Dog Walking in Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C., DC
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Top rated Columbia Heights dog walkers
“Henry was an amazing dog walker for my mini golden doodle. Always on time, great recaps post walk and photos to keep me up to date on my pup during the day. I would recommend him to anyone! So nice and friendly, great dog walker!”
“Jacquelyn is a great walker for my dog! She is reliable and sends lots of pictures. My dog doesn’t always like to walk for very long and Jacquelyn pets her and plays with her instead!”
“Pauline walked/fed our senior dog during the holidays and was so great! She made our dog feel comfortable, was super communicative and sent lots of pictures, and put our minds at ease while we were on vacation during the colder days of the year. Will definitely book with Pauline again in the future - thank you!”
“Nick was great! Arrived perfectly on time and took Rio for a nice long walk. He sent cute pictures too..I really felt like my pup was well taken care of!”
“Ethan communicated often and well. He showed up when he said he would. He gave Goober a good hour long walk. He followed my instructions and took my water bottle and made sure goober had water to drink. I highly recommend Ethan.”
“Anna is awesome! Junie connected with her immediately because she is warm, friendly, and clearly knows how to take care of animals!! This is our first experience with Rover and we will absolutely continue our walks with Anna!”
“Aminah is great about always working with our last minute requests. She is conscientious about reporting when she arrives and how she feeds our dog. She even goes over”
“Jobi is great! She's always very responsive to walk requests, even with my sporadic schedule. She takes my dog around the park and is great handler. My dog loves her! Would highly recommend.”
“If I could give Catherine 100 stars I would! She was so flexible and accommodating with a last minute emergency, and so sweet with my pup. Definitely going to be a repeat customer :)”
“Brianna is a delight! She expertly handles our leash reactive dog with no issues and takes the best photos. She is prompt and reliable and our pup loves her”
“Hannah is great! She is very responsive, always punctual, and very respectful and kind. I’m so grateful she’s available to walk our dog and I would highly recommend her services (we will be continuing ours with her as long as we can!)”
About: Hi there! I'm Lilly! I have worked with animals for almost all of my life, including dogs, cats, and even horses and bunnies! In addition, I have had the privilege of volunteering at animal shelters and helping my family foster pets. I am gentle, patient, and responsible with all animals, not afraid of messes, and listen to what pets need, from sleepy seniors to high energy babies. You can be sure I meet your needs, and give your pet lots of love and attention. I work from home most days and have a flexible schedule. I am happy to do drop-ins, dog walking, and overnight stays. I am available T, TH, F all day, M & W evenings, and all weekend. Your home and pet's safety is my top priority. I provide clear communication with daily updates and photos. I take your and your pet's routines very seriously. I work with anxious and less sociable pets. I am happy to administer medication.
About: Although I grew up around dogs, I didn’t truly become an animal person until I adopted my own cats a couple of years ago. Now, I GET it. I love giving attention and love to my friends pups and those I pass while walking around my neighborhood. I love and appreciate how different cats and dogs are and love them all the same. I am flexible and attentive to what each animal needs, whether a dog needs a long walk or wants to socialize, or if a cat just needs a drop-in and someone to play with string with them. I’m very comfortable dropping in on both cats and dogs, so feel free to reach out to me for both! I work remote and love to go on walks, so I can accommodate most hours to drop-in on pets or take pups on a walk! I will always gently greet your pet and let them sus me out before. If cats have taught me anything, it’s about consent. I like to let the animal lead when getting to know me.
“Misael was fantastic when we booked him to walk our pup at lunchtime for three weeks. He was reliable, really flexible (particularly with our building management and their quirks) and provided great pictures and reports from the daily walks. Our puppy was so happy to see him every day - a true sign of a great dog walker. We'd book him again for sure.”
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Henry S.
“Henry was an amazing dog walker for my mini golden doodle. Always on time, great recaps post walk and photos to keep me up to date on my pup during the day. I would recommend him to anyone! So nice and friendly, great dog walker!”
Jacquelyn L.
“Jacquelyn is a great walker for my dog! She is reliable and sends lots of pictures. My dog doesn’t always like to walk for very long and Jacquelyn pets her and plays with her instead!”
Elizabeth D.
“Elizabeth was wonderful. She was very communicative and took great care of our boy.”
Pauline M.
“Pauline walked/fed our senior dog during the holidays and was so great! She made our dog feel comfortable, was super communicative and sent lots of pictures, and put our minds at ease while we were on vacation during the colder days of the year. Will definitely book with Pauline again in the future - thank you!”
Chelsea W.
“Chelsea is so diligent, she takes excellent care of my Labrador puppy and is very communicative. Highly recommend Chelsea for your pup walks!”
Nicholas B.Star Sitter
“Nick was great! Arrived perfectly on time and took Rio for a nice long walk. He sent cute pictures too..I really felt like my pup was well taken care of!”
Ethan C.Star Sitter
“Ethan communicated often and well. He showed up when he said he would. He gave Goober a good hour long walk. He followed my instructions and took my water bottle and made sure goober had water to drink. I highly recommend Ethan.”
Yulia E.Star Sitter
“Yulia took great care of my dog and cat with lots of updates and pics!”
Anna W.
“Anna is awesome! Junie connected with her immediately because she is warm, friendly, and clearly knows how to take care of animals!! This is our first experience with Rover and we will absolutely continue our walks with Anna!”
Aminah B.Star Sitter
“Aminah is great about always working with our last minute requests. She is conscientious about reporting when she arrives and how she feeds our dog. She even goes over”
Jobi M.
“Jobi is great! She's always very responsive to walk requests, even with my sporadic schedule. She takes my dog around the park and is great handler. My dog loves her! Would highly recommend.”
Catherine M.Star Sitter
“If I could give Catherine 100 stars I would! She was so flexible and accommodating with a last minute emergency, and so sweet with my pup. Definitely going to be a repeat customer :)”
Brianna P.
“Brianna is a delight! She expertly handles our leash reactive dog with no issues and takes the best photos. She is prompt and reliable and our pup loves her”
Hanna W.
“Hannah is great! She is very responsive, always punctual, and very respectful and kind. I’m so grateful she’s available to walk our dog and I would highly recommend her services (we will be continuing ours with her as long as we can!)”
Lillith S.
“I have a 5-year-old Border Collie mix named Dany who is extremely high energy, super smart, and to put it mildly, is very particular about people. She takes a long time to warm up to someone new and is very vocal about her boundaries. When they first met, I was prepared for the standard slow introduction and defensive barking, but Lilly showed Dany that she respected her boundaries. She paid attention to her cues, gave her space when needed, and let that trust build naturally. Somehow, she earned that trust FAR quicker than I expected. Now, Dany is absolutely OBSESSED with Lilly and has earned that Best Friend status. Every visit is a full-blown party, complete with full-body wiggles, excited howls, joyful prancing, endless games of fetch, and of course, and unlimited belly rubs. She gives Dany the same exact care and attention that I would give her, and treats my dog like family. Lilly has that rare ability to just connect with animals in a genuine and natural way. She is a compassionate, patient, and trustworthy sitter and I'd trust her with Dany any day of the week.”
Rachel O.
“Rachel is very attentive and loving. She is an active person who would be perfect to take your pet/dog(s) on a stroll in the city. You can trust her with your furry family as she enjoys interacting and caring for others.”
Logan C.Star Sitter
“Misael was fantastic when we booked him to walk our pup at lunchtime for three weeks. He was reliable, really flexible (particularly with our building management and their quirks) and provided great pictures and reports from the daily walks. Our puppy was so happy to see him every day - a true sign of a great dog walker. We'd book him again for sure.”
Anne P.
“Anne is great - our dog immediately liked her. She was reliable, communicative, and seems like a nice person!”
Sarah B.Star Sitter
“Great and attentive caretaker, flexible and friendly, trustworthy and dependable. Would definitely book again.”
Frances N.
“Frannie’s Great! Bailey enjoyed his walk. She was prompt, professional, responsive, and took great photos!”
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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 Heights.
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
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