Dog Walkers in Highwood, IL
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1. Amy R.

“I chose Amy as my walker the fist time I used Rover and will always choose her. She is fantastic. I love the peace of mind the company policies provide me. The check in cards are a great feature and the fact that I can select to receive Rover messages as texts is also a great option. The app is user-friendly and works smoothly.”


2. Laurie F.

“Laurie is awesome! She is very patient with Dodo and stayed out with him during the entire time when it was snowing and raining. Really appreciate her help!”


3. Amy F.

“Amy came out to walk our lab, Ralph, on Christmas Eve with less than 24 hours notice! She responded to our last minute request right away and was extremely accommodating and professional. Ralph liked her right away and they enjoyed a nice long walk. I’m so grateful Amy was willing and able to help us out in our time of need! Highly recommend!”


4. Kayla C.

“Kayla was very professional, had great communication, and just overall very good at her job. She did two dog walks for us and I would recommend her to others without reservation.”


5. Paige M.

“Paige is extremely kind, reliable, flexible, and responsible. She did three walks a day with our dog, Ralph, for over two weeks. She was very understanding about the many changes in our schedule that we made during that time. I am so grateful to have found her and look forward to working with her again in the future. Thank you so much, Paige! - NanC, Jerry, and Jessica”


6. Davide A.

“Davide was great with my high anxiety dog. He knows how to handle difficult dogs well and it shows he has a lot of experience managing difficult dogs. Davide communicates well and is very prompt and polite! Will definitely use his professional services again!”


7. Emily T.

“Emily did great with walking our dog! Thank you!”


8. Maya S.

“Maya is wonderful! She truly loves dogs which was apparent as she immediately made friends with my Tyson. Maya is friendly and arrived on time. She is communicative and even sent photos throughout the walk.”


9. Tammy D.
“I have known Tammy for nearly 20 years. She is passionate about her family and her pets! When she visits me my cat naturally gravitates to her the minute she arrives. We both share a love for cats although she also loves dogs. We have spent many days visiting the cat shelter in Fairfax where she is so compassionate for cats of all ages, gravitating to giving the more feeble cats lots of love. Tammy would care for other peoples pets as she does for her own. She is responsible, caring, compassionate and definitely a pet person! Highly recommended!”




10. Chris B.


“Chris is great! My dog definitely developed some separation anxiety related to our move and Chris took extra time to stay back after his walk so he could get to know her and have a little bit more comforting and reassurance. Her flexibility with scheduling has also been really amazing throughout the whole process. Will definitely request her dog-walking services again!”


11. Claire K.

“Claire was communicative, prompt, and flexible. She was confident in handling our dog that is strong and can pull hard on the leash. She was friendly and followed all our directions. Our dog also seemed very happy and comfortable with her!”


12. Richard Z.

“Richard is awesome. He immediately clicked with our dog and has an excellent, calm demeanor with pets. Looking forward to working with you again! Thanks Richard.”


13. Tara R.

“Tara walked our Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever for a week and did a great job! Tara handled two large dogs, took great care and was patient with them each walk. We will be having Tara back and recommend her whole-heartedly!”


14. Victoria T.

“Victoria is amazing!! Knowing my dog is so well cared for on his mid day walk makes my life so much easier, thank you!!!”


15. ELENA M.
“Elena has proved to be a wonderfully carer for Jax our 3 year old Australian Shepard. She was puntual and communicative (including picuters of Jax) throughout each of the times we have used her and took excellent care of Jax. I would highly recomend her as a responsible dog walker to take care of you pets.”




16. Helene G.
“Helene is a retired inner cith special education teacher who has demonstarted over the 30+ years that I have known her that she is a compassionate, caring and intelligent person, both with children and with animals. In fact, I hired Helene to be a teacher in my school because of those very characteristics.”


17. Jack L.
About: I’ve grown up with 3 dogs myself from the smallest to the largest! I’ve taken care of multiple dogs providing boarding, dog walking, and dog sitting. I treat all dogs as if they are my own, I know how important it is for them to feel comfortable and loved. I am currently on break so I have as much time to watch over any dogs and provide as many walks and supervision that is needed! I have a a well sized home for the dogs to be able to be comfortable in, I have a decent size yard but I usually take them on walks to a field nearby and I have two crates if needed!




18. Alix B.

“Alix was able to walk/feed my furry baby on short notice on a couple of occasions. Mojo is always happy when I come home after Alix has cared for him. In short, she's great. I definitely recommend her.”


19. Karina G.
About: I’ve taken care of many different furry friends since I was 14. As soon as I moved in with my roommates I was more open to taking care different types of pets. I do have a morning job. I am available after 3:30pm. Just give me a heads up if you’re interested so I can work around my schedule. I am looking to further my knowledge on taking care of many different loving animals. I’m excited to meet new furry friends and reptiles! I will always stay on top of your pets schedule, weather it’s walking them on a specific time or feeding them. I always pay attention to certain requirements your pet needs.


20. Aries L.

“Aries did an amazing job! Walked our pup two days consecutively and gave him his meds, food and more water. She updated us during and after the walk.She’s very sweet, smart and professional. We will definitely be booking her again.”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Highwood on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $20 per walk, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog walker’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jan 2025, there are 9,509 dog walkers in Highwood. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog walker near you. As a reminder, dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 86% of Highwood dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Highwood have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Highwood.
You can’t always predict a super busy day at work, but you can anticipate your dog’s needs. Instead of rushing home at lunch, book a dog walker to give your dog a 30- or 60-minute dog walk. Your dog walker can stop by as many times as you need—on whatever days you need them. With the Rover app, get a comprehensive Rover Card from your dog walker that includes:
- Start and stop times
- A map of their walk with total distance
- Pee, poo, food, and water breaks
- Cute photos and a personalized note
There are 9,509 dog walkers in Highwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Highwood, 89% 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.
Yes! Dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog walker through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog walker has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog walker requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog walking service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog walker’s cancellation policy.
