Dog Walkers in Farmington, ME

About: I am a high school teacher, and I love to take care of animals on the side. Your dogs can hang out in my apartment and get lots of love during breaks. I love taking dogs out on walks and to parks and being active with them. If your dog is shy, that's ok too! I can take them to places where we won't run into many people. I can also come to your home and look after your dog where they might be more comfortable. I have a cat at home, but I am missing my time living with dogs, so I thought that this would be the perfect compromise! I am also available to take care of any cats or other small animals that you may have at your home. I am at work on the weekdays until the late afternoon, but I am super excited to take care of animals on the weekends and in the evenings. I can do whatever works best for both of our schedules. I love having dogs (and cats!) come to my house, but sometimes I think it's easier for them to stay in the environment where they are the most comfortable. I am willing to accommodate what you think is best for your pet.

“Excellent! Richard has a good way with dogs. He was able to get my dog out for his mid day walks, even traveling a ways. Highly recommend! Communication is great.”

“Melissa was great! She walked our two 70lb pit bulls Skye and Blue 4 days in a row. She was great communicating the times she was going to walk them and showing up on time. She sent pictures each walk with the map and distance of the walks. We would definitely hire Melissa again to walk Skye and Blue. Highly recommended!, Thank you Melissa!”

“Charles has been fantastic when it comes to walking my dog Murphy. He has been flexible with scheduling and makes sure to go above and beyond when it comes to caring for Murph, like making sure to dry him off before leaving when it had been raining out while they were walking. I highly recommend Charles!”

About: As long as I can remember,I’ve had a love for animals! I’ve been house/pet sitting for 8 years I care for every animal there is including farm animals and even exotics such as snakes!!!! I currently work for myself primarily cleaning houses and pet sitting! This is my specialty! I love all animals (except spiders!) but so long as they are in a tank I’m okay !!!! I will care for your fur babies as if they were my very own. I will make sure they are happy and safe while you’re away! My husband doesn’t call me the animal whisperer for nothin!!! ☺️

About: I love spending time with/caring for animals and I love walking outside. I have cared for cats (fed, played, brushed, loved, scooped litter boxes) for a friend, volunteered at the humane society (walking dogs, cleaning dog bedding and blankets and washing their dishes) and taken care of my aunts dogs (taking them outside 4 times a day, feeding, loving and playing fetch with them) and cared for my other aunts cats (feeding, loving, and playing) as well as our own family dogs and cats. Caring for animals is such a pleasant rewarding job to me nothing makes me happier. :-) I'm available anytime Monday - Friday. References definitely available immediately. I am here to help so feel free to contact me with any questions you may have! I hope to hear from you! My schedule is completely open right now! I am available from 9:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Friday. I only need one days notice for booking. I use absolute safety and care with every animal I take care of. I follow instructions diligently and you can definitely trust me with your furry friend.

“I cannot recommend Katie O highly enough. Whether you're in need of daily walks, overnight stays, or simply someone to check in on your furry friend, Katie's dedication, professionalism, and love for animals make her the ideal choice. I will be entrusting my dog (and cat) to her care in the future, knowing that they will be in the best possible hands.”

“I have known Ievet Pent for over 3o years. She has helped me with housesitting and pet sitting many times. I trust her totally as she loves pets and takes excellent care of them and also my house. She goes above and beyond what most people would do. She has the personality people and animals love. She is very intelligent and has common sense to handle any emergency situation she would encounter. I would trust her more than anyone else I know.”

“Emily is great! I appreciate the notes she leaves for me on how the baby did.”

About: I pride myself in providing high-quality care to your precious loved ones, when you’re not able to! I ensure that high-quality care is provided by understanding exactly how you would provide care to your pet, and aiming to Exceed you and your pet’s expectations! I ensure responsible and safe care by maintaining liability insurance to mitigate risk as well as adding security and comfort to pet owners and myself. I remain knowledgeable and educated about best practices, training techniques, and grooming techniques. I spend my free time, educating myself on all things pets, from body language to responding to commands, to health concerns, to the most tasty, natural, homemade dog treats! I’m experienced with various pets and animals of all kinds, from livestock, to small farm animals, to pets like dogs, cats and birds (house birds or large birds like an African macaw) reptiles, and rodents, but I do Prefer dogs (🤭🤫). This does not mean that I provide better care to any one animal over another; it just means that I personally receive the most joy from my interactions and experiences with dogs and it’s generally the most rewarding experience for me. My ability to care for other animals is not hindered by my preference in any way, and I’m not bias. I truly care for every living animal, and I absolutely adore nature! My goal is to continue to live happily while providing specialized, high-quality care for those in life that bring me organic passion, drive, and joy! I hope you will allow me the opportunity to meet you and your pet/family member, and start building a valuable relationship! ☮️ Pet care is my schedule and my priority. I am dedicating 100% of my time to caring for animals and the needs of others. This fits very well in-alignment with my passion and purpose for helping others in this life! I care for pets in my home or in my clients home, as they would expect me to. If there are specific wishes, once, desires, needs, I absolutely follow those instructions ensure that I am paying close attention to detail. Unless the home/pet owner is aware, I would not bring any outside animals into the home while caring for them. I offer general companionship services, walking/hiking services/grooming services - inclusive of bathing, ear, cleaning, and nail trimming, and basic training.

“Bonnie is the sweetest dog mom and has helped me with my fur babes on several occasions while I’m traveling. Very reliable and loving. I highly recommend her!”

About: Experience with both senior and young cats and dogs. Have given animals meds, eye treatments, and have experience with clipping nails and grooming. Currently own a senior dog (medium), but I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I am a full time student so my schedule is currently limited to Tuesday& Thursday after 12 and all day Friday I do appreciate scheduling at least a day before, but I will accept same day bookings! I appreciate information about your animals routine (wether they are crated at night, times they usually go out, high enery, low energy, feeding schedule, and other things that will allow me to give the most thorough care I can) so I can properly care for them. Also please give me a heads up about food or toy aggression before hand (it doesn't necessarily mean I'll deny service I just want to be warned so I can be extra cautious)

About: Grew up with animals including lizards, cats, dogs, birds and horses. Volunteered in animal shelters doing all care of cats and dogs! Love animals :) I volunteer at the shelter, so I work short shifts at odd hours but I am fully available at almost any other time of the day! I have three cats currently who are the most spoiled animals, they get lick mats, vitamins, and all sorts of other fun enrichment. They are also some of the kindest cat you will ever meet! I would extend this love for my cats to your animal offering homemade pumpkin puree treats (if allowed) and plenty of attention and play time!

“Anastasia is the most caring and competent dog walker you could ask for. I would trust her with anything any animal needed. Highly recommended.”

About: I've been in contact with dogs as long as I've been walking and talking. My parents always had a pack of 4 running around the house and my brothers and I were frequently helping out with feeding, walking, etc. I used to spend a lot of my weekends with my mom’s poodle, trimming his unruly coat! I also have owned rats, fish and cats, and am comfortable caring for them, as well as birds. Just let me know if you have a smaller critter that needs some care! I have experience with farm animals such as horses and chickens, and am happy to watch goats, cows, you name it!! My Service Dog in Training, Artemis, and I are currently travelling across the US together! We’re currently in home in Maine again and offering services all over! I’m available any day of the week, all hours of the day to hang out with your pet :) I clicker train my dog, Artemis, my service dog, and have mini training sessions everyday with her. I'm more than happy to include your dog if you let me know what you'd like to work on. I also have experience with reactive dogs, as my late mastiff mix came into my care with an extreme case of stranger reactivity that I managed. So if your pup is timid or shy, I will for sure still take them on and give them the best experience catering to their specific fears. I know owning a reactive dog can be isolating and stressful. Let me take some of that stress away by being understanding of your pups and their needs! I’m more than happy to arrange meet and greets to discuss fido’s specific needs, and let them get used to my presence. Understanding and listening is important in managing reactivity, and I’m more than happy to be that person!

About: I always tune into the unique personality of each animal and I don't rest until I'm sure the animal knows its safe, loved and cared for. Since I was born I have loved animals so genuinely and patiently that I've never encountered a problem, even with the hard to figure out ones. I love them all and my husband does as well. Therefore we treat our pets like they're one of us, with plentiful attention. We are complete home-bodies. We like spending time outdoors, and going for walks. Our home is very inviting as well, with a fenced yard, multiple spare rooms, close to many trails near by and lots of spare blankets and pillows. Feel free to give any advise on how to care better for your dog, and I will be more than happy to accommodate.

“Natalie is a responsible young lady and animal lover. She has watched our three dogs and cat several times over the years. Our animals absolutely love her.”

About: I have been caring for animals basically my entire life. I have spent two weeks at a clients home before to watch their dog while they were on the road. I have experience with my own animals as well as have raised many types of animals including but not limited to dogs,cats, reptiles, farm animals, etc. I was the person that fed them, walked them, provided comfort and performed any other necessary tasks needed in order to make sure the animals needs are met. Currently I have a very open schedule. I am busy most Tuesdays right now from 1-4 pm. Besides that my schedule is open to play, watch, feed, walk or whatever you need me to do. I will make sure your pet is safe while in my care whether it be on a walk or playing outside and I will supervise your pet around any other animals.

About: I’ve taken care of my own dog since I was 16. I have also recently adopted a kitten with my significant other. My dream would be to build a big sanctuary for all animals in need. I also grew up on a farm and have family members who work in animal healthcare I am a part time college student, part time registered nurse and a full time athlete. However I usually have spare time during the week and would love to spend it with your fur babies :) My backyard is fenced in, my small dog loves other animals and loves to play. My kitten is very energetic and loves to play as well. I have enough treats for a lifetime and plenty of couches and beds for nap time :)

About: I’ve been to multiple homes to dog sit and both the pets and owners have loved me. Leave me notes on what to do and how to do it and it’ll be done. Sunday-Wednesday services. Sunday all day, monday-wednesday mornings. I have another part time job at an equestrian center caring for many horses at the end of the week. Safe home, my own dog gets taken out with a leash and loves to play both inside and outside. My cat loves to play in the backyard.