G.
5.0
(1)
Hi Care community!
I currently work for DCs animal shelter and previously worked for 7+ years for an international animal welfare organization and prior to that I was a professional dog walker/pet sitter in Baltimore County... so you could say that animal welfare is in my DNA! I'm looking to take on occasional pet sitting gigs...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie provided consistently wonderful after-school and full-time summer care to our 2 boys for over 5 years. She was extremely dependable, always patient and pleasant, and dedicated to providing loving and consistent care to my sons. She helped with a number of...
Kate K.
Jackquelin B.
Frederick, MD
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 33 years of cleaning experience. I can help you with any cleaning you need as well as organizing running errands pet sitting /dog walking house sitting yard work laundry windows and etc. I am a self starter detail oriented with excellent references. I have also stayed with family members who need care or companionship...
Jackquelin can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Jacki was punctual and responded quickly to all my messages. She did an AMAZING job cleaning our house. We also have 2 apprehensive dogs, and she was super nice with them and gave them treats to make them feel better. I appreciate how flexible she is. Definitely...
Julia B.
Melanie C.
Catonsville, MD
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Melanie! I'm a huge animal lover! I previously worked at an animal hospital and before that, I worked for a large chunk of time. I have pet sat many times before and always enjoy a new pet being added to my list! I'm willing to dog walk, dog sit, cat sit, just about anything of the sorts. I have animals of my own and...
Melanie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Melanie is a great dog walker and sitter for my lab! she is always on time and is sure to give Rocco a lot of attention and love with a lot of play time!"
Natalie J. S.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dog and small pet sitting in my home or yours (visits to your home for walks and feedings). I love all animals.
I have had pets all my life and will treat yours as my own.
Kelly can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kelly is an excellent dog sitter. She is professional, warm, caring, flexible and reliable. She treats our dog, a 65 lb hound mix, with love and attention. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have over 15 years of pet sitting experience and owned dogs and cats furever! I can also help with walking, feeding, and transportation. With lots of former training as a vet tech and years of intimate care for my own loving animals, I have a wide variety of pet experiences. I'd love to help care for your wonderful pet lovies.
Wendy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Wendy has animal care-taking and vet tech experience and truly cares about the animals she cares for. I feel completely at ease when I'm traveling because I know my animals are in competent and compassionate hands."
Maggie J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet care, including and not limited to, cats and dogs in your home. I have 15+ years of cat tending and am an avid cat mom, I currently have 1 orange cat. I have many years of assisting with dog tending for friends and family, including a long term pet sitting position where I cared for a dog for 1 year while his...
Nicole can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Nicole did an excellent job of taking care of our dear dog for a long period of time. She really is great with animals and spoiled our dog more than anyone else ever has! She truly cares about animals' well being and has a gentle way with them that really puts...
Roselyn R.
Meredith F.
Frederick, MD
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Living in Frederick is wonderful. I am looking for a long term nanny role. I like to take on weekend dog walking and day/night babysitting. Active/Friendly/Loving/Caring/Fun/Very Reliable & Responsible Nanny, Babysitter, Dog Walker, Transportation Provider, Companion Care, and/or Organized Home Assistant. Please contact me for...
Meredith can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is very personable and caring. She puts a lot of heart into her work and she is good at prioritizing your needs."
Melanie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior at Loyola University, looking for part-time work as a babysitter, nanny, or dog sitter during the academic school year. I have babysat for four different families throughout high school and college. All of these families had two or more children ranging from ages 2-11 and pets. I have babysat during the day, the...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every...
Modupe C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have a dog of my own. I am very active with my animals, I pay them lots of attention. I love to take them for walks and play with them! I have been dog sitting for the past 3 years.
Liat can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
I have experience pet-sitting for ober a decade. I understand how challenging it can be to find a quality and reliable pet-sitter for your furbabies. As a pet owner myself, I can guarantee I will love and care for your babies like my own. I am currently a graduate student with some downtime, looking to walk and care for your...
Paige can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training
5.0
"Paige was thoughtful with my pet needs, always on time and had great communication. Would definitely recommend to all my pet friends!"
Briana C.
Abigail L.
Columbia, MD
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone! My name is Abby and I have been surrounded by pets my whole life! I have had dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, saltwater and freshwater fish of my own and have experience caring for these animals. I have worked as a veterinary technician in general practice, specialty practice and emergency medicine and am...
Abigail can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Leah M.
Elkridge, MD
$18-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Leah!! I am a college student attending University of Maryland, College Park. I absolutely love children that range from all ages. I have been babysitting for about 3 years now with children that are from 0-13. I have first aid training and am CPR certified. I am surrounded with children on a daily basis with the many...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah is great. My daughter was in a great mood when I got home and said she had fun. "
Mary T.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Maddie and I am a 21-year-old graduate student. I have plenty of free time during both the week and weekends to care for your fur babies!
I have taken care of my own dogs ever since I was 10, and as a babysitter I have also taken care of my clients pets while watching their kids. I volunteered with the K9...
Madeline can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Madeline is wonderful! Loves my dogs like they are her own. Responsible and reliable, always sends me updates and pictures when I’m out of town. I would recommend Madeline to anyone who needs a dog walker, dog sitting, house sitter… she is the best! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am an pet sitter who recently relocated from Sarasota, FL to Frederick, MD. I have experience caring for pets overnight in their homes, as well as drop-in and walking services. I love animals and enjoy my job! I can't wait to meet your family soon!
Clio can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Taylor C.
Ijamsville, MD
$11-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a college student attending Salisbury University but I am home due to COVID. I am currently in a house with 5 dogs, 3 boxers, a shitzu and a yorkie. I have always loved animals and feel this would be a great fit for me. I've been helping out around the house with walking and taking care of the dogs everyday so it has...
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I provide cat and dog care including feeding, waste cleanup, walking, playing, etc. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I have owned and cared for various cats and dogs. Look forward to assisting with your pet care needs.
5.0
"Victor was employed by us to feed our koi (pond) while we were in transition of moving and new owners coming in. He was very good at following our obscure directions and kept well in touch alerting us to any issues. He was timely and very efficient and we recommend...
Sara F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting and walking. I love dogs and treat them as if they are like your baby
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Courtney is very reliable. She always checks in and sends plenty of pictures. She also sends you a screenshot of the GPS/Walking app that she uses which is very helpful in seeing the distance and duration that your pet has walked. She has been with us consistently...
Maricel W.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Sykesville, MD
Jeremy N.
5.0
Jeremy was great. The dogs were happy and well taken care of. We would definitely use him again!
- Adam L.
Shivani S.
5.0
Shivani was great to our pup and worked around our crazy inconsistent work schedule. She was awesome about picking her up and allowing her to stay longer if necessary. We were grateful we had her help! If we still lived in the area we would definitely still be using her as a pet sitter. I highly...
- Madison K.
Kelly M.
5.0
Friendly and respectful. Offers to do what I need to have done around the house while I've been recovering from surgery.
- Dana G.
Katie F.
5.0
Katie provided consistently wonderful after-school and full-time summer care to our 2 boys for over 5 years. She was extremely dependable, always patient and pleasant, and dedicated to providing loving and consistent care to my sons. She helped with a number of chores around the house (laundry,...
- Kate K.
Jackquelin B.
5.0
Jacki was punctual and responded quickly to all my messages. She did an AMAZING job cleaning our house. We also have 2 apprehensive dogs, and she was super nice with them and gave them treats to make them feel better. I appreciate how flexible she is. Definitely hiring her again. Not sure what that...
- Julia B.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Sykesville, MD
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Sykesville, MD?
A local dog walker near you in Sykesville, MD will cost you an average of $15.87 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of May 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 Sykesville, MD?
Care.com has 15 dog walkers offering services in Sykesville, MD. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Sykesville 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 Sykesville to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Sykesville, MD 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 Sykesville, MD 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 Sykesville, MD?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Sykesville, MD, 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 Sykesville, MD?
On Care.com, there are currently 15 dog walkers near you in Sykesville, MD 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.