Dog Walkers in Canterbury, CT
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1. Vanessa W.
“Very caring, prompt, reliable and friendly”
2. Whitney T.
“She's great with animals and especially loves dogs. She is responsible and punctual and goes above and beyond to make sure whatever task is at hand is completed properly and fully”
3. Amanda L.
“Our dog and cat were well loved and cared for while we were away! We loved that Amanda stayed in touch and send us daily pictures of both of our girls. We will be reaching out when we plan our next vacation!”
4. Rebekah A.
“Rebekah was great walking our dogs and giving them play time out in the back! They got out to play in the snow! I got tons of pictures, and the pups got lots of love and snacks. What more could you ask for?!”
5. Heather F.
“Heather not only took great care of Zoey, walking her twice a day and feeding her, she kept me informed about what was going on with my elderly mother. Heather is an experienced dog trainer and it shows. She spent time evaluating Zoey on our meet and greet, and asked lots of questions. I highly recommend her.”
6. Madison H.
“I would highly recommend Maddy to any pet owner who is looking for someone truly passionate about animals and devoted to providing top quality care! Maddy has helped me in the past with my sweet Bailey girl in the past and found her to be my absolute go to whenever we need her!”
7. Sara W.
“Sarah and her family are a joy and took such good care of Monty while we were away. We loved the note and photo they left for us at the end of their care. I highly recommend them!”
8. Holly S.
“Holly is THE BEST!!! She’s taught beginner lessons for us and sat for us many times over the past 3 years, and she’s always gone above in beyond with her communication, cleanliness, and genuine love and care for our animals. We have a 6 horse farm with 2 dogs and a few rabbits. She is knowledgeable and the first person to notice if there’s an issue with any of them. She checks in with us frequently and responds quickly to messages. She’s always reliable and we never have to worry about our animals or home while away. We recommend her so much!”
9. Sarah L.
About: Because Your Pet Deserves the Best, Even When You’re Away. I will care for your pet small, large, fluffy or feathery when you can't. Sometimes things come up or a well deserved vacation... there is no need when you pick me to worry about your loved pet family. I will treat them with respect, compassion, and love they deserve. I know that they are missing you. I will make sure that they have their own mini getaway when I am with them. This can be a walk, cuddles, or just tossing the ball. I can do stop ins for potty and food.. I can stop in and take them for a walk, or just stop in and play with them. I love all weather and am prepared for anything. Snow, rain, cold or storm. I am a stay at home mom who like any mom I am ready for anything. Last minute appointment (we all know that unexpected things happen. Don't worry about your pet message me), cleanups, accidents, snacks,protective (nothing will happen to your loved one with me), and even fun days outs. I am a mom and I am always ready for anything. It would be a honor to be invited to your home to check in on your loved one. I am extremely flexible and would enjoy meeting your pets. I would always treat your animals as I would want mine to be treated.
10. Gary O.
“I’ve known Gary for years. If you’re looking for someone who will take extra special care of your dogs, look no further. Gary has watched both of my dogs on numerous occasions. He always takes them on walks which they thoroughly enjoy! He is reliable, attentive, and loving. There is nobody else I would recommend more than Gary!”
11. Meghan P.
About: I have two of my own dogs and consider them my kids. I love to be with them all the time! Love to play and go for long walks too I’m currently working second shift 4 days a week and my fiancée works 4 on 4 off so there is normally always someone here at all times I have two of my own fur babies to keep yours company and live in a quite neighborhood with very little traffic. I will always walk the dogs daily
12. Trinity M.
“Trinity understands basic body language very well and helped me crate train my 40lb pitbull. She’s great around small and big dogs and loves each like her own.”
13. Amanda S.
“Amanda is very professional, punctual and knowledgeable. I came home to 2 tired and happy pups! Will definitely be using again.”
14. Rosa A.
About: Hello, my name is rosa I have been dog training dogs for Years. I worked for petsmart, petco, and even private companies. Everything from basic behavior to full service and task. I work with great Danes all the way to terriers. And have plenty of recamdation for you. I went to Animal behavior college. Trained at petco and petsmart. I also have handled blind deaf and diabetic dogs. I have access to 5 private acres for some doggy play time. I always keep your dogs safety a priority. I do offer extended stays for military with a great rate. My family is a military family ourselves so we can watch your fur baby for deployments. I currently have 3 dogs that are cgc and ada sseviced. Animal safety and behavior is a priority in my life. Along with small farm that included chickens pigs and goats. So you need help with your livestock I’m your girl. I hope to meet you and your pup soon. I stay at home full time. So I’m always here for your fur-baby needs my mornings start before the sun comes up. And being a light sleeper I’m even hear from middle of the night needs. I have 2 separate fenced area to ensure your dogs are only around others that they can safely encounter with. All dogs will be inside at night .
15. Christopher D.
“Communicative and punctual- niko seems greatly entertained. Keep up the awesome”
16. Jillian B.
“I was so happy that Jillian was available to walk my dog again. Reliable and communicative, I am looking forward to booking her services again soon. Thank you, Jillian!”
17. Haley G.
“Haley took care of our two kittens when we went away for a weekend. She was the first person to stay with them since we got them and she did a great job! I fully entrusted her to take care of them and give them all the snuggles and playtime they needed. She watched our house for us as well and we knew we’d come home and it would be as though we never left. I would trust Haley to watch our animals anytime!”
18. Nichole G.
About: We have two pups of our own and are always home for them. We have 3 children who are also animal lovers, so it won’t just be myself giving attention and love to your animals. They will have free range of our entire home, a fenced in side yard and plenty of acres to go for walks! My availability is flexible and I’m open to working with whatever accommodations are needed. I am always home for our dogs everyday to eat, get outdoors to play, have access to water, food and treats and exercise. We have a fenced in spacious side yard. Our dogs are friendly and the younger one loves to play and keeps our 6 year old young at heart. Crating is always an option as well if needed. Our dogs do both, one is crated and one sleeps on the couch.
19. Taylor S.
“I highly recommend Taylor for any pet care needs. Every time she has watched my house (2 dogs and 4 cats) for me she sends me updates and pictures regularly. All of my animals absolutely LOVE her. She even cared for my cat who needed special care and daily medicine. She is kind, gentle, reliable and very professional.”
20. Amaya M.
“Amaya watched my pit a few months back when I took a 5 day road trip to Atlanta. We checked in with each other and even facetimed because I missed Zulu. I came back to an even happier dog then when I left and I got the alone time I needed.. I would recommend her and even had her watch a couple of my buddies dogs and cats here and there.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Canterbury on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per walk, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog walker’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 533 dog walkers in Canterbury. 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 84% of Canterbury dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Canterbury have an average of 16 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 Canterbury.
You can’t always predict a super busy day at work, but you can anticipate your dog’s needs. Instead of rushing home at lunch, book a dog walker to give your dog a 30- or 60-minute dog walk. Your dog walker can stop by as many times as you need—on whatever days you need them. With the Rover app, get a comprehensive Rover Card from your dog walker that includes:
- Start and stop times
- A map of their walk with total distance
- Pee, poo, food, and water breaks
- Cute photos and a personalized note
There are 533 dog walkers in Canterbury on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Canterbury, 95% 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.
Yes! Dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog walker through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog walker has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog walker requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog walking service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog walker’s cancellation policy.