Dog Walking in El Cajon
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Prices are estimates per walk for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.

“Kairi is absolutely in love with Martha and she's been a dream to work with. Attentive and available, she checks in and is great at staying on time or asking questions when needed. Martha takes directions really well and communicates effectively. Plus my 2-year-old Siberian Husky Kairi is always thrilled to see Martha and go for a walk. We are absolutely regulars now!”
About: I have hands-on experience caring for pets through personal and family settings, including feeding, walking, basic grooming, playtime, and providing companionship. I am attentive, patient, and mindful of each pet’s unique needs and routines. I understand the importance of safety, consistency, and trust when caring for animals. What sets me apart is my empathy, reliability, and genuine love for animals. I take the time to observe behavior, respond calmly to challenges, and ensure pets feel comfortable and cared for. I am highly adaptable, organized, and committed to following instructions closely while maintaining clear communication with pet owners. I treat every pet with the same care and respect I would give my own. I feel I can fit pet care into my weekly/daily routine because I’m free most of the time and Ive been looking for something productive too do that I’d actually enjoy I treat every pet with patience, kindness, and respect, whether they are in my home or a client’s home. I focus on creating a safe, calm, and comfortable environment by following routines, paying close attention to each pet’s needs, and ensuring they feel secure and cared for. I handle pets gently, maintain cleanliness, and prioritize their well-being, happiness, and safety at all times.
“Reviewing Loren for the 10 days she cared for our 2 dogs and 1 cat. Loren reached out after we first contacted Rover with a challenging 10-day assignment (our regular pet care fell through last minute). She contacted another Rover walker to cover shifts that she couldn't. She stayed in contact with us and was available while we were gone. Loren excelled at taking care of our pets, and let us relax while away. She followed instructions, and took incentive to notify us about any concerns with our pets or alarm system Thanks, Loren! —Kelly and Ted”

About: I’ve been taking care of animals ever since I can remember. From feeding my extended family’s pet to walking dogs and staying over night as an adult. Pet care is always a part of my daily routine. I have 2 indoor cats and 2 stray cats that come everyday to eat and lay around. I can easily make time to tend to other pets I tend to other pets with love attention, make them at ease as it can be a stressful time for pets when human parents are away from home.
About: I’ve owned and cared for dogs all of my life. I love giving attention to them and making them feel loved and cared for. Aside from having my own pets, I have many years of experience dog walking and sitting for friends, family, and neighbors. I will mostly be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 6am - 7pm (other days and times are negotiable please request a day ahead of time). I take pet care very seriously. If there are rules or a strict regimen I will make sure to follow it. I will treat your pet as if they were my own.
“We love Bobbie! She walks our dog Coco twice a week. She is lovely, reliable and proactive. On a few occasions when the weather forecast has been for rain she checks in ahead of time to confirm if Coco will still want a walk. Coco gets so excited when she sees her and has lots of fun with Bobbie. Could not recommend more highly!”

About: What sets me apart from other sitters is that I am a passionate pet lover. I provide personalized care ensuring your pets feel safe and cherished. I am an animal lover and with me they will have lots of playtime, like going to dog beach or taking a walk around Lake Murray. With me they receive empathetic companionship in a peaceful home. I am currently working part time as a yoga teacher. I have a good deal of time to pet sit. I am available to board Friday-Sunday, anytime after 1 pm. I also have availability to drive to your home Monday-Thursday for dog walks. I am a responsible, caring ,and loving pet sitter. I am dedicated to providing a safe and loving environment for your pets while ensuring their needs are met and feel comfortable and happy.

About: My name is Christina, i was born & raised in San Diego. Grew up in Normal Heights area. But now reside in El cajon area. I am currently a SAHM, so I would be with your dog all day. Living with me are my husband and 2 beautiful baby girls who are 5 and 3 I've always had a love & passion for animals. Growing up i had rabbits, lizards, beta/ gold fish, and dogs. I have experience in dog walking as i use to dog walk, via a ad i had on Craigslist about 4 yrs or so ago. Ive also attented and graduated from the veterinary assistant program from PIMA medical institute in Chula Vista. So i have some experience in the medical side of pet care. I can give meds if needed such as pills or even insulin. I hope i get the chance to watch your four legged baby for you and put a smile on yours & your pets face. 😊 I am a stay at home mom. So I have time to ensure your dog is taken care of through out the day. Walks, feedings, and of course play time. I care for them just like I would my own pets. With the utmost love and care. Lots of Love and snuggles. And plenty of .
“Our neighbor has been a client of Annalisa for a while and gave her the strongest of recommendations. We needed an emergency sitter, and she came through! Top nothc and great with our pup!”

About: I have always loved animals since I was a child. I have taken care of all sorts of animals large and small. I have experience with caring for puppies all the way to senior dogs, cats, birds and reptiles. It brings me joy to make sure your pets are happy, healthy and had a great time!. I have a flexible availability to Care for your pet. It would be a perfect fit while the pet parents handle their business, I am more than happy to care for them. I have a Veterinary Assistant Diploma and many years of experience with different species and breeds of dogs and cats. If you have any questions, i am happy to answer them with best of my knowledge. I also reply within less than 2 to 3 minutes. NOTE: Due to my dog oso i have adopted. I can no longer provide boarding service. I can provide walks, drop ins and house sitting any time!. MY SERVICES: 1. Dog walking/Cat adventures 2. House Sitting 3. Drop in Visits 4. Grooming MY CERTIFICATIONS: 1. Medication (oral or injection) 2. CPR certified 3. Fear Free certified Description of Rover Fees: Rover takes a 25% fee from a sitters earnings per booking and the separate 11% service fee is charged to the pet parent, not deducted from the sitters pay. Msg, txt, call im here for you and your beloved fur babie(s). I have plenty of time on hand unless booked already. Any day is a good day for me to spend time with any loving animal. Note: If booking me and requested but no longer wish to book, please cancel on your behalf if not i will not show as available on the entire Rover app. Which means other pet parents cannot book me for any services. Thank You kindly. :) I have a patio we can hang out in to sun bathe and relax after a fun day at the dog park, beach or home. Everything is clean and organized. Nothing they can chew on unless it’s their toys, no choking hazards. I am a veterinary assistant i am cpr certified fear free certified and can administer medications. Will always ask in regards to any allergies and behaviours and other medical conditions.
“Alanis is so wonderful. She walks our energetic golden retriever on occasions and our pup cannot wait to see her! She is very communicative and details our pup’s behavior and any concerns, etc. she may have. We feel so comfortable knowing we have her coming over to help out. She provides sweet love and care to our girl and we will continue to request Alanis’s help as often as we are able to!”

About: I’m a full-time teacher, and I do dog sitting as a second job (during breaks) because I truly enjoy it.I’m attentive, reliable, and very comfortable following routines and instructions. I love spending time with dogs, making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owners are away. I’m especially good at reading behavior, providing structure when needed, and giving plenty of attention and affection. Whether it’s sticking to a schedule, administering basic care, or just keeping your dog happy and relaxed, I treat every pet like my own. Pet care fits easily into my routine. I’m a teacher, so I have a consistent schedule and plenty of availability before and after school, in the evenings, holiday breaks and on weekends. I enjoy spending my free time caring for pets and making sure they’re happy, comfortable, and well taken care of. I care for pets by following their usual routines and any instructions provided by the owner. I make sure they’re fed on schedule, get plenty of walks, playtime, and attention, and feel safe and comfortable in their space. Whether in my home or a client’s home, I keep things clean, calm, and consistent.

About: My heart has been a bit empty since I lost him, and I've been boarding furry friends since. Animals and I get along very well - I have been pet owner of Horses, Cats, Dogs for decades. I am very intuitive and understand how they are feeling. I provide a safe environment and share my abundance of love. Your pet will not be bored - I have lots of toys for them, have an relaxing fenced yard, I take them on walks, love taking an afternoon with a car ride down to Mission Bay or Pacific Beach. High energy dogs we will hike, retrieve balls, and go to the park. Beach. Etc. Your pet will be happy staying with me. Looking forward in meeting your family. I am available Every day of the week depending o. Your schedule. I am quite flexible in meetings ng your needs. Please feel free to read my reviews. I did have a corgi Otis who passed away at 12 years . My beautiful Blue Merrill Aussie , my best friend Dannyboy Passed away a year after Otis , Dannyboy and Otis were inseparable. I love dogs More than you know! I am very fortunate to be able to care for your fur baby full time. I have a full fenced yard and a nice neighborhood for daily walks . I only take one dog at a time unless they know each other or both have mellow temperament. I also welcome Senior Dogs ! to walk . I have lost both my dogs a year apart 6 years ago. They both were amazing dogs and taught me a lot. ! I will love your pup just like my own. ♥️ I walk, talk, and engage with the pups ! I tend to play classical music which relaxes the dogs . When they show interest in the basket full of toys . We play ! My yard is a good size and well fenced . During the day I leave the slider open and they are free to roam the yard or lay in the Sun should they choose. ! I’m always around the pup, we may go to park for different sniffs. ! We always take walk n morning and early evening . Should your pup want to jump up on my bed they are welcome to stay for night. My regulars love coming to visit Auntie Carol .
“Justine is great 👍. Hoppy doesn't always like to walk when it's warm outside so she will play with her in the house. She's very attentive to Hoppy's needs. We are sad that she moved out of Long Beach, she will be missed.”

“My family and I highly recommend Alexis and Adam as dog walkers! They walked my two German Shepherd mixes early in the morning for 16 consecutive days for an hour each while we were on vacation. Always on time, always submitting report cards with photos and the route they walked. On top of that, my dogs, who are rescues with shyness or aggression toward strangers AND severe dog reactivity on walks, LOVED Lex and Adam! As a professional dog trainer and walker myself, I’m extremely careful with people who interact with my dogs, and Lex and Adam exceeded my expectations! It’s clear to me that they take caring for their clients’ dogs seriously and both are extremely nice and personable. Thank you Lex and Adam!!”

About: Ive had pets of all kinds for my whole life. I have had lots of silly pets, but I have also had the usual dogs and cats too! I LOVE animals, and currently have three cats of my own! My schedule changes weekly, as I am a musician, but I am always flexible :) I currently have two part-time jobs, and am a full-time student. My schedule is quite busy BUT I am very flexible and willing to adjust things for clients :) I cannot accept pets in my apartment sadly, however, I can do just about anything instructed in your home! Crate/kennel, food/water, bathe, give company, anything! I like to make more pet buddies so I am happy to do anything asked :)
Over 414 pet parents in El Cajon have booked dog walking
El Cajon dog parents share their Rover experiences
This sitter was amazing! Charlie was very communicative, caring, and attentive the entire time. You can tell charlie truly love dogs and knows how to work with them. My babies were happy, well cared for, and I felt safe and confident leaving them in charlie’s care. Thank you for taking such great care of my pups—I would definitely book again!

Reyna was great with my dogs! She arrived on time, was very friendly, and handled both of them really well. She definitely knew what she was doing and made sure they got all their energy out during the walk. I felt comfortable leaving my dogs in her care and would absolutely book with her again.

We love Bobbie! She walks our dog Coco twice a week. She is lovely, reliable and proactive. On a few occasions when the weather forecast has been for rain she checks in ahead of time to confirm if Coco will still want a walk. Coco gets so excited when she sees her and has lots of fun with Bobbie. Could not recommend more highly!

I desperately needed a dog walker for the day due to a last minute cancellation, and Jingchun was very quick to respond and was also very reliable too! She did an amazing job caring for my pup and provided a ton of pics and videos to ensure my pup was in good hands. I will definitely use her again & highly recommend her to everyone!

Lara was great for Shorty. They explored extra spots around the neighborhood and that made me feel better about her getting stimulation while I was out of town. They bonded and I will definitely try to book Lara again. Also very much appreciated her visiting before I left to get to know Shorty and her attention to details. Thank you!

Destiny is very knowledgeable about dogs. I appreciate her ability to come and minister to Huck as he is a rescue. Huck has independent rebellious ideas. We are trying to calm him to let him know he is safe and we care about him. Destiny can handle him and he likes her very much. In fact last visit he talked to her! I noticed it. Thanks Destiny!

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The median cost per walk for dog walking in El Cajon is $23
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Sitters in El Cajon average 3 repeat dog walking clients
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in El Cajon on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $23 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 Jun 2026, there are 8,925 dog walkers in El Cajon. 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, 84% of El Cajon dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in El Cajon 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 El Cajon.
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 8,925 dog walkers in El Cajon on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In El Cajon, 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.









