Dog Walking Hillandale

About: I am a lifelong pet owner and animal lover with over 25 years of caregiving experience. I have had dogs almost continuously since kindergarten ranging in size from a 5 lb poodle mix (Trooper) to a 95 lb yellow lab (Nala), in addition to 3 years as a parent to 2 cats, Jules and Gemini. Jules was with us only briefly due to her advanced age when she was adopted, while Gemini is a much younger kitten who wasted no time claiming my home as her own. I also recently lost my 10 year old corgi (Sadie) unexpectedly to an extremely aggressive form of cancer, and so would love the opportunity to spend some therapeutic time with your furry kid. Prior to beginning work through Rover, I have several years of experience caring for cats and dogs for a variety of friends, family, and neighbors including everything from drop-in visits and dog walking to full-time house/petsitting. Outside of my petsitting duties, I am a PhD chemist working hard to make the battery in your phone last longer and your electric car drive further. My wife and I moved to the Silver Spring area in 2024 for her job as a television producer and I am in the process of establishing myself in the DMV research community. Availability: Except in special cases, I am available for booking at any time of day, any day of the week. I am happy to provide everything from drop-in visits to extended overnight stays. I am currently working part-time from home, so I am excited to have the opportunity to care for your pets at any time! This can include drop-in visits to your home, overnight stays with your fur baby, and day-care or boarding at my home (as long as they're friendly with my cat Gemini). I am glad to visit your home as frequently as you prefer. All visits will include checks for water quantity and freshness, any prescribed food refills or walks, and of course play time. I'm also happy to provide overnight care for your pets and home if preferred, please send me a message if you are interested in more long-term visits. I'm also very happy to host your pets in my own home! I have plenty of room for cats and dogs up to 50-70 lbs. Both my wife and I have had pets our entire lives and between the two of us, someone is nearly always home to supervise and provide any needed care. Since I live in an apartment complex, I do not have a private yard but do have plenty of communal space for walks and other outdoor activity.

“Couldn't be happier with Joe and his great communication while looking after my boy. Thanks a million and I hope that I can use you again in the future.”

Yitzhak R.

“Gio was an excellent dog walker. She helped me when my current dog walker could not continue walking buddy. She reported all the details of the visit efficiently and gave us peace of mind. She was informative and responsible. This was my first time using rover and I had a great experience thanks to Gio. She has a true love for dogs and what she does. I will definitely work with her in the future.”

Virmarie R.

About: I’ve had a pet by my side my entire life! I have 3 cats and I previously owned 2 huskies and a rottweiler as a child! I love and accept all animals and I can’t wait to become your pets next best friend! I work part time in a home cleaning business! The schedules vary, but i will always make room in my schedule for you and your pet! I offer overnight stays and quick pop in playtimes and walk times. I will treat your pet as my own and make sure they have everything they need! food, water, playtime, chill time and bed time! I’d love to meet some new friends :)

About: Hi! My name is Renee and I’ve been taking care of animals for most of my life. I grew up in a household with many different kinds of pets including dogs, rodents, and reptiles. I currently own two small dogs, Shih Tzu and Maltese mixes, one is 13 and the other is 3. I love all animals and am comfortable with them all. I’m currently unemployed so I have tons of time to care for and play with your furry friends! I’m mostly available on weekends as I have responsibilities weekdays, but I’m very flexible! I have a fenced in yard. I would keep my dogs separate just as a proactive measure since they are small. In your home I would care for your precious pet how you see fit!

“Hayley was great! Our dog loved her, and she was very reliable. Highly recommend Hayley as a dog walker.”

Scott S.

“Marina is the sweetest and leaves the most in depth and adorable walk cards/updates for my fur baby! Cru recognizes Marina now and does her full routine with her - such a great Walker!”

Milan J.

“Very friendly, replied quickly, and came on time! My pup was very happy to be walked by Astrid and I was very happy she was able to be walked.”

Jada L.

“Carla did a wonderful job walking our Shih Tzu, Paige while we were on vacation. Thank-you for taking care of her. Very reliable and communicated via the Rover app.”

Michael W.

About: I’ve taken care of animals for 25 years now. Growing up I had a dog, five cats, and our house was known to feed the stray cats in the neighborhood. I’m a huge animal lover. I’ve been pet sitting clients for the past 4 years, and I absolutely love the work. Dogs and cats are so sensitive to change, so I love catering to their needs to make sure their time apart is free from stress. I do this by maintaining their routine, providing plenty playtime/exercise if they’re open and able, lots of pets and cuddles if they’re interested, and staying home as much as possible so they can have the security of a present and consistent caretaker (overnight care). I want the pets to feel like they’re on vacation too! As for the pet owners/stewards, I love to send plenty of pictures and videos, so they can feel at ease knowing their pets are cared for! I don’t have a lot of selfies/photos with the pets but under my photos you’ll see all the sweet pets I’ve cared for! Please let me know if you have any questions! I’m a part time actor— mostly theatre. I’m free during the daytime and normally have rehearsals in the evening. When there are evening rehearsals I walk dogs in the early evening 5 or 6 before leaving and walk them before bed, around 10:30.** **As of April 12th 2026 I’ll have full availability for dog/cat sitting and dog walking I prefer staying in a clients home so pets can stay in an environment they’re used to. I provide lots of cuddles for the pets that need it. If clients have carpeting, I’d like to know their preferred carpet cleaning methods (I.e. machine or hand scrub) in case of any accidents.

“Izy is amazing! She jumped in at a moments notice and was able to walk Indy for me. Thank you!”

Gabrielle B.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was younger and I love to take care of my own 5 year old dog named Rosie, I treat dogs like they’re babies making sure they get all the attention they need. I would work 2 days a week due to having another job this would be a side job, I can work early in the mornings and later afternoon until 4:00pm How I care for my pets at home is to make sure my dogs food is measured for her weight and if she doesn’t eat I would help her eat like as if I would feed a baby, take her on walks, play and any training such as trying any brain stimulations.

“Sydni is amazing with my dog and cat. My dog has a habit of hiding under the couch despite the meet and greet. She loved Sydni. Anytime one of my pets had an accident, she went above and beyond to clean it up. Great with communication!!! I.”

Ossob A.

“Highly recommend Joseph and his family to watch your dogs. I needed someone to come to my home and walk both of my dogs six days a week, for the past four weeks. Extremely reliable, trustworthy, and my dogs loved him and his family. I received daily updates and pictures. I will definitely be using him for future boarding needs and services.”

Rae B.

“Super responsive, great with the dogs. Definitely use again!”

Martin K.

“Kylie is wonderful! Finn loves her and she tires him out. She is on time every day and gives him a good workout. Highly recommend her.”

Robin W.

“Oliver is the best—a responsible animal-lover who walked our corgi for two weeks while I was out of the country. Oliver sent photos and videos, and kept in touch via text message. We will be using Oliver’s services again soon. Highly recommend! Thanks, Oliver!”

Cecilia S.

“Hailey did a great job and was wonderful to work with! She was super helpful in coordinating the right kind of walk/drop in visit that we needed. She asked lots of questions during our meet and greet and was very patient when we were running late. Ella had a great time and and Hailey made sure to send lots of pictures and communicate during the visit as well! Would definitely recommend and use her again!!”

Megan W.

About: Hello! My name is Angely, and I'm based in the Silver Spring area. I'd love the opportunity to care for your furry family member! I've been surrounded by animals my entire life and have experience caring for a variety of pets. I also worked on a farm, where I gained hands-on experience with many different types of animals and learned the importance of providing attentive, compassionate care. At home, I have a Russian Blue cat, a Maltipoo, and a Bearded Dragon, so I understand that every pet has their own unique personality and needs. You can count on me to treat your pet as if they were my own. I'm reliable, communicative, and trusted by friends, family, and past clients to provide safe, loving care while they're away. I look forward to meeting you and your pet! I currently have a very flexible schedule and am available most days of the week. Since I work remotely and take classes on my own schedule, I'm able to accommodate a variety of booking times, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and many last-minute requests. I'm committed to being dependable and available whenever your pet needs loving, reliable care. Your pet's safety, comfort, and well-being are my top priorities. I carefully follow your instructions and your pet's daily routine to ensure they feel secure and cared for while you're away. I treat every pet with patience, kindness, and respect, providing loving, attentive care in a safe environment. You can count on me to be reliable, professional, and to care for your pet as if they were my own.

About: I am an avid dog lover. I take care of dogs in my neighborhood - from Chihuahua size to 100 pounds or more. We enjoy long walks and meeting new pup friends! I even include baths if necessary. For some reason, my account won’t let me remove House Sitting - I have a dog of my own. Unless our dogs are introduced and get along, I cannot do overnights. However, I can do multiple let outs - including late at night and early in the morning. Cats are also lovely creatures and although they may not need walking, they get their share of love, too! All pets welcome with me! I have reliable transportation. I’m 31 years old with a college degree and a full time job. I don’t smoke and can walk more than one dog at a time. I can promise that your animals and I will get along great! Please contact me if you have any further questions! I am always available. Thank you! I work full time in the southern Maryland area, however I have break times and morning/evening availability! I’m not opposed to travel and multiple let outs. I can care for your pets at your home or mine! I do not have a fenced backyard, but I do multiple walks every single day.