Dog Walking Carpenter-Ridgeway

“Keezieng has been a fantastic dog walker this past week! Very flexible and always on time, he made sure that Stella always had a nice mid-day walk.”

Colin S.

“Our Great Dane loves Ben. He has had great communication with us during all of his walks and has made sure that Bruno has “done his business” in the mornings. He is our favorite walker”

Stephanie C.

“Hailey is so great to work with and I’d hire her again anytime! She is extremely responsive and always gives great pupdates. Plus our pups seem to love her!”

Claire H.

About: Hi! I’m Madison, a lifelong animal lover with hands-on experience caring for animals in both shelter and home settings. I volunteered with Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue as a behavioral assessor, where I was trained to observe animal behavior, body language, temperament, and individual needs. I also helped write biographies for adoptable animals, which gave me even more experience getting to know animals as individuals and understanding their personalities and needs. My family also fostered animals, so I’m very comfortable working with anxious, shy, or nervous pets. I understand that some animals need extra patience and time to feel comfortable with a new person. I’m very in tune with animal behavior and pay close attention to body language, comfort levels, routines, and changes in behavior so I can help your pet feel safe and relaxed. I work a hybrid-remote job and am only in the office 1-2 days a week depending on workload, which gives me a lot of flexibility with pet care and to spend extra time with your pets that may need more human interaction and snuggles! I’m absolutely comfortable working with anxious, fearful, or timid animals and will give them the patience and space they need to feel comfortable. My goal is to make sure your pet feels safe, cared for, and in good hands while you’re away! I work a hybrid-remote job and am only in the office 1-2 days a week depending on workload, which gives me a lot of flexibility with pet care and to spend extra time with your pets that may need more human interaction and snuggles! I treat every pet and home with the same care and respect I would want for my own. I follow your pet’s normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, medications, and any specific instructions you provide. My background as a trained animal behavioral assessor helps me recognize signs of stress, fear, discomfort, or overstimulation and adjust my approach accordingly. I’m especially comfortable with shy or anxious animals and will never force interaction before they are ready. I prioritize safe handling, secure doors and gates, and making sure pets cannot accidentally escape. I also respect your home by keeping things clean, following your instructions, and making sure everything is as you left it when I leave. Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities.

“Gives Mowgli lots of love and is so easy to communicate with!!!”

Nancy L.

“Great communication and so patient with my nervous girl.”

Sam

“Kali per usual was excellent, very communicative and so good with my dog! He's always so chill and relaxed when I come home after Kali has walked him. Thank you!!”

Taryn N.

“Sarah was great! Super friendly, responsible, sweet, and an obvious animal lover. We are lucky to have found her to help us with our dog, Pax!”

Brielle E.

About: Eric and Rachel share a love for their beloved Aussie-beagle Lilo and fostering rescue dogs together. We know that it is never easy to leave your beloved dog with someone new, and in a new place. As our own Lilo has struggled with separation anxiety before, we know how important it is to have a pet sitter who is present, patient, and able to cater their care towards a dog’s specific needs. Rachel has taken care of 6 different family dogs growing up, including a border collie, golden retriever, Boston terrier, 2 mixed breeds and a silky terrier. Eric has taken care of his family dog (chihuahua minpin) since birth till now (11 years old). Together, we have fostered 22 rescue dogs these past two years, ranging from a high energy Great Pyrenees to 3 Border Collie puppies all at once, to a completely afraid and anxious Beagle mama and Shiba Inu mama that are recovering from very difficult situations. We have also looked after American pit bulls, large Newfoundlands and a Rhodesian Ridgeback, and senior doggies who have hip difficulties and special diets. Our own dog is a 3.5 year old Aussie-beagle, so we particularly love the herding dogs. :) We both have lots of experience working with dogs of all kinds of temperaments and needs, especially high energy dogs who require a lot of attention and care, and administering medication to dogs who have special needs. Rachel also loves cooking her home cooked meals for her dog, and can do that for yours too, if you need! We both work from home and have all weekends free. Our flexible schedules together allows us to bring dogs regularly on walks and to look after them consistently. We follow instructions really well, and can take care of your dog according to your requirements. We allow dogs to roam and sleep freely in our home, but we can also crate your dog easily if you prefer. We know how to work with your dog with lots of gentle care and love.

“Great dog walker!”

Howard B.

“Madi was able to book a short-notice walk for our dog when we had an emergency. He had a great time. We would love for Madi to walk Dizzy again!”

Carol P.

“Jake responded quickly to all my texts which helped enormously. Jake was flexible and very easy to communicate with. Jake was kind and respectful of myself, my home and most importantly my dog. He was on time and sent good photos. My dog was well cared for and stress free when I got home from my trip. I'm so glad we found Jake! We will absolutely 💯 use Jake's services again!”

Ellaina G.

About: multi-dog household my whole life! schooling and certified experienced grooming 4+ years, as well as 3 years of dog lodging and day care worker. Reliable and safe pet sitting for friends, family and clients for 10+ years. Years of professional experience administering medications and special service requests to animals. Just a deep passion for animals and want to continue working with them outside of work! currently working part time so availability for me looks like Tues-Wed-Thurs availability 8am-6pm. I am flexible with starting and ending times! Overnight stays if requested! willing to be flexible and accommodating for owners! following proper safety measures, perfecting personal care routines, protocols and tasks. having transparent, accurate and effective communication with owners to ensure dependency and proper safety of their loved ones is being carried out. Following directions requested by owners. They know their pets needs better!

“Jack is great at communicating with me. Both my dogs instantly liked him when they first met him. I feel very comfortable with him walking my puppy! We already rebooked more walks! Highly recommend!”

Amy H.

About: Hi! I’m a college student at UW who is super passionate about animals! I love both dogs and cats and have puppies of my own! I will take great care of your animals! I’m currently working a part-time job and have a pretty flexible class schedule! I am very available in the afternoons and weekends but feel free to reach out whenever and I will do my best to make it work! Although I cannot care for pets in my apartment, I am happy to take care of them in your home or apartment! I will be sure to take great care of your home and animal!

“Cynthia and Mark are the sweetest.. taking extra care to make sure your four-legged family member is happy and content. Communication with family is excellent.”

Angie B.

“Ashley does a great job communicating and really focused on her time with my senior pup. She's becoming my regular dog walker and I look forward to all the happy pictures of my pup she sends!”

Christine S.

About: Although I have not been a trainer, I have raised my own puppy, as well as been around dogs my whole life! I love nothing more than dogs and the joy they bring to peoples lives, I know times can get busy, but that’s what i’m here for! I have my own puppy at home, and i love spending time with him, but i also love spending time with other dogs:) i love going on walks, and to parks around the neighborhood! I will make sure your pet is actively cared for while I am with them, I will play with, and attend to their special needs!

About: I have taken care of many different types of pets for the past 4 years. From golden labs to parakeets, I love them all a lot. I currently work 8 am to 5 pm during the week, but I am available to dog or cat sit outside of those hours. I have a small dog of my own so I am definitely an animal lover! I have done house visits many times to watch dogs when their owners are out of town and I am very careful to make both the dogs and owners and happy as possible.

About: I have 2 large rescues that have been a part of my family for the last 9 years. When I lived in apartments, I helped watch other neighbors' dogs and always enjoyed getting to know them and learn about their routines, hobbies, and quirks. While my family never had a dog growing up, I love being around them now and could never go back to a life without them! Since I work part time at a local farm, and am only just getting my own farm up and running, I have a relatively flexible schedule from week to week, especially during the winter, early spring, and late fall. I am thorough when it comes to taking care of my dogs' health and safety, as well as the health and safety of all pets that are in my care. I am always vigilant about traffic while walking dogs near any roads, and am always careful of walking them near other animals. When in another's home I am respectful of boundaries and rules and always clean up after myself or any messes that a pet may make.