Dog Walkers in Smithton, IL

“Katelyn has been wonderful walking Bruno and highly recommend!”

“Rachel has watched my two Sheepadoodles for the last two years. She is amazing with them patient, kind, safe and fun! I have also got to know her as a dog mom to her own poodle and he is so well loved and cared for. She is very active so the pups always get a lot of exercise. I will continue to trust Rachel with my furbabies!”

“There’s nobody better to care for your pets than Amia. Amia takes care of my dogs like they are their own. My requests and wishes are always respected, with Amia going above and beyond to care and enrich dogs while in their care. My German Shepherds have a lot of separation anxiety but with Amia I can come home to perfectly adjusted dogs. There is nobody else in the entire world, including friends and family, that I would trust more to care for my dogs when I can’t.”

“Nicklai has taken care of our 2 dogs with never a problem, both in our home and as a walker for both dogs. Our dogs love him and we feel absolutely safe in leaving them in he's care. If your looking for someone safe and reliable to care for your pets Nickali is that person.”

“Caitlin was absolutely wonderful and would highly recommend to anyone to take care of their dog.”

“Julia C has been a loving carrying dog mom for many years. She is an honest,hard working, trustworthy person with great work ethic. She would be an asset to any job or organization.”

About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was 12, neighbors and family would let me walk, feed, and bathe their animals. I still have 2 dogs now and take great care of them! Every single day I have to take care of my 2 dogs. One being 12, I’ve had Bella since I was a kid. And one puppy being 1, still working in training but is a love bug. I’m very patient and understand of animals are timid. I love gaining animals trust so I can take better care of them. In my home my senior dog requires a little more care. I have another puppy who requires more care also, I bathe them every other week, keep up with brushing or cutting nails. I also book grooming almost monthly.

“Amazing as always! We had a last minute request and Colby was able to help us out!”

About: Hi my name is Diane, and I have been caring for dogs, cats, fish and birds most of my life. I will care for your furbabies as if they were my own. They will receive professional care, love, attention and affection. I have a nice yard and field for walks, and a large covered deck for outside play time in severe weather. I only take one family's pets at a time. So, your babies will get plenty of quality attention and companionship. My home is pet friendly and all safety precautions have been implemented. Your companions will be kept separate from my own for the safety of both parties. I am also comfortable and experienced taking care of special needs pets that might require medications to be administered or other accommodations. I have excellent reviews and references. I work from home part time as a nutritional consultant. So, caring for your companions will be my top priority. You can feel confident and secure while they're in my care. I will accommodate your companions needs and your requests. All pets are kept safe and attended to at all times. I am trustworthy and reliable.

“Mariam was absolutely a fantastic dog watcher / walker for our Ozzy while we were away. Professional, sweet; and caring, responsive and helpful: we are grateful for Mariam and would loved to hire her again: highly recommend!!!”

“Ray is a neighbor of mine and has gone out of his way to help me catch my adventurous runaway dog more than once. My beagle can open gates, undo tie line latches, and climb fences, so escaping to follow his nose happens more than I would like. Ray has befriended him and he happily goes to him when on the loose so he can bring him home. Truly an animal lover and good human being as well, always ready to help.”

“My mom (Melissa) is the best person I can think of out of anyone I know to care for animals. Growing up our dogs were no different than any child she’s ever had. Now, anytime I call to see what she’s up to she’s on a walk with her dog, watching a movie with her dog, or playing outside in the back yard with her dog. Melissa is an amazing caretaker who will without a doubt treat your pets as one of her own while in her care.”

“Emily does a great job with our very hyper pups. Thanks again Emily.”

“Fantastic! My dogs love their walks with Andrea. She is very responsive and great with my dogs!”

About: I am an avid pet lover. I’ve been around dogs all my life (minus a short time when I lived in an apartment and couldn’t have a dog, so we decided to adopt 2 cats!). I am a pretty active gal, and am able to take dogs for walks (and even run if they want to). I'm open to drop in visits, housesitting, walks, etc. I am unable to provide boarding at my house, as our Chloe is selective about her friends. We are working with her on being more tolerant of others. If boarding is your preference, I would be open to a Chloe meet-and-greet to make sure your dog and Chloe are comfortable with each other. I work locally around Columbia, so I am able to do some petsitting during the week. I have more availability on the weekends. If my schedule allows, I can drop in on lunch to check on your pets. Your rules are my rules. As long as the dog/cat/etc. is happy, I am happy. My dogs are allowed on furniture and have the run of the house. Of course, they are not chewers and (typically) do not destroy things.

About: I’ve stayed overnight with 4 dogs for 3 nights a few years back. I also own 2 cats (8 and almost 1) so i’ve experienced kitten energy recently. I work part time so I could pop in before and after my short shift! I can also spend the night for a few days. I think it’s important to trust their body language before anything else. I totally love petting and playing with animals but only when they approve of it.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs for over 15 years! I’ve dog sat for many many relatives, friends, and coworkers and i absolutely love taking care of animals while their parents aren’t able to! I currently do not have a job so I am available pretty much anytime that you would need me! I would love the chance to meet your babies! I have a pretty big back yard with amazing neighbors! I care for pets by showing them love and letting them know that they can trust me. Trust is so important with animals and it is so important with me also!

“I highly, highly recommend Clare! She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She is wonderful with communication and always sends update photos. It’s so nice having peace of mind while I’m away from my fur babies!!”

“Knowing Bernie for decades now, caring for animals has always been a top priority for her. She really loves to nurture and play with animals as she absolutely loves seeing a happy pet! Her great passion for the well-being of all animals makes her an ideal Rover sitter!”

“Meghan does an amazing job watching my black lab, Captain! He’s always happy and calm when I come home because she takes him on plenty of walks, plays fetch, and gives him lots of snuggles. I trust Meghan with my dogs sensitive stomach issues and tendency to over heat. She has experience with her own pups and is very nurturing. She also does a great job communicating with me. I have recommended her to family and friends. And I would recommend her to anyone here! Thank you Meghan!”