Dog Walking in Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI

“Our dog Finley had an unfortunate accident before madi got to our apartment for their walk. Not only did she clean it up for us but she went out of her way to mop the floor and take our trash out afterwards! 100% recommend Madi to anyone. She goes above and beyond for the pets she looks after!”

“Brian did a great job checking in on Mochi when I had to work all day. He took him for a walk and made sure he went potty. Gave Mochi lots of treats and attention! Thanks again ?”

About: I have had at least one pet my entire life. I am as passionate about Cats as I am Dogs. I recently lost my 15 year old Dachshund. He was the love of my life ( sorry Husband). Currently we have three Senior Dogs. We would have more if we had a bigger home. I recently left my position as a Client Care Supervisor at a local Animal Hospital. I was there for twelve years and it was by far the best work experience I have ever had. I adore Senior Cats, Kittens and every Cat in between those life stages. Same with Dogs. Senior Dogs delight me as much as any Puppy. Any Animal in my presence is immediately my favorite Animal. During my years at the Animal Hospital I was never medically trained . I did however learn to recognize symptoms of common medical issues and signs that a Pet needs immediate medical attention. I would love to make your Pet ( or Pets ), my new Best Friend. I am currently unemployed while I participate in an advanced 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training. I have a fairly flexible daytime, night and weekends schedule. I would like to meet any pets and their owners before walking them or house sitting. I would adhere to the pet owner’s standard of care. I will provide as many photos and updates as the pet owner wants.

“Ricardo is great with my dogs! His walks burn off that Golden Retriever energy. I highly recommend him.”

“I would highly recommend Maelee. She has walked Scout multiple times now and is always on time and a great communicator. Plus the cute pictures after the walk are always an added bonus 😊”

“Rachael is very reliable, she’s always on time and spends more time with my dog than she has to which shows that she really cares and wants to make sure my dog is well taken care of while I’m at work.”

“Gaby is awesome all around and attentive to my dog, Emmy’s, specific needs and personality.She is a very clear and prompt communicator, and goes the extra mile for your dog!”

“Anna was fantastic with helping out last minute and did a great job caring for our puppy! She communicated well and also shared adorable photos of our pup on their walk who looked like a happy pup :)”

“Nowinza is truly amazing with dogs! He’s patient, caring, and incredibly reliable. My dog instantly trusted him, and I felt completely at ease knowing he was in great hands. He goes above and beyond—whether it’s sticking to routines, giving extra attention, or keeping me updated. If you want someone who treats your dog like family, Nowinza is the one. Highly recommend!”

“Linda is very reliable and great with our dog!!”

About: I seem to be a magnet for anxious dogs and cats! Both my senior cat and adolescent dog have behavioral issues/anxiety, and while it has its challenges, I find bonding with these guys can be the most rewarding experience. Between slow, gentle movements, not rushing a bond, and having lots of treats on hand, I've learned that "difficult" personalities don't always have to be so hard. I work 8-5 on weekdays, with Mondays and Fridays being working-from-home days. I can easily incorporate lunch-time and evening visits into my schedule during the week with open availability on weekends. After adopting an anxious/reactive dog, my partner and I have invested countless hours into a training program that works for us. Through this experience, I've learned the power of positive reinforcement, consent for touch, and patience even when it's the most difficult to find it. I'm a huge believer in redirecting unwanted behavior rather than punishment of any kind. Love and respect is the driving force behind all of my interactions with animals!

“Sarah has been pet/house sitting for us for 4 years now and she is one of the most honest and good hearted people I've met. She has always been very good with communication and you can tell she really cares about our animals. Sarah is responsible and trustworthy; It's a load off of our minds when she's the one watching our pets. Always punctual, always kind, always reliable! WE <3 SARAH!”

“Emily is a mature, responsible, caring young lady! She loves animals and has taken great care of my dog when I have needed a dog sitter. She spent extra time playing with my dog while she watched her. She goes above and beyond what is expected. She is always my first go to when I need a dog sitter. I would highly recommend her to walk or care for your pet!”

“Rebecca took care of my two crazy orange cats and she did phenomenally! I was out of town on vacation and she made sure to brush my cats, scoop the litter regularly, give them a nail trim (which is so hard since both of them are so restless) along with taking them outside in my cat stroller and play with them! She also made sure that they didn't get into any food and throw up! Thank you so much for watching them! I hope to have you watch them again!”

About: I've been training and taking care of dogs since I was 11 years old! I have housetrained, crate trained, taken Canine Good Citizen and other obedience classes, and done several years of agility training with my dogs. If you have an active dog, we can go running, hiking, or for long walks around the neighborhood. If you have a couch potato, we can lounge all day! I currently have a five year old Dalmatian mix, Izzi, who loves making new friends! She is very friendly and easygoing, and would love playing with your dog. Izzi comes with me to housesit, so your dog will have a playmate the whole time. I work remotely 2-3 days a week and am available most weekends! My remote schedule is fairly flexible, especially if coordinated in advance, so if you need weekday sitting we can probably work something out! While I don’t have a fenced in yard, Izzi and I go for several walks each day, so your dog will get lots of exercise! My own dog suffered from severe separation anxiety when I adopted her two years ago. We are also working to get over her fear of the car. I know what it's like to be trapped in your house with an anxious dog! If your dog can't be left alone (or is delicate in other ways), let me know and I can make sure to stay with them the entire time. I can work with you to make your dog's experience the best possible! Please tell me any special behavioral or medical needs that your dog has.

“Mara I can’t thank you enough for walking Piper. You are as always kind, loving, and conscientious to Piper’s needs. Piper and I are so lucky and grateful to you. Thank you!!!🙏🏻🐾🐾”

“Over the course of five years Naomi provided reliable and responsible care for our two cats every time we were away. We spent a lot of time away from home, but never once worried about our pets while they were in her care. Flawless, 10/10, A+, whatever you want to call it, she couldn't have been better. She has my absolute confidence and I can recommend her without the slightest hesitation.”

“Emily is the BEST! I’ve used Emily’s services on multiple occasions. She is very attentive to my dog and has great communication. She will send updates as much as wanted with pictures and videos! She also has stayed in my home several times and is very respectful. Emily is always my first go-to if I need someone to watch my dog because of the excellent care she gives and I know he will be in good hands. I can’t recommend her enough.”

“Emma went above and beyond when walking our puppy! You can tell she truly cares for your fur-child and does a wonderful job. She communicates well and even took the time to come meet him before his walk! Will definitely rebook and know that our Taco will love to see her again :)”

“Elliot has been my go-to sitter for the past two years, and I can’t recommend him enough. He’s taken amazing care of my 6-year-old Golden Retriever, Oakley, who absolutely adores him. Elliot is especially great at helping dogs burn off energy with long walks and plenty of playtime. It’s such a relief knowing my pup is in such capable, caring hands whenever I’m away.”