Dog Walking in Athens

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Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa C.
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Alyssa C.
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$16
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4.5 out of 5.0 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35611

About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life and have extensive experience in training and handling. I provide personalized, one-on-one attention to ensure every pup feels safe, happy, and well cared for. While you’re at work, your dog will enjoy a fun, engaging, and secure environment filled with playtime, companionship, and plenty of love! I currently have a flexible schedule and make it a priority to keep my calendar up to date with any times I’m unavailable. I don’t have many set plans at the moment, so I’m able to be highly reliable and responsive for bookings. Whether you need last-minute help or something scheduled in advance, I’ll do my best to accommodate your needs! Drop-In Visits & Dog Walking Services When you book me for a drop-in visit, your pets get more than just a quick check-in—they get genuine attention, love, and care. I’ll follow all your instructions carefully, whether that’s feeding, giving medication, letting them out for a potty break, cleaning up messes, or just offering some playtime and affection while you’re away. I make sure your pets feel safe and relaxed, and I always send updates and photos so you know how they’re doing. For dog walking, I tailor each walk to your dog’s needs—whether they’re full of energy and need a brisk walk or prefer a slower, sniff-filled stroll. Safety is my top priority, and I make sure your dog gets quality exercise, enrichment, and a calm return home. I always make sure water bowls are topped off before I leave and that your pup is settled and happy. Consistency, kindness, and communication are at the heart of how I care for every pet. 🐾

Sitter Profile Image: Grace B.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35614

About: Hello there! I have 2 dogs, several chickens, quail, and a bunch of bees — and they’re all my babies. 🐶🐔🐝 I work from home in the heart of Athens, so I have a pretty flexible schedule for drop-ins, walks, and snuggles. I’m a fast and effective communicator and LOVE sending pics and videos of your babies while you’re away so you always know they’re SAFE and HAPPY! 📸💛 My only weakness? Too many pet cuddles sometimes give me a little back ache — but I wouldn’t trade the love for anything! 🥰 Looking forward to loving on your fur babies like one of my own! I work fully remote and can break away to take care of your best friend relatively easily. If there are any delays in attending to your pet, I will always communicate effectively. Overcommunication is better than undercommunication in my experience. I have several personal references I am happy to provide who have used my services. Upon request, I have opened my home to overnight stays- I have a fenced in yard with double secure containment and two extremely friendly dogs who grew up with lots and lots of play dates

Sitter Profile Image: Lydia S.
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Lydia S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
6 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35611

About: I’ve taken care of all kinds of animals since I was around 12 years old. I started with watching animals in my neighborhood and have started staying at houses while families are on vacation. I’m currently in school and my class times make me available for most of the day, so I can spend a lot of time with your pets! I’m available to pet sit overnight any day of the week. I have a flexible schedule, so I can make any routine for your animals work! I love all animals so they will get a lot of love while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Stephen L.
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$22
per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35613

About: If you need to know a sitter will be at your home 90% (or more) of the time, I'm your guy. I’ve been around dogs all my life, and on Rover for seven years on a different account with multiple repeat clients in three states. I’ve also worked at a kennel and a vet's office. I've cared for injured and senior dogs. I'm conscientious, communicative, tidy, and enjoy taking and sharing photos, as dogs are one of my favorite subjects. I will be with your dogs 95% of the time for house sits. I keep my excursions for food or supplies under 2 hours. I’m currently not employed elsewhere and for the time being can treat this like a main thing. I’m able to be with your animals easily 95% of the time you’re gone. Seems like a plus. I aim to meet the animals needs, whatever they are, and attempt to mimic its normal routine. I make sure they're eating as usual and have taken any necessary medication. I'm attentive to signs of distress. I walk and play with more active pets and I'm comfortable with older and lap dogs as well. I'll talk to them plenty. They'll also be respectably clean when you get home.

Sitter Profile Image: Cheyenne B.
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Cheyenne B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35611

About: For starters, I fully understand the need for a respectful, dependable, and trustworthy sitter. To leave your precious fur babies in the hands of someone else can be frightening, but the process is much easier if you can rely on that person to take good care of them. That’s where I come in! I am very respectful, dependable, trustworthy, and above all, I am a huge animal lover. I have 7 years of experience working with a law enforcement agency in Mississippi so I understand the concept of trust, privacy and security of your home and pets. I, too, have my own babies: two dogs, Sacha, a German Shepherd and a puppy from her litter who is now grown, Glacier, a German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever mix. While your loves are in my care, they will be treated like my own: very well loved with plenty of play time, cuddles, belly rubs, and treat treats. And though I do not have much experience with special need animals or animals with special circumstances, I am more than willing to listen and learn and adapt to the best of my ability to accommodate the requests and needs you and your fur baby has. I work a full time job on nights, on a 12 hour/8 hour split shift schedule. It can be conflicting at times, but feel free to message me and we can always discuss and see if I can best fit you and your fur baby's needs! Time spent with them are filled with building a trust. I’m a new person to them, their mom/dad is away and they’ve not had any time to adjust to me being in the home so suddenly. It’s very important I approach then with a loving, caring voice so they know I’m a friend. Relationships with the animals are extremely important, no matter how long the booking is set for.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda B.
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Amanda B.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Elkmont, AL, 35620

About: We are located on 14 acres of beautiful private property for your dog to have fun on while you are away. We are licensed and insured w/ 5 kennel run with private sleep space. 2 special totally engaged runs for our athletes and climbers. We have a treadmill and will have the pupoy pool up this weekend 6/6/25.Of course safety and your dogs security are our top priority! All dogs and owners have different situations and I will always attempt to accommodate...if you are wanting something you dont see offered please message me and I'll see what I can do.*previously mentioned agility course turned out to be a chew toy to Malinois. 🫩🤣 Currently being replaced with sturdier equipment. So sorry! Medical and special needs 💉💊⚕️🌡🦯🧏‍♀️🦽 I am experienced with giving oral meds, shots, taking temperatures, and handling special needs dogs. I also have experience with bottle feeding puppies if needed. Please message me with long stays. Always willing to work with clients on pricing for long stays. *Now liscensed & insured *Pet First Aid & CPR Certified *Fi Series 3 GPS tracking collars placed on all K9 boarders and clients given access to their live profiles, see their activity, where they have been, number of steps taken, and even sleep and naps. Security cameras with guest access so you can check in on your pets. *Yip tags used for our cat visitors *I have Arsenal access if needed **boarding information at bottom I currently work from home. Or household consists of myself, my spouse. my son (11) and my daughter (5). My children have been part of the pet boarding business their entire lives and my husband is an animal whisperer. From Yorkie to Cane Corsos, we have and can accommodate them all. We have a 14 acre property and plenty of space. Multiple outdoor kennels, 5 private 4x8 kennels, agility course/ doggy playground equipment, daily activities and more... You will have access to the fi series 3 collar your dog is assigned so you will be able to see your dogs motions at all times...including their steps, sleep, activity, distance traveled, and more. We live on a 14 acre farm with a barn modified for dogs and an indoor riding ring modified to be a dog activity and agility area for our boarders and day care pups. Your dog gets their own puppy vacation with plenty of adventure and exercise while you are away. Our cat boarders have their own areas away from the dogs, private apartment enclosures, toys, cat trees, scratching posts, and outdoor catio enclosures as well. GPS locator collars and security cameras used. I offer pickup and drop off as well (USDA certified pet transporter). I'm experienced with most breeds....we have beagles, and Russia, and a Belgian Malinois. If you have a dog on a strict training regimen or specific program, you can count on me to keep it up while you are away.

Sitter Profile Image: Allison S.
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Allison S.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35611

About: I have taken care of cats and dogs since I was 12. Have over 10 years of experience with farm animals as well. Friends and neighbors rely on me to feed and care for their pets while they are away. I am a stay at home mom who homeschools her kids so we are available anytime! Days and nights… weekdays or weekends!! Happy to help with all your needs! At a clients home, animals will be supervised in the comfort of their own home. We will follow normal routines so animal is comfortable. I will also clean up any messes as needed and make sure they get some play time.

Sitter Profile Image: Bailie B.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35613

About: Loving on your pups is my passion! I am a big dog lover and have been for my entire life. I have taken care of animals since I was little. Having 2 large breed dogs and having grown up with small breeds, my experience and knowledge is vast. I have dog sat for family, friends, and neighbors. All dogs are different and that’s what makes them wonderful! Let me walk your dog, play with them and care for them while you are away. ❤️ I’m currently a stay at home mom, so I am very flexible with my schedule meaning more time I can spending spoiling your pups! I’m available weekdays and weekends! I have a fenced in yard and dog friendly home. I have dog toys indoors and outdoors as well as two friendly pups of my own that would love some play dates! I can also take care of your dogs from the comfort of their own home if you prefer. I can crate your pup for their own comfort, take them on walks, and do whatever I need to do to make your dog feel more comfortable!

Sitter Profile Image: Jaylyn F.
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Jaylyn F.
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$20
per walk
4.8 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
athens, AL, 35611

About: hi! my name is jaylyn! I have always had dogs and one cat growing up so i am a huge animal lover. i got my first pet, a dog, when i was in middle school and have had pets every since. I have personally trained all of my dogs growing up, and i love animals almost more than people ;) i love animals very much and love a good cuddler! i really want to spread my love and joy of animals while taking care of others precious babies! i am very flexible and any service i am willing to tweak in whatever way works for both of us. life is crazy and times are hard..so i am very open to anything that might be needed! I currently work a full-time job but i do get days off which gives me time to take care of your babies. i am almost always free on weekends! i can crate your pet if that is needed, no yard but plenty of dogs parks to let them run around and roam which is fenced.

Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth B.
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Elizabeth B.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Athens, AL, 36542

About: I’ve taken care of so many friends’ animals while they travel out of town or are gone for extended hours. I love giving pups and kitties all the attention they deserve! I currently work from home full-time. I also am an early riser and love to walk and run in the mornings! If your pup needs morning exercise, I'll get them moving and grooving. I don’t have any animals currently as I am in an apartment and actively house shopping (something with a yard so I can keep more fur babies!).

Sitter Profile Image: Christian M.
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Christian M.
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$15
per walk
14 years of experience
Elkmont, AL, 35620

About: Hello, Greeting! I have a 14 year old female dog (wellshewillbeinafewmonths) I have raised her and her children/puppies and I love every minute of it. I am currently seeking to become full-time to help out in all in need of care for your beloved/loved pet. Thank you for the opportunity. Well I will not be too strictly, I will be caring and helpful and informed/instruct or rules I will apply them in my caretaking. Thankyou.

Sitter Profile Image: Ren M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
57 reviews
20 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Harvest, AL, 35749

About: I’ve taken care of dogs for other people for around 4-5 years for family and friends. I also had my own cat for 17 years so I know how to take care of them too and would be glad to petsit for them. My preferred way to petsit is to also house-sit but I am also ok with just dropping by if it makes you more comfortable. I have never taken care of a dog with any form of disability so please be aware of that. I am ok with doing so as long as it is only one dog and I am given clear instructions on how to care for the pet. I’m available at anytime since this is my full-time job. However I won’t schedule any gigs one right after the other unless they are very short. If your pet has a strict regimen I do ask you to please give me clear instructions so I can work to the best of my ability.

Sitter Profile Image: Elayne O.
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Elayne O.
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$35
per walk
20 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35611

About: I have 15+ years of experience caring for cats and dogs of all breeds and personalities. As a former AKC conformation and lure coursing competitor, I’m confident handling everything from playful puppies to shy or reactive pets. I share my home with four cats, including rescues, so I understand animals with unique needs. I offer calm, patient, and reliable care—no breed or size restrictions, just a focus on safety, trust, and comfort. Most pets, if asked, would prefer to stay home rather than go to a boarding kennel while you are gone. They are in their own home, eating their familiar food from their regular bowl, playing in their own yard, sleeping on their favorite bed or couch. My goal as a pet sitter is to keep your pet healthy, happy, and safe so you can enjoy your time away from home. I visit your home at least twice a day, feeding, checking water bowls, petting and loving, supervising exercise and play time, and handing out treats. I am especially good with senior dogs and have experience getting even difficult dogs to take medications. I also do things like collect mail or newspapers and turn lights on and off so that it looks like someone is around. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I currently work part-time and attend classes two nights a week, which gives me plenty of flexibility for daytime visits, walks, and overnight care. I plan my schedule around each pet’s needs, making sure they get consistent attention, exercise, and affection. Caring for animals is one of the best parts of my week—it’s grounding, rewarding, and something I truly enjoy. I focus on keeping pets comfortable, safe, and relaxed by maintaining their normal routines. In your home, I follow your feeding, walking, and playtime schedules closely and keep things calm for shy or anxious pets. In my home, animals have a quiet, supervised space, enrichment toys, and plenty of affection. Whether it’s medication, training, or extra snuggles, I tailor care to each pet’s personality and needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Hanna O.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Madison, AL, 35757

About: I’ve been around animals my whole life. Indoor or outdoor, I know each animal has a different personality, and I am very patient and understanding when it comes to pets. I’m definitely an animal lover and would love to take care of your pet and provide a positive and enriching experience. Please consider me! ❤️ My primary job is Airbnb management, which is done from mostly my phone, so I have plenty of room to operate off of your time/schedule. I have a fenced in back yard (great for dogs) and a screened in sunroom (cats love it) and am very respectful when it comes to other peoples property.

Sitter Profile Image: Nyah W.
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Nyah W.
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$15
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4.8 out of 5.0 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Madison, AL, 35757

About: I have taken care of dogs my whole like (23 years) I used to work at the animal shelter , now vet tech at a Vet office and I am also in school to be a vet I know how administer meds walk dogs and take care of dogs with special needs I also know how to take care of exotic animals I am available 24/7 last minute request are okay to make with me! I can also negotiate pricing as well if needed i understand times are rough! I have my own pets as well so I do have extra supplies if needed including a crate and extra food and treats for dogs cats and exotic animals I also have a fenced in yard

Sitter Profile Image: Magaen H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
55 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Madison, AL, 35757

Magaen has been such a pleasure to work with. She’s reliable and trusted with my lil Basset. Her flexible schedule has saved me more times than not.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
40 years of experience
Athens, AL, 35613

About: I am new to caring for pets for the public. I have lived on a farm and had pets my entire life.i have experience with large and small animals. I currently have 3 dogs and 3 cats. I have a Chihuahua, a Bulldog, and an English Mastiff i have experience with senior pets as well as puppies and kittens . I love all animals and am very capable of caring for your babies Hi I’m Nicole. I have loved animals and had pets my whole life. I have always struggled with trusting someone to care for my pets when I have had to leave them. I would love to care for your babies like they are my own and ease your mind when you have to be away from them. I work for myself from home so my schedule is vwry flexible. I will follow your instructions to make sure your pets will experience as little disturbance as possible when you have to be away. I will care for them like my own with the utmost care.

Sitter Profile Image: Amy H.
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Amy H.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
364 reviews
134 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Harvest, AL, 35749

Amy does a great job with Loki! She is very responsive, always sends plenty of pictures and information about her walk, and keeps Loki tired out while I'm at work! Highly recommend her to care for your pups!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Harvest, AL, 35749

About: I love taking care of animals. I have been dog sitting for a long time, I have a customer that she trusts me enough to come and dog sit when their are puppies around 3 weeks old. I am passionate about taking care of our 4 legged friends. I am currently looking for a job so as of right now I’m free everyday so far. I am pretty flexible when it comes to dog sitting. I respect people wishes, I try to give their pets the best service and love as I can. I make sure they are fed and have plenty of water, I also make sure they aren’t home alone for to long.

Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
54 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Madison, AL, 35758

About: Hi there! I'm Jennifer and I've spent years caring and loving animals. I absolutely love them to pieces! I've fostered dogs through a local organizations also. Including mothers and litters. Your furbaby will be very well taken care of and loved every second they are in my care. I took a break for a bit while moving and readjusting but I miss getting to meet all the amazing animals! I am available full time again! I live in Madison but am willing to travel a reasonable distance. I would consider it an honor and privilege to get to know you and your pup or kitty or any other animals more ❤️I love them ALL!! I’m available full time now and I am so excited to get back to pet sitting full time again and meet all the animals I can I can no longer do in my home since I’m in an apartment now but hopefully soon I’ll be able to start doing it again

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Grace is so sweet, attentive, and accommodating with her visits to my home and our sweet, big, boy! The meet and greet before services was perfect as we are new to the area. We have booked Grace for several visits since. Grace sends thorough updates and goes above and beyond during her drop ins. Thank you!

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As of Jan 2026, there are 438 dog walkers in Athens. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog walker near you. As a reminder, dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

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Dog walkers in Athens have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare dog walkers in Athens.

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There are 438 dog walkers in Athens on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Athens, 90% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog walker near you. As a reminder, all dog walkers on Rover have been background checked for you and your dog’s safety.

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