Dog Walking Fort Oglethorpe

About: Over the years I have walked dogs of all sizes and baby sat many houses for family and friends. I grow up on a farm. I have trained horses and owned pretty much every farm animal out there. I am not afraid of a challenge. I am excited to expand my services to other people. I enjoy volunteering at the local SPCA for time to time. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I have never tried these skills on a animal and hopefully I will never have to try them out. I have worked in several daycare over the years and am currently a nanny. People trust me with their kids so I am confident in my ability to handle your pets. Pets are family as well.

“Thanks Danielle for giving Lady lots of attention and hugs. I’m sure she was glad to see you everyday for those walks. And I could relax while out of town”

Lou Ann R.

About: Growing up with dogs has given me a lifelong love and deep understanding of our furry friends. My heart belongs to Oly, my service-trained Aussie Doodle who is fully trained off-leash and gets along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and kids. He accompanies me everywhere, including house sits, serving as a calm, balanced companion for your own pets. I am also currently working toward my official Dog Training Certification to bring advanced behavioral knowledge, structure, and elite standards to every animal in my care. Whether your pup needs active adventures, reinforcing new skills, or just cozy downtime, they will receive absolute dedication and specialized attention. As a professional business owner, I run an online nutrition coaching practice from home. This allows me to maintain a highly structured yet adaptable daily routine where I am physically present to offer plenty of time for walks, play, cuddles, and focused care. Because I manage client schedules and time-sensitive work alongside pet sitting, I run my care services meticulously. To ensure the highest standard of safety and efficiency, I have a few booking requirements: 1. Exact Addresses Prior to Booking: I require an exact street address before finalizing any stay so I can accurately pre-map my transit windows and daily client call schedules. 2. Completed Rover Profiles: Your pet’s profile must be fully filled out on the app with all feeding schedules, medical info, and behavioral routines. I do not accept text-messaged instruction lists. This ensures I can reference vital details instantly on the platform without digging through chat histories. 3. Camera Disclosure: I want to focus entirely on watching your pups, not accidentally giving you a reality TV show! Please let me know upfront if you have any cameras inside or around the home so we are completely on the same page. When house sitting, I treat your home and your pets with the absolute highest level of respect, professionalism, and attentiveness, tailoring everything perfectly to keep your furry family members safe, happy, and on a flawless routine. As an online business owner working from home, pet care fits seamlessly into my daily life through a highly structured routine. I manage my client schedule and daily call windows meticulously, allowing me to be physically present throughout the day to provide timely walks, feeding, play, and dedicated care. Because my workspace is right at home, I am able to seamlessly blend my business operations with keeping your pets on their exact, familiar schedule. My own dog, Oly, is a service-trained Aussie Doodle who thrives in this calm environment, making it easy to maintain a stable, predictable, and professional routine for your furry family members. Safety and structure are the foundations of the premium care I provide. As a business owner who works from home and is currently working toward a Dog Training Certification, I approach pet safety with the highest level of professionalism and vigilance. I maintain a calm, secure, and highly predictable environment where routines are followed down to the minute. When caring for your pets in your home, I treat your property and your animals with absolute respect and strict attentiveness. I am highly observant and meticulously manage home security, exit points, and environment hazards to ensure your pets are always out of harm's way. Whether managing feeding schedules, safely administering medications, or maintaining behavioral boundaries, I tailor my approach entirely to your pet's unique needs. My goal is to give you absolute peace of mind, knowing that your home is safe and your furry family members are thriving under the care of a dedicated, highly trained professional.

“Great job Pam! Hazel is happy and calm.”

Anna T.

“I would highly recommend Ryan. He’s a great communicator and very dependable. Blue liked him right away and was a very happy boy after their walk!”

Susan E.

“Cynthia responded quickly to a last minute request for a weeklong daily commitment! And did a great job walking Joy (I can only assume, no complaints from the doggy)”

Jonathan M.

About: I love dogs. More importantly, dogs love me. Just know that I will be pouring my love into your furry friends as they wait for your return to them. I am an author currently work from home and have very flexible hours seven days a week so I will have plenty of time to love your furry friends I currently only accept jobs that are in the owners home and believe it is the best and most stress free experience for your furry friends.

“Jamie is so great! Our pup loves going on walks and playing with her! She is very communicative and friendly!”

Caitlin K.

“Leslie was an amazing pet sitter. She took excellent care of my dog as well as my friends dog who can be extremely anxious. Leslie went out of her way to make sure he felt comfortable with treats and patience. She was flexible with time changes and even came through when I had a blunder of my own and didn’t provide accurate information (sorry again Leslie!). I would recommend her to anyone as she is attentive, kind, understanding, and most importantly excellent with dogs. I will certainly be using Leslie for all of my future dog sitting/walking needs. Thanks, Leslie! Leslie was an amazing pet sitter! She took excellent care of my dog as well as my friend’s dog, who can be extremely anxious. Leslie went out of her way to make sure he felt comfortable with plenty of patience, treats, and care. She was incredibly attentive and flexible with time changes, and even came through when I had a blunder of my own and didn’t provide accurate information (sorry again, Leslie!). I would recommend Leslie to anyone looking for a sitter or walker. She is kind, attentive, understanding, and, most importantly, excellent with dogs. It was clear that she genuinely cared about making sure both dogs were happy and comfortable, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. I will definitely be using Leslie for all of my future dog sitting and walking needs. Thanks again, Leslie! River and I really appreciate you!”

Josh N.

About: I’ve been walking & sitting dogs for friends and family for several years. I’m reliable, love long walks or cuddle time, and always follow feeding & care routines. Your dog’s comfort and safety are my top priority; I treat them like they’re my own! I have a flexible schedule that lets me be there for your furry friends when you need me most: early mornings, evenings, weekends, or last-minute walks. I’m reliable, responsive, and happy to adjust to your pet’s routine so they feel comfortable, safe, and loved. I will provide updates & photos so you can relax knowing your pet is happy & safe! I make sure to maintain your pet’s usual routine to reduce stress and preserve comfort. I have a two year old golden doodle who loves to play with other dogs!

“Crista is fantastic, I’ve used Crista’s services a few times now and will continue to do so in the future. I highly recommend her if you need someone to take care of your beloved pet!”

James D. H.

About: I've been caring for cats, dogs, fish, and rodents since I could walk. I have had special needs animals, and have a background in Biology and Vet Assistant studies. Each bond is special, and I will treat your furry friends with the upmost care and attention. I am currently in between jobs, so my availability is highly flexible. I am open to over-night pet sitting, as well as multi-day drop ins to ensure pet needs are met. I am able to pet sit in the client's home where duties may include taking the pet for a walk, playing outside or inside for stimulation, providing meals and/or medications, providing companionship if that entails sitting with the pet for an extended amount of time.

About: Hello, I have much experience owning/taking care of different types of animals such as house hold pets just as well as farm animals: horses, cows, pigs and chickens etc. I love and enjoy caring for all different breeds and sizes of animals. I’m super flexible with my schedule so I will be available most days and times for Rover just give me a heads up a day or so before hand. I always make sure to give the best care and treatment to our fur babies. Keeping them on their normal routine while keeping them healthy and happy is my main priority.

“Shamon was awesome! She gave me constant updates and walked my dog. I am so pleased! I will definitely be booking her again!”

Morgan B.

About: I’ve taken care of many dogs since I was little from large to small dogs (labs, Golden retrievers, mastiff, Yorkies, mixed breeds) every age from puppies-senior dogs/ dogs at end of life, and have loved them all! I would stay with 2 dogs for weeks at a time all throughout high school and take full care of them and absolutely loved walking, feeding, playing, and letting them out! I grew up with a lab and i currently have 2 adorable dogs of my own :) I am able to do just about anything! I am also a nurse so that helps with any pet injuries that need to be wrapped, taken to vet, bleeding stopped, etc. I also will take any care of your house that you need. Let me know if i need to clean, take in mail, take out garbage etc! I will always keep the house tidy even if you don’t want anything extra :) I’m a nurse, but currently in between contracts so i am available 24/7! when i am working a contract i work 3 12 hour overnight shifts a week, which allows me time during the days i work if needed and after my shifts. otherwise all the other days im available! I am currently a just doing this because I LOVE animals and it is something fun i really love doing :) I am in a house with a large fenced in backyard. I will take care of them exactly how you would want them to be/how your routine is at home. I will do my absolute best to do everything needed for them and make sure they are happy, healthy, and cared for while you are away no matter the location i will be taking care of them is!

“Vanessa was great! We booked her for a last minute dog walk and she was super fast to respond and very accommodating to our fairly high-maintenance requests. We will definitely use her again!”

emily s.

About: Hey there! My name is Jen, and I would love to take care of your babies for you! A bit about me: I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician of 10+ years, with the majority of my experience being in surgery/anesthesia and working in emergency triage. My husband is a Veterinarian/Surgeon with 25 years under his belt this year. He does not help with care and is not responsible for my clients, but is always available for advice and input. In addition, I am a Certified Feline Behaviorist (think Jackson Galaxy!) and thoroughly enjoy working with feline behavior concerns to help keep cats in their homes. I also have experience with basic level dog training and work with a variety of local clients on basic obedience, potty training, crate training, bite inhibition for puppies, etc. in addition to professional pet sitting, boarding, daycare, and basic grooming, I am capable and available for a variety of veterinary technician services like medication/fluid administration, insulin administration, bandage changes, nail trims, etc. I also have a solid understanding of disease and parasite transmission as well as toxicity exposure/ingestion risks and act accordingly with the pets in my care. I interned for several years at Vilas Zoo in Madison, WI and for a year at Chattanooga Zoo here in TN. My husband did a residency at Montgomery Zoo in Alabama, and we met 10 years ago when we both used to own large reptile breeding businesses, primarily working with a variety of snakes. I have also spent years as a wildlife rehabber, working primarily with rabbits, squirrels, song birds, opossums, and native reptiles. Thus in addition to dogs and cats, I am well-versed in the care and biological needs of practically every species you can think of! In addition to my professional skills, education, and experience, I have immense personal experience -- essentially from the moment I was born. My mother has run a cat rescue in Wisconsin for decades, and my grandfather did the same before her. I also have been rescuing cats for the past 20 years. My parents have always kept a wide variety of pets, ranging from cats and dogs to fish, reptiles, small mammals/pocket pets, and exotics, so I have been immersed in caring for almost every kind of pet you can think of since before I can remember. I also have always had an invisible neon sign above my head that only animals can see, which has made it so that all injured, young, or lost pets and wildlife find their way to me no matter where I am or what I'm doing -- even in Army basic training when I was 20, when I rescued a 10-day-old stray kitten from drowning due to a burst pipe underneath our barracks -- so I have always had animals in my care at any given moment. In our personal lives, we have two children: my 19-year-old son and our 8-year-old daughter, both of whom have been raised in animal rescue, veterinary medicine, pet care and behavior training, etc. and have extensive skills and knowledge of their own which brings me immense pride to see. We have 4 kitties and a Boston Terrier, all of whom are very comfortable with the various visiting pet friends that stay with us. They are also spayed/neutered, UTD on vaccines, negative for all common communicable diseases, and UTD on heartworm/flea/tick prevention. My boarding pets have spaces away from our pets if necessary, so interaction is not required and separation is just fine! I have never known a life without being surrounded by animals, without my clothes being covered in fur, and without being called to help care for animals in need. It is not just what I do, but who I am, down to my very core, and brings me immense joy and gratification. I cannot begin to express how much I love what I do. I love caring for others' pets and giving them the ability to be loved and well cared for when their own loving parents cannot be with them for whatever reason. I also have frequently helped clients become aware of health concerns within their pets that they may not otherwise notice, then can have their regular DVM evaluate and address it -- ranging from skin allergies to yeast infections in ears to heart murmurs to dental disease. I feel that my career position, my education, my decades of experience, my knowledge, and my skillset, not to mention having my DVM husband handy for advice and knowledge, puts me ahead of most pet caretakers. It ensures that your babies are in the safest and most experienced, well-prepared hands they could possibly be in! I currently work remote from home as an emergency triage technician and am the Manager of Performance, Training, and Team Success for GuardianVets, so I am available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day to care for pets in my home. I also have some open availability from 8am to 10pm, so I am able to do drop-ins, potty breaks, feed, scoop litter boxes, change cages/bedding, etc. 2-3 times per day before the final visit for the evening. I can make just about any request work! Care depends on the individual pet, their breed, age, personality and needs, as well as what training and rules their parents have in place for them, and whether they are boarding in my 3600 sq. ft. home or I am caring for them in your home. Pets boarding in my home or coming for Doggy Daycare must be UTD on all core vaccines for their species with verification from their veterinarian. For puppies under 16 weeks of age, they must be UTD with the most recent booster for their age. All puppies under 16 weeks or puppies who have not yet completed all 4 vaccine boosters yet will be the ONLY boarding client I keep during their duration of stay in order to best protect their developing immune system. As you would expect, my home and all supplies (crates, bowls, etc) are thoroughly sanitized after each client. Bowls are washed in the dishwasher at over 140 degrees to sanitize, and all floors and kennels are sanitized with Kennel Care (an effective veterinary-grade disinfectant against Parvo and all other infectious agents). I do also require that all dogs boarding here or coming for Doggy Daycare are either cat-friendly or cat-neutral (meaning they ignore them). We cannot board any dogs who are cat aggressive, small dog aggressive, or obsessive cat/dog chasers, due to the risk to our pets. Even though we have a separate space for boarding dogs, the risk of injury or death is too great if they were to somehow get loose and come into contact with them. I am sorry. This specifically means dogs who have a known history of active aggression toward prey animals or an excessive interest/obsession with chasing small dogs and cats. Simply being vocal toward cats or showing interest and wanting to gently investigate is not aggression and is fine. If you aren't sure how your baby would be, you are absolutely welcome to bring them over for a trial meeting on-leash to see how they do with them first! I will always text daily updates and pics to let you know how your babies are doing and what they are up to! I am an obsessive picture taker anyway, especially with animals. :) BOARDING DOGS: I require all dogs to be crate-trained or at least comfortable being in a crate for safety reasons (i.e. if I need to leave the house for any reason, they must be able to be crated). I keep large and medium sized comfortable, secure crates with comfortable washed fresh blankets for boarding dogs, or you are welcome to bring your own! Most boarding dogs are kept in our master suite so that I can supervise them at all times. On the rare occasion where we have boarding clients from two different families, we will set the other one up in my adult son's room. They are never alone or left ignored. For outgoing dogs who adapt well to any new situation and do well with other animals, they are allowed to run around the house with us, chill on the couch, hang out on the bed and watch TV, etc, unless their parents have trained them not to be on furniture, then we uphold this same rule for them here for consistency and they are offered blankets or beds on the floor. This is always under strict supervision, no unsupervised time loose. For dogs who are more nervous/anxious in new spaces, they are crated and given 3-5 intervals of supervised 1:1 time loose in my large master suite rather than the full house, and away from the cats or our dog if they may upset them. For the most nervous babies, I usually recommend remaining crated in a larger crate so they have room to move around, as they feel most secure there, with regular potty breaks. Similar to boarding at a veterinary clinic. All boarding dogs get lots of outside play time in our yard, always on a 30-foot training leash that is attached to my hand at all times. This lets them run and play and have fun while still always being under my control and security. I do not believe in using tie-outs nor do I ever leave a dog outside alone -- whether that is a client's dog or my own. Feeding is based on their own individual preferences and requirements/instructions from their pet parents. I have all necessary bowls here, just need their food provided. BOARDING CATS: For kitties, the most outgoing, friendly, and adaptable cats are set up in our daughter's bedroom so that they have a whole room with a comfy bed and someone to sleep with at night, as well as a clean sanitized litterbox (unless they bring their own). They are also provided plenty of cat-safe toys and clean blankets to lay on. I can provide litter unless your baby has a preference for a specific type/brand, which is no issue! My daughter LOVES having boarding cats with her and will play with them with wand toys, fuzzy mice, and laser pointers for as long as they are willing, and snuggle them in bed while playing Minecraft. I take care of all the care essentials and always have hands-on time with them to ensure all is well. For the more anxious/scared kitties who prefer to hide and have less interaction, they are kept either in a large multi-level cat condo with a litterbox at the bottom, or a large wire dog crate with the litterbox on one side and a plastic step stool on the other so they can sit elevated on top or hide underneath. I set these up inside my master bedroom if I have no boarding dogs, or my daughter's room if we do. They are allowed to decompress in a quiet warm space, and I will spend lots of time petting and loving on them if they would like it, otherwise I give them their space with just periodic check-ins and caretaking (litter, food, water, etc). BOARDING EXOTICS: Species-dependent, we can discuss specifics! DOGGIE DAYCARE: Exactly the same as boarding, just for shorter periods, whether that's an hour or two while you attend a doctor appt, or 8 hours while you work! PETSITTING IN YOUR HOME: I am fully able to stay 24/7 if you prefer, or I can just stay during the day and then head home around 9pm and back again the next morning. For clients who wish me to stay 24/7 in their home, I will need access to high-speed WiFi in order to work my remote job overnight, as I work third shift. I do not have to be isolated from pets for this job, they can hang out with me. :) While I am in your home, I can sleep either on the couch or in a guest bedroom if you have one and are comfortable, either is fine with me. For couches, I will bring my own pillow and blanket. I will not do any cooking or anything that requires making a mess or cleaning up, and guarantee your home will be left in the same condition/state it was when I arrived, and will take any trash with me when I go. Your pets will sleep wherever they are used to sleeping, so if that's with a person, they are very welcome to sleep with me! I can let them out every 1-2 hours, including while working for puppies and seniors who need overnight potty breaks. DROP-IN VISITS: For pets who stay at home and have me come over for care, I usually come over 2-3x per day for potty breaks, play breaks, a walk, meal times, litter scooping, cage cleaning, etc. and overall health checks to ensure all is well. I will always treat them as if they were my own babies and ensure they get lots of love and exercise to burn off that energy during the short time we have!

About: All my life, I have been around dogs. I currently have a sweet boy, Winston, who is a Pit Mix. I’ve had several different dogs over the years and have assisted family and friends with pet care. I also have previous work experience with a pet boarding and grooming facility in Baton Rouge. From having experience in a professional setting and having experience caring for pets at home, I find the at home care to be much more comfortable for the pet- which is why I decided to register here! I love making the pets and their owners feel as comfortable as possible. A personal touch- I like to take funny/cute pictures of what we do and send them to you once I’ve completed the service! I currently have two dogs that I watch for my mother. When I am in town, this looks like walks every afternoon and evening, frequent play time, and feedings. I love to make sure they are happy- whether that’s running around outside, long play time, some chill TLC, or even a few extra treats ;)

“Kelly is great! I had never used a dog walker before, but we live in an apartment now and my roommate can't handle my dog and the stairs. While I was out of town, Kelly came by each day and sent me detailed little reports with pictures. I really appreciated how communicative she was; it helped relieve my anxiety about my dog while I was on vacation. I will definitely use her in the future!”

Emma W.

About: I grew up with dogs, but always did the animal care for neighbors. I have given basic care to livestock (horses, cows etc.), birds, cats, and various other animals. During the summer months I'm working for fish and wildlife. Now that the season is over I am looking to make your life easier by giving the best care to your pet. Whether your leaving for work, pleasure, or family. You deserve a peace of mind that your pet will be loved and cared for. My policy is I must meet you and your pet before providing services. Everyone needs to be comfortable. Please let me know anything about the pet such as places they don't like to be pet. My cat has a routine and that's how I like to keep it. I prefer to go to clients home so their pet is more comfortable. Willing to house a small dog. I do live on the 3rd floor could be hard for an senior dog