Dog Walking in Columbia

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Sitter Profile Image: Hanna B.
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Hanna B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65202

Hanna was awesome! We had her watch our puppy three different times when we were in town for graduation weekend and she was amazing! It was so nice to leave knowing that Nugget was in good hands. I highly recommend Hanna!!!

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Amy S.
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Macklyn P.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

My dogs got along with her really well!! Punctual and communicative

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Lina C.
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Ashlyn P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

About: I have grown up with both dogs and cats for my entire life, and I have helped take care of friend's and family's pets for over 10 years! My family's dog is now a senior, and my husband I have a Golden Retriever puppy, so I am ready to take care of your dog of any age! I truly love animals and can't wait to meet your pet and treat them like my own! I'm currently a college senior, so I have a very flexible schedule with plenty of time throughout the day to care for your pets! Im available for walks, visits, and playtime in between classes, as well as mornings, evenings, and weekends. I will treat your pets like my own, and their safety and comfort are my top priorities. I closely follow your routine and directions, so your pet feels secure and comfortable while you are away. I also love sending updates and photos, since I know you are missing your pets while you're away!

Sitter Profile Image: Alisa S.
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Alisa S.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
171 reviews
76 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

Alisa has been a fabulous dog sitter and walker for my Kima girl. She’s 100% dependable and reliable. She’s great with sending photos and updates. She’s been very good with making sure that Kima has her booties on and isn’t walked too long on hot Phoenix days. I’ve always felt comfortable having her stay in my home while I’m away to care for Kima. I can’t rave enough about Alisa. I highly recommend her!

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Megann W.
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Martina G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

Martina is great! Our German Shepherd loves his walks with her and she is working great at getting our golden to warm up and go for walks, which might not ever happen but always appreciate the effort and initiative!!

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Brittany S.
Sitter Profile Image: Clare S.
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Clare S.
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$17
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4.9 out of 5 stars
153 reviews
70 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

Clare is awesome. I loved seeing how happy our dog was on her neighborhood walks with picture updates. We appreciate you so much Clare, thank you so much. We would definitely book again.

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Jesica T.
Sitter Profile Image: Allie S.
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Allie S.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
266 reviews
62 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65203

It is always a pleasure to have Allie with our little Corgi, Zoula. Allie is reliable, punctual, and very loving every time. She takes care to send us the cutest photos and spends lots of loving time with our baby. We appreciate her so much!

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Malissa P.
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William M.
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$15
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15 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65203

About: Dog owner and animal lover with life long expirence caring for multiple dogs. I currently have two dogs of my own and understand the care, attention, and affection every pet deserves. Im currently getting ready to move, avaliable anyday with a heads up. Offering a flexible schedule that can fit exactly what you are looking for! Currently I own two lovely dogs, have grown up with pets my whole life. Love taking dogs on walks playing fetch or whatever else they may like!

Sitter Profile Image: Megan B.
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Megan B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

Megan was great, sweet, and sent lots of pictures of my boy! Will definitely book again 🥰

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Marcela R.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexis B.
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Alexis B.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65202

She was great and in short notice, and sent pictures!

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Kennedy F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
7 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

About: I have been surrounded by animals all my life as I grew up on a farm. I have my own dog that lives with me now, and we are best buds. We love walks, hikes, swimming, and going on all kinds of adventures. I love all animals and would love to come see yours! Currently, I am free after 1 on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Mondays, Thursdays and most weekends are open. I have a schedule that changes almost every week, but my commitments are not more than 4 hours. I basically treat every pet like they’re my own—lots of love, attention, and playtime. I follow whatever routine they’re used to so they feel comfortable, whether that’s at my place or yours. Expect plenty of updates (and cute pics!).

Sitter Profile Image: Dylan B.
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Dylan B.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65202

Dylan accepted a super last minute request and I am forever thankful! My doggos seemed to love him and they enjoyed their walkies!

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Paige S.
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Jennie A.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
13 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65203

Jennie is awesome! We needed someone to come over and let our 2 dogs out mid-day, walk them and play with them a bit. She has gone above and beyond and has exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her. She’s a star!

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Marcia S.
Sitter Profile Image: Karen L.
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Karen L.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65203

About: Hello, I would love to care for your pets when help is needed.I have fostered and watched pets for friends and family for over 15 years. I have a small dog and previously had a cat. It is truly a pleasure to spend time with your pet and I will treat your pet as if it were my own. I have worked with dogs of all sizes. I am a calm, relaxed, and patient person and this carries over to how I am around animals. I love walking and the best way to make a walk better is with a dog by your side! I am not boarding at this time. I am available early mornings, over the lunch hour or after 4pm weekdays to visit and walk you pet. On the weekends my schedule is flexible. I am not accepting boarding at this time. Once instructed I'm comfortable engaging with your pet at your residence. I have used key and electronic door locks.

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Jessica B.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
206 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

Aurora and Jessica are a great dog-walking team! They also spend time playing with my cat! I am super grateful for them!

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Heather M.
Sitter Profile Image: Sofia O.
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Sofia O.
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$14
per walk
11 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65211

About: Hi there! My name is Sofia and I am a medical student at Mizzou Med and would LOVE to walk your dog! I have been caring for my dog for 11 years and before that I watched friends’ dogs for long periods of time. If you couldn’t tell, I absolutely LOVE all dogs. Dogs hold a very special place in my heart, and I am an extremely trustworthy person to leave your 4-legged family member with! I understand the importance of finding a walker/ sitter you can trust as I do not trust just anyone to take care of my own pup, and I will do an excellent job of keeping your baby safe and happy. I would be so happy to walk, feed, and play with your dog! I will adjust my schedule to whatever your pet requires! I am very enthusiastic about taking care of dogs, so your pup will be my number 1 priority. The main thing I care about is NEVER leaving your dog unattended!! I am super responsible and I would never want anything to happen to your dog under my watch. I am also very energetic and love playing with dogs, so your dog will never be bored.

Sitter Profile Image: Edward M.
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Edward M.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65203

On time and reliable. The dogs love him!

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Matt P.
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Becca T.
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$12
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8 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

About: Hi, my name is Becca. I live with four dogs, two Yorkies(Cocoa and Buddy), a Pit mix and a Beagle (Doobie and Maribel)! I love to play in the backyard with them and take them on walks. I think that it’s important to show dogs you care about them, by spending time with them. I enjoy long walks especially with dogs, it’s more fun when you have a furry friend with you! I look forward to getting to know your dog and learning more about their personality. Don’t hesitate to tell me if your dog has special needs or requirements. My schedule is somewhat flexible. I am currently in paramedic school. My classes are mostly in the mornings, but my schedule is pretty flexible during the afternoons on week days. I have a fenced-in yard, and all dogs have plenty of toys to play with! I often run around in the backyard with them to help get some of their energy out!

Sitter Profile Image: Kaylea Y.
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Kaylea Y.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

About: My experience with pets started at an early age, as there has never been a time in my life where I haven’t had at least one dog and cat that I absolutely adored and took care of. From fostering kittens to attending the hounds around town walking program for dogs- I’ve had a pretty wide range! I’ve completed a socializing program with my prior local humane society, pet sat many of my friends and family’s’ fur babies- as well as currently taking care of my three sweet cats! I would love to meet your pets and share some love when you aren’t able to! It brings a lot of joy to my life :) I’m currently a medical professional employed in the Columbia community but have pet sat as a side gig for many years as a way to connect with the community, meet other local pet parents, and love on others pets as if they were my own! My schedule varies and is often open the entire day. I would love to fit some pet sitting/walking opportunities into my life when I’m able! Taking care of your pets in your home is completely up to your preferred method! Every pet parent is different and I will make sure to tailor that experience to the sitting. Details and communication are the most important thing .

Sitter Profile Image: Kayla H.
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Kayla H.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, MO, 65201

Kayla was awesome! Super sweet, communicative, and she always sends great pics :) i could definitely tell my pup was enjoying his walks with her!

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Sydney S.
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Dani is knowledgeable and compassionate; Liam the dog immediately felt relaxed around her.I will not hesitate to use her again, and highly recommend her to others. Thank you, Dani!

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Tommy G.
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I loved working with Maria. She took good care of Kushito and gave him good long walks while I was busy at work! She also ran the extra mile at helping me with picking up the keys, the day that I brought them with me by mistake. Thank you Maria!!

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Jemina N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hanna was awesome! We had her watch our puppy three different times when we were in town for graduation weekend and she was amazing! It was so nice to leave knowing that Nugget was in good hands. I highly recommend Hanna!!!

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Amy S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Clare is so cheerful and enthusiastic about our pup. She is always conscientious and reliable. We will definitely hope to have her back!!

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Carol W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth did daily walks for my dog while I was in the area on a temporary work assignment. She always showed up regardless of rain, shine, or snow. I was never worried about my dog because I knew he was in great hands. Would highly recommend!!

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Jennifer S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

we were very happy with Ray's care of Bella, greatly appreciated the daily updates and photos and would definitely book again.

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cheryl b.
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Madalyn has done an amazing job with Miley. She is very kind and has attention to detail. I will defiantly ask Madalyn to walk Miley again in the future!

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jordan b.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Martina is great! Our German Shepherd loves his walks with her and she is working great at getting our golden to warm up and go for walks, which might not ever happen but always appreciate the effort and initiative!!

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Brittany S.
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Lydia is amazing! She is very good with Paloma, and Paloma loves her! I will definitely be using her again!

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Nancy H.
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Anthony is great with my large German shepherd, who still likes to act like a puppy! He is going above and beyond to work on her reactivity to other dogs as well. Great dog walker!

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Morgan P.
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It was great working with Kendyl! Fast to respond and Lily really seemed to enjoy her. Would book again!

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Ben V.
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Dylan accepted a super last minute request and I am forever thankful! My doggos seemed to love him and they enjoyed their walkies!

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Paige S.
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We love Alexis!! She has been our constant when we’re in town. Our pups love to see her. We feel they are always being well taken care when they are in her care! She is a great communicator and will go above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you Alexis!!

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Jody L.
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Rebecca is great. Great communication, punctual and takes time to make sure your fur baby is comfortable.

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Tracy M.
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Dolly & I are so lucky to have found someone as amazing as Jennifer ! She is so kind, communicative, and great with animals !

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Emma L.
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Sydney is an awesome young lady so caring and treated my dogs like her own!!! They SO loved her coming by everyday while I worked for a potty break and a walk outside!!!! Hire her to help you out, you will be thankful that you reached out to her!!!! She is a one of a kind caring gal!!!!

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Sharon H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We LOVE Brianna and are SO sad that she’s moving. She is so great to work with/…punctual, communicative and truly cares for your fur baby.

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Tracy M.
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Carissa did excellent with Millie. Everything was in great order when we returned. Would definitely use her again.

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Deb H.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 355 dog walkers in Columbia. 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.

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Dog walkers in Columbia have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 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:

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There are 355 dog walkers in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbia, 95% 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.

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