Dog Walking in Downers Grove

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Sitter Profile Image: John M.
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John M.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Westmont, IL, 60559

John treats my dog like his own. I have a large dog, and she can be difficult to handle, but John is comfortable setting boundaries and managing her behavior. He is always friendly and arrives on time, and my dog is always happy and well exercised after her walks. He communicates well, and I would trust him with my dog any time.

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Michael D.
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Audrey F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
29 reviews
5 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Lisle, IL, 60532

So happy we found Audrey ! I feel very comfortable leaving my two furry boys in her care. Audrey is kind, confident and understanding. She is an obvious animal lover and is understanding of their individual needs.

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Marilyn D.
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Jennifer K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews
2 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Jennifer is great! Super flexible, which works great for our ever changing schedule. Our dogs love her, and they are much more content and relaxed now that they are getting regular walks.

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Ryann K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Westmont, IL, 60559

Ryann is conscientious, thorough and friendly. Our Border Collie loves her! She takes her on lovely walks and gives me a thorough report afterwards. She was great even when it was pouring rain ! We'll be asking her back frequently!

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Michelle F.
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$20
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5 years of experience
Downers Grove, IL, 60515

About: Caring for animals is truly a joy for me. I love spending time with pets of all kinds and making sure they feel comfortable and cared for. I have over 4 years of experience taking care of both dogs and cats. You can trust that your pets will be safe, loved, and well looked after while in my care. I am currently in between jobs, so my schedule is completely open at this time until further notice. I prefer to take care of pets during the weekdays if possible, but weekends are open as well. I have four cats of my own, so I understand firsthand the love and care pets need every day. For that reason, I prefer caring for pets in their own homes, where they feel most comfortable and secure. Whether it’s feeding, walks, playtime, or just keeping them company, I make sure to follow your pet’s routine and give them the same love and attention I give my own.

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Elizabeth F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Downers Grove, IL, 60516

She did a great job for our dog, I recommend her to everyone 100% 😊

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Jaroslaw M.
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Michelle B.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Westmont, IL, 60559

About: I've owned and taken care of all kinds of animals since I was a little girl. From birds, to cats and dogs, to horses, and even snakes, big or small I love em all! I'm a travel bartender that works different music festivals all across the country. Now that season has come to a close, I couldn't think of a better way to fill my newly empty schedule than caring for your furry loved ones! I have one cat and one dog who is kennel trained. I walk my dog a minimum of twice a day in my quaint suburban neighborhood and my cat is very good with other animals.

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Evan T.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
88 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514

Took our pups on a great walk! My older pup can struggle in heat, and she watched for his queues and brought him home when he asked and kept cruising with our younger pup! (We had chatted about this before hand, so she knew that we wanted her to take him home early if needed). Great communication and right on time. Would definitely recommend!

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Shannon J.
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Dayna C.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
460 reviews
99 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wheaton, IL, 60189

Dana is now my go to dog Walker! My dog Duke loves her and is always excited to see her. She responds very promptly and gives many great updates and pictures on their walks. Would definitely recommend her!

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Sarah A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Westmont, IL, 60559

Sarah is nothing short of incredible & amazing!! From the way she communicated on the first day, to her positive, sweet & energetic demeanor with both me & my dog Dixie. She was on time, thorough in telling me about their walk & it's easy to see she enjoys what she does. As a company, Rover is very fortunate to have someone like her, a part of their team!!

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ANN P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
222 reviews
66 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Darien, IL, 60561

Ann was able to walk our dog at the last minute and even came very early in the morning to meet him prior to the walk. Pippen loved her! We’ll definitely use her again.

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Stephanie A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
60 reviews
21 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Downers Grove, IL, 60516

Stephanie was amazing! Thor loved her so much! Would recommend and rebook in the future:)

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Sitter Profile Image: Loraine B.
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Loraine B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
80 reviews
21 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Westmont, IL, 60559

Loraine is great! Would definitely recommend her. She walked our dog several times when we were away and our dog loved her. Easy to work with, good communication.

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Adam B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lombard, IL, 60148

Adam was great and my Payton loved and is looking forward to more walks with him. Adam was open to me walking with him and Payton and asked great questions about how I typically walk him.

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Michelle M.
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Morgan B.
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$22
per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
121 reviews
15 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lisle, IL, 60532

I cannot speak highly enough of Morgan. Most recently, I used her for daily walks for a foster dog that I had. Despite the challenge of walking a dog neither of us knew well, she was always so kind and patient. Her excellent communication skills were also greatly appreciated as I wanted to ensure I was getting any important information on this foster dog. I definitely plan to continue using her!

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Kelsey Z.
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Sarah P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
151 reviews
51 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lisle, IL, 60532

Another fantastic couple days of care from Sarah. She’s punctual, caring, and takes ample pictures 😊. I always know Ace is in good hands and that’s all I need.

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Irene M.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Westmont, IL, 60559

About: I’ve had dogs my whole life. I volunteered at humane society in high school (to take care of dogs and cats and as a walker). I started dog sitting in the past year and it works great with my schedule. I don’t currently have a dog, so it’s nice to see their smiling faces! I work from home so it is easy for me to drop by for a walk, to let your pets out, for meet and greets and to be here for drop offs and pick ups. I do live in a one bedroom (no roommates, family or pets of my own). There isn’t a yard which is part of the reason I haven’t gotten a dog but I live super close to a park or if the dog is more energetic and needs a run, I’ll take them to closer off baseball field to play fetch. When I dog sit at people’s houses, I follow whatever schedule they ask me to (in regards to when and what to feed the pets, how often to walk, if one is crated, etc). I usually meet them at their house a few days before they leave to go over where everything is and to meet their pets.

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Caiti L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Downers Grove, IL, 60516

About: Hi! My name is Caiti, I have always loved dogs, and there have always been dogs in my family. As I was growing up I spent a lot of time taking our dogs on walks and helping with training. I have had experience with many types of dogs and have had Golden Retrievers, Havanese and Golden Doodles in our family. More recently, I have also begun grooming and dog-walking. I have experience caring for small and big dogs and I love them all equally. I work from home so your dog will have plenty of attention throughout the day, especially if they have a particular feeding or medicine schedule. I live in an apartment complex that has a dog park so there's plenty of opportunities for playtime and walking. Since I live in an apartment, however, I limit the dogs I care for to one at a time so they can get the attention they deserve.

Sitter Profile Image: Angela C.
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Angela C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Darien, IL, 60561

Dolla was excited to see Angela the moment she saw her and I knew it would be a good fit for us. Angela is nice and has a pleasant demeanor and I will work with her again

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Rachel F.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Downers grove, IL, 60515

Rachel has been available to help watch my dog several times. Shes is also so helpful and responds quickly. I am sure I'll be using her services again!

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Melanie K.
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John was great! Very reliable, came early the first time to meet a get a feel for Trixie’s behavior before her walk. Always on time and very personable. I would hire him again without hesitation. Thanks, John!

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Terry F.
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Ana has always done an amazing job caring for my fur baby, Dakota. I’ve worked with her locally many times and was so excited to see her join Rover to continue growing her dog‑sitting career. Ana truly cares about the animals she works with and always takes the time to listen and understand what each pet needs. Dakota is not an easy dog to care for, between her cancer‑related medical needs and her reactive fear of other dogs and children, she can be complicated to leave in someone else’s care. Ana has always risen to these challenges and made us feel completely at ease trusting Dakota with her. This year, we went on a two‑week vacation to Italy, and Ana stayed in our home to care for Dakota the entire time. Not a single walk or medication was missed, and Dakota was loved and cared for as if she were Ana's own pet. I will always trust Ana with Dakota’s care and would confidently trust her with any pets we have in the future. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Coryn W.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Jaxx was great with my two pups. She was caring and attentive to their needs. This is the first time I’ve hired her to walk my pups and she did a great job. Reliable, responsive and tender, especially with my 18 yr old Bichon Frise. Ollie, my Cockapoo, loved the belly rubs. Will definitely hire her again!

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Nancy B.
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Karli has always been such a great dog walker. She is so attentive and treats my pup with so much love. Thank you!

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Melanie K.
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Stephanie was lovely, followed all of my directions and kept me updated after the walk which I appreciated. Thank you for taking care of my crazy boy!

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Nikesh K.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Jocelyn did a wonderful job walking my puppy. She walked him about 15 times or so. She is a very trustworthy person. She had the key to my place in order to take him out while I was at work and there were no issues at all. My dog loves her. Thanks Jocelyn…

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Mickey D.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Adam is great! My Payton always is excited to see him; he comes home happy and well exercised. I’m so thankful for Adam helping me out while I’m recovering from an injury. I highly recommend him!!

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Michelle M.
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Kathryn was amazing with my dog Sammy. She did a great job spending time with him and sending updates and the cutest pictures.

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Sarah K.
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Liliya was great with Norman. Appreciate her flexibility, communication and kindness in caring for my pet.

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Joey F.
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Ryann took very good care of my dogs. She was prompt, reliable and gave them lots of love. I highly recommend her services.

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Cathy A.
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Downers Grove on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $20 per walk, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog walker’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Downers Grove dog walker for the first time, visit the dog walker’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a dog walker before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jan 2026, there are 11,955 dog walkers in Downers Grove. 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.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 86% of Downers Grove dog walkers respond in under an hour.

Dog walkers in Downers Grove have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Downers Grove.

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
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  • Cute photos and a personalized note

There are 11,955 dog walkers in Downers Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Downers Grove, 89% 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.

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.

Note: If your dog walker requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog walking service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog walker’s cancellation policy.