Dog Walking in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
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“So grateful for Natalie! She got our guy out for a long afternoon walk. Mac was super comfortable with her and she was very communicative and prompt.”
“Lizz saved the day for us! We had a family emergency come up and had to leave town last minute. Lizz was able to cover all the walks in our absence. She gave us great feedback and won over our shy pup. Highly recommend.”
“Kat was such a life saver! I’ve been sick and my mom sprained her ankle so my dog was in need of a good long walk. Kat responded immediately to help, and my dog came back nice and tired from her hour long walk. My dog was in great hands with Kat - Highly recommend!”
“Very professional and it was easy to see she was experienced when she met my dog, who has some shyness issues. Jean was also quite understanding when I needed to modify the booking a few times due to my own health.”
“Flannery is fantastic! She sent lots of pictures and left a great review of the walk, and in addition to that she came to meet my pet before booking to make sure it would be a good fit. She goes above and beyond and you can tell that she loves to care for our pets! I 10/10 recommend Flannery for any of your pet care needs!”
About: I began volunteering at my city's animal shelter at the age of thirteen, dog walking, and I quickly began taking on more responsibilities at the shelter from there. By the time I was fifteen, I was volunteering in vet services, helping with adoption events, and doing critter care, where I socialized and took care of small animals like rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, and mice. During my time as a volunteer, I began a veterinary assisting program. I spent five days a week providing care to dogs, cats, horses, and rodents while learning proper medical procedures. Within that care, I attentively followed tailored feeding and kenneling instructions meant to keep the animals safe and healthy. Through my time at my tech school, I gained my OSHA 10 healthcare-focused certification, my HIV, Bloodborne Pathogen certification, and I graduated with my veterinary assisting certification. After graduating, I began working at my city's animal shelter as a Student Day Laborer and Veterinary Assistant, as well as pet sitting for people living in and around my city. At the animal shelter, I handled dogs with various behavioral challenges, including nipping, jumping, barking, pulling, lunging, and multiple kinds of reactivity. I maintained a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up many kinds of bodily fluids and parasites to ensure the comfort and health of the animals. During my time there, I fostered several dogs from the euthanasia list to provide them with proper enrichment and training to make them less frustrated and more adoptable. I have experience providing medical care and enrichment to puppies as young as three weeks old and senior dogs. I am a college student, but I am currently on summer break, so I am available every day except for Thursdays and Fridays. I am very flexible with my schedule when it comes to work and am willing to work with people on timing. I am capable of providing medical care and following specific feeding instructions that have been provided to me by the owner. I provide appropriate enrichment and exercise for different age ranges and breeds.
About: I have experience in vet med, so I will be able to keep a detail-oriented eye on your pet's health and wellbeing. If it comes to it, I can take your beloved companion to the vet clinic while you're out of town and see to any at-home care they need, no problem. I currently make my income entirely through app-based freelance work, making it easy to interweave schedules. I can check in on your pet, go out and work for 2-3 hours, then come back again. ADHD tendencies serve me well in this situation-- I can focus on a show, a book, or working on my laptop, while still being peripherally aware of what your pet is doing, and taking time to check in and give lots of scritches and belly-rubs. I live in a shared housing situation, so I have plenty of experience leaving an environment that is not my own exactly as I found it.
“Autumn did a great job getting nico to feel comfortable and trusting and left nicely detailed notes. I had a family emergency and had to get a dog walker quickly and Autumn was very flexible and helpful. Thank you!”
“Paulina is the best!!! Our Gracie absolutely loves her and she takes such amazing care of her! Gracie is always happy and ready for bed when we get home from work! Couldn’t ask for a more wonderful pet sitter!”
About: im an animal lover and very experienced pet sitter of all ages and energy levels including puppies and seniors. im patient, Friendly and enthusiastic about giving your fur baby the best care, whatever they need. I am a college student and have plenty of time in my day to care for pets, especially now in the summer. I'll be able to spend as much time with your pets as you need, at any time in the day. im very patient and skilled at caring for senior dogs, including if they have mobility issues. im well versed in using crates and always make sure to give your dog water and shade when its warm out.
About: I have taken care of my two cats for a few years and grew up on a farm taking care of all kinds of animals with the same love and care as a house pet. I love all animals no matter their needs or personalities and am dedicated to taking care of your four legged family member. I am currently employed part time with a very flexible schedule and am therefore able to prioritize your beloved pet in my day to day. The only times I am unavailable are between the hours of 6-8 Tuesday and Thursday. I feel very comfortable crating if needed, clipping nails, and running with dogs to give these guys the enrichment and care they need. I have a bike to quickly access your homes when walks are needed.
“Maddy has been an amazing addition to my busy routine! Highly recommend her. My dog doesn't usually like or trust people off of her first meeting, but she instantly fell in love with Maddy.”
About: Hey there! My name is Giselle, I'm a psychology student at Western, but a bellinghamster born and raised. I have grown up with various pets with my favorites being dogs and cats of course. (Though I do have an awesome fishtank!) I've got a long history of dogsitting, housesitting, and babysitting around town! When it comes to pet sitting my number one for the animal is keeping anxiety low and quality time outdoors high. Love to go hiking on galbraith and other trails give that extra mile for the pups! I believe when it comes to pet care you gotta throw all your energy to them (no half-assing it) I care to give your pups the invigorating, joyful, and healthy exercise they deserve! Happy to stay the night and watch over packages, mail, and other various things! ☺️🐾🤘🐕 I've got great availability as a college student living at home, my schedule varies a little depending on the quarter but usually I only have classes in the middle of the day and work short dinner shifts at the Willows retirement home in town as a waitress This makes me very accessible for walks in morning/evening and a little potty break during the day. I am happy to stay over on a pull out couch and provide overnight support for your pet or just go back and forth from my home. Whatever makes you most comfortable! I have been doing housesitting, babysitting, and dogsitting for around five years and am responsible in always locking up the house and keeping things tidy. My saftey limits include: I am not comfortable with other people staying the night in the home whilst I am there as privacy and safety is important to me.
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Natalie G.Star Sitter
“So grateful for Natalie! She got our guy out for a long afternoon walk. Mac was super comfortable with her and she was very communicative and prompt.”
Jeff K.Star Sitter
“Jeff has taken Harvey out 3 times this week and has been very communicative. He's gotten in some really good 1 hour walks and is really tiring our little guy out!”
Jess C.Star Sitter
“Jess has been a great walker and is my go to on rover. Rain or shine, she’s been there when I needed last minute several times. Her help is greatly appreciated.”
CAMILLE D.Star Sitter
“Super friendly and Griff loved her”
Lizz R.Star Sitter
“Lizz saved the day for us! We had a family emergency come up and had to leave town last minute. Lizz was able to cover all the walks in our absence. She gave us great feedback and won over our shy pup. Highly recommend.”
Kat J.Star Sitter
“Kat was such a life saver! I’ve been sick and my mom sprained her ankle so my dog was in need of a good long walk. Kat responded immediately to help, and my dog came back nice and tired from her hour long walk. My dog was in great hands with Kat - Highly recommend!”
Jean R.
“Very professional and it was easy to see she was experienced when she met my dog, who has some shyness issues. Jean was also quite understanding when I needed to modify the booking a few times due to my own health.”
Flannery E.
Star Sitter
“Flannery is fantastic! She sent lots of pictures and left a great review of the walk, and in addition to that she came to meet my pet before booking to make sure it would be a good fit. She goes above and beyond and you can tell that she loves to care for our pets! I 10/10 recommend Flannery for any of your pet care needs!”
Makenzie T.
About: I began volunteering at my city's animal shelter at the age of thirteen, dog walking, and I quickly began taking on more responsibilities at the shelter from there. By the time I was fifteen, I was volunteering in vet services, helping with adoption events, and doing critter care, where I socialized and took care of small animals like rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, and mice. During my time as a volunteer, I began a veterinary assisting program. I spent five days a week providing care to dogs, cats, horses, and rodents while learning proper medical procedures. Within that care, I attentively followed tailored feeding and kenneling instructions meant to keep the animals safe and healthy. Through my time at my tech school, I gained my OSHA 10 healthcare-focused certification, my HIV, Bloodborne Pathogen certification, and I graduated with my veterinary assisting certification. After graduating, I began working at my city's animal shelter as a Student Day Laborer and Veterinary Assistant, as well as pet sitting for people living in and around my city. At the animal shelter, I handled dogs with various behavioral challenges, including nipping, jumping, barking, pulling, lunging, and multiple kinds of reactivity. I maintained a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up many kinds of bodily fluids and parasites to ensure the comfort and health of the animals. During my time there, I fostered several dogs from the euthanasia list to provide them with proper enrichment and training to make them less frustrated and more adoptable. I have experience providing medical care and enrichment to puppies as young as three weeks old and senior dogs. I am a college student, but I am currently on summer break, so I am available every day except for Thursdays and Fridays. I am very flexible with my schedule when it comes to work and am willing to work with people on timing. I am capable of providing medical care and following specific feeding instructions that have been provided to me by the owner. I provide appropriate enrichment and exercise for different age ranges and breeds.
Katherine G.Star Sitter
“Katherine is incredibly reliable and a great communicator! Working with her has been so easy and my critters are always left happy and well-loved.”
Jön O.
“Jön has always been a lover of animals and a responsible caretaker for them. From a young age he took responsibility for training and caring for our family's dog. As an adult, I've trusted him to care for my cats many times, and he has gone above and beyond to feed, groom, and play with them while I'm away. If my cats could type, they would share that they're always thrilled to see him and would recommend his services to any animal in need.”
Bale D.
“Bale was great! She was dependable, thoughtful, and caring. Clover loved her! Thank you Bale!”
Autumn M.Star Sitter
“Autumn did a great job getting nico to feel comfortable and trusting and left nicely detailed notes. I had a family emergency and had to get a dog walker quickly and Autumn was very flexible and helpful. Thank you!”
Lily B.
“Lily followed all my instructions!”
Marielle F.
“Fantastic experience! People friendly and dog-gone perfect experience. Recommend booking Marielle.”
Paulina V.Star Sitter
“Paulina is the best!!! Our Gracie absolutely loves her and she takes such amazing care of her! Gracie is always happy and ready for bed when we get home from work! Couldn’t ask for a more wonderful pet sitter!”
claire b.
“Claire was amazing with our sweet dog and treated him like her own. He loved spending time with her and knowing he was in such good hands allowed us to be away worry free.”
Elsa L.
“Elsa is extremely responsible, punctual, and attentive to the needs of both pets and their owners. Her love of all fur babies is evident and you can trust her to keep you up to date with great photos daily.”
Maddy C.Star Sitter
“Maddy has been an amazing addition to my busy routine! Highly recommend her. My dog doesn't usually like or trust people off of her first meeting, but she instantly fell in love with Maddy.”
Giselle F.
“Giselle has pet sit my dogs, cat, reptiles, and pet fish in the past and she has done a great job! My dogs needed special medical care and she did a wonderful job providing that care. She is always responsible, respectful and on time.”
Columbia dog parents share their Rover experiences
Deanna was amazing with watching our girls. During our meet and greet I could tell she was a perfect fit and she exceeded expectations. She checked in continuously throughout her time with our girls, sent photos, and took them to their favorite spots! We look forward to booking with Deanna again in the future.
Caitlyn is absolutely fantastic and your dogs will be so lucky if they get her for dog care. My partner witnessed Caitlyn‘s arrival and the dogs response and was blown away. “They sang to her as they ran over to see her. It wasn’t excited barking, they were singing to her yodeling joy. “ there are never half measures on their walks. She is calm and even and relaxed and they soak that up like osmosis. Both of my two are older and have variable days of high energy, low energy and she meets them Where they are. If they want a slow sniff walk… They get that and if they are looking for a jon stroll they get that. Caitlyn is moving to Spokane and if you were lucky enough to snag her… Don’t ever let her go :-)
Yvonne seriously goes above and beyond! We booked her last minute and she had no issue with stopping in to take our pup for a walk while we were away. She walked him for over 50 minutes which was just wonderful! Gave us so many pictures which made us really happy to see our baby. Really love having Yvonne as our go-to for Joey (pup).
Thank you to Meilin for her patience with our loving yet stubborn pup. She is always so kind, loving and sweet to him and takes the time to let him warm up to her. I have seen so much improvement already in our doggies attitude towards walks and I owe it all to Meilin! She also always sends updates and photos!
It was such a pleasant experience interacting with Natalie. She responded immediately to my first message for information, and every message after, which is an important indicator of reliability! She is very kind and friendly and my pup took to her right away at the meet and greet, and vice versa. Their first walk was a good long one with plenty of pictures and then feedback. Very happy with our experience.
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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 Columbia.
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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