Dog Walkers in Erma, NJ

“This is a second review. After 18 months of working from home, my 10 year old Shitzu/Terrier has gotten more anxious with others. Jill walked him for the first time since Oct 2020. My dog responded very well and as usually Jill was great with my anxious little guy. Jill is just great with him!”

Domenica H.

About: I have over 6 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. From energetic puppies to senior dogs needing a gentler touch, I’ve done it all. My experience includes walking, in-home sitting, and boarding, so I’m comfortable adjusting to each dog’s unique needs and routine. What sets me apart is my calm, patient approach and ability to build trust quickly with dogs and their owners. I’ve worked with high-energy breeds, shy or anxious pups, and dogs that need medication or special care. I’m also extremely flexible with scheduling, which makes it easier for pet parents with busy or unpredictable routines. Whether your dog needs long walks, lots of playtime, snuggles, or just a safe and loving environment while you’re away, I’m here to help—and treat your pup like family. Here’s a strong and thoughtful response you can use for the question “How does pet care fit into your daily or weekly routine?”: --- Pet care is a big part of my daily life and something I truly enjoy. I make it a priority in my schedule and structure my day around the needs of the dogs I care for. Whether it's morning walks, midday check-ins, overnight stays, or extended boarding, I’m flexible and fully committed to being available when pet parents need me. Since I offer walking, sitting, and boarding, I stay active throughout the week and keep a consistent routine for each dog. I love building long-term relationships with pets and their owners, and I always make sure every pup gets the attention, play, and care they deserve—every single Great question — here's a strong, well-rounded answer for “How do you care for pets in your home and/or your client’s home?” based on the services you offer: --- Whether I’m caring for pets in my home or in a client’s home, my goal is always the same: to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving environment that keeps pets happy and stress-free. In my home, I maintain a clean, pet-friendly space with plenty of room for play, rest, and routine. I follow the owner’s instructions closely, including feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, and any medication needs. I also make sure pets get lots of attention, exercise, and affection while they’re with me — it's truly a home away from home.

“Anne had been a God send to me since I broke my ankle and can not walk my pup! Frankie gets so excited when she comes to pick her up. She is a super anxious pup and doesn’t just take to anybody so I’m thankful for Anne!”

Katie S.

“Kate has been a a godsend. She takes such good care of my two dogs - walking them, feeding them and keeping them company. I would definitely recommend her.”

Beth S.

About: Taken care of our family dog for 9 years while aiding in training, feeding schedule, trick implementation, and more. I love dogs with a passion and look forward to meeting yours! I’m currently working part time so I have a lot of additional time to be home and go for walks! I have experience sitting in homes as well. I live in a residential neighborhood with ample sidewalks and parks nearby and also have a large deck. Your pets will be comfortable wether staying here or if I go to your house to watch them too.

“Caroline was awesome to work with! Super flexible, kind, communicative, and Reggie absolutely loved hanging out with her! Would highly recommend working with her to anyone!”

Jesse L.

About: I have had dogs my whole life up until I joined the military. I have watched friends and families pets as well. I love dogs and cats! I am currently waiting to start college again after getting out of the military. If I’m not home then I’m at the beach. I am pretty flexible with scheduling as of now. I get along with animals very well! I will treat your home and pet as if they were my own. I follow directions well and I am very detailed oriented.

“Lu Lu was in fantastic company this past weekend with Marlena. Very prompt, and attentive! Loved the pictures and updates throughout the walk!”

Christina L.

About: I've had pets since I was in my 20's and love taking care of them. From cats, yorkies, pits and fishes, I love caring for them. Im a full stay at home wife with 3 little Yorkies and a backyard for pets to run around in. I also provide water and treats and lots of play time! I have a fenced yard for your pup to roam around in but can also keep them separate from my dogs if need be for safety.

About: I have cared for dogs throughout my life from Poodles to Bernese Mountain Dogs. Cats have also been a big part of my life. I took veterinary classes at Virginia Tech. I have watched neighbors homes and pets for the past 30 years. I currently work from home so I have plenty of time to play with your pups! I recently became an empty nester and look forward to having some activity in my home! I have a huge back deck and fenced in side yard. I have one fur baby to keep your dog company. We just had to put our golden, Fisher, to sleep and miss having a second dog in the house. I walk everyday and am happy to take your dog with me.

About: I’ve had animals my whole life I love to pet , brush & play with all kinds. A nice long walk is always needed or just playing in my fenced in yard I’m a stay at home mom of all adult children who also love all kinds of animals. I’m available any time of day or night.I spend most of the summer away so my availability will be based on what type of care is needed. I have a large fenced in yard for them to run and play in or I'm available to go to your home. We are a dog & cat friendly home.

“Dylan is a great guy. I had multiple changes to the itinerary for my dog and Dylan took care of everything with no problem. Would definitely recommend using him.”

Helen W.

“Ryan was wonderful with Maverick. Highly recommend her for your pet! Hopefully we can use Ryan again when we need someone to look over our dog!”

The JJ G.

About: Recently lost my 15 year old girl and am looking to share my pup companionship with others that need help from time to time! I'm reminded of the incredible impact pets have on our lives and look to fill a void from our own house. We reward good behavior, have no qualms administering medicine and have experience with assisting in mobility issues. I am located in Wildwood Crest full time, year round. I do travel for work from time to time in which my calendar will be blocked accordingly. Otherwise, I am open to traveling in a 10-mile radius for pet care! I come from a world of hospitality - I would treat your home as well if not better than my own. As long as I am aware of house rules, trust they will be followed!

“Alexa was great! On time and pups loved her.”

Erica W.

About: Hi! I’m a senior in high school! I volunteer at the animal shelter! I love dogs so much I have 2 golden doodles! I am looking for something fun that I can do to save up for college! I get done school everyday at 10:30. I can come over anytime after that until anytime! I can do Sunday through Thursday. But u can be very flexible. I have two golden doodles at home. One mini and one full size. They are super sweet and I love them so much! I’ve had labs before the doodles so I know how to handle a bigger and hyper dog also!

About: Hi everyone! My name is Emma, I am new to Rover but I have been watching, walking, & fostering dogs for the past 8 years! I have fostered 14 dogs this year (10 of them being under 14 weeks old) & have 2 years experience in adult dog & puppy training via fostering & working at my local animal shelter. I currently work part time so i am available for visits every day until 4pm & boarding can be arranged as needed around my work schedule. I have a fenced in yard at my home & 2 older male dogs (ages 8 & 6, both neutered) to keep your dog company if boarding.

“Shania was great—sweet and gentle and great communication. Would definitely request her services again!”

Katherine M.

About: DOG WALKING AND DROP IN’S AVAILABLE ON CAPE ISLAND ONLY. We still can’t board dogs. Our home is now on Airbnb. But I’m available to walk small dogs or slow:older big dogs. You can get to know me from Reviews and info still listed. ALSO NEW! as of January 19 2024! One of our clients who has left his dog with us many times had an unexpected move and was not able to take his dog with him. He asked us if we would consider taking her. Minnie is super easy and loves other dogs and us…so she is now a part of our family…and pet sitting business. So please consider this as you read below. Minnie is small. About 25#. Spayed. She’s a short haired mix. And will be a part of all Meet&Greets here going forward and for those who will be doggie houseguests with us. (Her photo is the second one in our photo section). We. Love. Dogs. It’s that simple. We care for every dog who comes to stay with us like they are our own. We only take one boarding dog at a time so we can focus all our care and attention on your dog. The house is only one floor so no dog is ever far from us or our generous affection. Sunny rooms. Open windows. Well worn couches and dog beds are available or you can bring their own bed with them. We accommodate crates if your dog uses one. It’s best if you bring their crate with them and familiar bedding with the smells of their home. Our back deck is sunny&shady and the dogs love lounging out there. They can access the fenced-in yard from the deck or living room. Walks through the fields are lush with wonderful smells and DOGS LOVE TO SMELL!! And their walks are far from traffic. NOTE ABOUT WALKS We have 3 acres of open land for a dog to run. But we never leave a dog run off-leash on a walk unless we’ve had the dog several times and know him/her very well. Therefore we cannot accommodate a high energy dog who needs to do a lot of running offleash for their daily exercise unless we have had them several times and trust them to stick with us, We prefer to take dogs that live locally so that we can meet them before committing to a stay. We start with a Meet&Greet. This consists of an hour visit where we get to know your dog and how you care for them. Next we ask that you leave them with us on another day for a few hours so we again get to know the dog and s/he gets to know us. Lastly is a one night sleepover. A full 24-hour stay. This builds a bit of bonding and trust for the dog as well as us. It also solidifies that we all feel confident with each other. There are no charges for these preliminary visits. Most dogs who come to stay with us for the first time are a bit unsure. Though not for long. Dogs sorta “love the one they’re with” and enjoy new company and new territory. But some have terrible separation anxiety. They really can’t adjust and struggle trying to. If this is the case we would recommend your dog stay in their home and you seek out a pet sitter that can come stay in the home with your dog while you’re away. SO ABOUT US! Mike and I are animal-people. We have had a wide assortment of pets of every kind growing up. We remember our childhood dogs as our best friends and confidants. Likewise, our children grew up in the midst of a lovely menagerie of all kinds of animals, that also included rescuing cats, birds, rabbits, turtles, squirrels...and a particular ferret. But of all domestic animals we find dogs to be the most special beings on the planet! Our last little dog Lily passed away early August 2022. We still have a cat that’s outside more than in and is fine with dogs. She was a refugee from the streets of Atlantic City and she comes round for meals and a good head scratch. But we miss all our dogs! Not sure when or if we will get another dog so in the meantime we’re thoroughly enjoying all the dogs we get to care for through Rover!! We’ve also fostered many dogs. Our most memorable fosters were those from puppy mills. Timid and often abused..yet love can change a dog and they eventually became happy souls and found wonderful homes. Our foster-failure Jack...a skinny yellow Lab... who was only 6 hours away from being euthanized when he was rescued by Dick Harris...a man who had a passion for Labs….was special and he was ours to keep the minute he stepped foot in the house. I served on the Board of Ocean City Humane Society as well as volunteered with that local shelter for many years when we lived in Ocean City, NJ. I launched my own pet sitting biz Sitting4paws in 2009 which kept me busy year round. As part of that business we also took dogs into our home as doggy house guests for many who were on vacation in Ocean City or traveling out of town. Many of those dogs came and stayed with us for years. They were like family. (Testimonials from some of these clients are included). A shoulder injury and our move to Cape May NJ put this business on hold. But we are now back in the biz and love opening our hearts and home to your dog. Moving to Morning Glory Farm in 2019 from Ocean City NJ has been a dream-come-true. Our 3 acre farm in the rural countryside of Cape May is an ongoing restoration project. But we're far enough along now to reboot the pet sitting biz and chose Rover.com to be our launch pad in this digital age. Though we’re rural, we are only 2-3 miles from downtown Cape May City. Between us and downtown is the quaint hamlet of West Cape May and the ever-charming Cape May Point. At the end of our road is Higbees Beach which is a free-dog-friendly stretch of pristine coast with hiking trails all through the forest preserve. 10 months out of the year it’s a quiet retreat to walk a dog offleash…but come summer, ITS PACKED!! But if your dog loves to romp with others then pack a picnic, pick up your dog from us and head for Higbees! We’ll hose him off when he comes back. We are quiet people. We don’t even have a tv! Mike is a carpenter and is often working in his shop in the barn or in our large veggie&fruit garden. We are also bee keepers and we sell our own local honey and eggs from our sweet batch of hens. I work our pet sitting biz full-time and I am the primary caretaker of the dogs that are booked with us which includes their daily walking and feeding. PLEASE NOTE! I do not keep my phone on me during my busy days. I check it for text messages, phone calls or Rover inquiries TWICE A DAY. So if you do not hear immediately back from me this is why. I will respond to any bookings or questions before the end of every day, if not sooner. . We also ask that your dog have a collar with ID tag that s/he can wear at all times. Even if their harness has a tag. Also flea and tick treatment while staying with us. Even if it’s only a one time dose.

“Ashlyn was awesome with our boys even when they try to sit down and stop walking. Thanks so much, Ashlyn!”

Sheila W.