Dog Walking Bensenville

About: -Pet ownership experience (walking, safety, behavior) - Volunteer at Fetching Tails rescue (walking and interacting with rescues) - Basic veterinary knowledge (shadowed at Addison Animal Hospital for 3 months) I recently graduated from Illinois State University. I work full-time at a vet clinic 20 minutes from home. My scheduling is very flexible and looking for local clients! I have a fenced-in yard and live in a two story house in a quiet suburb with low traffic. Pets will always be under supervision. Walks are quiet and with minimal noise.

“Maddie was great with my reactive dog, she was able to earn her trust right away. Great communication and very punctual. Will definitely book with her again!”

Audrey S.

“Erica is patient with our anxious dog who doesn’t like to leave home w/o us. She is dependable and punctual. She takes great care of our Finn!”

Michael C.

“Mariela has been my five-day a week walker for my two Labradors for the past two months. She has shown great care with my dogs. Having a senior dog and a puppy is a challenge, but Mariela recognizes their individual needs and is very patient with both of them. I’m glad to have someone I can trust taking care of my pups each day!”

Michael M.

About: I’ve grown up and taken care of dogs ever since I was little. I would say I’m knowledgeable on dog training and have a lot of experience with all different types of dogs. I love to walk and pet pups so hopefully we can be good match!! I’m currently working part-time in the afternoon (3-6) so I have lots of free time to check in or walk your pet. I have owned Goldens my entire life so training a high-energy dog is something I’m experienced in. I’m all about creating a safe and enriching environment for dogs, so I’m open to adapting to your pets daily routine.

About: I grew up with a female German Shepard, and have grown up looking after and taking care of dogs and cats of various breeds and sizes. I love to be active and therefore enjoy taking dogs out on walks. I definitely have the patience to take care of animals of every age and energy level. Graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with degree in Neuroscience! While in the process of finding a full time job, I have plenty of time to care for and play with your fur babies! I will respect your home and fur baby as if they were my own. I love keeping my space neat and my pets well cared for, and that will never differ elsewhere.

About: Being a bunny owner, I take a very patient approach towards each animal I am caring for. I prefer to know their habits and quirks before I begin our journey of knowing each other. I pay very close attention to each animals body language and move forwards based on that. Growing up I was extremely obsessed with my families dogs and cats. My first pet was a grey cockatiel bird that I rescued, shortly after I got my first yellow lab. Ever since, I have been very involved in taking care of many of my family or friends pets while they are away. I have taken care of extremely small puppies, fish, birds, bunnies, and cats, to nervous, and anxious big labs ! I heavily enjoy spending time next to a furry creature and I even have a bunny of my own named Diva. She has been a very long lesson in attention to attitude when it comes to handling an animal. I am more than available during the day or night to take care of any animal, I do not have a current job so I am free during awkward hours. I make sure to follow the directions my clients have left for me, I often ask more information on the personality of the animal so I understand our boundaries !

“I highly recommend Odalys! She has been absolutely amazing with my dog, and he loves spending time with her. From the very first walk, I could tell she has a real passion for animals and goes above and beyond to make sure he’s well taken care of. She's always on time, reliable, and keeps me updated with cute photos and notes. My dog gets so excited when he sees her, and I know he’s in great hands. Couldn’t ask for a better dog walker!”

Zuzu G.

“Beth was an amazing pet sitter for a weekend that we were out of town! She was always on time, sent amazing pictures, and exactly followed the care instructions. We can home to very happy and healthy animals.”

Marissa D.

About: i’ve grown up with dogs my whole life, i’ve taken care of all kinds of dogs of all breeds and ages! families friends and members of my community have relied on me to take care of their pets! My availability is very open and I am very flexible. I also respond quickly ! ! Looking to fill my time with doing something I love!! I am open to walking and day sitting all of your pets,overnights whatever help is needed! I’m very reliable and very knowledgeable on animals with an open schedule !

About: My full time job is a teacher. But for the summer months, I’m spending time taking care of my other favorites, dogs and cats ! I am a teacher working rover for the summer! I am available for pet care everyday of the week for walking, sitting, and potty breaks. I promise to feed, walk, play with, groom, clean up after, monitor health, give affection, keep routine, and ensure safety and comfort at all times!

About: I have had a love for animals since I was a young child. At the age of 8, against my parents wishes I snuck in an abandoned cat and it ended up being where my love for animals began. We have had many types of pets since then. Currently we have a 3 year-old German Shepherd whom we rescued from a shelter at 4 months of age. We also have a 1 year old Australian Cattle dog who is super energetic. I love spending time with animals, dogs in particular, because they are so playful, happy and full of unconditional love. I am responsible, caring and will take great care of you pet because I know that they are not only “pets” but are also members of your family. I will care for your pet like I would care for my own pets. I work full-time as a nurse practitioner but just started working some days from home. I figured, why not do something I love while also getting exercise at the same time. Note: the only breed of dog that I will not board in my home are pitbulls. My daughter had a traumatic experience with a pitbull so she is very triggered by that breed. I will gladly watch pitbulls in your home and care for them outside of my home. I think they do get a bad reputation for being an aggressive breed but due to our experience, we unfortunately don’t feel comfortable having them around our children. I am able to mainly available for pet care on the weekends. I am able to accomplish most evening/late evening or very early morning walks. Every other Tuesday I work from home so am able to break up my schedule this day. I care for my dogs in my backyard, which is fenced in. She is able to run around freely because we do have a large yard which allows her to burn off her energy. We also play fetch and she is able to spend a lot of her time running around there. We also go for walks around the neighborhood.

“Shiloh and I thank you Crystal so much for all the play time he had with you. Not to mention the great pictures you captured of his yard time. Shiloh request to see you again. So we'll see ya soon. ?”

Johanna R.

“Collette is the greatest dog walker ever! When I was at work in the city, my pup Sonny started to have seizures and continued having seizures until I got back home. She stayed by his side the entire time. She is very compassionate and caring and has been helping me out with dog walking for almost a year now. She is truly the best! Thank you Collette for everything that you do for me.”

Deb M.

“Cheryl was very gentle with Hershey who is timid with people and he was already her buddy after one walk.”

Tami M.

“Thanks for taking great care of Scout! We appreciate you! Sorry for the last minute change on Friday! Hope classes are going well! -Brett and Kari”

Brett L.

“Christina did a great job my dog! She kept on constant communication and all of my requests were done without hesitation. You can tell she is very passionate for helping.”

Josh L.

About: My house has a large backyard stocked with a puppy pool and dog toys thanks to my 2 residents dogs. Not only have I raised my 2 girls (2 Doberman)since they were just a few weeks old (now 3 and 1.5), I’ve previously had a boxer (she passed at 13 years old). I’ve also pet sat both large and small dogs and plenty of cats! I have a cat of my own (Meowth 6yrs). I work remotely from my house most days—let’s talk schedule when we chat! I typically won’t introduce my picky girls to new pups right away. Thanks to my husband and niece, they get lots of attention and love. If the vibe is right, we can def do some pack walks and slow intros. Slow and steady wins the race! Plus, with my husband watching my babes, I can give yours a more TLC while you’re out. If that doesn’t work, I’m also open to pet sitting at your home—whatever you pet needs! I’m an overprotective pet mom myself so I totally understand the need to make sure your pet isn’t only safe but also happy while you’re away. I’m happy to send picture and video updates while your pet stays with me (or during a walk/drop in). You can call, text, video chat anytime. I typically send at least 4 updates with photos and videos a day. I’m also close to the vet in case any emergency arises! Not to mention I’m an avid hiker and a (very novice) canicross runner—my pups love to run and hike! If you’re comfortable with your dogs going on a long hike with me, I’m happy to take them on an adventure to one of the nearby forest preserves. Or if frisbee is more your pups thing, I have a 100yd leash and a huge field near me that my dogs also frequent. Don’t be afraid to mention any behavioral problems, just let me know and we can find something that works for everyone. I’ve had experience with reactive dogs. I’m happy to continue your training while your dog is with me. I currently work mostly remotely! I’m home with my girls all day long and happy to host your pup, too. With enough notice I should be able to work fully remote when your baby is over—but let’s discuss! On the weekends, we love to spend as much time outdoors/on trails as possible. Your pet is my priority. I focus on how they are acting individually and with others so they can stay happy and safe. Attention and urgency with everything is key to me.

“After an unfortunate situation with another walker, Jacee came through in a pinch and was wonderful! She was accommodating, sweet, personable and trustworthy. She was awesome and I would definitely use her again!”

Karly K.

“Jacqueline was great. She took my dog Parker out for walks longer than needed and also took him to the dog park after their walk! She goes beyond and i loved the pictures she took as well!(:”

Lauren B.