Dog Walkers in Lakeside, CA

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Sitter Profile Image: Millie N.
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Millie N.
$35
total per walk
4.7 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

I really enjoyed meeting Millie! She is great with my dog and sent me the cutest picture of walking my boy! I will have her come back for more walks!

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Anette S.
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Taylor & Andrew P.
$20
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
30 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

About: I've had the pleasure of caring for all kinds of animals big and small. Seizure disorder, elderly, puppies, high-energy dogs are all welcome! I am able to administer medicine and follow any particular rules you'd like. Between my husband and I we both are home Monday thru Sunday. Always home with our pups and yours! No kids or cats live here. Just a husband and wife and 2 amazingly friendly dogs. We have a large property with a fenced yard all around. We plan to use an AirTag for increased safety for all our doggy guests.

Sitter Profile Image: Angelina D.
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Angelina D.
$15
total per walk
12 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

About: Hello! I’m a home-based sitter in Lakeside offering loving, attentive care! I’ve been a cat and dog mom my entire life and a foster parent for dogs of all ages and sizes for over 5 years—from gentle giants to tiny pups. I’m passionate about daily walks, potty breaks, and providing love and care. If your dog needs medications, I’m experienced and comfortable administering them safely! Happy to do a meet & greet to make sure it’s a great fit for everyone! Best, Angelina Darling I’m a student learning from home so I have an extremely flexible schedule that allows me to give your pets consistent care, walks, and attention throughout the day! Whether I’m caring for pets at my home or yours, I will always provide walks, playtime, meals (and medication as needed) making sure your furry friends feel safe and loved!

Sitter Profile Image: Augustus H.
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Augustus H.
$22
total per walk
15 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

About: I have volunteered with non-kill shelters on and off since I was 6. I am now 28. I have walked and cared for dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes. I connect and bond with animals very easily. I'm working full time. I work with children who have autism in homes providing early intervention behavioral therapy. My schedule is kind of hard to explain, as it changes from time to time. However, I work split shifts and am always done for the day by 630pm. I would never have to be away for very long, as I spend 2-5 hours with each child. I will discuss with the client to figure out how their animal is trained. I prefer to use crates for dogs when I cannot be there. When stopping by, I will be there for at least an hour to ensure time for potty, feeding if necessary, play, and plenty of love and attention.

Sitter Profile Image: Laura C.
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Laura C.
$18
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

Always on time and reliable, our pup loves his walks with Laura!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis P.
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Alexis P.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
93 reviews
31 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

Alexis walked my dogs twice on short notice and did a wonderful job! Her updates included the cutest pictures I instantly shared with everyone and Poppy and Snoopy looked super happy! I would definitely use her again!

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Renae S.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachael M.
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Rachael M.
$24
total per walk
10 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

About: With over 10 years of pet handling, I’m passionate about delivering the best care to your pups and kitties! Been a caregiver for elderly and animals since I was very young and love what I do! My #1 priority is exceptional care! I currently have part-time work and want to put most of my energy into pursuing animal handling. My belief is that I was put on this earth to bring love and joy into the lives of animals and people. I’m very open to time flexibility and scheduling.☺️ As of this time, I’m only providing services in client’s homes. I offer over night stays, as well as extended stay. Clean up care, walking, feeding, you name it I do it! 🦮

Sitter Profile Image: Alexis & Adam B.
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Alexis & Adam B.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

My family and I highly recommend Alexis and Adam as dog walkers! They walked my two German Shepherd mixes early in the morning for 16 consecutive days for an hour each while we were on vacation. Always on time, always submitting report cards with photos and the route they walked. On top of that, my dogs, who are rescues with shyness or aggression toward strangers AND severe dog reactivity on walks, LOVED Lex and Adam! As a professional dog trainer and walker myself, I’m extremely careful with people who interact with my dogs, and Lex and Adam exceeded my expectations! It’s clear to me that they take caring for their clients’ dogs seriously and both are extremely nice and personable. Thank you Lex and Adam!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Loren C.
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Loren C.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
154 reviews
46 repeat clients
20 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92021

Reviewing Loren for the 10 days she cared for our 2 dogs and 1 cat. Loren reached out after we first contacted Rover with a challenging 10-day assignment (our regular pet care fell through last minute). She contacted another Rover walker to cover shifts that she couldn't. She stayed in contact with us and was available while we were gone. Loren excelled at taking care of our pets, and let us relax while away. She followed instructions, and took incentive to notify us about any concerns with our pets or alarm system Thanks, Loren! —Kelly and Ted

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Sitter Profile Image: Brock M.
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Brock M.
$24
total per walk
24 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

About: What sets me apart from other sitters is not just my lifelong love for animals, but also my extensive experience in caring for them. Having grown up surrounded by pets, I have nurtured a deep understanding of their needs and behaviors. Neighbors, friends, and family have entrusted me with the responsibility of walking, feeding, and providing attentive care to their furry companions whenever they were away. With me, you can be confident that your furry friends will receive exceptional care and affection, ensuring their happiness and well-being while you're away. Pet care seamlessly integrates into my daily and weekly routine, offering flexible availability to cater to your furry companion's needs. Working from home provides me with the advantage of being able to attend to your dog's bathroom breaks and take them for short walks around the neighborhood. I'm also dedicated to providing quality interaction and entertainment for your pet during the day. For boarding services, I am typically available on weekends and on weekdays after 5 pm, ensuring that your pet receives exceptional care even during your busy schedule. When caring for pets in their own home, I focus on maintaining a safe, comfortable, and stress-free environment. I follow the pet’s established routines closely, including feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, and playtime, to ensure consistency and security. I provide plenty of attention, affection, and supervision while keeping their space clean, organized, and comfortable. Any special instructions from the owner, such as dietary needs, medication, or behavioral preferences, are followed carefully to give personalized and reliable care. My goal is to make both pets and owners feel confident that their furry family members are happy, safe, and well-cared for while they’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Kristen W.
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Kristen W.
$26
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

Jake says Thank you!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariela L.
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Mariela L.
$33
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
381 reviews
87 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

Mariela was great with our pup, doing 2 drop in visits as scheduled. She is very communicative and sends lots of photos to show us how the visits went. We will definitely use Mariela again, thanks!!

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Lindsey S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer & Treston T.
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Jennifer & Treston T.
$20
total per walk
20 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

About: Aloha friends! Thanks for stopping by! My husband and I have always taken care of dogs our entire lives. We currently have a 12 year old papillon cairn terrier mix (who still has the energy and demeanor of a 3 year old!), and we will work together to provide your fur babies with a safe, fun and secure environment! We love taking our pups for walks and being able to get them moving and active. Or if you prefer that your pup stays indoors for exercise, we can make sure to get extra indoor playtime in as well! We are currently not accepting any pups that need medication administered, but we are always willing to fulfill any special requests you may have for your furry friend! We have experience with both puppies and senior dogs, along with small breeds such as chihuahuas all the way up to pitbulls! Unfortunately, we cannot accept cats due to allergies. Since both my husband and I are self-employed, we typically have a fairly flexible schedule, always allowing one of us to be with your dogs. Growing up, I had quite a few dogs with bad separation anxiety, so I know how important it is to make sure they feel comfortable when their owners are away! We also personally get so much anxiety leaving our dog with just anyone, so we definitely understand the importance of making sure that your dogs will be well taken care of - and loved 🩷 And though we have a fur baby of our own, she usually takes a vacation with her grandma when we are dog sitting so that your pups can have our full attention 😊🐾 We'd love to meet you and your dogs to see if we would be a good fit. 😊 Much aloha, Jenn & Treston My husband and I are both self-employed so we will have plenty of time to spend with your fur babies! We typically housesit together so that there is always someone available to take care of your pups! When housesitting, we are very respectful of others' homes and it is always a priority of ours to keep your home tidy and natural for your dogs. We kindly ask that you notify us of where you store any cleaning products, dog food, or anything that may be needed to care for and clean after your dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Kathy H.
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Kathy H.
$23
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92101

About: Rescued my current 5 year old dog from being abandoned in Tijuana. Spent every day with her since, I have so much love for animals especially dogs. I’m currently working part time and am looking for a side hustle that can help others and something that I love at the same time. I have 1 medium sized dog and 3 cats, I know how they both can be, I’ve seen the good and the bad and know how to handle situations.

Sitter Profile Image: Daisy D.
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Daisy D.
$24
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92020

Caring, on-time, excellent service

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Ilene S.
Sitter Profile Image: Angela Y.
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Angela Y.
$23
total per walk
30 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

About: I've had pets all my life. I also have extensive experience working in emergency animal hospitals, and at the San Diego Humane Society in the humane law dept. This girl has all the love, skills, and knowledge to take care of your fur or scale babies. Pet care could easily and happily fit into my daily routine. I just need to be home by 5pm to take care of my senior dog. My dog is on a strict regimen as far as feeding and walks go. I would be super happy and obliged to do drop in walks, feeding and or medications for any pet. :) I've had a lot of experience with previous pet sitting but unfortunately, I am now limited to only do drop in walks, feeding and medications due to my dog's current health issues

Sitter Profile Image: Maci G.
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Maci G.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
8 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

About: Are you looking for someone that will give your furry friend the care they deserve? I am a veterinary assistant who has been caring for animals pretty much my whole life. I have experience walking dogs, house sitting, and so much more. Due to my vet experience and schooling, I believe I can give your pet the attention, love, and care they need. I am currently taking time to focus on school and becoming a registered veterinary technician. Due to this, I am not working anywhere right now. This means I have a flexible schedule to care for your baby! I am ready to take on any responsibility needed to care for your animals. I have experience with feeding, walking, giving medications, puppies, cats, senior dogs, and so much more. I want to make the stressful process of you leaving your animals and stress free as possible. I have two dogs and one cat at home and will care for yours as if they are my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Grace S.
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Grace S.
$24
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
19 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92021

About: I have taken care of dogs since I was 3 years old and got my very own puppy. I cared for him throughout his 16 years of life. Therefore I have a lot of experience in training puppies, adolescence, and senior dog care. My current dog “Doug” is 1 and a half years old right now and I have been doing every step of the training with him. i also have experience with special needs dogs of a few varieties and can accommodate easily. I would absolutely love to hang with your pup and maybe even help along in the training journey! I work part time currently so I have a lot of free time to be able to go on walks with pups and play with them at home too. I treat every home as if it’s my own, but better! I will never leave a place dirty and will do any cleaning necessary while there. While in my own home I care for my pets all the time whether that’s playing or cuddling or walking around together. I am never too busy to hang with the pups!

Sitter Profile Image: Shelby G.
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Shelby G.
$28
total per walk
15 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

About: I’ve grown up around dogs my entire life and have many years of hands-on experience providing daily care. I previously cared for my own dog throughout all stages of her life, including her senior years, which gave me experience with patience, medication routines, and attentive care. I’m currently a firefighter, so reliability, responsibility, and safety are second nature to me. I enjoy staying active and love giving dogs the exercise, attention, and companionship they need. Looking forward to doing exactly that for your pup! I work for 24 hours and then I am off for 24 hours, alternating days. On my days off I’m looking for a beneficial way to spend my time, helping others. I care for pets as if they’re my own by following routines, respecting the client’s home, prioritizing safety on walks, and providing attentive, calm, and reliable care at all times.

Sitter Profile Image: Jingchun J.
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Jingchun J.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92020

I desperately needed a dog walker for the day due to a last minute cancellation, and Jingchun was very quick to respond and was also very reliable too! She did an amazing job caring for my pup and provided a ton of pics and videos to ensure my pup was in good hands. I will definitely use her again & highly recommend her to everyone!

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We’ve been regulars with Jane for a while now and so thankful to find someone who shows she truly cares about the pups. Great communication and attention to detail always.

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Destiny is very knowledgeable about dogs. I appreciate her ability to come and minister to Huck as he is a rescue. Huck has independent rebellious ideas. We are trying to calm him to let him know he is safe and we care about him. Destiny can handle him and he likes her very much. In fact last visit he talked to her! I noticed it. Thanks Destiny!

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Thank you so much for all the extra work and attention to getting to know Nilla! I appreciate it so much!

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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Lakeside on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $23 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.

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As of Jan 2026, there are 8,704 dog walkers in Lakeside. 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.

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Dog walkers in Lakeside have an average of 14 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 Lakeside.

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:

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There are 8,704 dog walkers in Lakeside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Lakeside, 91% 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.

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