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Fabiana M.

Watchung, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
First, I I am an animal lover. I have a dog on my own. Enjoy the walk with them sit with them home. I am very playful and very friendly.
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Kathryn D.

Caring Pet Enthusiast

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog walking, dog sitting, cat sitting and house sitting in your own home. I am an experienced pet owner. I have owned many cats, as well as one dog. I love animals of all sizes and abilities, and I am happy to accommodate any animals needs.
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Lily M.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
Experience house-sitting with both dogs and cats, dog-walking, play-time, pet check-in's and more! I also currently own a cat and have experience caring for cats and dogs for 10+ years.
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Svetlana M.

Caring Mom And An Athletic Person. Great Cook

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I can help with Pet Sitting, Dog walking and some basic grooming. As a kid I always wanted to play with the biggest dog. I was never afraid of the biggest scariest dog in town. I've walked and cared for various dogs and they always feel good around me. The small dogs always tend to jump in my lap even though it's the first time...

Care Member says "Svetlana is wonderful with my dogs! She’s very gentle and caring, she’s very good with my Bentley, he is not very friendly with other people but he is...

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Maria S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding in my home. I have a family of animal lovers and we all work together to make our furry friends safe, comfortable and happy. I have worked with many kinds of breeds such as: beagles, German shepherds, Boxers, Poodle mixes, and more.

Wendy M. says "Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In fact, I suspect he...

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Elise W.

Pet Care

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
For as long as I can remember I have had a love for all animals, especially dogs! When I was 13 I finally got a dog of my own, and she is the love of my life! We rescued her from an adoption agencies, and I have a special place in my heart for rescue dogs. Unfortunately, due to her being born in a shelter, she has extreme...
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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I am CPR certified and have been since 2018. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI...

Nathan L. says "Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her...

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Linda R.

Part Time Dog, Cat And Pet Care Union County Area

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet walking
I am a pet lover with years of experience walking dogs and caring for cats. I am a Cranford resident and former Microbiologist who has cared for many pets through care. com along with having my own dog. I have also cared for many cats and dogs in my neighborhood and elsewhere . I am responsible, loving, and trustworthy and would...

Care Member says "Linda is lovely! She responded very quickly to my inquiry, and we met up for a meet and greet. I feel comfortable having her come to my home to walk...

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Helenanne L.

Animal Lover Here!

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
Since I was a child I was drawn to any animal in need. As an adult I have taken in rescue animals of all kinds. I have special experience with parrots and currently have many in my home. I also have 2 rescued cats and one rescued rabbit. All of these animals came to me either from the street or from abusive and neglectful homes....
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Kathleen D.

Fun Sitter/ Cat Lover And Doggies Too

Warren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have many years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting and dog walkingI have owned pets my whole life and they are my world. I am Certified in Reiki I for pets and will complete my further training this year. Looking forward to meeting your beauties:))

Bernard S. says "Kathleen watched our 3 Bernese mountain dogs at our home... She helped with the feedings , walks, and truly adores animals!!"

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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
+ 1 more
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....

Mike L. says "I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even...

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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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Samantha L.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Samantha. I am a reliable and experienced dog sitter for the last 5 years. I absolutely love animals! I have done it all from feeding, walking, playing, and hanging out with the animals I sit for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. If needed, I have references.

Andrew B. says "Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs."

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Miranda D.

Miranda

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
Hi I'm Miranda and I love long walks and animals of all types. I would love to help you out with your furry friends.
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David B.

Experienced Caregiver In Union County

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Semi retired from the Telecommunications industry; father to 2 wonderful college grads; great with kids, seniors, errands, pets, organizing, doctor's appointments, etc I can take where you need to go; all types of odd jobs; light housekeeping or food prep; can walk your dog; I have a 2023 SUV; I have great references; I do not...

Whitney K. says "David has been a huge help to our family. He has taken care of my two kids many times and we always feel completely comfortable leaving them with him as...

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Nina K.

Experienced Afterschool Babysitter/Pet Sitter

New Providence, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...

Sabrina B. says "Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come...

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Kelly R.

Piscataway, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Lifetime experience with dogs and cats and previous pair dog walking and sitting experience. I'm open to learning and willing to help you take care of any animal.
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Devyn C.

Clark, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been caring for cats and dogs for two years now. I have experience with dog walking, in-home visits, and transporting animals to daycare Personally, I'm a proud dog parent to a 13-year-old Yorkie and have rescued a Husky in college, so I understand the love and attention every dog needs. I'm comfortable with puppies, senior...
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Amanda L.

Amanda L From Westfield, New Jersey

Westfield, NJ

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a recent college graduate looking for part or full-time doggie care positions. I have 2. 5 years of dog walking experience, and 15 years of experience caring for my own two boxers. I'm willing to help with any age or size.
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Hannah R.

Dog Walker/Sitter

Cranford, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I grew up all my life with dogs. I had a wonderful yellow lab growing up and currently have an adorable blind rescue dog. I have lots of experience with dog walking/ and sitting and have been a long time resident of Cranford!
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Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

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

Svetlana M.

Svetlana is wonderful with my dogs! She’s very gentle and caring, she’s very good with my Bentley, he is not very friendly with other people...

- Care member

Maria S.

Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In...

- Wendy M.

Sammy D.

Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our...

- Nathan L.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Watchung, NJ

A local dog walker near you in Watchung, NJ will cost you an average of $15.00 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 1 dog walkers offering services in Watchung, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Watchung 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 Watchung 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 Watchung, NJ to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

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On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Watchung, 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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