Dog Walking In Lower West Side Chicago
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“Mariam has been a great dog walker for our senior dog Hannah- she is attentive, observant, caring and a great communicator. She goes above and beyond by giving our cats some attention as well and picks up on small details with our dog who is on medication which brings us such peace of mind.”


About: Although I take care of mostly cats now, I grew up with my own dog and cared for him until my own adulthood. Ready to care for, love, ignore (as needed by many cats), pet, and cuddle with your loved furry friends. I am a student with lots of time to hug and care for your furry friends! Super flexible hours and can work around your schedule. My own baby enjoys lots of time in the sunshine. I make sure to play extensively with her and other cats I have sitted. Feeding, cuddling, cleaning litter boxes are done multiple times a day for my own and I expect to provide that same care for your loved ones.

“Did amazing with my puppy and gave helpful tips based on their walk. Loved that she played games with my girl and she show cases her years of experience working with dogs! Highly recommend!”


“Jay and Lisette have been so good with walking Bunni and Sharki for a whole week, they are not only consistently on time and always walk them a bit more time than allotted, but also take the time to wipe their paws especially when it’s nasty outside. Would absolutely recommend them to others!”


“I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care Chauntrell gave my pup while I was away! From the moment we connected, he was communicative, kind, and clearly passionate about animals. He sent daily updates, photos, and even little notes about how my dog was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was gone. Chauntrell was so patient and gentle with him it didn’t take long before he was completely comfortable and excited for their walks. He treated my pup like he was their own, and that means the world to me. I highly recommend Chauntrell to anyone looking for someone dependable, loving, and professional. I will absolutely be booking with him again in the future! Thank you again for everything my friend! 🐾❤️”


“Mike was on time and very good about walking our two dogs for a week! When we were busy on the phone, he was very respectful and still able to walk them without interrupting our calls. Thank you Mike!”


“Melissa came through!! Due to a recent schedule change I needed a dog walker super last minute - so glad I was able to find Melissa! She was professional, timely, took great pics and really took care of Henry! Will be booking her again!”


“Breanna saved the day during my week suffering from a concussion. After an initial meet and greet Winnie took to her well and Breanna even got her to walk all the way to the lake without much issue Winnie came back happy and ready to nap. THANK YOU! 10/10 Recommend”


About: I have always had pets, but I have been dog walking since middle school and pet sitting since high school. I have cared for many different breeds, sizes, and ages of dogs and cats, as well as some fish, lizards, snakes, bunnies and birds. I am able to learn and adapt quickly, and am always happy to care for a new species, big or small. I am experienced with caring for pets with special needs or medicines. I have experience with all aspects of dog and cat care, from puppy training to caring for senior dogs with limited mobility, and I am willing to learn about anything I have not yet experienced, including caring for exotic pets. I am comfortable caring for up to a farm's worth of pets at a time, depending on their needs. I have a soft spot for really big dogs, especially rowdy ones! I am working freelance at the moment, so my schedule is completely open! I am available to petsit overnight, to walk dogs during the day, or even to give occasional rides to the park or the vet! I generally prefer to care for pets in their own home. I like to match my routine to yours to minimize stress for your pets, so I am very flexible. I will want to meet with you and your pets prior to sitting to familiarize myself with your routine and needs, and to make sure I am a good match with your pets. I can be as relaxed or energetic as needed depending on the number and energy level of your pets. I will spend as much time petting and cuddling your animals as they let me!

“Kexin is so amazing with our big pup, Ace! She is reliable, trustworthy, and great with dogs! She always sends us plenty of updates and photos of their adventures, even when they happen to be in the rain!!”


“Andres was wonderful with Mabel. He made me feel very secure with her being taken care of the way I would. Excellent job! Definately will book again! Thank you Andres!”


About: I have several years of experience in the biomedical research field where I took care of mice. Administering drugs was a daily task for me. I have also taken care of my romantic partners' pets throughout the years. I am vegan now for several years, so I am deeply committed to treating animals well. I just completed my first cat boarding service, and I discovered that I am very happy taking care of pets at home. I am excited to start hosting more pets! I work from home, so it will be convenient for me to care for your pet(s) throughout the day. I am a freelancer, so I make my own schedule. I can make my schedule around your pets' needs! I maintain a clutter free home where your pet(s) can run inside! There's plenty of light with windows in all rooms. I am vegan for the animals, so you can trust me that I will care for your pet(s) to the best of my ability!

About: I am learning the ropes from an accredited dog trainer specialising in behavior modification. I, myself, am limited to smaller or well-behaved dogs due to health concerns but can handle most dogs. I have experience with special needs pets requiring medication and will work with special accommodations. My schedule is currently experiencing some changes, but I keep to my commitments and communicate any complications. I am available for drop-ins and home visits. I keep in mind your privacy and respect your space during home visits. Tell me where any necessary pet supplies are as well as your boundaries and any house rules relevant to my visit (is your pet allowed to have treats? What kinds? Do they have favorite toys or games? Unique limits?) I can and will adapt to each individual situation; you set the limits and I will accomodate!

“Tochtli enjoyed his walks with Arsema every time. I would totally recommend others to book with Arsema because she’s great at communicating, showed real connection with my dog, and she was very responsive and punctual throughout the length of our booking - which was 8 days.”


“Hailey is an amazing dog walker! She met our little Ollie beforehand to introduce herself, as he can be a little scared of people, and he quickly trusted her! She is very kind, accommodating, and made sure to always show him love! We greatly appreciate her and would highly, highly recommend her to anyone in need of dog walking or sitting. She’s the best!”

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Mariam A.

“Mariam has been a great dog walker for our senior dog Hannah- she is attentive, observant, caring and a great communicator. She goes above and beyond by giving our cats some attention as well and picks up on small details with our dog who is on medication which brings us such peace of mind.”


Michelle B.
“Michelle is probably more knowledgable and empathetic than anyone else I have ever contracted to care for my sweet baby kitten Nixon. Not only did they go far above the bare minimum in caring for Nixon (playing with her and sending me the some of the cutest photos I've ever seen), they followed up by teaching me more about how to properly care for my cat once I was back home. I am eternally grateful for the love they selflessly show to all of God's creatures.”


Molly G.Star Sitter
“Molly was so great and accommodating to my schedule! I was so happy with her communication with me and how she cared for my pups on their walk!”


Carli S.

“Did amazing with my puppy and gave helpful tips based on their walk. Loved that she played games with my girl and she show cases her years of experience working with dogs! Highly recommend!”


Lisette S.Star Sitter

“Jay and Lisette have been so good with walking Bunni and Sharki for a whole week, they are not only consistently on time and always walk them a bit more time than allotted, but also take the time to wipe their paws especially when it’s nasty outside. Would absolutely recommend them to others!”


Jozelin R.

“So nice and so sweet! My dogs love her!”


Chauntrell W.

“I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care Chauntrell gave my pup while I was away! From the moment we connected, he was communicative, kind, and clearly passionate about animals. He sent daily updates, photos, and even little notes about how my dog was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was gone. Chauntrell was so patient and gentle with him it didn’t take long before he was completely comfortable and excited for their walks. He treated my pup like he was their own, and that means the world to me. I highly recommend Chauntrell to anyone looking for someone dependable, loving, and professional. I will absolutely be booking with him again in the future! Thank you again for everything my friend! 🐾❤️”


Michael D.Star Sitter

“Mike was on time and very good about walking our two dogs for a week! When we were busy on the phone, he was very respectful and still able to walk them without interrupting our calls. Thank you Mike!”


Jenny C.

“My dog immediately loved Jenny. She is always on time and sends great pictures. Your pets will love Jenny too.”


Melissa L.

“Melissa came through!! Due to a recent schedule change I needed a dog walker super last minute - so glad I was able to find Melissa! She was professional, timely, took great pics and really took care of Henry! Will be booking her again!”


Breanna S.Star Sitter

“Breanna saved the day during my week suffering from a concussion. After an initial meet and greet Winnie took to her well and Breanna even got her to walk all the way to the lake without much issue Winnie came back happy and ready to nap. THANK YOU! 10/10 Recommend”


Czarina H.

“Czarina was great! Really helped me out on a last minute request. She communicated well, was perfectly on time, took great care of my buddy!”




Monica & Calvin M.
Star Sitter


“Calvin is wonderful! He does a fantastic job walking my puppy Penny and always provides great updates. Highly recommend!”


Lindsey F.
“We found Lindsey through a FB group and she came over and met our babies and the rest is history! She is so kind and gentle with them but firm when she needs to be. The dogs love her so much and actually look forward to spending time with her. I swear they know when she is coming to play with them! When Lindsey went away to get her masters in another country, we were devastated to lose our favorite pet sitter, but happy for her new journey. When we learned she was coming back after completing her degree, we couldn’t be more thrilled! She is such a gem, and loves our babies like they were her own!”


Kexin J.

“Kexin is so amazing with our big pup, Ace! She is reliable, trustworthy, and great with dogs! She always sends us plenty of updates and photos of their adventures, even when they happen to be in the rain!!”


Andres G.

“Andres was wonderful with Mabel. He made me feel very secure with her being taken care of the way I would. Excellent job! Definately will book again! Thank you Andres!”


Lucas I.
About: I have several years of experience in the biomedical research field where I took care of mice. Administering drugs was a daily task for me. I have also taken care of my romantic partners' pets throughout the years. I am vegan now for several years, so I am deeply committed to treating animals well. I just completed my first cat boarding service, and I discovered that I am very happy taking care of pets at home. I am excited to start hosting more pets! I work from home, so it will be convenient for me to care for your pet(s) throughout the day. I am a freelancer, so I make my own schedule. I can make my schedule around your pets' needs! I maintain a clutter free home where your pet(s) can run inside! There's plenty of light with windows in all rooms. I am vegan for the animals, so you can trust me that I will care for your pet(s) to the best of my ability!


Nicholas W.
About: I am learning the ropes from an accredited dog trainer specialising in behavior modification. I, myself, am limited to smaller or well-behaved dogs due to health concerns but can handle most dogs. I have experience with special needs pets requiring medication and will work with special accommodations. My schedule is currently experiencing some changes, but I keep to my commitments and communicate any complications. I am available for drop-ins and home visits. I keep in mind your privacy and respect your space during home visits. Tell me where any necessary pet supplies are as well as your boundaries and any house rules relevant to my visit (is your pet allowed to have treats? What kinds? Do they have favorite toys or games? Unique limits?) I can and will adapt to each individual situation; you set the limits and I will accomodate!


Arsema N.Star Sitter

“Tochtli enjoyed his walks with Arsema every time. I would totally recommend others to book with Arsema because she’s great at communicating, showed real connection with my dog, and she was very responsive and punctual throughout the length of our booking - which was 8 days.”


Hailey L.

“Hailey is an amazing dog walker! She met our little Ollie beforehand to introduce herself, as he can be a little scared of people, and he quickly trusted her! She is very kind, accommodating, and made sure to always show him love! We greatly appreciate her and would highly, highly recommend her to anyone in need of dog walking or sitting. She’s the best!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, dog walkers on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog walkers available in Lower West Side.
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
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.
