Dog Walkers in Aptos, CA

“Jonathan is wonderful with my energetic labradoodle! He helps with good walking etiquette , is communicative with me about how the walks go, and always takes the best photos of my pup. He’s dependable and flexible with schedules, which I really appreciate.”

Sara B.

“Jamis is great with our dog! Hana enjoys her walks with him. Jamis is reliable, easy to communicate with, and provides timely updates. Happy we found him!”

Maritina R.

“Celeste stepped in on super short notice, walked my dog for an hour, and was incredibly accommodating and friendly. My dog loved them, and I would definitely hire her again. Highly recommend!”

Andrea S.

“Patrick blew my expectations out of the water. He was absolutely fantastic. On time, courteous and friendly. I hope he is willing and available if we need cover in the future. Amazing!”

Jodi M.

“Naomi was very responsive and helpful!”

Jenna H.

“Haley has been very easy to work with and has done a great job walking our dog”

Clara H.

About: Taking care of dogs has always been apart of my life. From feeding to picking & looking after them. I have recently been dog sitting for friends. I make it a priority all of their needs are met above and beyond. I am a veteran that has recently had a lot of time on my hands and would love to make my day filled with taking care of your dog! I love playing with dogs and going for walks and letting them sniff everything in sight. If your dog likes to cuddle I can definitely let that happen. I have no pets in my home.

About: I have been caring for my 13 year old dog, Molly, for 11 years. I am also an active volunteer at the county animal shelter, working with dogs (1,000+ hours) and cats (400+ hours). I have a special place in my heart for dogs with behavioral and medical needs, and working with them at the shelter has taught me patience and skills that help to make the animals more comfortable. I also have training in puppy care, senior dog care, walking leash-sensitive dogs, and caring for injured animals. The time I get to spend with dogs is the most fun I have doing anything, and I take a lot of pride in caring for them with the appropriate level of attention and patience they need. I work remotely and have a flexible schedule, so I am available to walk and care dogs at a variety of hours. The length of walks is up to you and your dog-- I am happy to do short walks or longer outings depending on what you need! I am happy to refer you to references (animal shelter staff and volunteers) who can attest to my dog-handling skills and my ability to work with dogs from a variety of backgrounds. The safety of your pet and your home always come first, and I am very comfortable taking any steps needed to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

“Alisha, your dedication and love for every dog you walk is truly inspiring. Thank you for taking such great care of Bibi, makes you a cherished part of their lives. Thank you for the outstanding service you provide!”

Louis S.

About: I love animals of all kinds: dogs, cats, geckos, etc. My kids have left home and I have the time to care for your sweet fur-babies. I work from home 3 days a week and can easily help with your pet care needs on those days and on any given weekend. I offer pet walking, potty breaks, feeding, socializing, boarding and very limited grooming (brushing if needed). Your pet stays in the room with me as I work and we go for walks or into the yard as instructed by you.

“Jacob has been very reliable and flexible when I have needed a schedule change. He handles Pepe ( a crazy 6 month old lab mix) well and world with him on leash issues.. Pepe is excited to see him!”

Betsy C.

“Marley is a godsend. The highlight of my day is seeing my dog’s report card and the cute pictures of him from their walk. And I get to come home to a happy dog!”

Amy S.

“Melissa is great and conscientious! Freya loves her and she is super responsive, keeping us up to date in everything. She even took time to come meet Freya, to pick up a key, etc. So appreciated!”

Michelle Y.

About: I have specific skills in fostering kittens, working with senior dogs and caring for them overnight, walking energetic and crazy dogs, and training with puppies. I can squeeze pet care into my schedule whenever. I am pretty flexible in schedule and am willing to work with you for whatever you need. In my home, I do not have pets because I live in a studio. At other people's homes I like to have a detailed written list of where everything can be found and what certain routines and schedules look like.

About: My love of dogs is lifelong--our family dog was a Boxer named Maggie who snored like a tractor. Ever since then I have loved pet sitting for family and friends. I live in an apartment currently and don't feel like it's the right time for a dog of my own, but I can provide experienced care to your four-legged family member. Please note: I live on the third floor up. If your dog is elderly or has mobility issues with stairs this won’t be a good fit. I currently work from home, which makes my availability flexible. The best times for me to care for pets are at lunchtime and in the evening/overnight. I am extremely responsible and use supervision and good judgment to ensure the safety of your pets inside of my home, and outside my home during walks and play dates.

About: I have worked, cared for or owned all kinds of animals. I am comfortable and confident with my animal relationships from these life experiences of feeding and caring for fish, lizards, frogs, turtles, snakes, birds, flying squirrels, ferrets, cats, dogs of all breeds, goats, and horses. I look forward to using my expertise to help care for your pet(s)/family member(s). I tend to have a pretty set work schedule of 7:30-3:30 Monday through Friday, but outside of that I can be very accommodating. Weekends I am available throughout the day. I am very attentive to your pets needs based on information you have shared and general awareness. I am extremely professional, orderly, well trusted in the community, and have a Goldendoodle myself.

“Jennie has been great at walking my high energy German shorthair puppy. She was very kind and professional. She asked me a lot of detailed questions to see if there were any specific needs she needed to be aware of for my dog. She did a great job following my instructions for any of those specific needs. She was very communicative and punctual. We had to cancel service due to scheduling conflicts (which she communicated to me as soon as it became known), otherwise I would be happy to have her as a weekly dog walker.”

Sean H.

About: I have experience as a pet sitter, where I performed quicker visits, and I also have experience with overnight visits. As a pet sitter, my duties included meal prep and feeding, administering medication, playtime, walks, and making sure your animals are always comfortable and happy! I also have experience working at a dog day care where I cared for 40+ dogs at a time. My duties included keeping a clean environment, feeding, walks, and playtime. I have experience caring for all ages of dogs, breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I currently have an open availability and am happy to care for your pets from overnight visits to quicker visits. I am happy to discuss your scheduling needs! I am a very detail-oriented person and take my time to learn your animals' schedule. While caring for your pets at your home, I will make sure to follow any special requests or needs that your animals may have. I will make sure that your animals are always happy and well cared for and that you get many updates and photos of your animals!

About: I’ve taken care of pets of many kinds for 30+ years…dogs,cats,rabbits,hamsters,geese, chickens, ducks. Neighbors and friends have called on me often when they need help and it’s become commonplace for me to help out (mostly dogs and cats). I had to lay my pug, Sadie, to rest recently (16 1/2 years) and taking care of other peoples pets just seemed like a natural segue. Have lots of experience with senior dogs and I even have a doggie stroller if you have a senior pet but you still want them out and about! Otherwise, love taking them for walks on the beach or around town or just chilling at home , if that’s more their style. Most important, your pets will be SAFE with me and well loved I’m retired but I do work one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon taking an autistic child back and forth to school (not my child)so I can devote the rest of my time to your pets Multiple walks per day and currently no other pets or children in my home. Live in a gated community and the area has little traffic . If at a clients home, I find out what their pet usually does and try to follow their routine. When mom and dad are gone, routine helps them feel safer

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 8, from my own dog to my best Friends dogs. I have worked with all types of dogs. I enjoy the dogs and try to make the dogs have a fun friendly environment while away from their owner. I currently have plenty of time in each day to take care of dogs. I can come on call anytime as I have mobility to get to where I need. I care for pets by understanding their behavior and doing what I am asked of by the owner. I am friendly and give the dogs an environment they can be happy in while the owner is not there.