Dog Walking in Central, Tacoma
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Top rated Central dog walkers
“If you want someone with lots of energy, who is kind, who loves dogs, and who is highly trustworthy and honest, Nathan is your guy! This was our first Rover experience, and we couldn't be happier. Nathan communicated well and allowed the dogs to get to know and trust him before transitioning from just a walk to a walk and Chuckit time at the park. Mac and Hoko were so happy when they would see Nathan come through the door (as witnessed by my roommate on occasion). We will use Nathan again, even if I don't have the need and only want the boys to see an old friend. 100% recommend.”
“Michael is amazing.. he took great care to get to know our Skippy dog and understand his routine and mannerisms. He is incredibly reliable, provides excellent feedback, and is that perfect balance of personable and professional. He knows his dogs, and can is trusted with our special Skippy dog. We are very lucky to have found him!”
“Alyssa did a great job taking care of my Oakley. She was punctual, easy to communicate with and seemed sweet with him. Will definitely have her take care of my boy again!”
“Sarah was so great with my high energy dog! I felt very confident in her abilities. I also appreciated her good communication and professionalism. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Bri is absolutely amazing!!! She take wonderful care of my little girl. Shakti loves her walks with Bri. I have so much peace of mind knowing Shakti is in great hands. She is a rescue & can be high energy & reactive. Bri handles her with grace & expertise. Can't recommend her enough.”
“I am grateful for Kay. She is always available when I need her. She is reliable, trustworthy, and a good human. She takes the best care my dog Blondie. I highly recommend booking with her.”
“Meg walks our pup Charlie regularly and we are so glad we found her! You can tell she genuinely cares for him. I look forward to her cute updates :) We will continue to use her - she’s truly wonderful!”
About: I have had dogs most of my life. I raised them from puppies and rescued many in my adult life. I have cared for elderly dogs and those with various medical conditions and treatment programs. For the first time in awhile, I am without a dog. At the moment, I don't have the right space. That's why I am happy to love your dog, and support you in whatever routine you adhere to. I currently free lance and work independently remotely so I have flexibility in when and how long I work. I can work around your schedule. I cannot currently board dogs at my place. I can stay at your home which is often best as it is more familiar to your dog. It also allows me to maintain whatever regimen you are currently adhering to.
“Rachel, thanks for taking care of Paco since November. We appreciate all your patience and willingness to help out when we needed you. Good luck with the move to Washington!”
“Wonderful! Was the first time we left our pup alone for more than a few hours since we adopted him. She was so patient and kind with him, he’s can be a little fresh sometime but she Emily was great!!”
About: I really love taking dogs out for walks, it gives me a moment to breathe and think, and by the end, they’re usually happily panting and ready for a nap. They’re such sweet little souls, and I honestly take so much pride in caring for them. Sometimes I feel like I connect with dogs more than people ! they’re just pure love in a fuzzy little body. I’ve also helped raise puppies from the moment they were born, and watching them grow has been one of the most special experiences in my life. I work remotely and I can work from anywhere, other than from 11 AM Ish I have one delivery to do Monday through Friday, which gives me a full availability ! My apartment is a one bedroom, however, I have a big yard in the center of it. Usually, I take my dog for multiple walks within the neighborhood and it’s a really nice safe area. If I have to come to you, I would hope to know what I’m walking into and please tell me if there are anything of the routines or any “issues” with the dog I’m very open and I’m willing to accommodate she just please let me know prior so I know what I’m getting myself into!
About: I've worked in the pet industry for a total of 7 years. I am highly educated in pet nutrition and care from the past 5 years, and in college worked for 2 years in pet boarding. I also help to adopt out foster kittens and played an active part in their care. I've had animals all my life and spent a portion of my time in high school caring for a cat with diabetes. I am familiar with both dog and cat care. I recently moved to Tacoma from Austin, TX and currently have a completely open schedule! I can work with your needs to find a schedule that works for you. I am happy to fulfill any nutritional needs of your pet including feeding a raw or supplement filled diet. I also am happy to help them play/exercise as needed.
“Marina is a great communicator, and clearly loves animals! Moose is lucky to have her and I am lucky to have peace of mind, knowing he is well looked after on their daily walks.”
“Nisa is terrific with my stubborn dog and manages to take him on some good long walks. She's punctual and reliable. It gives me peace of mind knowing my dog is getting his afternoon walk.”
“Lauren is wonderful and a natural with dogs. She has valuable experience and knows how to interact with various dog personalities. Will continue to book with her. Thank you for the care Lauren!”
“Aydin was incredibly responsive, flexible, and attentive to Moose! He went above and beyond to make sure he got the exercise that he needed while we were away, and seemed very capable of handling a larger, high energy dog like Moose. We loved getting all of the photos of Moose on their dog park outings and felt confident that he was in good hands!”
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Alex K.Star Sitter
“Alex is so great with our dog! Loki loves going on walks with him, and Alex always sends cute pictures and gives us updates. Highly recommend!”
Brian M.
“Brian took great care of Milo and went above and beyond with a long walk in the woods.”
Nathan C.Star Sitter
“If you want someone with lots of energy, who is kind, who loves dogs, and who is highly trustworthy and honest, Nathan is your guy! This was our first Rover experience, and we couldn't be happier. Nathan communicated well and allowed the dogs to get to know and trust him before transitioning from just a walk to a walk and Chuckit time at the park. Mac and Hoko were so happy when they would see Nathan come through the door (as witnessed by my roommate on occasion). We will use Nathan again, even if I don't have the need and only want the boys to see an old friend. 100% recommend.”
Michael M.Star Sitter
“Michael is amazing.. he took great care to get to know our Skippy dog and understand his routine and mannerisms. He is incredibly reliable, provides excellent feedback, and is that perfect balance of personable and professional. He knows his dogs, and can is trusted with our special Skippy dog. We are very lucky to have found him!”
Alyssa S.Star Sitter
“Alyssa did a great job taking care of my Oakley. She was punctual, easy to communicate with and seemed sweet with him. Will definitely have her take care of my boy again!”
Sarah M.
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“Sarah was so great with my high energy dog! I felt very confident in her abilities. I also appreciated her good communication and professionalism. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
Brianna L.
“Bri is absolutely amazing!!! She take wonderful care of my little girl. Shakti loves her walks with Bri. I have so much peace of mind knowing Shakti is in great hands. She is a rescue & can be high energy & reactive. Bri handles her with grace & expertise. Can't recommend her enough.”
Kay B.
“I am grateful for Kay. She is always available when I need her. She is reliable, trustworthy, and a good human. She takes the best care my dog Blondie. I highly recommend booking with her.”
Emily O.Star Sitter
“My doggie loves her walks with Emily! Emily consistently ensures that she gets a good walk with plenty of time to sniff and enjoy time outside.”
Meg K.Star Sitter
“Meg walks our pup Charlie regularly and we are so glad we found her! You can tell she genuinely cares for him. I look forward to her cute updates :) We will continue to use her - she’s truly wonderful!”
Megan O.
“Megan has taken care of my dog Malu several times, and I trust her completely. She’s kind, reliable, attentive, and clearly loves animals. Highly recommended!”
Rachel A.
“Rachel, thanks for taking care of Paco since November. We appreciate all your patience and willingness to help out when we needed you. Good luck with the move to Washington!”
Elizabeth W.
“Elizabeth is great with my puppies! They love her! She is dependable with great communication, and I'm so happy to have her walking my puppies every day while I'm at work.”
Emily C.
“Wonderful! Was the first time we left our pup alone for more than a few hours since we adopted him. She was so patient and kind with him, he’s can be a little fresh sometime but she Emily was great!!”
Kaitlyn S.
“Kaitlyn has watched my dog a couple of times. She walked him everytime, accommodated to any weird routine Rocco has, kept him safe and entertained, which is hard because he’s a handful of a dog. My dog (Rocco) absolutely loves Kaitlyn, I definitely recommend.”
Rose W.
“I have a dog who is a little picky about people, and when I needed someone to come by and walk her a few times, I hired Rose. She took the time to get my dog used to her, and was very patient during the process. She helped my dog - and me - be comfortable, and I was so grateful. She has a lot of experience with dogs, and it shows. I am so happy to have made this connection, and I plan to use her again in the near future.”
Marina R.Star Sitter
“Marina is a great communicator, and clearly loves animals! Moose is lucky to have her and I am lucky to have peace of mind, knowing he is well looked after on their daily walks.”
Nisa B.
“Nisa is terrific with my stubborn dog and manages to take him on some good long walks. She's punctual and reliable. It gives me peace of mind knowing my dog is getting his afternoon walk.”
Lauren T.
“Lauren is wonderful and a natural with dogs. She has valuable experience and knows how to interact with various dog personalities. Will continue to book with her. Thank you for the care Lauren!”
Aydin K.
“Aydin was incredibly responsive, flexible, and attentive to Moose! He went above and beyond to make sure he got the exercise that he needed while we were away, and seemed very capable of handling a larger, high energy dog like Moose. We loved getting all of the photos of Moose on their dog park outings and felt confident that he was in good hands!”
Central dog parents share their Rover experiences
Michael is amazing.. he took great care to get to know our Skippy dog and understand his routine and mannerisms. He is incredibly reliable, provides excellent feedback, and is that perfect balance of personable and professional. He knows his dogs, and can is trusted with our special Skippy dog. We are very lucky to have found him!
Sometimes I hate writing positive reviews because I know the Rover person will blow-up in popularity and I’ll never be able to book them again but this one was a must. Viviane is the best and I would use her 100% of the time if I could. She is amazing with our dog Zion and even made him special dog treats. She also was an amazing communicator and shared updates and photos. He was so happy when I picked him up and I’m sure he wants to go on vacation to Viviane’s house again as soon as he can. I highly recommend her.
Natalya has been great to work with. She quickly responded to my request, was on time, working around my schedule, and was professional. My dog instantly adored her when they met. She was so good with him. She gave me really great feedback about how he responded to her on the walk. I am looking forward to working with her many more times in the future and have already booked her for dog sitting.
Great First Experience! I recently hired David for a walk with my energetic pup, Markus, and it was a fantastic experience. David arrived on time and understood Markus's need for exercise. After the walk, Markus was so tired he just wanted to sleep, which speaks to how well David engaged him. I appreciated the photos he shared from their walk, making me feel connected while I was away. I highly recommend David for anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog walker, especially for high-energy dogs!
John was so great and a huge help to us. He was very fast to reply to our last minute dog walking request, arrived on time, is great at communication and very kind. Our 80 lbs Doberman loved him and I knew she was safe in his hands. I also liked that John had experience with big dogs since he has a husky! We will definitely be using John again. Rooney gives two big paws up! 🐾
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, dog walkers on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog walkers available in Central.
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
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.
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