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Sitter Profile Image: Tracie & Whitney H.
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Tracie & Whitney H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Linton Hall, VA, 20136

About: We are a mother daughter duo that will ensure your pet is always taken care of. We have been taking care of dogs all our lives and have had dogs of all kinds that were loved and cared for like our own children. We have tended to puppies up to senior dogs that require medication and special care. Rover is our full time job, with both of us able to help in a pinch the flexibility we can provide weekly or daily is something we are proud to provide. I have a fenced in yard, space to crate a dog and also can put gates if needed to keep dog in certain areas. I am also able to administer any medication if needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Victoria C.
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Victoria C.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Linton Hall, VA, 20136

Tori was excellent! So communicative, punctual, and thoughtful. Our dog loved her and we’ll absolutely be rebooking her for future walks!!

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Hayleigh B.
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$19
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4.9 out of 5 stars
146 reviews
48 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Manassas, VA, 20109

Hayliegh is an excellent communicator who has consistently provided great care for my dog Teddy. Highly recommend to anyone in need of pet care.

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Danielle Z.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

Thank you so much for taking great care of my girl on such short notice! I really appreciate your help and knowing she was in good hands. 🐾

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Nicole H.
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Megan M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

About: I’ve grown up with all types of animals since I was a kid including dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, peacocks, etc. I am comfortable working with most animals and will treat your furry friend as if they were my own. I currently have my own 7yo Boston Terrier/ French Bulldog named Milo! I recently started my doctorate in Clinical Psychology and am looking for ways to make some money in my free time. I am currently free Tuesday afternoons after 2pm and have full time availability on Thursdays and Fridays. I am also open to weekends on a case by case basis. I formerly worked as a probation officer so I am extremely trustworthy, hardworking, and dependable! I am comfortable and respectful working in others’ homes, and will follow all care instructions to meet a pet’s specific needs. Additionally, I am comfortable feeding or administering medications if needed. I will always prioritize your pet’s health and safety, and will likely avoid interactions with other pets unless an owner indicates that their dog is friendly with other animals.

Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra R.
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Alexandra R.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
35 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

Alexandra is friendly and knowledgeable about dog walking/care and was flexible in taking care of Winston on short notice. Alexandra was timely in her visits, provided full details on her visit including photos. We would recommend Alexandra to others and will use Alexandra in the future. Thanks Alexandra.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jill C.
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Jill C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

About: I grew up taking care of our family dogs as well as having my own dogs as an adult. Sadly, my pup passed away earlier this year and while I am not ready to get another dog of my own, I am excited to help care for yours and give you peace of mind while you are away. I have had little and big dogs in my life and am open to all sizes. Your dog does need to get along well with children as my kids love to play with dogs. They are also used to having a senior dog around as our dog aged so they also know when to give a dog space and be gentle. I work from home most days and your dog will have free rain of our house. I work from home most days so will be around to take your dog for walks as they need them. Your dog will have free rain of our house and we have a nice back outside area to walk or run around in. We also have a beautiful nature trail right behind our neighborhood. I love to spend time playing or just chilling and petting/loving on your dog. I love walks outside and if your dog likes to play with kids we have 5 of them that love dogs. They are also used to senior dogs so know how to be gentle. We do have stairs so your dog needs to be comfortable on stairs or small enough to carry. I will follow whatever your food/med/walk routines are.

Sitter Profile Image: Melissa K.
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Melissa K.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
439 reviews
105 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

Melissa was amazing with Jasper for two weeks! She went way above and beyond for our dog including taking him to the vet for an appointment - what an incredible animal lover!

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Peggy V.
Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

Alyssa was great! We will definitely be using her services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Janna C.
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Janna C.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
bristow, VA, 20136

First walk with Janna today. The girls just love her! Janna is go good with them and they clearly feel calm and comfortable with her. We know the girls are in great hands. We feel so lucky to have found her.

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Karen C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn E.
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Kaitlyn E.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
Haymarket, VA, 20169

Kaitlyn was a joy to have walking Fitz. Every morning I got to see her smiling face and great personality. She did a great job.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christi J.
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Christi J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
19 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

Christi walked Coco and send a lot of pictures and a nice description of their wall. He seems to be happy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Zachary B.
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Zachary B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Warrenton, VA, 20187

Zachary was great. I've always uses my best friend to care for my pup, but she moved so I've been on the hunt for a good dog walker/sitter. Before finding Zachary I had a few negative experiences with others on Rover. Not with Zachary!! He was great and my very energetic boy loved him! I would def recommend Zachary to others looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, and great with dogs.

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Diane H.
Sitter Profile Image: Keirsten & Alaya H.
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Keirsten & Alaya H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Manassas, VA, 20109

We’ve had a great first two weeks! Very reliable, caring, and communicative. Our dog is already comfortable and happy—can’t wait to continue.

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Gabriela C.
Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa D.
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Alyssa D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
8 years of experience
Haymarket, VA, 20169

Alyssa was amazing with our five month old puppy. She was great at communicating and was so patient with our pup. I would highly recommend her!

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Leah G.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabel G.
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Isabel G.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
13 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

Isabel was professional and took great care with our pup over the holidays, always punctual! Thanks for walking Beau and he really enjoyed your company!

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Donna H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
40 years of experience
Linton Hall, VA, 20136

About: I have taken care of and owned dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs since I was a kid. I have fostered numerous puppies/dogs and ended up with 2 foster fails of my own!! I have trained, bathed, and administered medication. There isn't a breed I haven't come in contact with! I currently work full time out of my home. I am always available Monday-Thursday after 4:30; Friday after 1:00 and anytime on Saturday & Sundays. I am able to visit your fur baby for walks, let out to potty, or just hang out with them for a little extra loving. I work full time but can do drop ins morning and evenings and all day weekends. Schedules are flexible. Just let me know your pets needs. I do have two cats that love dogs. But if your dog isn’t cat friendly, I have options to deal with that situation if it arises.

Sitter Profile Image: Ella J.
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Ella J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
20 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Haymarket, VA, 20169

Ella was great at communicating and sent pictures. It was her first time walking my dog and he seemed very happy when I got home. I would definitely recommend her.

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Katherine A.
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Iris N.
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$12
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4 years of experience
Manassas, VA, 20109

About: What sets me apart is my experience and the level of care I provide. With 4 years of pet care experience, I’m very attentive to each dog’s needs—whether it’s helping train puppies, caring for senior dogs, or managing specific routines like medications or special diets. I stay organized, patient, and focused on making pets feel safe and comfortable, and I communicate consistently with owners so they always know their pet is in good hands. I build pet care into a structured daily routine, especially in a boarding setting. I’m used to keeping consistent schedules for feeding, walks, potty breaks, and cleaning. I also make sure each pet gets individual attention and monitor their behavior, appetite, and overall comfort. I’m comfortable adjusting routines based on each dog’s needs, including medications, special diets, or different energy levels. Staying organized and attentive is really important to me when caring for multiple pets. I care for pets by following a consistent routine while also adapting to each pet’s individual needs. In my home or a client’s home, I make sure feeding schedules, walks, potty breaks, and any medications are followed exactly as instructed. I keep the environment clean and safe, and I spend quality time with each pet so they feel comfortable and not stressed. I also monitor their behavior, appetite, and energy levels, and communicate with the owner if anything seems off.

Sitter Profile Image: Madeline K.
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Madeline K.
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$18
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

Madaline was superb with my dog. She was prompt and ver communicative. I will use her again!

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Sherri C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tori was excellent! So communicative, punctual, and thoughtful. Our dog loved her and we’ll absolutely be rebooking her for future walks!!

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Theresa W.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for taking great care of my girl on such short notice! I really appreciate your help and knowing she was in good hands. 🐾

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Nicole H.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

We loved having Nicole with us today. Arrived on time and was so sweet with our girls. They just loved her. Couldn’t be happier to have her as part of the girls tribe!

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Karen C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My 3 sheebs love Samantha! The barking and jumping are off the charts. Being the discerning Sheebs that they are that seals the deal for me. Samantha is our go to dog walker extraordinaire!

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Kandace R.
Dog Walking
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Kaitlyn was a joy to have walking Fitz. Every morning I got to see her smiling face and great personality. She did a great job.

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Stephen E.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Isabel was terrific. She accepted a booking request on short notice and was very flexible. My dog was well-taken care of on a daily walk for a week. I highly recommend.

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Tracy M.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex does an amazing job with our two pups. Highly recommend. They both come back from their walk happy and worn out. Great communication, too!

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Catherine Z.
Dog Walking
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Alyssa was amazing with our five month old puppy. She was great at communicating and was so patient with our pup. I would highly recommend her!

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Leah G.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Trevor was an excellent communicator, made himself readily available, and kept the gig even when it turned out the app had misrepresented the distance between us and he had a 50-minute drive one way just to take my dogs on a walk!

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Sarah F.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amirah was very communicative and took great care of Benny! She followed my directions perfectly, and made sure Benny has everything he needed. Thank you!

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Katherine A.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiffanie was a lifesaver,and was super flexible. She stepped in at the last minute when I realized I needed a dog walker. I was new to Rover and she made it an easy and peasant experience. She came that day to meet my dog, asked great questions and spent some time getting to know him. It gave me peace of mind to know my fit baby was in good hands! 10/10 and will rebook again. Thanks Tiffanie!

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Jennifer B.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Florian did an amazing job walking Koa! He was extremely professional, punctual, and very sweet to kind to our very excited pup! We truly appreciate him caring for Koa like he was his own. Florian provided us very detailed progress report of the walk, and we can't wait to book him again to walk our pup!

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Sheena S.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christi walked Coco and send a lot of pictures and a nice description of their wall. He seems to be happy!

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Soulin R.
Dog Walking
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The average cost for Dog Walking in Gainesville on Rover is $25.53 per walk (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Walking easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Walking. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 12,570 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Gainesville. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Gainesville. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking services, you can request a report card update with specifics about your dog’s walk. Report cards require photos and can include a map of the walking route , total walk time, poop and pee breaks, and distance traveled, so you know exactly where your dog has been walking in Gainesville.

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The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every walker on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Gainesville. On Rover:

  • 89% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement walker.

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