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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

About: I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life and currently have experience caring for family pets on a daily basis. Through feeding, walking, playtime, grooming, and companionship, I’ve learned how to understand dogs’ needs and make them feel comfortable and safe. While I’m new to Rover, I’ve taken care of my family’s and friends dogs on multiple occasions. I’m responsible, attentive, and committed to treating every pet with the same care and patience I give my own dogs. I’m currently a college student with a part-time job, which gives me a flexible schedule throughout the week. When I’m not in class or at work, I’m usually home and available for walks, drop-in visits, or house sitting. I’ll always communicate my availability and make sure your pet receives the time, attention, and care they deserve I’ll make sure to follow your pet’s normal routine and any instructions you leave, whether that’s feeding, walks, playtime, medications, or just giving them plenty of attention. I grew up with dogs, so I’m comfortable caring for them and know that every pet is different. I’ll treat your pet like they’re my own and do everything I can to make them feel comfortable while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Paige R.
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10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

About: I grew up in a household full of animals, three dogs and three cats. I’ve experienced my fair share of pets needs for as long as I can remember. I also love to foster puppies when I get the chance, even though they can be really tricky. I raised my puppy malibu during quarantine and took care of her constantly making sure she was potty trained and getting all her puppy energy out. I also know how to treat older pups because of one of mine that recently passed away due to health issues. she was diabetic and needed insulin shots daily and constant care. I’m currently a junior at the university of south carolina and love to care for animals during my free time. I’m constantly fostering from the local shelter to help out in any way I can. I normally take long walks with them in between class and play outside to give them the attention they deserve. I live in an animal friendly apartment that has a dog park and plenty of outside area to walk around and play. I always make sure the animals needs come first so they always have water, food, and plenty of toys.

Sitter Profile Image: Teresa O.
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Teresa O.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 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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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
30 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

About: I’ve taken care of cats ever since I was 13 at my own home, and I’ve helped friends and family members walk, play with, and care for their dogs (and cats) for many years. I’ve been pet sitting professionally for two years, so I am well equipped to provide whatever your fur baby needs! I currently work part time in retail, so my schedule is generally pretty flexible. Whatever it is, we can usually always get something worked out!! I have been caring for my cat, Salem, for the last 7 years in my own home. I currently do not have any dogs of my own, but am fully capable of being a loving figure in your pups life if they need a walking buddy or just a play mate for a little while!

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$15
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5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

About: Hi! My name is Lauren and I’m looking to cat sit anytime and dog sit Friday-Sunday. I’m a dependable and compassionate pet sitter with over five years of experience caring for dogs, cats, and other household pets. I understand that every pet has a unique personality and routine, so I strive to provide personalized care that keeps them happy, comfortable, and safe while you’re away. Whether it’s daily walks, playtime, feeding, administering medications, or simply providing companionship, I treat every pet as if they were my own. My goal is to give you peace of mind knowing your furry family members are in caring, responsible hands. As a PhD student, my schedule can vary from week to week depending on classes, research, and clinical responsibilities. I’m happy to discuss my availability once you know your travel dates, and I’ll always be upfront about what I can accommodate. I’ll do my best to provide reliable, flexible care that fits both your schedule and your pet’s needs. Your pet’s comfort and safety are my top priorities. I’ll carefully follow your instructions, keep your pet’s routine as consistent as possible, and make sure they receive plenty of love, attention, and gentle care while you’re away. I know how important it is to trust someone with your pet, so I’ll treat your home with respect and your pet as if they were my own. I’ll also send regular photo and video updates so you can see how they are doing and enjoy peace of mind throughout your trip.

Sitter Profile Image: Emma B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
29 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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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
38 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Dog came back tired out. Will rebook. 👍

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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

About: I have worked at a doggy daycare for the past year and a half in my hometown Aiken where I feed, water and give any special needs to dogs and cats. I also have experience pet sitting at peoples homes. I’m currently a full-time student at the University of South Carolina as a biology major. I have availability after all of my classes which end around noon most days. I am available most weekends and most week weekday evenings for any services and I am able to housesit with pets including stay the night at your home. I will feed your dogs and play with your dogs. Take them for walks or any special medicines your pet may have I will be able to give. if there is any special request, I would be happy to talk to you about it.

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
106 reviews
26 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Cayce, SC, 29033

Nicole was so communicative and attentive to my dog. She put her little booties on for walking on the hot pavement and wrote a very thorough narrative of her session

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$14
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4.9 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
21 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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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

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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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 year of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

About: I’ve been surrounded by all kinds of animals my whole life. I’ve had many dogs throughout the years, have watched friends/neighbors dogs for years, and this summer I started working for “At Your Pets Service” of Oakleaf. I am a college student home from summer who works for a pet sitting company so I have a flexible schedule. I typically know my schedule for the week a week in advance and it normally varies, but I always have time in between visits. I have a fenced yard and good sized tile living room. I currently work for a pet sitting company so I am comfortable of taking care of clients houses.

Sitter Profile Image: Grace W.
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$23
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
14 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

This was my first experience using Rover, as our normal dog walker was unavailable this week. I was very pleased! Grace’s communication was excellent. She always responded very quickly. She gave a detailed summary of her visit and many photos! I could tell my pup was well cared for on her walks. My 17 year old cat also got some love too! I highly recommend Grace! I hope to use her again!

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Sara G.
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Gracie H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Gracie was a phenomenal sitter! Gracie was a pleasure to work with. She was great with communicating and reliable. She did such an excellent job taking care of my Dasher that I am hoping to get her again for the future.

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Meredith M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
14 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

About: I have had a dog (childhood puppy at home) my whole life and she is my best friend! I have fostered multiple puppies, some who aren’t potty trained, and have experience overnight sitting. My roommates also love to have furry friends around! I am a full time graduate student with a part time job, but will be home a lot and love to get exercise walking. I also have 5 other roommates who would be happy to help out if I am busy with class. I have a front patio for quality outside time, but it is not fenced. I will be outside with your pet whenever we hang out on the patio, otherwise we will be inside.

Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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Grace L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Grace is great with my dogs!

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Justin M.
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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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Nichole M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
10 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Nichole is amazing! She does such a great job with my 7 mo old pup who has a lot of rambunctious energy. She always comes prepared and leaves detailed reports after their walks. I would highly recommend her for your needs. It is a huge relief knowing my puppy is in good hands while I’m having a long day at work. Thank you Nichole!

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Karleigh J.
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$15
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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.
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Mikaela S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Mikaela is a kind, patient and reliable dog walker. She is always on time, and she makes me feel like my service dog is truly safe without her. Best dog walker I've ever had my dogs love her so much! If I could give her more stars I would ☺️

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I will definitely use Cody again! He had great communication, updated me on how my pup was doing, and is responsive and trustworthy. Would definitely recommend!

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Richlee G.
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Thank you for taking such great care of Grits! That was super thoughtful of you to bring in my trash and recycling from the street too, I really appreciate all of your help!

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Barbara B.
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She is amazing, kind and very flexible! Really helped me out last minute and took great care of my little stinker!!

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Bernadette S.
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Ollie was great! I had a last-minute dog walking request, and she came through without any issues. She followed all of my instructions, was very communicative, and was flexible when needed. Will definitely be using her again in the future if I need a walker. Highly recommend!

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Sarah D.
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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

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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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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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The average cost for Dog Walking in Columbia on Rover is $16.05 per walk (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Walking easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Walking. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 994 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Columbia. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Columbia. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking services, you can request a report card update with specifics about your dog’s walk. Report cards require photos and can include a map of the walking route , total walk time, poop and pee breaks, and distance traveled, so you know exactly where your dog has been walking in Columbia.

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Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Columbia. On Rover:

  • 98% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

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A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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