Dog Walking in Locust Grove, Charlottesville, VA
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1. Bertram Z.
“Bertram replied quickly and professionally. He showed up promptly and took Winny on a nice long walk. He left a detailed description of his walk and when I returned home from work Winny was a happy boy. Definitely recommend Bertram.”
2. Robert H.
“Robert was on time and gave my dog lots of care and attention while I was out of town for a couple days. He was responsive to messages, asked good questions, and sent photos daily.”
3. Tessa F.
“Tessa was wonderful with Tigo! She was prompt and generous with her time. She not only walked him but also took him to a field to play with balls, his favorite activity!”
4. Rebecca Z.
“Rebecca is so caring, and took great care of our boy Finn! She truly caters to what each dog needs and he loves her! He’s a generally anxious dog but warms up. He took to her right away! We’ll use Rebecca for all of our doggy needs!”
5. Melissa L.
“Melissa is great. Prompt, responsive with a friendly, can-do attitude.”
6. Diego P.
“Diego was great. Extremely responsible. His communication was excellent and we appreciated his efforts and flexibility when unexpected changes occurred.”
7. Saskia P.
“Saskia was great and everything you are looking for when you need care for your animals. She was on time, communicative, and caring. I would definitely book Saskia again.”
8. Christian A.
“Christian was an amazing caregiver for our pup while we were gone. She's extremely thoughtful and thorough about getting to know each animal before beginning her time with them, and as a rescue owner I really appreciated that! Will definitely be using her again.”
9. Sydney R.
“Thank you!”
10. Jen D.
“Jen has walked my dog Riley twice so far, and she’s been great. We had an initial meeting prior to the first walk which made me feel really comfortable. She’s responsible, shows up on time, and she’s great with communication. I’ve received really cute pics after each walk. Riley seems to really like her, and I plan on booking Jen again for walks.”
11. Kris P.
“Thank you Kris! My pups always look so happy in the pictures with you and it’s the best thing in the world having a peace of mind that they are being taken care so well!”
12. Ginny F.
“We love Ginny! She has been great with our dog in helping us take him out weekly. She is great with communication and truly reliable. She also lets us know her schedule well in advance and responds in a timely manner. Our dog always seems happy to see her and we are grateful for her help with our sweet pup!”
13. Doris S.
“Doris is fabulous—responsive and professional. She’s only walked our beagle twice, but he’s already so excited to see her. And he comes back happily tired.”
14. Jessica L.
“Jessica was great!! She was very thorough, communicated well, and was great with my dog, Sulley! Loved the messages and pictures she left!! Would definitely ask her to watch him again :)”
15. Christopher H.
“Christopher has cared for my various dogs for many years. He clearly loves animals and takes excellent care of them. My current dog Fletcher adores him. Chris has stayed in my home and everything is always in order when I return, including a very happy dog. He is highly dependable and reliable, and has been my first choice when I need help with pet care.”
16. Cleopatra H.
“Cleopatra has been wonderful. She is always on time and has been very reliable when I schedule walks for my dog with her. She sends pictures and does a little report card which is nice. I will continue to book with her whenever I need a walker”
17. Scott S.
“Scott was so helpful for a last minute booking to exercise my dog when I became injured. He's very attentive to my pup's needs and made sure she was happily tired after each walk! I look forward to booking his services again.”
18. Danielle S.
“Danielle was wonderful with my dog, Honey. Honey had great walks with her and was so happy to see her each time she came. I highly recommend Danielle!”
19. Jennifer H.
“We loved Jennifer. Zeus loved his walks and became comfortable with Jennifer quickly. Would definitely book her again when needed. ?”
20. Caroline H.
“I had a last minute emergency need for a dog walker for a pup that can be afraid of walking near cars, and had never met Caroline before. Unfortunately, I could not arrange for a meetup beforehand. Caroline was accommodating and understanding when Poppy did not want to walk on the second day, so instead she played with her in our yard. Thank you Caroline for filling this massive need for us and removing a big anxiety for us!”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Locust Grove on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 415 dog walkers in Locust Grove. 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, 84% of Locust Grove dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Locust Grove have an average of 15 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 Locust Grove.
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 415 dog walkers in Locust Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Locust Grove, 97% 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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