Dog Walking in Downtown, Houston
Book a dog walker to give your dog a 30-minute walk around your neighborhood.
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1. Sarah K.
““Amazing dog walking service! Milo came back happy, well-exercised, and full of energy. Professional, caring, and reliable—highly recommend!””
2. Genevieve H.
“Genevieve was excellent. This was my first time using a dog walking service! Our pup loved it and so did I. She was an excellent communicator. Loved all the pictures and updates, she was prompt and did an excellent job keeping our girl happy! Will be using her again for sure”
3. Selen E.
“Selen was quick in her responses, offered to stay a little longer to play with my pup, and made sure he was fully taken care of before leaving him! 10/10 would hire Selen again!!!”
4. Esmeralda R.
“Julissa did a great job taking care and walking my 87lb Pitt mix while I was out of town. It’s hard to find someone who can handle a big strong dog and I’m glad she could. She arrives on time and feeds and walked my dog as instructed. 10/10 I would book her again. Thank you so much Julissa!”
5. Jacquelyn N.
“Super friendly, punctual, and great communication. She took amazing care of our dog, like most all pet owners, our dog is a part of our family. Absolutely recommend her and will use her as our walker again.”
6. Idalia P.
“my name is alex and i am writing this reference letter for idalia piña. she’s watched over my dog, aurora, multiple times. aurora loves having human company and idalia always made her feel happy and safe. idalia is a major dog person and has been her entire life. she always dog-sits for her friends when they go out of town. she loves dogs and dogs love her.”
7. Jay K.
“I’ve booked several dog walks with Jay and she has been consistently reliable with great communication. She’s punctual and follows directions perfectly. Emma looks so happy and well-exercised when I get home! Would highly recommend Jay to take care of your pet.”
8. Annie G.
“Annie is always great at responding and takes good care of my pup! Her flexibility makes it easy to coordinate a constantly changing schedule”
9. Courtney D.
“Courtney did an awesome job taking care of my cat, Emmylou. She can be a little shy, but she was totally comfortable and happy after a few treats and some lovin’s. I got updates while I was away, and everything was perfect when I got back. Highly recommend!”
10. Amber M.
“Amber is a great walker; highly recommend!! She definitely loves her pets!”
11. Catalina T.
“Catalina was amazing when it came to being available and flexible for Prince’s daily walks. Seemed to spend the time to make sure my boy had great walks and company!”
12. Tiarra C.
“Tiarra was awesome! She was super patient, communicative and took great care of Blu whether he wanted to smell every plant in the neighborhood or was more energetic. I’m super grateful!”
13. Filipa & Kiki I.
“Always know my pup is going to be taken care of when I’ve schedule Filipa. Her attention to detail and lots of experience give me peace of mind while I’m at work.”
14. Alisa M.
“Alisa truly cares about my dog. I love getting updates and pictures of their times together. She’s a great dog walker, always sends me updates!”
15. Sahara H.
“Sahara has been a great walker for our dog. She eagerly asked about our training methods so she could provide consistency on her daily walks. We plan to continue using her!”
16. Ariana W.
“Ariana has been so wonderful! She is super responsive abs reliable.”
17. Ashley A.
“Ashley was very professional and made sure to treat Malachi with care. She has great communication skills and kept me updated. I highly recommend!”
18. Andrea L.
“Andrea is amazing! She took excellent care of my fur baby while I was away. She sent us pictures of Rosie daily which helped our anxiety of leaving her. Rosie was pampered beyond what we expected in a sitter and so well taken care of! We will not hesitate to call on Andrea’s services again when we are in need of a sitter for Rosie. We have definitely found the right person for our baby. 10⭐️”
19. Tegan M.
“Tegan did a great job of leaving me a description of what she did. I got cute pictures. She even changed my parrots water! Thanks for stopping by!”
20. Cassandra W.
“Cassandra is amazing with dogs! Trust her with my pup Simba and know he’s well taken care of any time I’m out of town! Treats him like a little prince, always takes him on walks and makes sure I get lots of pictures and videos while I’m away!”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a dog walker who’s a great match for you and your dog
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a walker to discuss the level of care needed for your dog
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your dog walker has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new walker.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total dog fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Doggy Walking FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 4,878 dog walkers in Downtown. 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, 85% of Downtown dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Downtown have an average of 14 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 Downtown.
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
There are 4,878 dog walkers in Downtown on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Downtown, 92% 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.
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