Dog Walking in Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA
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Top rated Downtown dog walkers
Prices are estimates per walk for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Cheryl is a true dog professional. I have performance dogs and up until now have only felt safe having their trainer care for them. Cheryl figured out my dogs personalities in no time and defiantly gained their respect and love. I feel 100 % that my dogs are safe in Cheryl's care.”
“Mike was great! We had never used Rover (or any dog walking app before!) so we were a little nervous. Mike helped put us at ease. Enzo loved Mike! I highly recommend him.”
About: Hello! I’m Kelli, and I’ve been taking care of animals friends, family, and even my job for as long as I can remember! I have a lot of animal care experience - everything from cats and dogs to large farm and zoo animals - so I know how to handle pets of any size! I’m looking for a way to make some extra money when I’m not working, so I hope you’ll trust me to take your fur baby! I am a zookeeper at the Santa Barbara Zoo, so animal care is my entire job. I pride myself on high levels of attention, safety, and love that I provide to all the animals around me! I am a very vigilant sitter, and I promise to take the very best care of your pet while out and about. If you have any special requests or questions, please feel free to reach out.
“Christian is super nice--punctual and responsive to questions or requests. Our Golden Retriever jumps for joy when he arrives for a walk. Christian has been giving our dog a very active walk and adventure. We are extremely pleased with his work and hope to work with him frequently in the future.”
About: New to Santa Barbara and open to one time/reoccurring clients! I've been around and owned dogs/cats/lizards/bunnies/horses my whole life. I have 4 years of experience as a dog handler at doggy daycares in Arizona and most recently Chicago. Through my experience, I can confidently say I can follow feeding routines, administer medication, monitor dogs' behavior, and follow proper leashing procedures. I have worked with dogs under 10 lbs up to 150+. I have worked with high-anxiety, reactive and special needs dogs and can assure you I have all the patience in the world to insure the comfort and safety of your pet. I have a 1.5year old German Shepherd who has vastly expanded my skills in dog handling and training. At my most recent job one of my key roles was guiding puppies and adolescents through social interactions as well as practicing being on a leash. I’m happy to work on leash manners with dogs of any age! I am on Rover full time at the moment so I have all the time in the world for your furry friends! I do have my own dog and 2 cats so I’m not currently available for any over night stays. I have my own car and live close to down town so same day bookings are no problem! I am a strong believer in leaving a place better than you found it. I can assure you that safety, trust, ( and fun of course!) are my top priorities. I am very precise when following instructions and caregiving needs. My relationship with your furry friend is just as important to me as the relationship I have with you! I will be sure to have clear and consistent communication with you throughout any booking. I also love love love getting good pictures of pups and will be sure to send you many!
About: With experience in pet rescue, fostering, adopting, and sitting I offer compassionate and customized care for your pet's needs. Lover of all breeds and sizes; partial to senior dogs, I'm familiar with managing special diets, medications, or extra comfort. Safety and snuggles are the goal for every pet! I've been impacted by tech layoffs, so currently available to care for your pet at my home or yours, M-F, from 8am onwards. Plenty of notice will be given should my availability change, but my work is remote/from home so unlikely to have a huge impact on available hours. Mi casa, or Su casa! I'm in a single family home with a fenced yard. The yard area is accessible all day. I've got one small, dog-friendly, senior frenchie that will gladly share his cots, blankets, and toys but will likely ignore your dog most of the day cuz he's too busy napping. You're welcome to bring crates, beds, blankets, or toys to make your fur baby comfortable. But we love to share ours. Water bowls are accessible all day. I'm happy to provide food, treats, and/or meds per your instructions.
About: I’ve cared for and walked dogs extensively over the last 5 years for family and friends and looking forward to expanding this service to others in the SB community I am a remote worker with a flexible schedule. I spend a lot of my time outdoors whether getting sunshine on the beach or on the trails! I have a pup of my own so if yours ever needs some socializing I can bring her with us or leave her at home if your pup desires more one on one care. I will treat your fur babies as if they were my own!! I will provide updates to you on our walks or overnight care so you feel in the loop and at ease.
About: I have been a lifelong dog lover and love to play with dogs and take care of them! My daughter is also a great help and dogs love to play with her. We can’t wait to see yours! I am a stay at home mom, and am flexible and will stay home while I have your pup. We have a fenced yard so your pup can play safely. I’m available for boarding, walking, and daycare. We love animals and would love to give yours a lot of fun! Our front yard is fully fenced in for potty breaks and we live in a very safe, friendly and walkable neighborhood!
About: I’m flexible and live close to Downtown SB - just tell me what you're looking for! My personal opinion on watching a pet is understanding the owners rules and commands in order to keep a harmonious home and happy pet. I am very willing and open to work with owners on scheduling walks, check ins, and short or longer dog sitting. I communicate very well, honest on what I can confidently accomplish, and always follow up with pictures and detailed updates on all types of check ins. I have my own bashful weenie dog who acts like a prince so know I’ll treat your furry friend with the same love & respect as my own :) My past experience includes many family pets (Australian Shepard, Yorkie, Irish Wolf Hound), assisting my now retired Vet Tech Mother in training two therapy dogs, and numerous dog walking & sitting jobs for dogs & kitties of all sizes. Open availability & flexibility for days and various hours for home pet sitting, daily walks or occasional assistance. I have rare last minute changes in my schedule that would ever interrupt a confirmed booking, and I’m always transparent on my timeliness. Having your dog at my home: up to you! I have a fenced in courtyard & backyard that is dog proofed with no dangerous items in the vicinity and never leave a pet alone outdoors. Indoors, we have ‘puppy proofed’ our home, we do not have carpet, and do have AC and fans for the hot days. My dog is a shy weenie dog who gets along with most dogs and is not food aggressive nor territorial, if there is an issue between them, separating them is simple to do. Typically I do not take other people’s dogs to dog parks or off-leash beaches for owners own reassurance; but am open to whatever you prefer and feel confident allowing me to do. Your own house rules such as bones, treats, crates, etc are always respected even when visiting my home.
About: I was raised on a farm where we took care of dogs, cattle, goats and chicken. I grew up always in contact with animals, specially with my dogs that we rescued from the local shelter in Argentina. We rescued more than 8 dogs throughout my life on the farm and we still take care of them as one more on the family. I currently have a reactive catahoula pittie mix that has made incredible progress with her reactivity to other dogs with training. I love all dogs big and small and can handle anxiety reactivity or anything else they might throw at me! Im currently working part time but my schedule is very flexible, so I can accommodate my hours to walk your critter or dog at anytime. I currently do not take dogs into my own home because of my dog but am happy to walk your critter or dog sit in the comfort of their own home!
About: I have cared for all animals, from dogs to reptiles to spiders! I love learning and caring for animals. Ones with energy are my favorite! I also love a good chill pet:) I work my animal care around my practies and class, I have 2 morning (6-8am) and 2 afternoon (11-2pm) practices a week, along with 2 evening classes on Tuesday Thursday (5-7pm). I have a good amount of time between my responsibilities for pet care! I live in an apartment so prefer to care out of home, would be happy to house a cat or small dog for a few days if needed!
“Natasha is fantastic. Super friendly and professional, and she was so great with our pup. We are definitely going to keep requesting her for more walks with our pup!”
“Grace took excellent care of Jett while I was on travel. She was very prompt for this afternoon walks as well as detailed in the Rover reports. Highly recommend booking with Grace. Thanks so much :)”
About: Over 35 years of animal care experience with a lot of extra time on my hands post retirement. I would love to share that time with your fur babies!! I am a recently retired government employee of 27 years. I have three dogs and two cats of my own, including one special needs cat that is 15 years old. I live in Santa Barbara, but can travel and would love to care for your fur babies!! I will treat your babies and your home like they are my own! There is a risk of them potentially getting too much love as we are huge animal lovers in this house!!
About: I have been around dogs and other pets my whole life. When I was a kid, I walked dogs in our neighborhood, including my own. I used to have my own hedgehog, and have helped care for friends’ dogs and cats. I work part-time and have time during my days to stop in and spend time with your pets! Mornings are the most free for me, and I am not traveling much in the coming months, so I am available for overnights. I am a big fan of spending time with pets, and would love to follow all specific directions that you might have for the care of your pet.
“Mandy is awesome! She has dog sat and done some walks for us. She got our prickly pooch to love her and always takes him on a good long walk. It's the best to be able to leave and know your dog is in good hands and even enjoying being without you, which is how we feel with Mandy! Great at communicating with us too. Would definitely recommend.”
About: I grew up with a small Havanese that was well loved. I had the joy of taking care of him in his last few weeks before he passed. I have a passion for showing senior dogs the love and care they deserve. I work an office job downtown 8am-6pm Monday-Friday. I have some flexibility at lunch time and my weekends are open unless I am out of town. I pride myself in being respectful of your space. I may ask a lot of questions beforehand, but it is in an effort to make sure that I am prepared and you can relax!
About: I have 2 cats and 1 dog , have worked with trainers to learn how to better understand my fur babies. I have also volunteered at shelters and learned different techniques of how to understand body movements and signs to better assist with their needs. I love my fur babies and will treat yours as I would want mine treated. I love being outdoors and what better way than with a fur baby.I am available for walks and check In's Monday - Friday and all weekend I will make sure to communicate the needs of the individual fur baby to make sure all needs are met. Go over any stresses or triggers the pet might have.
“Cassandra was so thoughtful to leave me pics during their walk that reassured me Lucy was in excellent hands! I’m looking forward to using Cassandra again on my next excursion knowing Cassandra is the best!”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Cheryl B.
“Cheryl is a true dog professional. I have performance dogs and up until now have only felt safe having their trainer care for them. Cheryl figured out my dogs personalities in no time and defiantly gained their respect and love. I feel 100 % that my dogs are safe in Cheryl's care.”
Mike H.
“Mike was great! We had never used Rover (or any dog walking app before!) so we were a little nervous. Mike helped put us at ease. Enzo loved Mike! I highly recommend him.”
Dario B.
“Dario is the best. He has taught our dogs so much. Our dogs love him and we do too! We use Dario weekly to care for our fur babies! Thanks, Dario!”
Kelli O.
“Kelli cared for my cat, Giuseppe (1-year old, Tuxedo), and my mother's dog, Luca (2-year old, Yorkie) this past winter while we were away for a week on a family vacation. She was very attentive to their needs and took took fantastic care of both our pets. Luca received daily walks and Giuseppe's little box was kept clean. Kelli is super reliable, has great communication, and sent tons of photo updates. We came home to a happy, clean home—highly recommend!”
Christian C.
“Christian is super nice--punctual and responsive to questions or requests. Our Golden Retriever jumps for joy when he arrives for a walk. Christian has been giving our dog a very active walk and adventure. We are extremely pleased with his work and hope to work with him frequently in the future.”
Nicole L.
“Nicole has been our first choice of dog sitters for years! We like to travel but our Cavapoo is extremely sensitive to staying at places out of her home environment. Nicole has spent 3-7 days caring for her. She provides love, attention, companionship, multiple daily walks and belly rubs. She sends pictures and videos daily and upon our return, our dog and house are happy and flawless! So grateful to Nicole!”
Aima R.
About: With experience in pet rescue, fostering, adopting, and sitting I offer compassionate and customized care for your pet's needs. Lover of all breeds and sizes; partial to senior dogs, I'm familiar with managing special diets, medications, or extra comfort. Safety and snuggles are the goal for every pet! I've been impacted by tech layoffs, so currently available to care for your pet at my home or yours, M-F, from 8am onwards. Plenty of notice will be given should my availability change, but my work is remote/from home so unlikely to have a huge impact on available hours. Mi casa, or Su casa! I'm in a single family home with a fenced yard. The yard area is accessible all day. I've got one small, dog-friendly, senior frenchie that will gladly share his cots, blankets, and toys but will likely ignore your dog most of the day cuz he's too busy napping. You're welcome to bring crates, beds, blankets, or toys to make your fur baby comfortable. But we love to share ours. Water bowls are accessible all day. I'm happy to provide food, treats, and/or meds per your instructions.
Mariah R.
“First off, Mariah is such a warm, welcoming, loving individual. She is great at communication, making time in her schedule, and has been SO phenomenal with our pets. I always recommend Mariah to family and friends when they inquire about their pets. My dogs love spending time with Mariah! :)”
Naoko G.
“My pup was very comfortable and happy at Naoko’s! She was a loving caretaker for my pup and took excellent care of him, he had a wonderful time! It is also nice they have a fenced yard. I will definitely rebook with Naoko again!”
Nicole O.
“Nicole has been reliable and attentive for my dog Gunner and I'm incredibly thankful to have her. The morning after thanksgiving, my husband and I got word that his grandmother was on her death bed in Georgia. Nicole jumped right in not only to take care of my dog, but she easily took on the other dog we were watching for some friends and she did it with ease. Since she's been in our lives, she's been so useful in lots of last minute situations and it makes our lives so much easier!”
German Alexis Z.
“If you are looking for someone to give your pet focused and loving care while you’re away, German is the person you’re looking for. He is not only attentive to the food, water, and exercise needs of your pet, he will go the extra mile and make sure your pet feels loved, safe, and at home. He grew up farming and caring for animals so he has all the experience you can ask for. I have also personally witnessed him as a truly committed, reliable, and responsible dog owner with his own “child,” Cleo. I cannot recommend German enough to care for your pet with exuberant love and a knack for stable routine.”
Trinity L.
About: I have cared for all animals, from dogs to reptiles to spiders! I love learning and caring for animals. Ones with energy are my favorite! I also love a good chill pet:) I work my animal care around my practies and class, I have 2 morning (6-8am) and 2 afternoon (11-2pm) practices a week, along with 2 evening classes on Tuesday Thursday (5-7pm). I have a good amount of time between my responsibilities for pet care! I live in an apartment so prefer to care out of home, would be happy to house a cat or small dog for a few days if needed!
Natasha O.
“Natasha is fantastic. Super friendly and professional, and she was so great with our pup. We are definitely going to keep requesting her for more walks with our pup!”
Grace & Anthony C.
“Grace took excellent care of Jett while I was on travel. She was very prompt for this afternoon walks as well as detailed in the Rover reports. Highly recommend booking with Grace. Thanks so much :)”
Erica C.
“My sweet goldendoodle has had the pleasure of staying with Erica numerous times. She is always well cared for, safe, and entertained. Erica has 3 other dogs that are all super friendly and so there’s always someone that wants to play. Highly recommend, will use again!”
Izzy C.
“Izzy is responsible, thorough, and attends to details. She is careful and thoughtful, and pet owners should feel very comfortable leaving pets in her care, knowing she is watchful and cares for their safety and comfort. Even more, she enjoys them and gives loving attention!”
Mandy M.
“Mandy is awesome! She has dog sat and done some walks for us. She got our prickly pooch to love her and always takes him on a good long walk. It's the best to be able to leave and know your dog is in good hands and even enjoying being without you, which is how we feel with Mandy! Great at communicating with us too. Would definitely recommend.”
Keiko-Ann S.
About: I grew up with a small Havanese that was well loved. I had the joy of taking care of him in his last few weeks before he passed. I have a passion for showing senior dogs the love and care they deserve. I work an office job downtown 8am-6pm Monday-Friday. I have some flexibility at lunch time and my weekends are open unless I am out of town. I pride myself in being respectful of your space. I may ask a lot of questions beforehand, but it is in an effort to make sure that I am prepared and you can relax!
Jeannette G.
“Jeannette is a kind hearted, energetic pet lover. She has been able to take my pet to the vet when I have not been able to and is definitely detail orientated on all the info provided by my vet. You can definitely tell she is devoted and cares a whole lot. Definitely a dependable and trustworthy person. I will continue to use her services as needed.”
Cassandra R.
“Cassandra was so thoughtful to leave me pics during their walk that reassured me Lucy was in excellent hands! I’m looking forward to using Cassandra again on my next excursion knowing Cassandra is the best!”
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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 Aug 2025 was about $25 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 88% of Downtown dog walkers 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 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
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.
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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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