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“Yixuan was great with Butler and provided updates with photos and videos during their walk! He even wiped Butler’s paws and belly! I will definitely schedule Yixuan again more consistently :)”
“Michael was great to work with. He was reliable, on time, and kind. Thanks for your help! We look forward to working together again in the future.”
About: I’ve had dogs since I was 16 and have been volunteering at local Humane Societies ever since for both dogs and cats. I currently have 2 pups of my own. One of which has given me great experience with reactive big dogs. Her name is Camilla and she is a staffy and husky mix. She is the sweetest girl but gets spooked easily but with training lots of love and a steady routine she is doing great. And my small pup Mateo who is just happy to be around and he is a havenese mini poodle mix. I have had him since he was a puppy so I know all about what it takes to watch and care for a puppy. I have a lot of experience and am great at following directions to make you and your fur baby comfortable. I schedule my day around my pets routine and I would do the same with yours as well. I start my mornings early and can adjust as needed! I do work full time however most days I am able to work from home which makes it easier to do walks and drop ins! I do have my own two dogs as well, so if okay with you I do prefer to sleep at my own place during pet sitting especially if you are requesting more than a weekend of sitting. However we can discuss and come up with a plan comfortable for you and your pups as well. I believe in respecting you and your pup or cats space. As someone who owns a reactive dog I do not let dogs meet on walks, I am very good at redirecting and ensuring all parties are safe. I refuse to put any dog any dog in a potentially compromising position.
About: Hello everyone! My name is Shannon, but I go by Amii, and I recently moved to Chicago—it’s been almost a year now—to pursue college. Before relocating, I lived in Florida, where I cared for my family’s and friends’ pets whenever they were out of town or had busy work schedules. I also grew up surrounded by animals—neighbors and friends all had pets with unique personalities. There were always stray cats roaming my old neighborhood, and I had a beloved childhood dog for many years before he passed away. Currently, I have an ESA cat, so I’m very familiar with the responsibilities that come with caring for pets and understanding their needs and wants. Some of the tasks I regularly handle include: • Nail trimming • Brushing teeth • Cleaning litter boxes (including Litter-Robots) • Applying topical, oral, and eye medications • Post-surgery aftercare routines (my cat had surgery last year) • Most importantly, staying attentive to their moods and sensitivities While it’s been a while since I’ve lived with a dog—so I might be a bit out of practice beyond walking, playing, and feeding—I’m excellent at following instructions and adapting to each pet’s routine! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. Reviews are always appreciated, and I can’t wait to meet you and your fur-babies!! <3 Available :) •Everyday at anytime! Not Available :( •April 30 from 12pm-5pm •May 2-6 •May 14 from 9am-12pm I’m currently unemployed but I do plan to start college in the fall of 2025, so until then; I’m pretty much free the majority of the week :) If something does comes up like traveling plans, classes/studying at certain times, or if I have friends/family that will visit. I’ll make sure to communicate my schedule with you if something can’t or can work. <3 When visiting the clients home I make sure to take pictures and send updates of what I am doing, for example if I’m arriving later than expected, or if the walk is taking longer than expected. I’ll take the dogs out to a specific place if instructed by the client, and I always keep things as is, unless again, instructed by the client. If I need to use a set of keys, I’ll make sure to put it back to its original spot and resetting the lockbox numbers. Please let me know if there’s anything specific you wish to let me know. I wish I could host pets in my home as I have 2 parks near me and one of them is fenced! So if the client is ok with it, I can take your dog of the leash and free play with a tennis ball or sticks, but I have a cat at home who isn’t comfortable with other animals at the moment. If she changes or gets better with it through training I’ll update this in the future. <3
“Jay and Lisette have been so good with walking Bunni and Sharki for a whole week, they are not only consistently on time and always walk them a bit more time than allotted, but also take the time to wipe their paws especially when it’s nasty outside. Would absolutely recommend them to others!”
“Jason is always willing to help me out with my pup! He goes above and beyond to make it easy for last minute work trips. Can’t say enough great things about this sitter!!”
“Super helpful and communicative!”
“Shawn was great with our staffie, Belle! She was able to do all of her favorite things (chasing squirrels) on her usual walks and he went out of his way to make sure she was comfortable. Looking forwards to booking him again”
“Margaret took Charlie on a nice long walk and took great care of him. Very prompt and communicative”
“Kexin is so amazing with our big pup, Ace! She is reliable, trustworthy, and great with dogs! She always sends us plenty of updates and photos of their adventures, even when they happen to be in the rain!!”
About: I think animals are amazing. I've watched, walked, and cared for pets throughout my life. I'm playful with animals. I'm not opposed to getting dirty, talking like a cartoon character, and breaking a sweat to make your pet comfortable with me. Your pet will appreciate my calm and silly demeanor. I work Sunday thru Thursday 7am-3pm. So I'm available after then. Saturdays and Sundays are completely available for helping out with animals. And I live near Chinatown, which means I'm close to the loop. N/A I won't be having pets in my home. I work Sunday thru Thursday 7am-3pm. So I'm available after then. Saturdays and Sundays are completely available for helping out with animals. And I live near Chinatown, which means I'm close to the loop.
“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.”
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!
“Leo was great! My dog loved him and responded to him very well! And Leo accommodated me on short notice. Will be booking with him again soon!”
About: I’ve grown up with pets my whole life. Many of them had behavioral issues and reactivity that I learned to train with and handle safely. I recently raised and trained a puppy, so I am well equipped for any age of dog. I can handle reactive pets, especially on walks no matter the size of the animal. I’m a college student with a decently open schedule; large breaks in between classes. I can easily come multiple times a day to care for a pet during the school week. I can and absolutely will follow any instructions given by the owners on how to care for pets inside and outside of the home. This includes crating, situation avoidance, and giving treats and food.
“My dog Pipp loves Kellie! Such a sweet person, was very kind enough to walk up the stairs to pick him up, due to the fact that I foot surgery and couldn’t get far for a couple days. I recommend Kellie and I will definitely rebook again in the future!”
“Max was extremely patient and caring walking our 2 dogs, one of which is fearful meeting new people. It is apparent that he is not only an animal lover but knowledgeable. We look forward to having him house sit and continue to work with, play and love on our boys!”
“Veronica is the best dog Walker. She is flexible and does a very good job making sure my dog gets what he needs while I'm at work. She's a sweet girl who is trusting and cares about what she does. I'm so glad I chose her to care for Rocco.”
“Allison is amazing!!! She is very communicative and responsible. She was diligent and professional. Would definitely recommend!”
About: With extreme patience and respect for animals, I deeply enjoy my time with each and every pet that I have cared for for the past 10+ years. I began my journey of animal care when I was 13, when neighbors began asking me to watch their dogs and cats while they were away. From there I started volunteering with animal shelters including Best Friends Animal Society and PAWS, where I walked, cleaned and played with dogs of all different sizes/needs. (Also cats!) In 2022, I began fostering through a San Diego based animal rescue, where I fostered 4 dogs, and temp-fostered many more. These dogs/puppies were from the streets and had no training, so I was responsible for training them and getting them ready to be adopted. I have also had many of my own pets, including dogs, cats, chickens and rats! I am currently a student but I am on summer break and have lots of free time to hang out and care for your pets! In my clients home, I offer whatever care is needed. Walking, playing, cuddling, feeding, etc. I have worked with high energy animals as well as animals with special needs.
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1. Yixuan L.
“Yixuan was great with Butler and provided updates with photos and videos during their walk! He even wiped Butler’s paws and belly! I will definitely schedule Yixuan again more consistently :)”
2. Michael D.
“Michael was great to work with. He was reliable, on time, and kind. Thanks for your help! We look forward to working together again in the future.”
3. Ilana G.
About: I’ve had dogs since I was 16 and have been volunteering at local Humane Societies ever since for both dogs and cats. I currently have 2 pups of my own. One of which has given me great experience with reactive big dogs. Her name is Camilla and she is a staffy and husky mix. She is the sweetest girl but gets spooked easily but with training lots of love and a steady routine she is doing great. And my small pup Mateo who is just happy to be around and he is a havenese mini poodle mix. I have had him since he was a puppy so I know all about what it takes to watch and care for a puppy. I have a lot of experience and am great at following directions to make you and your fur baby comfortable. I schedule my day around my pets routine and I would do the same with yours as well. I start my mornings early and can adjust as needed! I do work full time however most days I am able to work from home which makes it easier to do walks and drop ins! I do have my own two dogs as well, so if okay with you I do prefer to sleep at my own place during pet sitting especially if you are requesting more than a weekend of sitting. However we can discuss and come up with a plan comfortable for you and your pups as well. I believe in respecting you and your pup or cats space. As someone who owns a reactive dog I do not let dogs meet on walks, I am very good at redirecting and ensuring all parties are safe. I refuse to put any dog any dog in a potentially compromising position.
4. Shannon C.
“Shannon is phenomenal! She watched my two energetic dogs while I traveled for a long weekend, and I couldn't be happier with how everything went. Shannon showed up exactly on time, immediately connected with my pups, and had no trouble managing their high-energy personalities. She took them for regular walks and made sure they got plenty of exercise and attention. Shannon even sent photo updates regularly, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. When I returned, my home was spotless, and my dogs were clearly happy and well cared-for. Shannon is trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely loves animals—my dogs adore her, and I’ll absolutely book her again! Highly recommended for any pet parent looking for someone caring and reliable.”
5. Lisette S.
“Jay and Lisette have been so good with walking Bunni and Sharki for a whole week, they are not only consistently on time and always walk them a bit more time than allotted, but also take the time to wipe their paws especially when it’s nasty outside. Would absolutely recommend them to others!”
6. Jason C.
“Jason is always willing to help me out with my pup! He goes above and beyond to make it easy for last minute work trips. Can’t say enough great things about this sitter!!”
7. Maritza V.
“Super helpful and communicative!”
8. Shawn D.
“Shawn was great with our staffie, Belle! She was able to do all of her favorite things (chasing squirrels) on her usual walks and he went out of his way to make sure she was comfortable. Looking forwards to booking him again”
9. Margaret D.
“Margaret took Charlie on a nice long walk and took great care of him. Very prompt and communicative”
10. Kexin J.
“Kexin is so amazing with our big pup, Ace! She is reliable, trustworthy, and great with dogs! She always sends us plenty of updates and photos of their adventures, even when they happen to be in the rain!!”
11. Chauntrell W.
“Chauntrell has done a few multi day house sits and several walks with of our 2 Old English Sheepdogs. We have an anxious, senior dog that requires a lot of extra care and compassion. Chauntrell took wonderful care of him while also entertaining our high energy, 3 year old Sheepie. He was super communicative with updates and left detailed notes. He even treated us to photos of our pups while we were away. We arrived home to happy, healthy pups and a spotless house. I would highly recommend Chauntrell to anyone. He's professional, friendly and our pets loved him!”
12. Arsema N.
“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.”
13. 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!”
14. Leo L.
“Leo was great! My dog loved him and responded to him very well! And Leo accommodated me on short notice. Will be booking with him again soon!”
15. Caili S.
“Caili's experience of over a decade of taking care of pets would make her a great caregiver. She has owned more than 5 dogs and 6 cats over the course of her life, starting from a young age. She has also had experience with non-conventional pets such as an iguana, fish, guinea pigs, birds, and gerbils. She dedicated a lot of her time and effort researching the best ways to care for each individual animal, regardless of species or breed. I have personally seen her reading articles about dog training at various times, such as when eating a meal or relaxing at home. Caili would make an amazing caregiver.”
16. Kellie S.
“My dog Pipp loves Kellie! Such a sweet person, was very kind enough to walk up the stairs to pick him up, due to the fact that I foot surgery and couldn’t get far for a couple days. I recommend Kellie and I will definitely rebook again in the future!”
17. Max C.
“Max was extremely patient and caring walking our 2 dogs, one of which is fearful meeting new people. It is apparent that he is not only an animal lover but knowledgeable. We look forward to having him house sit and continue to work with, play and love on our boys!”
18. Veronica M.
“Veronica is the best dog Walker. She is flexible and does a very good job making sure my dog gets what he needs while I'm at work. She's a sweet girl who is trusting and cares about what she does. I'm so glad I chose her to care for Rocco.”
19. Allison C.
“Allison is amazing!!! She is very communicative and responsible. She was diligent and professional. Would definitely recommend!”
20. Jade T.
“Jade is amazing with animals. I have seen her care for foster animals, as well as petsit. Her work as a volunteer at the Humane Society shows how deeply motivated to help animals- she is loving, attentive and patient with them. and animals clearly feel very calm and happy around her. She gets my highest recommendation!”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Chicago on Rover as of May 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 May 2025, there are 10,838 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, 85% of Chicago dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Chicago have an average of 13 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 10,838 dog walkers in Chicago on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Chicago, 89% 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.
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