Dog Walking Carterville
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“I didn’t expect Mackenzie to come and walk Wily this morning since it was raining but she was right on time and ready to go! Wily loves his walks with her and gets so excited when she arrives”
About: Hey friends! 🐾 For over 3 years, I’ve gained hands-on experience caring for dogs through Rover, working alongside an experienced, highly rated sitter behind the scenes. During that time, I’ve had the opportunity to care for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities, building the knowledge and confidence needed to provide safe, reliable, and personalized care. I’ve decided to create my own Rover profile to offer my services independently and connect with more families in the Joplin area! I’m an active, dependable, and hardworking individual who enjoys staying busy and spending time outdoors. Whether your dog loves long walks, playtime, or simply having someone around for companionship, I’m happy to adjust to their individual needs and routines. I currently offer dog walking and drop-in visits, with the possibility of house sitting in the future. I understand that trusting someone with your pet is a big decision. That’s why I prioritize safety, consistency, communication, and attention to detail. My goal is to make sure your pets are comfortable, well cared for, and treated like family while giving you peace of mind when you’re away. I take pride in being someone you can count on, and I look forward to building lasting relationships with both you and your four-legged companions! I look forward to meeting you and your pets! 🐾 Pet care fits naturally into my active lifestyle! I only work evenings a couple days a week, leaving most of my days open for walks, drop-ins, and providing thoughtful, personalized care for your pups! I prioritize providing a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for every pet in my care. While I’m not currently offering boarding services, I hope to expand into boarding in the future! In the meantime, my focus is on providing dependable, attentive, and personalized care through dog walking and drop-in visits. I respect each pet’s individual needs, routines, and comfort levels, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and well cared for. My goal is to give every pet the attention and care they deserve while providing owners with peace of mind knowing their furry family members are in trustworthy hands! 🐾
About: Safety is my top priority when caring for your sweet pup. I love to go on walks and play fetch with dogs. I enjoy loving on dogs and ensuring they are well cared for. As I have a sweet pup of my own, I am only able to offer 30-min drop-ins or walk sessions. Each weekly schedule varies, but I am happy to help out where I can. You can count on me to care for your pup the way I care for mine! I work 3 12 hour shifts a week at the hospital which leaves 4 days a week for me to be able to help care for your pup. My pup has a big playpen that he stays in while I’m away at work. Inside his playpen he has a large puppy cabin that he treats as his house. My pup has all the chew toys he could ever want as well as a large stuffed animal to play with! My pup is provided with stimulating toys to keep his mind engaged throughout the day. We love to go on walks and play in the grass each day.
About: I’ve ran with dogs since 2015. It’s genuinely such a joy to spend time with them and share a passion for running with them! I’ve always dropped in and helped my peers with feeding and grooming their pups. I’m very flexible and will help fit your personal pet needs! I work at Freeman Hospital three days out of the week. However, I am open to dropping by on my work days as well (before and after work, as well as on lunch if it is close enough.) I will work around my schedule to fit your needs! I will take your dogs on trails around town! I feel that those are great environments for pups because there aren’t many cars and it surrounds them with nature.
About: I have had cats and dogs in my home since I was a young child and feel comfortable around all animals. I love that, through Rover, I can step in as needed to provide seamless care and attention to other people's beloved furbabies. I am a substitute teacher and, during the week, can easily fit in multiple drop-in visits with my flexible schedule. I also have most weekends free, allowing me to offer Saturday and Sunday services. I am comfortable feeding wet and/or dry food, refilling water bowls/fountains and scooping litter boxes. I will also use my time to provide cats with attention like pets, hair brushing and play time.
About: I love animals! I’ve had my dogs for 8 years and when I was growing up I was always around horses and dogs even cats! It’s my everyday duty to take care of three dogs! Every dog deserves love! I have a huge fenced in yard they get to run and play in! They are super well taken care of and have tons of toys. They will be loved and taken care of! It’s my everyday duty to take care of three adult dogs. I’m always trying to keep myself busy on my days off to watch your puppers & keep them safe. I love doing it in my free time.🤍🤍 I have a huge yard for them to run & play. Also keep an eye on them when they are outside. Plus they will have time to eat and rest after a day of playing.
About: Hi, my name is Bri! I just moved back to FL after recently graduating! I grew up around all kinds of animals, mainly dogs. I've always had a soft spot for dogs. I used to walk neighborhood dogs and go to animal shelters just to walk them and play with all the animals when I was younger. I am a dog mom myself to a 6 year old Border Collie Lab Mix. I understand how difficult it is to trust your pet with a stranger, but you have my promise that I will treat your dog as if he or she were my own, and that all of their needs will be met! My dog isn't easy to handle, therefore I'm always up for a challenge! My dog, Mya, has food sensitivities and is quite shy, so I'm used to dealing with these kind of situations and will do my best to assist your dog! I am currently a full-time college student, but now that majority of my courses are online I have a lot of time to play with your pups! I am free on weekdays and weekends at any time! I have a fenced backyard at my house and a crate if needed! I normally take my dog to dog parks to play with other dogs or nature trails.
About: I’ve cared for animals my entire life and have owned and trained animals professionally for 7 years. I would love to take care of yours! I work from home on my farm, Longhorn Arena. Meaning I am with the animals 24/7. I ride and train horses professionally and run a rodeo arena. I live on property and have the perfect set up to care for your furry friends. I have 4 friendly dogs on property, and the set up to crate several dogs if necessary. The arena is set on 30 acres of pasture land. So they can sniff and explore to their hearts content, including running in the fenced arenas, as well as miles of walkable roads surrounding us. We are off a state highway so safety is my biggest priority.
About: I’m a Mexican-American professional that works in Joplin, MO, but I frequent NWA area for leisure activities. I could help with basic training. Also willing to learn more training skills to help you at home. I’ve had multiple pets growing up including dogs, birds, hamsters, fish, and even hermit crabs over the years. I have a female cat of my own. Had her since she was a kitten, she was a stray and got her shots as soon as we were able too. I would greatly enjoy taking care of your pets! I know pets help reduce stress and anxiety and are very important companions for families big or small. I will do my best to treat your pets as if they were my own and give them all the love, respect, and care they deserve. I work part time in Joplin and am open about my work schedule and let you know when I would arrive at your house to care for your pet. If you agree with those times then I’ll book. I have an indoor/outdoor cat. I have a very big yard but it’s not fenced off. The neighborhood is quite and small. I have the option of walking them for long or short periods.
The median cost per walk for dog walking in Carterville is $17
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As of November 2026, there are 103 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Carterville. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.
Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in Carterville. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.
For dog walking bookings, your dog walker can send a Rover Card with details about your dog’s walk. Rover Cards require at least one photo and may include a map of the walking route, the total walk time and distance, and any pee or poop breaks recorded by the walker.
The route map lets you review where your dog was walked in Carterville after the booking. It is not live GPS tracking.
Have specific details you would like included? Message your dog walker in the app before the walk begins.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every walker on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Carterville. On Rover:
- 90% of walkers can help with special care needs
- 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 99% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your walker interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and walker for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
walkers on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement walker.
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