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Linda C.

Seeking Puppy/dog To Walk With, Play With And Spend Time Together.

Wakefield, MA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, I am in the second stage of my - post Finance, Accounting and Certified Public Accountant career and I currently work on part-time as needed pet sitter/companion with a family in Melrose who have an Aussie Doodle named Ozzie. For this wonderful guy I pick him up from daycare on occasion and bring him home. I take him for...
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Miranda L.

Part Time- Pet And Babysitter

Wakefield, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Throughout my 20 years, I have numerous amounts of experience with a variety of animals. I have always grown up having a Boxer dog in my life. I pet sit my many family and neighbors with animals including, cats, dogs, and birds. I am very comfortable with all animals and love to give them a joyful time while I am there. I am...
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Sara M.

Wakefield, MA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Sara, a dog lover with experience and lots of love to give. I enjoy spending time with dogs, taking them on fun walks, and making sure they're happy and well cared for. You can trust that I'll treat your furry friend as if they were my own. Hope to meet your pup soon!
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Emily O.

Wakefield, MA

from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
hi! My name is Emily, and I am a passionate and reliable dog walker & cat sitter! I am a life long animal over and pet owner. Growing up, I have always had cats and dogs which taught me the patience and compassion needed to care for pets of all personalities. I understand that every pet is u pique and im a firm believer in...
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Katherine C.

Wakefield, MA

from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! I have experience with dog walking, sitting, transportation. Experience with all sizes of dogs from small dogs to German Shepard's. Experience with cats, fish, frogs. I work from home so I have flexibility to check on your pets in the morning, during the day, evenings, weekends.
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Jaime J.

Wakefield, MA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have had family pets for as long as I can remember. My mom started her own dog walking company and I worked with her for a while and absolutely fell in love with it. I am an animal lover through and through and love to help people and pets alike!
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Nancy K.

Wakefield, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Looking for a reliable, compassionate person to give love to your cat or dog when you can't? I would love to help out! Simple tasks such as feeding cats and cleaning litter boxes, or taking your dog out for a quick walk is something I'd love to do! I miss having pets and can't where I live, so this would be great for me to get...
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delaney H.

Wakefield, MA

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My names Delaney and I've been a dog sitting/ caregiver for many years now. Open to dog sitting for longer period of times, overnights, or just casual walks! I just graduated from college and start another program in January to continue dream of being in health care.
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Mara O.

Wakefield, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi there! I am a mobile, licensed hearing aid specialist with a flexible schedule. I have a 3-year-old Boxer/German Shepard mix that is the love of my life :) Aren't they all? I started pet sitting and walking dogs in my apt complex several years ago, with my flexible schedule. Summers are particularly slow for me! Please let...
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Marie E M.

Dependable And Trustworthy

Wakefield, MA

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$23/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Availability M -F 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay Rate $22 to $30. I have cared for a Baby who transitioned into a Toddler these past 20 months. Current Certification in Pediatric CPR & First Aid. Clean Driving Record. I have cared for children aged Infancy through teens. Love to help children mature and develop through their...
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Joelle M.

Wakefield, MA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Joelle, I am 25 years old. I have had dogs, cats, and many animals my whole life. I am looking to something to break up my day from my other job, which is nannying children/house manager. I am open to dog sitting or occasional walks Would love to help out with your fur- baby!
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Kyle W.

Pet Sitter With Experience

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I'm an experienced animal care professional with 10+ years of dog walking and animal care experience. I have previously worked in the pet resort at New England Veterinary Clinic and The Feline Hospital in Salem. I have plenty of experience with walking, feeding, handling, playing with and administering medications if needed for...

Tara M. says "Kyle is awesome. Very calm demeanor and showed up prepared. He was great with the dogs."

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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
Daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Angela M.

Pet Sitter Available!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Alexandra M.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
I have grown up with dogs my entire life. I am comfortable with large and small dogs and love spending time with them. I am happy to walk them, play with them, or feed them. I will have my own transportation this summer and am happy to come to you. I have watched pets for people before and am happy to provide references if you...
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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
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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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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Maria V.

About Me

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...

Alysia M. says "Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."

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Shelly S.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Ani A.

Part Time Pet Care

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.82/hr as of January 2026

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA

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

Kyle W.

Kyle is awesome. Very calm demeanor and showed up prepared. He was great with the dogs.

- Tara M.

Claudia R.

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...

- Heather M.

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.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Wakefield, MA

A local dog walker near you in Wakefield, MA will cost you an average of $21.82 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of January 2026 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 11 dog walkers offering services in Wakefield, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield, MA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Wakefield, MA, 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 11 dog walkers near you in Wakefield, MA 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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