Dog Walking in Columbia

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin M.
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Kristin M.
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$14
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4.9 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
33 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Dog came back tired out. Will rebook. 👍

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Ben G.
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jeffrey b.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

Jeffrey was a very dependable dog walker; walked and fed and watered our dogs on schedule; we would recommend him to others. We received text messages and photos for each of his 16 walks - twice a day for 8 days.

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Duncan H.
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Teresa O.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
42 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

This was our second time using Teresa and we couldn’t recommend her more. She goes above and beyond for our pets. Our dog is always so excited to see her for his walks while we are away. She even gives some extra attention to our outside kitties. We will definitely use her again in the future.

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Rachael H.
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Shanavia F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
West Sugar Creek, Columbia, SC, 29201

Shanavia made me feel so safe and comfortable. My dog is a little crazy but she was so patient and took the time to understand my dog and train her. She has become my go to walker!

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Melissa C.
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Emma B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
28 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Amazing job. She was able to come in at the last minute and save the day. She was on time and took good care of my dog. Definitely will be booking again.

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Dominquie W.
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Grace L.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Grace is great with my dogs!

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Justin M.
Sitter Profile Image: Nicole C.
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Nicole C.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
21 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Cayce, SC, 29033

Nicole is dependable and would definitely use her again. She helped let me know that my dog was having urinary issues too so I could make a vet appointment for the next day and avoid an emergency vet

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Michael I.
Sitter Profile Image: Beverly Anais R.
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Beverly Anais R.
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$14
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4.9 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29209

Beverly was great! We really appreciate how she worked on our dog’s leash reactivity.

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Heather H.
Sitter Profile Image: Bridget T.
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Bridget T.
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$15
per walk
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

About: Animals have been part of my life for as long as I can remember, and every family pet I have had has truly been my best friend. They bring a level of comfort and unconditional love that is impossible to match, which is why caring for dogs and cats has always come naturally to me. I am currently a graduate student, and throughout high school and undergrad, I volunteered weekly at local animal shelters, gaining hands-on experience with dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and needs. Back home in Virginia, I have also been pet-sitting for neighbors and friends for the past 10 years, from quick check-ins and walks to overnight stays. I have experience caring for puppies and kittens who need patience and training, as well as senior dogs and cats who require medication and special diets. No matter the pet, I always make it my priority to ensure they feel safe, loved and cared for while their owners are away. I am currently out of school for the summer and working part-time, which gives me a very flexible schedule throughout the week and weekends. This allows me to accommodate a variety of drop-in visit and walking times, including mornings, afternoons evenings, and weekends. I love being active and spending time with dogs and cats, so pet care fits very naturally into my daily routine! I understand how important it is for pets to feel comfortable and safe with someone new, so I always prioritize building trust and letting the dog and/or cat get to know me on their own time. I am more than happy to do a meet-and-greet beforehand to ensure both the pet and the owner feel comfortable and confident. During drop-in visits and walks, it is my priority to follow each pet's routine as closely as possible and adapt to their own unique personality. I know how important safety is, so I will always make sure pets are secure on walks and closely supervised during visits. I also believe communication is key, so I will be sure to send all owners updates and photos for peace of mind while they are away.

Sitter Profile Image: Somiya W.
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Somiya W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
15 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29203

Somiya was very proactive and reached out to meet my dog beforehand so that she would know how to best take care of her. I also loved the follow up pictures and notes on how my doggie behaved. I definitely recommend Somiya if you are looking for someone to go above and beyond for your pets needs!

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Annie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Dargan L.
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Dargan L.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Dargan is amazing with Wolfie! My dog is a rescue with some reactivity and she works so well with him. They gained each others trust quickly and are already best buds! We are weekly repeat client!

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Katie A.
Sitter Profile Image: Emma Y.
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Emma Y.
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$15
per walk
12 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

About: I’ve grown up having multiple cats and dogs all my life and I love it! I love caring for the sweet fur babies. I have pet sat for friends and family growing up plenty of times and I’m happy to be able to take care of your pets too! I’m typically off work Saturday and Sunday as well as Tuesdays, if I do work a Saturday I’m off by 3pm. I’m also available any day during the week after 6. I have pet sit multiple times for family member’s, always being very sweet and caring fresh water and food of course, as well as regular potty breaks. I own one cat right now but regularly dog sit for my moms 4 dogs as well!

Sitter Profile Image: Amy R.
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Amy R.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Donut was very happy to hang out with Amy. She was on time and dependable.

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Michael I.
Sitter Profile Image: Haley K.
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Haley K.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Haley was quick to respond and approve our request. She was extremely attentive to Luke and provided feedback about his walks. I would highly recommend her!

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Carrie H.
Sitter Profile Image: Madisen K.
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Madisen K.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Cayce, SC, 29033

Madisen has been so great with my older dog! She is very reliable and has great communication. I will continue to have her take care of my fur baby!

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Lauren M.
Sitter Profile Image: Brooke D.
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Brooke D.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

my dog always has such a good time with her! she is flexible and responds quickly - I always appreciate her help. would definitely recommend!

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Mollie D.
Sitter Profile Image: Dasha M.
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Dasha M.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
8 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Dasha was great with churro! She was great at communicating and sending pictures of my fur baby 🥰

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Jennifer H.
Sitter Profile Image: Caroline W.
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Caroline W.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

About: Ever since I was little, I have always had an animal companion at my side. I have experience with both senior pets with medical needs as well as puppies and kittens less than a year old. Wherever your pet is at in their life, I can handle it. I have a consistent schedule during the week and am available in the early mornings, lunch, and after 5. My weekends are completely free with the exception of Saturday evening when I work as a server. I am calm, gentle, and experienced with many animal personalities. Whether your pet is shy and nervous or bouncing and energetic, I will love them like my own!

Sitter Profile Image: Julia B.
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Julia B.
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$18
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
20 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

She helped me out in a pinch and I couldn't be more grateful. She is very good with communication, responds quickly, and has taken wonderful care of my dog. I highly recommend!

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Mollie D.
Sitter Profile Image: Kate N.
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Kate N.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
19 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Kate was awesome! I was a bit uneasy as this was my first time using Rover. However, Kate kept me updated and sent lots of pictures. I will be returning!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mallory did an amazing job! My dog can get anxious since she is blind, but she did not show any signs of that when I got home. Mimi was very comfortable with Mallory. I will definitely be using her again!!

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Kathy M.
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Madisen has been so great with my older dog! She is very reliable and has great communication. I will continue to have her take care of my fur baby!

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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kept in touch with me throughout the walk and went above and beyond! She gave my dog affection and walked her for me while I was at work :)

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Corey F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

AMAZING! She was so thoughtful and kind and took her time with my girl who is super shy and timid at first. She even came back a second time the first day to make sure Lola got her walk. Use her for all of your pet needs!

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Isabella B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Was super friendly with my dog, followed instructions, was flexible with time, included photos & a recap. Amazing, will definitely be rebooking for more walks!

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Caleb B.
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Jeffery is reliable and communicative. We’ve agreed that he’ll walk Zeek three days a week into the foreseeable future. I k ow Zeek already feels very happy with some uncle Jeffery time!

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Jeremy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the 3rd time we used Teresa’s services and we couldn’t be more pleased. It really is helpful to have someone trustworthy and reliable to walk our pup for us on days we can’t. It also helps keep him from getting into mischief at home while we are out.

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Rachael H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Susan has been excellent. Fenway really enjoys spending time with Susan for his lunch time walk. She is very communicative and helpful. Reliable , has been on time each visit. I have been very satisified and highly recommend Susan

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Marc R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!! Kalin went above and beyond to ensure my pup had the BEST walk! Will definitely be using her for future services (:

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Brittany B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zachary was very kind and friendly as always! Our dogs were very excited to see him and seemed to enjoy their walk with him!

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Lauren D.
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Kade was very kind and friendly as always, and did a great job walking our dogs! They were very excited to see him again and seemed to enjoy their walk with him

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Lauren D.
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Adam did a great job walking our dogs! He was very capable and good with them even though one of them can be very reactive towards other dogs.

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Lauren D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Aubrey did a great job walking our two dogs, even though one of them isn’t always the best behaved. She was willing to be flexible and walk them one at a time for us which we really appreciated, and she was very kind as well!

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Lauren D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dargan is amazing with Wolfie! My dog is a rescue with some reactivity and she works so well with him. They gained each others trust quickly and are already best buds! We are weekly repeat client!

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Katie A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ella is dependable and very responsive plus responsible. If you’re considering hiring her, go for it. You won’t be disappointed.

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Michael I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shannon very nice and rascal took to her immediately. She arrived in time and took rascal for his walk. I would definitely would recommend and use her again to walk my dog rascal.

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Jeffrey K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Johann continues to knock it out of the (dog) park! 😁 My dogs adore him almost as much as I do. Amazingly helpful, conscientious, and trustworthy. Always willing to go the extra mile, and this is so appreciated given I have a dog with special needs.

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Leanne J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill is a wonderful person and will treat your pup with love and care. She took wonderful care of Donut on her walk. I would trust Jill to care for any of my friends’ dogs. I also know her from work and she’s just as caring at work and outside of work.

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Michael I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was awesome! So quick to respond and helped me out day of. She took lots of pictures and Kingston looked sooo happy in all of them!

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Abbey W.
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Madison was very nice and enjoyed having here walk rascal. Rascal took to her very well. Thank you again

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Jeffrey K.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 949 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 15 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 949 dog walkers in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbia, 98% 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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