Dog Walking in Chicago
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“Did amazing with my puppy and gave helpful tips based on their walk. Loved that she played games with my girl and she show cases her years of experience working with dogs! Highly recommend!”
“So nice and so sweet! My dogs love her!”
“I will definitely be rebooking with Chayse whenever he is available when we need him. He always takes pictures and gives Petey plenty of exercise. It puts me at ease that my pup is well taken care of when we are not there. Thanks Chayse!”
About: I’ve helped take care of pets for the past four years, and absolutely adore them! I grew up around family animals and had a lizard of my own for 12 years, I have experiences working with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, as well as farm animals including chickens, rabbits, and goats. I can administer oral medications, and have experience working with senior dogs as well as dogs who have extra care needs. I’m currently a student in school part time with a virtual part time job, so I have lots of flexibility over the summer to take of your furry loved one. If you are seeking a long term pet walker scheduling may change when I’m enrolled in school full time in October. I do not offer pet care in my own home, but am happy to follow any boundaries you keep for your furry loved ones in your own home.
“Shawn is great! He’s very communicative and truly enjoys taking my little guy out for walks. He is proactive and goes above and beyond to make me feel reassured and to care for my pet. Will definitely be reaching out again on a regular basis!”
“My dog immediately loved Jenny. She is always on time and sends great pictures. Your pets will love Jenny too.”
“Angie is wonderful. She was always on time looked great took control of my dog and he ended up falling in love with her I would recommend her for anything. Thank you”
“Molly is friendly, a great communicator, and she was super with my dog. She is also quite independent, willing to jump right in. I highly recommend Molly - she is great!”
“Melissa was great! My little Toby was obsessed with her the minute he met her and barely wanted to come back inside after his walk. She sent me frequent photos and gave me a thorough update when they returned.”
About: I am an animal lover who is happy to give some love, attention, and care to pets of all varieties. I am very comfortable administering medication (have a diabetic cat at home), and have no qualms about cleaning up pet messes. I love playing and cuddling as well as taking care of an animals physical needs. I like doing Rover because I work in entertainment and travel quite a bit for projects, but when I am home and have no gigs, my time is very flexible and I can fit any pet's schedule into mine. I wish I could have a dog but I am out of town too much. Rover is perfect for getting some dog love during my stretches between gigs. I am happy to take pets in my home (with a fenced park across the street, and three cat friends) or visit them in your home where they are comfortable.
“I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care Chauntrell gave my pup while I was away! From the moment we connected, he was communicative, kind, and clearly passionate about animals. He sent daily updates, photos, and even little notes about how my dog was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was gone. Chauntrell was so patient and gentle with him it didn’t take long before he was completely comfortable and excited for their walks. He treated my pup like he was their own, and that means the world to me. I highly recommend Chauntrell to anyone looking for someone dependable, loving, and professional. I will absolutely be booking with him again in the future! Thank you again for everything my friend! 🐾❤️”
About: Up until recently I had a large reactive dog. She was my best friend and taught me not only patience, but also taught me so much about dogs. I wfh and am looking to add a little something to my schedule. I would love to give your dog the exercise it needs while you’re at work. I am willing to work with reactive dogs in case by case basis I wfh and have flexibility in my schedule. I am available afternoons and evenings m-f and can work something out on weekends if it was needed. I would take care of your animals at your home based on instructions you give me for you pet. I respect you as an owner and your pet and do not want to give overstep and boundaries
“Hailey is so wonderful and patient with my furry baby! I appreciate her so much with her patience and wonderfulness with getting Billie to complete her daily exercise :)”
About: I have roughly five years experience taking care of others’ dogs on a regular basis. I always thought I was a cat person but as it turned out… I am a dog person, too! I have experience mainly with adult and senior dogs, both big and small. I am an expert at hiding meds in a yummy snack or spoon of peanut butter. I am dependable and stick to your pets schedule and needs! I’ve won and lost many a tug of war in my day… I am currently between jobs & studying for an insurance license - so I have an open schedule with which to care for your fur babies! I live with a friendly cat across the street from a dog park. I am very thorough and attentive so I will make sure to fulfill any request made. I always make sure that pets in my care have fresh water and their scheduled food, as well as comfort toys and treats. I establish trust through consistency in action (that includes treats!). I am concerned with making sure your pets feel safe in my care, first and foremost. I think the only way I can be a fun caretaker for your pets is to establish that feeling of trust and safety.
“Czarina was great! Really helped me out on a last minute request. She communicated well, was perfectly on time, took great care of my buddy!”
About: I have always had pets, but I have been dog walking since middle school and pet sitting since high school. I have cared for many different breeds, sizes, and ages of dogs and cats, as well as some fish, lizards, snakes, bunnies and birds. I am able to learn and adapt quickly, and am always happy to care for a new species, big or small. I am experienced with caring for pets with special needs or medicines. I have experience with all aspects of dog and cat care, from puppy training to caring for senior dogs with limited mobility, and I am willing to learn about anything I have not yet experienced, including caring for exotic pets. I am comfortable caring for up to a farm's worth of pets at a time, depending on their needs. I have a soft spot for really big dogs, especially rowdy ones! I am working freelance at the moment, so my schedule is completely open! I am available to petsit overnight, to walk dogs during the day, or even to give occasional rides to the park or the vet! I generally prefer to care for pets in their own home. I like to match my routine to yours to minimize stress for your pets, so I am very flexible. I will want to meet with you and your pets prior to sitting to familiarize myself with your routine and needs, and to make sure I am a good match with your pets. I can be as relaxed or energetic as needed depending on the number and energy level of your pets. I will spend as much time petting and cuddling your animals as they let me!
“Jim is great! He took extra time to get to know our pup before starting a walk with her! Now she waits by the door in the mornings for their walk. It’s great to have a trustworthy person to help out!”
“Andres has been absolutely amazing! He has been amazing to work with. My pittie mix absolutely loves going for his walks with Andres. He is always on time and very professional. Would highly recommend.”
About: Hello! I’m Daniel and I’ve grown up with cats and dogs my entire life. I started dog sitting in 2020 aside from regularly watching over my family’s pets, and I’ll be sure to treat your fur babies like they’re part of my own family! 🐶🐱 I’m currently working from home as a freelance contractor from my laptop so I’ll have the availability to be near your pets most of the day. I do have several meetings throughout the week so there may be times aside from my work that I will need to be on the phone but I would still be able to walk, feed, and care for your pets while doing so. At home I currently have a cat that is regularly groomed and I also walk my family’s dog about twice a day daily between 7am-4pm. I make sure all pets always have water and are fed at their appropriate times and give treats occasionally to make sure they are still enjoying their time indoors!
“Tochtli enjoyed his walks with Arsema every time. I would totally recommend others to book with Arsema because she’s great at communicating, showed real connection with my dog, and she was very responsive and punctual throughout the length of our booking - which was 8 days.”
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Carli S.
“Did amazing with my puppy and gave helpful tips based on their walk. Loved that she played games with my girl and she show cases her years of experience working with dogs! Highly recommend!”
Jozelin R.
“So nice and so sweet! My dogs love her!”
Chayse T.
“I will definitely be rebooking with Chayse whenever he is available when we need him. He always takes pictures and gives Petey plenty of exercise. It puts me at ease that my pup is well taken care of when we are not there. Thanks Chayse!”
Mariam A.
“We have a mixed menagerie of pets - a dog, cat, gold fish, and bearded dragon. Our animal clan didn’t scare off Mariam nor did our 1 month trip. Mariam’s attention to detail soared above and beyond our expectations, and our crew was well taken care of. What separates Mariam from other pet sitters is her willingness to support the feeding & hygiene needs of each animal. She was willing to purchase & maintain crickets for our beardie on a weekly basis, she replaced the terrarium heat lamp when it stopped working, and she cleaned the fish bowl, terrarium & kitty litter box. Our furry critters love her as much as we do! I highly recommend Mariam as a pet sitter.”
Shawn D.Star Sitter
“Shawn is great! He’s very communicative and truly enjoys taking my little guy out for walks. He is proactive and goes above and beyond to make me feel reassured and to care for my pet. Will definitely be reaching out again on a regular basis!”
Jenny C.
“My dog immediately loved Jenny. She is always on time and sends great pictures. Your pets will love Jenny too.”
Angelina H.
“Angie is wonderful. She was always on time looked great took control of my dog and he ended up falling in love with her I would recommend her for anything. Thank you”
Molly G.Star Sitter
“Molly is friendly, a great communicator, and she was super with my dog. She is also quite independent, willing to jump right in. I highly recommend Molly - she is great!”
Melissa L.
“Melissa was great! My little Toby was obsessed with her the minute he met her and barely wanted to come back inside after his walk. She sent me frequent photos and gave me a thorough update when they returned.”
Andrea K.
“I've lived with Andie off and on for the last 15 years and there have always been cats at our house. She has experience giving medications, insulin shots and is just a great pet owner and caregiver in general. I would definitely recommend her any time.”
Chauntrell W.
“I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care Chauntrell gave my pup while I was away! From the moment we connected, he was communicative, kind, and clearly passionate about animals. He sent daily updates, photos, and even little notes about how my dog was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was gone. Chauntrell was so patient and gentle with him it didn’t take long before he was completely comfortable and excited for their walks. He treated my pup like he was their own, and that means the world to me. I highly recommend Chauntrell to anyone looking for someone dependable, loving, and professional. I will absolutely be booking with him again in the future! Thank you again for everything my friend! 🐾❤️”
Angela E.
About: Up until recently I had a large reactive dog. She was my best friend and taught me not only patience, but also taught me so much about dogs. I wfh and am looking to add a little something to my schedule. I would love to give your dog the exercise it needs while you’re at work. I am willing to work with reactive dogs in case by case basis I wfh and have flexibility in my schedule. I am available afternoons and evenings m-f and can work something out on weekends if it was needed. I would take care of your animals at your home based on instructions you give me for you pet. I respect you as an owner and your pet and do not want to give overstep and boundaries
Hailey L.
“Hailey is so wonderful and patient with my furry baby! I appreciate her so much with her patience and wonderfulness with getting Billie to complete her daily exercise :)”
Mairead M.
“Mairead treats my cat Sid like he's her own, and is very responsible and communicative when it comes to providing updates on him and letting me know if something is needed. I travel frequently, and whether it's for a weekend or three weeks, Mairead can be depended on to make sure Sid is healthy, happy, and taken care of. I would definitely recommend her for any petsitting/walking needs you might have!”
Czarina H.
“Czarina was great! Really helped me out on a last minute request. She communicated well, was perfectly on time, took great care of my buddy!”
Lindsey F.
“We found Lindsey through a FB group and she came over and met our babies and the rest is history! She is so kind and gentle with them but firm when she needs to be. The dogs love her so much and actually look forward to spending time with her. I swear they know when she is coming to play with them! When Lindsey went away to get her masters in another country, we were devastated to lose our favorite pet sitter, but happy for her new journey. When we learned she was coming back after completing her degree, we couldn’t be more thrilled! She is such a gem, and loves our babies like they were her own!”
Jim V.
“Jim is great! He took extra time to get to know our pup before starting a walk with her! Now she waits by the door in the mornings for their walk. It’s great to have a trustworthy person to help out!”
Andres G.
“Andres has been absolutely amazing! He has been amazing to work with. My pittie mix absolutely loves going for his walks with Andres. He is always on time and very professional. Would highly recommend.”
Daniel P.
About: Hello! I’m Daniel and I’ve grown up with cats and dogs my entire life. I started dog sitting in 2020 aside from regularly watching over my family’s pets, and I’ll be sure to treat your fur babies like they’re part of my own family! 🐶🐱 I’m currently working from home as a freelance contractor from my laptop so I’ll have the availability to be near your pets most of the day. I do have several meetings throughout the week so there may be times aside from my work that I will need to be on the phone but I would still be able to walk, feed, and care for your pets while doing so. At home I currently have a cat that is regularly groomed and I also walk my family’s dog about twice a day daily between 7am-4pm. I make sure all pets always have water and are fed at their appropriate times and give treats occasionally to make sure they are still enjoying their time indoors!
Arsema N.Star Sitter
“Tochtli enjoyed his walks with Arsema every time. I would totally recommend others to book with Arsema because she’s great at communicating, showed real connection with my dog, and she was very responsive and punctual throughout the length of our booking - which was 8 days.”
Over 17,538 pet parents in Chicago have booked dog walking
Chicago dog parents share their Rover experiences
Maddie is a reliable, kind and responsive dog walker. She takes great care of my pup and when she has dog/house sit she takes great care of my home. I don’t know what I’d do without her and I recommend her to all my neighbors!
Yi Yuan and her boyfriend took my sweet Pepper for a nice long walk and for play time at the dog park on short notice after I had a really long week at work. Pepper came back super happy and she had a blast. I would trust her with my pup again! Thank you!
Taylor has been excellent with my 80+lb dog Tucker. She walks him at least twice a week, and is always on time, responsive, and responsible- I know he’s in safe hands.
Nayane is wonderful! Kind, communicative, and helpful. She agreed to a walk on short notice, and made sure our little guy was comfortable and well taken care of in the hot weather.
Carli was spectacular! Not even my adult children can get my dog to walk with them-he's a real mama's boy. Carli got him walking with a treat technique she used, and which we will use again many times for his walks. She was prompt, pleasant, and a good communicator.
Ana is very patient when my dog is afraid of the thunder and helped her feel more comfortable before she left. I really appreciate her concern and “above and beyond” service!
Betsy was great! We especially appreciate she was able to walk our dog on short notice. Asked good questions, great communication and responsiveness.
McKenna is great! She came to meet us and the pups before. We scheduled a few walks with her and have more booked for the future!
Jenny did great with walking my dog Guy! She was very respectful in our communication with each other, following specific instructions and sticking to our schedule. I would definitely book for Jenny’s service again!
Chloe was amazing! She was so helpful for our dogs and communicative! Would use her services again and again!
I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care Chauntrell gave my pup while I was away! From the moment we connected, he was communicative, kind, and clearly passionate about animals. He sent daily updates, photos, and even little notes about how my dog was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was gone. Chauntrell was so patient and gentle with him it didn’t take long before he was completely comfortable and excited for their walks. He treated my pup like he was their own, and that means the world to me. I highly recommend Chauntrell to anyone looking for someone dependable, loving, and professional. I will absolutely be booking with him again in the future! Thank you again for everything my friend! 🐾❤️
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The median cost per walk for dog walking in Chicago is $20
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Sitters in Chicago average 4 repeat dog walking clients
Dog Walking FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Chicago on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 10,690 dog walkers in Chicago. 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, 86% of Chicago dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Chicago have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Chicago.
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 10,690 dog walkers in Chicago on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Chicago, 90% 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.
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