Dog Walking Independence

“For several months David has been stopping by my West Salem residence practically every weekend to walk my small dog. I really appreciate his consistent communication with me. He has been patient with my dog as it took awhile for him to warm up to David. I would recommend David to anyone needing a pet care. .”

Fahna L.

“My dogs adore Trina and are super excited when she shows up to walk them. She is very reliable, kind to the resident kitties and the dogs would trade me for her in an instant.”

Kristin B.

“We love having Aidan come visit our pup! He loves his time with her. Aidan is great at keeping me updated on her schedule and what they do during their daily play time/walks.”

Lauren T.

About: 🐾 Hey there! I’m a fun-loving, dependable pet person who thinks every dog deserves plenty of belly rubs, walks, playtime, and attention! I love getting to know each pet’s personality and making sure they feel happy, safe, and spoiled while you’re away. Your fur baby will be treated like one of my own! 🐶❤️ I currently work part-time, so I have plenty of flexibility to give your pets lots of love, attention, and playtime! I’m available for boarding on weekends and most weekdays after 2 Pm. I’m happy to work with your pet’s routine and make sure they get plenty of exercise, cuddles, and fun while you’re away! 🐾 I have a fenced yard and two friendly dogs who love having new furry friends around! I’ll always make your pet’s safety and comfort a priority. I can crate your dog if needed, follow their normal routine, and give them plenty of supervision, playtime, and attention. 🐶❤️

About: I have two cats at home and frequently pet-sit for friends & neighbors in the area. I have always had at least one cat in my home, and at one point lived with two miniature Australian Shepherds. I’m currently working part-time and have plenty of time in my schedule. I typically work 5 hours per day, 3-5 days per week, sometimes weekends. I am accustomed to following meal and medication schedules for pets, as well as monitoring a cat on a leash outside or walking a dog twice per day. When walking dogs, I stick to the established route and avoid other dogs.

About: I am a remote worker with extra time available. I grew up with labs and Shih Tzus as well as cats. I've been dog sitting for the past 8 years and have done volunteer camps at the Willamette Humane Society. I am pretty flexible this summer for house sitting, dog walking, or drop ins. I can feed, walk, play with, cuddle, or even bathe your dog! I'm an animal lover and would be fine with other pets at the house, too. Watching and caring for dogs, cats or other pets is something I love to do on its own, aside from it being a "job." This would be a great way to spend my time. I am currently working part time, so will have time most days for drop ins, walks, etc. I am also available some weekends, as well. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats at home. If your pet is friendly, then it could be an option for them to come stay at my house.

About: I've been taking care of my families pets as well as the pets of my friends, and neighbors since I was a kid! We never had less than three animals in the house and would always watch over our neighbors pets when they were gone. I have also worked as a pet sitter for many other families in a more professional setting. Taking care of animals isnt always clean or easy but its worth it to me to see them happy. I do my best to treat your pets like family knowing that I would want the same treatment for my cat when I rely on someone to watch her! I am not available in the mornings unless I am taking care of them across multiple days. I am available in the afternoon and evenings both during the week and weekends. I am not able to keep your pets in my home because I have a very non-friendly cat. However I am more than happy to spend an afternoon with them at the park, take them on a short walk, or just stop in to make sure they are doing ok. I am also able to stay at your home or check on your pets multiple times per day if you will be out of town.

“We just finished our first set of walks with Riley and our dog Sahdow is already in love. Knowing he’s availabile for midday walks makes me feel so much better about scheduling out of town travel.”

Carol E.

“Thank you, Natalia, for your wonderful help with my pup Cali! I appreciated your professionalism and meeting upfront to rehearse, and I continue appreciating your excellent results, and time getting my Cali into the park... so glad to come home to a smiling pup, your great photos make me smile every time, too. Natalia is an excellent choice, I am happy that we met!”

Brian C.

“10/10 Daniel is awesome! It’s obvious that he genuinely cares for animals and wants to make them happy and feel comfortable. It was really nice knowing our dog Teton was in good hands while we were at work.”

Nick O.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 16 whenever my family or friends go out of town I’m always the go to person for pet sitting following each direction from feeding bathing to night time. I also send out updates so no worry’s. I am currently available Monday through Sunday, offering flexible scheduling for walks, drop-ins, and overnight care, including weekends, holidays, and last-minute requests when needed , but if plans change please let me know 2 or 3 days before thank you When caring for pets, their safety is always my top priority. I make sure doors, gates, and fences are secure before letting pets outside, keep harmful foods and household items out of reach, and closely monitor their behavior for any signs of stress or illness. I follow each pet’s routine and the owner’s instructions carefully, provide plenty of supervision, and create a calm, safe environment where every pet feels comfortable, loved, and well cared for.

“Trevor is responsible and conscientious! He is very responsive and communicates well. He regularly helps us out with our dog and I would highly recommend him to anyone!”

Elissa B.

About: I have worked with many different breeds such as pit bulls, boxers, mastiffs, golden retrievers and many more. Each had their own unique needs and personalities. I am willing to work with any breed even with special needs. I have experience with many different animals not just dogs and cats. I have worked with horses, bearded dragons, a few birds and a few more. If your animals needs care i will do it. I have a dog of my own and a bearded dragon so pet care is in my everyday life and so your pet is not much different. I can not board animals in my home cause i have a high anxiety senior dog so bringing any animal in to my home will not work but i will definitely stay at yours cause its a comfort thing for them. Its there own home. It not fair to kick them out of their own home. I have worked with animals for 3 years and been around them my whole life and i never had a problem and i am good at communicating with owners and i will ask questions if needed amd they can ask if needed also.

“Astrid took great care of my pups and helped them be secure and happy while I was out of town. When I’m in town and she walks them, I can tell by the way they greet her what a big treat it is for them to spend time with her. I appreciate Astrid’s sensitivity and creativity and skill in interacting with my two dogs who are quite different from one another in energy level so that they both get their needs met for activity and exercise and affection.”

Kerrie M.

“Erin was amazing through and through.”

Megan R.

About: Hello I’m absolutely thrilled to meet you. I’m the proud owner of a beautiful wild Golden Doodle and a successful small but mighty dog business, Active Adventures. I specialize in Monday through Thursday Active Adventures (pack outings) to parks, rivers, trails and even the beach. I service Salem, Independence and Monmouth clients every Monday and Wednesday. I head to Beaverton Oregon on Tuesday and Thursday. We hike, run, fetch, wrestle and swim all while reinforcing the basic commands to increase positive behavior and interactions with other pups. Manners please! Of course the super fun car rides are also a part of your pups experience. I do both pick and drop off once the adventure is completed. You can relax knowing your baby is having fun, exercising and making friends while you work. Independence and Monmouth save an an additional 5 dollars on all pack adventures! 40.00 vs 45.00 for each outing. Local discount applied at booking. Trust me to do your boarding, vacation visits and training. I’m gifted in individual training, pack training and e collar training for off leash adventures and recall. I am Licensed, LLC, Bonded, Insured and ready to add a new best friend to our pack. I've been doing full time pet care for 13 years. I traveled and managed several retail store locations but felt like something was missing. I decided to create what I love and make a new career path for myself, working with dogs. Along with my training and pet sitting experience, I have had dogs my entire life. With me you will get a very personalized loving service. I'm excellent at tiring out your fur babies while reinforcing training techniques. My clients are just like family. Let’s meet for a FREE meet, greet and assessment of your pup. I can’t wait to get started taking care of you and your doggy needs. Thank you for your consideration! Wendy S Dog Whisperer Doggy Diva Dog Trainer Dog Lover I’m available EVERYDAY of the week for boarding, in home vacation visits and training. If your dog likes car rides, play dates and pack adventures they get to join my daily adventure groups for FREE while boarding at my home. It’s adventure camp for dogs! They LOVE IT! I have a secured fenced yard, crates, toys, bowls, love and rubs available. Your pup can be on all the furniture in my home, unless you prefer not. I have the best pup to keep your baby company. He loves to run, play, share and show off all his toys. Sampson is 8 years old but acts like a 2year old.

About: I have taken care of my family’s pets as well as friends and neighbors pets for most of my life because of how much I love animals. I worked in a pet grooming salon for a few years and besides leaning the skills of grooming pets, I also learned to treat their owners with the same amount of care. I am a college student heading into my summer vacation, and would love to spend more time with some furry friends. I am available any day and time of the week. I love dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages. I always have doggy treats on me in case I meet a friendly pup and I love playing with toys or just cuddling if that is what they enjoy. I have two dogs at home, both are small, one enjoys cuddling and never plays with toys, and the other loves cuddling, but would much rather chase toys that I throw for him.

“Was super patient with our newly adopted dog and kept me updated on his activities! I was so stressed at work because we hadnt left him alone yet since getting him and I didnt know what kind of destruction he would do to the house. Auna made sure the house was proofed when he refused to go back in his kennel which helped with peace of mind! She is awesome!”

Janell M.

About: My whole life I have had an abundance of animals, ranging from frogs and chickens to cats and dogs. I know about animal psychology and the care needs required for all types of animals. I'm currently a full-time college student, however I've worked out a schedule to have ample time to take care of your furry friends. Currently my free all days of the week. While at your house I will ensure your pets needs are fulfilled in all regards. Including any playtime they may need, feeding requirements, and anything else you let me know of.

About: I have been a pet caregiver since I was a very small girl. I have helped Mama's deliver babies when needed. I have even done mouth to mouth and chest compressions on new horns a few times when needed. I have a huge heart for pets and animals of all kinds. My family of pets are trained either to alert me to go potty, use a box or crate themselves. I am able to give medication as needed and bathe if needed. My children are PET TRAINED. I have very strict rules in place about all animals big or small. I really hope you consider us in your upcoming needs. Happy New Year! I am always home except for appointments which we can discuss and decide if on those days I can meet your pets needs or if another sitter is better. I do not smoke in my home. I have 4 children, all pet trained and pet friendly. I do not have a large or fenced yard BUT I have an absolutely amazing park that abuts to my house so there is plenty of opportunity to run and play. I am at home all day for the entire week so I am able to keep a good schedule for my fury clients. I don’t have a problem with med or potty schedules. I listen to their needs. I watch for cues to hunger or need to potty. I feed and walk my pets or clients pets. When they need bathed I handle that as well. Medications in my house are no problem at all as over the years I’ve learned a lot about injectable and oral medications. I’m not the master for certain but I try my best to be your pets next best friend while I am with them.