Dog Walking in Hamden

About: I rescued my own dog from a shelter, and she required a lot of special training and patience. I worked with her on socialization, leash walking, and reducing pulling and barking around other dogs, and I have successfully helped her improve in all of these areas. Since she was a puppy when I adopted her, I also have experience with the patience, consistency, and care that younger dogs require. In addition, I care for a senior dog, so I am experienced in recognizing when a dog has reached their physical limit during walks and understanding how to adjust care based on their needs. Having experience with both younger and older dogs, as well as both large and small breeds, has taught me how to handle dogs of different sizes, temperaments, and training levels with confidence and care. I am currently in school but there are only three days a week I am completely booked with classes. My Mondays and Fridays and weekends are completely open and would love to spend my free time around more dogs! I provide a safe, clean, and calm environment for pets while they are in my care. Since I live in an apartment, I make sure the space is pet-friendly, secure, and free of anything that could be harmful to animals. I pay close attention to each pet’s routine, including feeding schedules, bathroom breaks, exercise, and any special instructions from the owner. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect their space and follow all care instructions closely to help pets feel comfortable in their familiar environment. I prioritize safety during walks, monitor pets closely around other animals, and make sure they receive plenty of attention, patience, and affection. I also provide updates and communication so owners feel reassured while their pets are in my care.

“Melanie made a great first impression for us! She extended thoughtful details, did a pre-meet / greet, and connected with my pup well! (he’s a hyper boy, and can be fearful/bark w new people). She arrives on time and puts us at ease knowing Blue will be well cared for. Grateful for weekly walks.”

Janice T.

“Caring and professional! Thanks for walking Mia and Frida :)”

Shaina F.

“Exceptional service and great communication!”

Christian A.

“Sandra was fantastic!! She was friendly, professional and great with our dog Maple. We had a last minute need and she came in clutch and would absolutely recommend her!”

Jennifer B.

“Caitlyn was Excellent!! She treated my dogs like her own and went above and beyond ! We will definitely be using her again.”

Angela C.

“Amanda and Kimchi took to each other right away, and I was able to leave for the weekend feeling secure that he would have some good companionship while I was away!”

Andrea O.

About: I have had lots of different types of animal experiences since I was a child including always having a cat in the household and volunteering with animal shelters. My specialty is cats but I have a few years experience with sitting and walking dogs as well. I am always up for a new challenge and am very capable and adaptable. I have worked in many animal shelters, as well as managed a cat shelter, so I am very comfortable approaching all animals. I have a very flexible schedule because I run my own cat oriented business and make my own hours. My whole life is animals, so I love to fit them into my life as much as possible. I currently only offer services in my clients’ homes, and to ensure that their pets are always safe and secure, I am very on top of communication and checking in with my pet parents. I like to review all instructions together to make sure I don’t have any questions and know exactly what contacts are (vet, ER, friends) for emergencies. I always respect other people’s space and will leave things exactly as I left them, if not better. Letting someone into your home to take care of your fur family requires a lot of trust and I feel honored when someone allows me that privilege.

“Raeven is soooo good with my fur baby Rocky. She has a calmness with Rocky and also gives great tips and advice to make my dog’s walking experience even better. I’m so grateful for her.”

Tonya T.

“Andrea was so great to communicate with - she sent lots of videos and was clearly so sweet with our dog. Very happy to have connected with her, and highly recommend!”

Erika S.

“Mary has done an excellent job. She shows up on time and gives our dog a nice walk. He seems glad to see her on those occasions when my wife was home at walk time. Happy to suggest her to others.”

Richard L.

About: I am a serious pet fanatic. I love dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages. I am the proud owner of a Pitt-terrier mix and two cats. I have experience with training my dogs, and am also working on training my cats who love working for treats! I can provide your pets with the necessary security, exercise, and care that all animals deserve. I work full time during the week, and am happy to drop in to care for your pets after work. On the weekends, I have full availability and am flexible to meet your pets’ needs. I give my pets the upmost care. One of my cats requires allergy medication, which I have learned to administer. I also ensure that my cats and my dog receive the appropriate amount of exercise.

“Katie was so great! I loved all the pictures especially the one of Katie’s daughter giving Glory snuggles. I’ve already recommended Katie to friends and would absolutely use her again.”

Shaunee C.

“Aniya was wonderful day in & day out. Smokey was looking forward to his daily walks with her. She was kind caring & very professional. Thank you again Aniya.”

James W.

“Arabelle was simply wonderful. So helpful during our recent trip to CT. She was so accommodating - even met me at my hotel as I was running late for an event! I received many updates, pictures and Arabelle even offered to come back to play with Luna if I could use her help. Can't recommend this sweet lady enough to take care of your pet!”

Camila O.

About: Been house/ pet siting for over 30 years. Have experience with dogs/ cats, small animals, and fish. Special diets, senior care, and pet meds administration. I’m currently retired and free to care for your fur babies anytime needed. Your fur baby is my biggest concern and receives my undivided attention. Have experience house/pet sitting with feeding, walking, potty breaks, crating, and all aspects of care. Special needs, and seniors are no issue. Every fur babies gets individual attention.

“Melissa was wonderful to communicate with, her responses were always prompt and professional. She did an amazing job looking after my dog, Millie, going above and beyond to make sure she was looked after and comfortable, while I was away for the day.”

Helen S.

“Carly was great! Very friendly and communicative, we will try to hire her again”

Maddie B.

“Charlotte is great! We are very happy with her walking our dog and helping with other stuff. Many thanks!”

Yanmei T.

About: Adapted to fast-paced and multi-tasking demands by efficiently managing daily schedules that included feeding, walking, exercise, and playtime for multiple pets. Applied a deep sense of responsibility Offering a highly flexible and personalized schedule allows me to accommodate the unique needs of pets and their owners, providing reliable and convenient service that fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. I will take care of clients' homes, I follow their pets' familiar routine after a thorough consultation, providing consistent, stress-free care with regular photo updates.