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Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Corey was timely, communicative, and friendly. Cory responded to a last minute request quickly, and with a lot of Grace and openness. I am very grateful for Cory's service and look forward to booking with him in the future!

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Hanna G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50319

Hanna is really great with dogs and really friendly<3

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Janey W.
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Vivian D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

Vivian is great with my dog Auggie. She plays games with him and walks him. He's 80lbs and can be a challenge to walk.

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Mackenzie W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
127 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

About: My fiancée, Anthony, and I are the Rover duo here! Together, we have a combined 20+ years of experience working with dogs. Anthony primarily does the house sitting and we both work together for boarding in our home. We currently have 2 dogs of our own who are both rescues. Arthur is our 8 year old playful, loving lab mix and Taz is our 2 year old sassy pit mix puppy! We love caring for pets and are excited to spread the love to more doggy friends! You can count on us to be reliable, respectful, engaged, and loving to your pets. We will ensure that they get exercise and the love they need while under our care. We will make sure the environment is safe for all pets and make sure your pet has access to food and water at all times. I work from home full time and Anthony has a flexible work schedule. We will make sure your pet has the necessary potty breaks they need and will not be left in a kennel all day long. We love dogs and are excited to provide a safe + comfortable place for your pet so you can enjoy your time away from home knowing your dog(s) is/are in good hands. Anthony and I work from home, which makes pet care fit very easily into our daily and weekly routine. We have 2 dogs of our own and we never leave them home alone longer than 4 hours. We have a fenced-in yard. The yard is safe and a great size to give your pet ample space to run around and exercise. We also have outdoor cameras to monitor if we are not outside with them.

Sitter Profile Image: MacKenzie B.
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MacKenzie B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

Mackenzie does an amazing job with communicating, taking pictures, and discussing anything that comes up during her stay! Could not recommend enough. Finn looks forward to her visits and cuddles!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brad C.
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Brad C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
28 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Brad is always awesome! He's my go-to when my husband and I are both gone all day. He's been so patient with our challenging dogs, and I appreciate him extensively.

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Sitter Profile Image: Carly E.
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Carly E.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Carly was amazing with my boy Murphy! She was very diligent to ensure my requests for Murphy were upheld. She would message me and see whether I wanted Murphy left out or kenneled. She was constantly giving updates and for that I am thankful. I would recommend Carly to anyone seeking someone to care for their dog!

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia D.
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Olivia D.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Amazing communication prior to walk, during walk and great updates after the walk. Provided an excellent walk for my dog even during freezing weather. Highly recommend and trusted to taste good care of your dog needs

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaron B.
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Jaron B.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
221 reviews
60 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Jaron has been walking our dog for several years. He is super reliable and gives plenty of notice if he will be unavailable. He is very sweet to her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica was great! She took time out of her night to come visit Koda the night before she walked him and see how they did with each other! She was also a great walker and was willing to just hang out with him outside of his kennel and play with his toys! We will definitely be going back to Jessica again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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Yasmin M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

She was soo helpful and is so diligent!! Today I was so stuck and I totally wrote my whole calendar day down wrong. She was super flexible and was able to accommodate. I won’t do that often but I’m so grateful

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael W.
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Rachael W.
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30 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Rachael is the best!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
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Rachel R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

About: Hey there! I’m Rachel and I’ve had a family dog for as long as I can remember. But now I have a family of my own- my partner and I have 4 kids and a mini zoo with 1 bunny, 2 ball pythons, 1 bearded dragon, 2 dogs, 4 cats, 6 mourning geckos and 6 aquariums with fish, snails, dwarf crayfish and shrimp. So, I have a lot of experience with a wide range of animals. Since I’ve started pet sitting on Rover I’ve also gained experience with raw feeding cats and dogs, chicken wrangling, mini home repairs, tree moving, raspberry picking and goose whispering. I used to volunteer every day at the local animal shelter while I was in highschool where I got tons of experience with all types of dogs and frequently helped out the neighbors with their escape artist husky! I previously worked as an assistant dog trainer. I’ve gotten tons of experience with how to better read animal’s body language, create and maintained presence control and facilitate healthy play. While most of my experience is with dogs, I am a true animal lover. One of the biggest perks of having me as your sitter is that our whole family helps take part. My 15 year old, Bella, is usually heavily involved in the care of the animals we sit. My other 3 younger kids also absolute love to take care of and play with all the animals. If your pets like to hang out and play with kids, get attention all day long… your pets are in for a treat with us! (For boarding) We truly strive to give dogs a home-away-from-home experience where they just jump right into our routine. Most of the time they end up sleeping in bed with one of our kids, playing with us outside, getting loves on the couch- all the stuff a family dog can expect. We stand proudly in our family beliefs of qualify pet care and don’t want to be a boarding spot where they put your animal in a kennel, let them out twice a day and charge you extra for playtime or potty breaks. We do generally keep our own dogs separated from our rover dogs just for everyone’s safety and ease. For repeat dog clients that we know well & think would play well with our dogs, we do let them play together. We have a neighbor who lets us use their fenced in quarter acre yard so we do a little meet and greet there in neutral territory. (For pet sitting at home): We do come and go more often when we are sitting pets at their own home but we still make it a family affair. We make sure to drop-in frequently to check on them, feed them, let them out and play with them! Bella loves to hang out with our pet clients and play with them. Sometimes I bring a different kiddo to stay the night with me each night so that they all get a chance to give individual attention to the animals we are watching. We also watch over the house and property. At one pet sit, there was a storm that ran through and a massive branch broke into the pet parent’s driveway, front yard, sidewalk and street! After we notified the owners, Bella and I got it moved out of the way of the street and sidewalk so the pet parents didn’t have to worry about it until they got home. We understand that pet sitting is more than just watching the pets at home and we like to provide a holistic approach. My wife, Leigh also cleans and manages houses when she isn’t at home with our kids. She was the manager and trainer at a locally owned high-end home management company for many years. If you want your house cleaned or you have an organizational project you want completed while you’re gone, let me know! Leigh would be happy to chat with you, figure out what you’re wanting accomplished and get it done while you’re gone. She’s got a plethora of clients who continue to be impressed with her work and ask her to come back as proof of a job well done- so it’s not just my (possibly biased) opinion. 😉 WINTER UPDATE : I have carefully curated my locational availability to be where I am comfortable taking care of pets. I do still accept clients outside of that area if we can manage it BUT I do plan to charge an additional $10+ for clients who are outside of our Rover limit to account for extra gas & travel time. Winter adds extra stress with the extra hazards of driving on snowy and icy roads and the extra time of scraping my vehicle off, driving slower, etc. Please keep in mind with any pet sitter (for house sitting or boarding in particular) that you are literally paying them to be working & on-call, driving to and from your home for many hours & compare that to what you expect from an hourly job. 🤍 I try to keep my prices as reasonable as I can while also respecting and protecting myself. I work as a school bus driver primarily so it leaves my summer & most major holidays pretty open! When I am at work my wife is usually home with some or all of the kids, so even when I’m busy- we have the ability to care for pets. I am pretty flexible but my main priority is making sure I am respectful of your space as much as I would want someone to be respectful of mine. Taking photos and communicating heavily with pet parents is top priority for me. If you wish to have less communication, just let me know so I don’t send too many cute pictures of your pets! I know what a big deal it is to leave my pets in the care of someone else and as a result, I take the responsibility very seriously myself. We have a very large unfenced yard. We do not use any pesticides on our yard to protect the environment and animals of all kinds. 🌎🐝🦋 In the warm months, you’ll see lots of native plants, wildflowers and butterflies in our yard as a result. Please note: While we welcome pets of all kinds, we do not allow pet parents into our home. We want to make sure we are protecting the privacy and security of our children and their space. Also: we have 4 kids (see: mini-zoo reference above) it can be a mess up in here sometimes! 🤣

Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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Jenevieve Y.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
268 reviews
81 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Genevieve was super with our high anxiety girl. She was great at communicating, patient with her, right on time and super to deal with. I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sommer B.
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Sommer B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Accent, Des Moines, IA, 50317

About: I have been taking care of animals my entire life! I’ve been working with animals professionally for 6 years, and in my time have done grooming, boarding, daycare, training, rescue, you name it! I’ve worked with dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, etc of all shapes/sizes, & I’m currently working at a veterinary office. I have experience administering medications, monitoring body language & behavior, and handling emergency situations in regards to dog & cat care. I also spend free time volunteering with animal rescues when I can. Since 2018 I’ve dedicated my life to caring for others pets, and have always gone above & beyond to make sure your babes are well taken care of. Look up “Sommers Pet Services” on FB to see more reviews/photos of animals I’ve cared for in the past! I work full time during the week, my days off are Thursdays and Saturdays. I will be available any time I’m not at work for your animals and their daily needs! I have a large dog that plays well with others if play dates are desired. I always monitor fence safety for escape artists/jumpers, and use a double lead system when walking to avoid any possible break aways! I have experience with reactive/aggressive dogs as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Shelbi L.
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Shelbi L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
McKinley School, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Shelbi was very sweet and was great with my dog! Would definitely book with her again

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Sitter Profile Image: Kent K.
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Kent K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
16 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Kent is amazing! He goes above and beyond for my dog. He is an excellent communicator and keeps me informed with anything I may need to know about my dog. He cares deeply for animals and is so trustworthy and genuine. I highly recommend Kent and we are so lucky we found him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley L.
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Ashley L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
38 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Ashley was very easy to communicate with and followed directions exactly and was great with my dog! She provides lots of photos as well! Would recommend her 👍

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrew & Jackson G.
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Andrew & Jackson G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Drew is wonderful!! So accommodating with my schedule, where my dog will be day-to-day, and super sweet with Yukon! Responsive, responsible, and friendly. Highly recommend!!

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Jenna F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Fairground, Des Moines, IA, 50317

About: Our house is welcome to dogs and people of all "walks" of life. We have experience with puppy care, senior care, and general small animal husbandry. Exceptional care, walks, and snuggles guaranteed 😊 I work week days ~ my time for the pups will center around mornings and evenings, and full time on weekends. Dog space is my personal space in the lower half of the house. In the morning we do feed/walks, then I work for the day. In the evening we will either take a long stroll or an hour visit to the dog park ~ depending on your preference. Feeding is twice a day, morning and evening. We walk the dogs, provide play and snuggles, and our own pups will happily keep yours company. The boys (our pups) have a knack for helping visiting pups stay calm.

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Very kind, professional, and honest. She walked him and he seemed very pleased when he got back. :) would definitely recommend! Thanks again!

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Alex A.
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Genevieve was super with our high anxiety girl. She was great at communicating, patient with her, right on time and super to deal with. I highly recommend her!

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Dog walkers in Garton West 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 Garton West.

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There are 1,166 dog walkers in Garton West on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Garton West, 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.

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