Dog Walking in Ithaca
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Top rated Ithaca dog walkers
“Emily was great about communicating with me, and she was punctual. Will definitely request her services again!”
“Anika is a wonderful dog walker. My 9 month old miniature poodle Russet, who just joined our family, and who is scared of meeting new people, quickly got to know Anika, thanks to her calm demeanor and skills around skittish dogs. Anika came reliably and communicates with us regularly. It was a stressful first week with a puppy for me, trying to manage the puppy’s needs while also working full time. Anika made this week happen for me. I felt Russet was getting the care he needed mid-day when Anika took him for a walk and I was able to focus on my work with a untroubled heart over leaving a puppy home for an extended period of time.”
“I feel so lucky to have found Lauren! She is kind, reliable, and accommodating. My pup is always so happy on the days she gets to see Lauren for a walk. 🐾”
About: I've been helping take care of my own pets since I was about 12. I love animals of all kinds and have experiences working with cats and dogs of all sizes. I have pet sat multiple times for friends and family and have been relied on to walk, feed, and administer medications for their furry friends. I'm currently working part time, so I will have plenty of time to spend with your fur baby! I currently do not have any pets in my life. I live in a second story apartment in ithaca NY. I have no pets at the moment in my home so your pet will have my undivided attention. My neighborhood has lots of sidewalks and there is a park near by.
“My dogs are so relaxed when I come home from work! Reliable, kind, and took extra time to walk the dogs further because it was nice outside 🩷”
“Dina is amazing with Gia! I couldn’t ask for anything more! She really cares about my dog the way you’d hope.”
“Graeme was a fabulous dog walking friend for both my big boys! He was responsive and gracious in doubling walk time & adding the second dog when our life circumstances changed! Prompt, courteous and really reliable! Highly recommend him!”
“Georgia is wonderful with our pup Vinnie ? He loves playing with her dog, Wilma, who one of the friendliest pups we have ever met! Our pup can be pretty high energy, and isn't completely socialized yet but that doesn't even phase Georgia. She and Wilma handle him with grace. On-time, communicative and very receptive to our pups needs. Would recommend Georgia to anyone for their critter care!”
“Emily is so excellent. She goes above and beyond to ensure that my dog Nina gets enough exercise and mental stimulation. We are so lucky to have found her!”
“Cayenne walked my dog weekly for a few months. She was very prompt, easy to get ahold of, communicative and great at letting me know ahead of time if her schedule had changed. She took my dog on nice long walks and he was always nice and tired when I’d get home from work! My pup really liked her, he can be quite energetic and she handled him with ease and care. I would highly recommend Cayenne for your pet needs!”
About: I have experience taking care of dogs, cats and pet sitting in the Ithaca, NY area since high schiol for neighbors, family friends, and relatives. I’ll have time to house sit for pets in Ithaca up until the 21st of June. Weekends work best or if longer stays are required I can accommodate my schedule as well to fit your specific needs! I live in a quiet, picturesque neighborhood (Ithaca, New York) and have lots of ideas for walks and trails for your pet if they are active!
“I feel like I hit the jackpot with Sarah as my dog-walker! She has a flexible work schedule and she’s a runner! She sent me pictures of her walking and having fun playtime inside with my young dog and he slept like a baby after spending time with her! I will definitely be booking with her again! I highly recommend her!”
About: I have cat/dog-sitted for a couple of friends on multiple occasions. They were extremely satisfied with my service. Additionally, I have four cats at home! So, I am familiar with taking care of cats. I am a veterinary student at Cornell University. As of currently, I am available all days of the week in the morning as well as the evening. I always make sure the fur baby has fresh water and food. Additionally, I keep the space clean and tidy if the pet made a mess (e.g. near the litter box or water bowls). Lastly, I give new pets time and space to get used to me. I don't invade their personal space and wait for them to make the initiative.
“Kait is awesome!! I am a teacher and she is always available when I have to stay after for work to walk Rue. She noticed she had goopy eyes and gave her a warm compress as well as took awesome photos! I don’t trust many with my fur baby; but I highly recommend Kait!! Thank you!!”
“I don’t really want to get the word out but Oluademi is pretty much the greatest dog walker/dog sitter/dog trainer of all time! My dog is obsessed with them and clearly has quite a bond with Oluademi. They are always amazing about communication after each walk and has been an absolute gift to our pup. Oluademi is very reliable, professional and intuitive with dogs. Highest recommendation!”
About: Hi! I've been around animals of all shapes and sizes since I was a kid, and I love them all. I grew up with an incredible, crazy cockapoo, and now live with a big, goofy black lab mix. Between those two polar opposites, and all the friends' dogs and cats (and rabbits, and lizards, and horses...) I've played with, walked, and taken care of over the years, I'm ready to accommodate the needs of any pet out there! In addition to having plenty of personal experience with dogs and cats, I spent years working at various barns, pony rides, and a zoo, so I'm comfortable with a wide range of animals and personalities :) My work schedule is currently pretty flexible and mostly remote, so I can do walks, drop-ins, or housesitting any day of the week. I will not be available from Dec. 19th 2024 through Jan. 2nd 2025. First and foremost, I respect your home and your decisions about your pet's care. I will follow all instructions you give me regarding your home, your pet's feeding and walking schedule, what your pet can and can't eat, where your pet is and isn't allowed... I would love to meet you and your pet and, for dogs, do a walk around your neighborhood before beginning to care for your pet!
“Jessica is great with our new pup! Very patient with him and worked with us to get a meet and greet on the books quickly, so she could walk him the next day!”
“Kelly did a fantastic job taking care of my dogs—they absolutely love her! She’s detail-oriented and takes great pictures of your pets. Highly recommend!”
About: I’ve always been a dog person all my life. I just have a way with dogs. Patience is the best way to try your animals. Family members rely on me to feed their animals. Currently working at a grocery store so my hours are always different. When I finish working though I head straight over to where I need to go. Sometimes I head over before I have to work too. I take the animals outside when they need to go to the bathroom. While I’m out there I watch carefully over them. I comfort and pay attention to them. I talk to them like they are humans.
“We’re so lucky to have found Shakti, for consistent and fun walks with our shy little dog Pippin. He warmed up to Shakti almost instantly and that’s unusual. Thank you!”
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1. Emily L.
“Emily was great about communicating with me, and she was punctual. Will definitely request her services again!”
2. Anika J.
“Anika is a wonderful dog walker. My 9 month old miniature poodle Russet, who just joined our family, and who is scared of meeting new people, quickly got to know Anika, thanks to her calm demeanor and skills around skittish dogs. Anika came reliably and communicates with us regularly. It was a stressful first week with a puppy for me, trying to manage the puppy’s needs while also working full time. Anika made this week happen for me. I felt Russet was getting the care he needed mid-day when Anika took him for a walk and I was able to focus on my work with a untroubled heart over leaving a puppy home for an extended period of time.”
3. Lauren L.
“I feel so lucky to have found Lauren! She is kind, reliable, and accommodating. My pup is always so happy on the days she gets to see Lauren for a walk. 🐾”
4. Jessica C.
“I have known Jessica for many years. She is a wonderful person always friendly and very trustworthy. She did a great job caring for my 3 dogs and 2 cats and has also cared for the pets of my friends and family. Jessica was able to walk, watch and feed all my pets including my big German shepherd with no problems. She is kind. Patient and gentle and animals love her. I highly recommend her for anyone in need of help caring for their furry friends.”
5. Rossy N.
“My dogs are so relaxed when I come home from work! Reliable, kind, and took extra time to walk the dogs further because it was nice outside 🩷”
6. Dina L.
“Dina is amazing with Gia! I couldn’t ask for anything more! She really cares about my dog the way you’d hope.”
7. Graeme C.
“Graeme was a fabulous dog walking friend for both my big boys! He was responsive and gracious in doubling walk time & adding the second dog when our life circumstances changed! Prompt, courteous and really reliable! Highly recommend him!”
8. Georgia V.
“Georgia is wonderful with our pup Vinnie ? He loves playing with her dog, Wilma, who one of the friendliest pups we have ever met! Our pup can be pretty high energy, and isn't completely socialized yet but that doesn't even phase Georgia. She and Wilma handle him with grace. On-time, communicative and very receptive to our pups needs. Would recommend Georgia to anyone for their critter care!”
9. Emily H.
“Emily is so excellent. She goes above and beyond to ensure that my dog Nina gets enough exercise and mental stimulation. We are so lucky to have found her!”
10. Cayenne L.
“Cayenne walked my dog weekly for a few months. She was very prompt, easy to get ahold of, communicative and great at letting me know ahead of time if her schedule had changed. She took my dog on nice long walks and he was always nice and tired when I’d get home from work! My pup really liked her, he can be quite energetic and she handled him with ease and care. I would highly recommend Cayenne for your pet needs!”
11. Karuna P.
“Karuna is a wonderful, responsible young woman who cared for cats many times. I highly recommend her for any job that she would undertake. Your pet will be well taken care of by Karuna.”
12. Sarah S.
“I feel like I hit the jackpot with Sarah as my dog-walker! She has a flexible work schedule and she’s a runner! She sent me pictures of her walking and having fun playtime inside with my young dog and he slept like a baby after spending time with her! I will definitely be booking with her again! I highly recommend her!”
13. Michelle N.
“Michelle is a great pet sitter. She has sat for us multiple times and takes great care of our cat. She always made sure he had fresh water, food, and a clean litter box. She also played with him and gave him lots of attention. I think our cat misses Michelle more than he missed us when we were away.”
14. Kait W.
“Kait is awesome!! I am a teacher and she is always available when I have to stay after for work to walk Rue. She noticed she had goopy eyes and gave her a warm compress as well as took awesome photos! I don’t trust many with my fur baby; but I highly recommend Kait!! Thank you!!”
15. Oluademi J.
“I don’t really want to get the word out but Oluademi is pretty much the greatest dog walker/dog sitter/dog trainer of all time! My dog is obsessed with them and clearly has quite a bond with Oluademi. They are always amazing about communication after each walk and has been an absolute gift to our pup. Oluademi is very reliable, professional and intuitive with dogs. Highest recommendation!”
16. Linnea S.
“Linnea is a very reliable petsitter who looked after my cat multiple times while we were living in the same city. She has a great way with animals and makes sure they have everything they need while they're in her care. I had absolutely no qualms with leaving my cat in her care and could always be sure I'd come home to a content and well cared-for kitty. I would absolutely ask her to petsit again if she lived closer.”
17. Jessica C.
“Jessica is great with our new pup! Very patient with him and worked with us to get a meet and greet on the books quickly, so she could walk him the next day!”
18. Kelly H.
“Kelly did a fantastic job taking care of my dogs—they absolutely love her! She’s detail-oriented and takes great pictures of your pets. Highly recommend!”
19. Paul K.
“Paul is a very caring and loving person to animals. He ga always had a knack about connecting and bonding with them. He is very thoughtful and considers all the needs that a pet might have and tries to accommodate those needs. He has pet sit for many people and they have all been very happy with his services. Paul comforts pets and gets down to their level. I would highly recommend Paul as a Rover pet sitter. Mark Kenjerska”
20. Shakti (they/them) M.
“We’re so lucky to have found Shakti, for consistent and fun walks with our shy little dog Pippin. He warmed up to Shakti almost instantly and that’s unusual. Thank you!”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Ithaca on Rover as of May 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 May 2025, there are 247 dog walkers in Ithaca. 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, 88% of Ithaca dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Ithaca have an average of 16 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 Ithaca.
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 247 dog walkers in Ithaca on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Ithaca, 100% 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.
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