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Julie B.

Waban, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a reliable animal lover experienced in walking and feeding dogs and caring for my own two cats.
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Angela M.

Pet Sitter Available!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have many years experience dog sitting and dog walking. I love dogs of all breeds, I have 2 dogs myself (both giant german shepards), but I love small dogs just as much. I have 5+ years of dog sitting, dog walking, and taking care of other animals such as fish, cats, and rodents. I would absolutely LOVE the chance to help...
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Caroline P.

Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have always loved all animals and find so much joy in caring for their needs and making them happy! I do have plenty of dog walking/ sitting experience and have plenty of availability throughout the day! I am currently a senior in college working online from home in needham, I also work part time at a preschool.

Bonnie J. says "Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!"

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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 walking
pet sitting
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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Shelly S.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Shelly, a 23-year-old recent college grad who adores animals! The health, safety, and happiness of all pets in my care is always my number one priority. I am willing to pet sit in your home and walk dogs.
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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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Claudia R.

In my work as babysitting I also have taken care the dog. I dont mind doing that because I love pets

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet sitting
Responsibilities: walking the dogs and feeding them.

Heather M. says "Claudia has been an important part of me and my dog's lives for five years! I found her here on Care.com in 2016. She would sometimes bring the children...

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Allinson B.

Babysitter Animal Lover And Cockapoo Owner

Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi I live in Needham and have taken care of my dog coco for 15 years now. I understand dogs needs and happy to walk and be a companion to your animal. I love dogs and happy to help out.

Kris F. says "Allie is such a lovely person to work with. Our dog loves her and looks forward to his walk each day. She often brings him small treats as well which helped...

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Julia L.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
daily feeding
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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Eve L.

Pet Care Provider

Newton Highlands, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dog training
boarding
pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Providing cuddles and care! I have been caring for animals since I was a little girl on my farm. Since living in the city, I have longed for that same caring. I have such a passion for animals that I myself, have a mini farm at home caring for my two cats, dog, turtle and two snakes. I have 20 + years working and caring for...

Care Member says "Eve was amazing with my dog Aela. She took care of her with affection and love that I really appreciated. Aela has just got out of shelter and Eve was...

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Ilana C.

Animal Lover And Caregiver!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a responsible, conscientious animal lover who would love to take care of your pet! I always had pets growing up and learned how to provide animals proper care and love from a very young age. I have walked and cared for friends' animals on a regular basis as well. I am comfortable and experienced in dog walking, cat and dog...

Care Member says "I want to give a shout-out to Ilana as an amazing cat sitter for Storm! She treats him like her own and their bond is undeniable. Storm always rushes to...

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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
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
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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Ani A.

Part Time Pet Care

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 2 years of professional experience in pet care. I currently have care experience with bunnies, birds, hamsters, cats, and 1 dog (chocolate Labrador) so far. Job responsibilities included feeding, taking for a walk to the park, cleaning the cage, cleaning the litter, washing toys, etc. I'm very passionate about animals and...

Daniel V. says "On many, many occasions, we have asked Ani to watch our two cats (as well as other favors while being out of town) and she has been absolutely amazing!...

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Larissa A.

Responsible And Careful Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Larissa, I'm 28yo and I've been taking care of children over 10 years. I consider myself an organized, responsible and teamwork person. I'm also honest, fun and clean and I can provide references! More about my experience: 1 year: Provided daily care for 2 children under 2yo, including feeding, changing, and...

Care Member says "I’ve had the opportunity to work with Larissa a couple of times, and she’s absolutely the best! She’s patient, loving, and reliable, and her...

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Sophia R.

Help With Your Fur Babies!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Sophia! I'm a current college student returning to Baltimore for my junior year:) I am pursuing a double major in clinical psychology and photography. While I'm at school, I love staying busy! Care. com has connected me with so many amazing families in the area! While I have mainly stuck to babysitting through...

Jena P. says "Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't overheat and had...

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Elizabeth D.

Ready To Love On Your Furbabies

South Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
Responsible and caring pet sitter!! From walking to feeding I can do it! I can provide references!
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Brianna S.

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 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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Christine M.

Energetic Dog Lover

Dedham, MA

5.0(0)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
Hello, I live in Dedham and I have a 6-year-old Labrador/Beagle mix who is awesome and a 3yr old long haired chihuahua I grew up with dogs and cats since I was very young. I had a Golden Retriever as an adult, and now my current dogs. I take them out a lot, hiking and to the dog park and long walks. They're spoiled as I believe...
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Deirdre O.

Deirdre

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Deirdre! I graduated from nursing school in 2021, working as a labor and delivery nurse the last 4 years. My primary work is as an RN, but I I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have previous experience working at a variety of summer camps for children and was a head coach in...

Eileen S. says "Deirdre is a complete joy to have around, she minded our 4 yo daughter for 5 months. They had so many adventures and fun times together which Deirdre led....

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Charles V.

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. My name is Chuck and if I can help with some dog walking I would love to do so.
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Waban, MA

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

Caroline P.

Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!

- Bonnie J.

Kayleen H.

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...

- Bijit K.

Leah H.

I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she...

- Michael M.

Common questions about dog walkers in Waban, MA

A dog walker in Waban, MA provides scheduled walks and exercise to help keep dogs healthy and active throughout the day. Many pet owners compare walker profiles based on experience, availability, and reviews to find the right fit. Some also explore related services like dog sitters or structured care options such as doggy day care depending on their needs.
Dog walkers in Waban, MA typically provide daily walks, exercise, feeding, and drop-in visits to ensure pets stay active and cared for while owners are away. Some walkers may also offer additional services such as basic grooming support or coordination with dog groomers for ongoing pet care needs.
The average rate for dog walkers in Waban, MA on Care.com as of October, 2026 is $15.00 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the length of the walk, number of dogs, and frequency of service. Many pet owners compare typical dog walker costs when evaluating their options.
Choosing between a dog walker and doggy day care in Waban, MA depends on your dog’s energy level, schedule, and social preferences. Dog walkers provide one-on-one exercise and routine, while day care offers more social interaction with other dogs. Many pet owners compare doggy day care vs dog walkers to determine the best fit.
Yes, many dog walkers in Waban, MA offer recurring daily or weekly walking schedules to help maintain a consistent routine for your dog. This is especially helpful for busy pet owners or dogs that require regular exercise during the day. Some families also combine walking services with options like dog boarding when they are away for longer periods.
When hiring a dog walker in Waban, MA, it’s important to ask about experience, handling different dog behaviors, walk routines, and emergency procedures. Many pet owners also schedule a meet-and-greet to ensure a good fit. Reviewing guidance on how to interview a dog walker can help you make a confident decision.

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