Dog Walking In Downtown

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Sitter Profile Image: Alejandra C.
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Alejandra C.
$39
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4.9 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lakewide, Oakland, CA, 94612

Alejandra was great with my pup. I was able to enjoy my trip without worries knowing she would handle anything that might have come up. Communication was great.

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Thais L.
Sitter Profile Image: Fuliang X.
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Fuliang X.
$28
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4.9 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
17 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Downtown, Oakland, CA, 94612

Thanks for the walk ! Fuliang was very good at communicating on time and followed all instructions. Great walk

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Jason J.
Sitter Profile Image: Vania C.
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Vania C.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94607

Good job!

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Sandy C.
Sitter Profile Image: Esteban O.
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Esteban O.
$39
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
23 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Adams Point, Oakland, CA, 94610

Esteban is the best! I was very afraid I would not find anyone to walk Piper as she is strong and slightly dog selective. Also certain dog folks do not want to walk her with a muzzle which is confusing to me, he has no issues with it. Esteban came for a meet and greet and it was a great fit! Piper has come home happy and exhausted! Can’t wait to grow our relationship with him! He’s the best!

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Meagan S.
Sitter Profile Image: jiajie h.
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jiajie h.
$26
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Civic Center, Oakland, CA, 94607

Shirley is wonderful. She took great care of my dog Java on short notice this morning. Java has been in training for leash reactivity and Shirley picked up exactly how to work with her very quickly. She is kind and really appreciate animals from what I can tell. Highly recommended

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Jodi C.
Sitter Profile Image: Jamie F.
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Jamie F.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Waverly, Oakland, CA, 94612

About: We had a family dog that I've been taking care of since 8 years old. With that, I developed a fond relationship with dogs over the years. I can guarantee to provide your dogs proper care, companionship, and a safe environment. Dog care is my part-time job right now, which means I can give your fur babies my undivided attention. I'm free everyday, and I'm happy to adjust my hours around your dogs need and routine. I have a spacious room and balcony where they can play, relax, and get some fresh air. They have a plenty of room for them to run around and just be themselves.

Sitter Profile Image: Jay T.
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Jay T.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
29 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lakewide, Oakland, CA, 94612

Jay is great with my little guy and he just loves the special attention he receives. Jay has been walking Chipper for a few months and he looks forward to his daily walks! Knowing that he is well cared for and spoiled while I am at work is such a relief.

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Erin M.
Sitter Profile Image: Sofia D.
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Sofia D.
$29
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Downtown, Oakland, CA, 94612

Sofia is the absolute best! She is so helpful, communicative, caring, kind, and accommodating. Not only does she care about your pup, she cares about you & that you feel comfortable as well. Such a great human and my favorite dog walker / friend to Forrest. 10/10 recommend!

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Geli M.
Sitter Profile Image: Amari W.
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Amari W.
$23
total per walk
7 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94612

About: I’ve been taking care of dogs my whole life within my family but I’ve also taken my own path on raising puppies from the liter of my own dogs in my parents home having babies. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve taken in two dogs from the streets and have been raising them since one month old. I work for myself so any time I’d need to accommodate for your pups needs I can do that ! I just want to be of convenience for the dog parents because I know how hard it can be managing your life with your fur baby. I have crates if preferred to be used but I also have my own babies that I can bring over to spend time with your fur baby so they don’t feel alone or left out. My babies love other dogs, they are so playful and fun !

Sitter Profile Image: Adela C.
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Adela C.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Lakewide, Oakland, CA, 94612

About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments for over 6 years. Neighbors, friends, and family rely on me to walk, feed, bathe, and provide companionship to their pets. I’m comfortable with high-energy puppies, gentle with seniors, and attentive to each pet’s unique needs. My goal is always to make pets feel safe, loved, and happy while keeping owners updated for peace of mind. I’m currently working from home, which gives me plenty of flexibility to care for your pets. I’m available for boarding on weekends, and for drop-ins, walks, or playtime on weekdays. With this open schedule, I can give your pets the time, energy, and attention they deserve without rushing. I provide a safe and loving care with a fenced yard and two friendly dogs who love making new friends.. My priority is building trust with both pets and owners , keeping pets comfortable, secure, and cared for like they are my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Dylan C.
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Dylan C.
$49
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94607

About: I’ve always enjoyed having furry companions. I look forward to providing care and love for your pet while you’re at work or out of town. I love caring for dogs as well as cats. I have a very flexible schedule and am able to attend to your pets at any time. Day or night, I am available and happy to help. Caring for a pet requires love, responsibility, and attention to their needs. I will ensure that your pet is taken care of as you would care for your pet while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Rebeca M.
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Rebeca M.
$28
total per walk
15 years of experience
Civic Center, Oakland, CA, 94612

About: I’ve had dogs my whole life, from growing up with a schnauzer to now raising Denali, my 10-year-old St. Bernard. Caring for a giant senior dog has taught me so much about patience, attentiveness, mobility needs, routines, and just how important comfort and companionship become as dogs get older. I also have experience dog sitting dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities. For the past year, I’ve regularly cared for Cooper, a Maltese/Yorkie mix, sometimes for weeks at a time while his family is away. I genuinely love spending quality time with dogs; not just making sure they’re fed and walked, but making sure they feel safe, stimulated, loved, and understood. I believe a dog’s world is only as big as we help make it, so I care a lot about enrichment, affection, play, exploration, and giving them moments that make their days feel full and exciting. Whether your dog is energetic, anxious, playful, cuddly, tiny, giant, or entering their senior years, I’ll care for them with the same warmth and attention I give my own💖 My schedule is very flexible during mornings and regular daytime working hours, which allows me to be available for walks, drop-ins, playtime, companionship, and daytime care throughout the week. Whether your pet needs a midday walk, company while you’re at work, or extra attention during the day, I’d love to help 💖 I’m available to pick up your pet for walks or provide care directly in your home, where they feel safest and most comfortable. I know how important trust, routine, and environment can be for dogs, so I always try to make their experience feel calm, familiar, and stress-free 🐶🐈

Sitter Profile Image: Charlii C.
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Charlii C.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94610

Charlii was great and asked multiple questions to get to know our dogs before proceeding with the walk. We’d definitely work with Charlii again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Viola L.
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Viola L.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94611

About: Hi! My name is Viola - I live in Oakland and I will look after your cat or dog! I have taken care of cats and dogs all my life - I treat your pet like they are my family! I have significant experience caring for cats and understand their personalities so well! I frequently cat-sit for the neighbors in my building and have checked on 5 different cats in one weekend! If you have a dog that is high energy, I'm happy to take them on runs! I'm very active and enjoy walking, hiking, and running with dogs. I live and work close to parks, dog parks, and open spaces where your dog can get all the socialization and exercise they need. Please let me know if you have a unique schedule, I can always try to accommodate! I work from home so my schedule is more flexible. Checking on your pet is a nice break in my routine and something I look forward to! Your pet(s) will get all the attention and feel loved and cared for while I’m with them. Your home will definitely be in safe hands!

Sitter Profile Image: Joshua B.
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Joshua B.
$70
total per walk
4.9 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
22 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lakewide, Oakland, CA, 94610

About: I enjoy providing personalized service, especially if it involves having fun. I grew up with animals. Pet care has been a part of my life for 8 years. My goal is to engage and exhaust, because happy dogs are tired dogs. Long-lasting relationships build trust, you deserve a trustworthy care provider. When choosing to rebook, as others have, you're developing a long-term relationship. Dogs give me a consistent schedule and I enjoy their company. My family and I are home all day. My schedule revolves around the dog's needs. I follow owner instructions and reinforce training. Limiting interactions with strangers decreases the possibility of accidents. Making the decision that guarantees safety is always my first choice.

Sitter Profile Image: Christine L.
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Christine L.
$54
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
517 reviews
138 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lakeshore, Oakland, CA, 94610

Christine was great with our dog and cat. She was reliable, patient and a good communicator. We will definitely have her look after our fur babies again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jesse S.
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Jesse S.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94612

Jesse is very patient and gentle with our older pup and younger, stand-offish pup. They have come around to welcoming him walk them. Would highly recommend

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Chelsea M.
Sitter Profile Image: Micah S.
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Micah S.
$33
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Pill Hill, Oakland, CA, 94609

Micah did great with my dog who can be a little anxious at first!

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Alexandra P.
Sitter Profile Image: Manuel Rojas M.
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Manuel Rojas M.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
11 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Northgate, Oakland, CA, 94612

Manuel was not only a bright and kind soul, but to know that he took my dog Terk’s recovery from a dog attack very seriously and making a point to tell me how much he loved my dog when he brought him back home really warmed my heart. Will definitely hire Manuel again to take care of my precious baby ☺️

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Sasha H.
Sitter Profile Image: Akiko G.
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Akiko G.
$56
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94612

Our first walk with Akiko was great! She asked questions to make sure she best understood how to walk with Sully. Sully was immediately comfortable with Akiko and we are excited for our next walks.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alejandra always goes above and beyond with my girls. Not only is she excellent with my senior dog, but my normally discerning cat approves of her as well! 😄 Thank you so much, Alejandra!

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Richard W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can’t recommend Karly enough. She is quick to respond, always on time, and my pup loves walking with her! She has even been able to accommodate last minute requests on such a short notice. I can relax a bit at work knowing my pup is in good hands when she is scheduled to walk with Karly.

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Jared W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

David has been exceptionally great with our new rescue! He’s patient and kind and really good with updates and taking pics of our boy! 10/10 recommend

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Chris L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura is very reliable and communicative. She has been so helpful making sure my girl gets a good walk on my work days.

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Danielle W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alejandra has been so sweet with my pup. She’s always responsive and timely. My dog is always so excited to see her.

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Alexandra P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was great! She was very communicative providing detailed updates and showed genuine care and appreciation for Dottie.

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Maggie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina is very reliable and communicative. She is very good with our rambunctious Lab. I would trust her to look after our dog again without any hesitation!

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Miki C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Will be booking Gary’s services again! He’s a great communicator, v respectful and Púca came back from her walk tired & happy!

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Sarah D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie is great with my newly adopted pup! potter can be high energy and she was amazing with him. I was able to go to work without any worries about my boy.

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Nicole M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Frank loved spending time with Christine. She was great with Frank, promptly arrived and came for a meet and greet. Thanks again!

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Dylan T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We’re repeat clients of John’s and continue to work with him because he’s fantastic with our dog and an all-around great human. He cares for our pet as if he was his own, and that has led to developing a level of trust that’s hard to come by. As always, we highly recommend John if you’re considering contacting him.

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Dejon N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

It was great working with Jesse! He is responsive and took great care of our dog, and was able to accommodate last-minute changes in our travel itinerary. We look forward to working with him again!

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Dejon N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I totally trust Shirley with my dog Java. She is comfortable with animals, reliable, and available at short notice. Thank you

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Jodi C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fadi was wonderful! A great communicator and treated my pup so well for their walk. When I need future pet care I’ll definitely be reaching back out!

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Caroline C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

It was wonderful to be able to count on Natalie to help us with three walks over the holiday weekend! Our dog, Grover, is anxious around new people and dog reactive. Natalie was happy to take things very slowly with him until he was comfortable and gave me lots of updates. She definitely went the extra mile (sometimes literally) to make sure he got out on a nice walk and was well taken care of. It was a huge relief to find someone we could trust, which allowed me to relax while away. We will definitely be reaching out to Natalie soon to book more walks!

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Amy T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Enzo is a gem! I appreciated their flexibility to arrange a meet and greet since my dog is selective about the dogs she likes. One thing that struck me on Enzo's profile was that they understand the importance of mental enrichment and positive reinforcement for dogs; Enzo's pup Arlo seems super smart and engaged and I'm excited for Naya to be cared for by someone so invested in dog behavior and science. Naya's first walk with Enzo and Arlo reassured me that Enzo would be an excellent, attentive caregiver for Naya. I look forward to working with Enzo more!

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Amari H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie is a gem! She's an incredibly thoughtful dog guardian and caregiver. I appreciated her warmth, flexibility, and attention to detail. My dog Naya has reactive tendencies and it was such a relief to meet a sitter who already spoke the language of fear-free, positive reinforcement training and whose questions anticipated our needs. I look forward to having her walk Naya.

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Amari H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew is a phenomenal walker! He’s responsible, a great communicator, and he is very thoughtful about my pup’s care. Having volunteered in some similar settings to Andrew, I would trust him to handle all sorts of dog temperaments and scenarios - there really is no training like city shelter experience. I am very happy working with Andrew and would recommend him heartily to anyone!

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Julia C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Richard took great care of our dog! He went on a long walk filled with the dog park and water breaks. Would highly recommend trusting Richard with your pup!

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Andrew D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanna was so great with my Biscuit! She followed my exact instructions for walks/sits, and Biscuit enjoyed his time with her. She was also attuned to his body language as well which is important to me. Joanna is definitely in my sitter/walker rotation now!

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Jennifer K.
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