Dog Walking Melrose

About: I am a corporate gal with a work from home job who loves pets of all types and sizes. I grew up surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, and chickens and have spent time volunteering at animal shelters and caring for others’ pets since I was very young. I work from home, so my schedule is very adaptable. I take meetings or draft documents all day, with plenty of breaks in between for play time, potty time, or exercise for your pets. Since I am home with your pet while I work, they will be very well supervised. I have experience working and living with escape artists and know how to handle sneaky little friends!

“Ailish was amazing with our dog, Coogan! She was kind, communicative, and very flexible, and we always felt confident knowing she was in great hands. Would absolutely book again!”

Mattison G.

“If you are looking for someone who will treat your dog like family, then book Felicia! She is amazing! She took the time to meet our dog prior to walking him, and made sure she understood everything about him prior to walking him. She is also very communicative and takes a lot of pictures during their walks. I’m so glad we met her, and now our dog has a new friend too!”

Chelsey G.

“Devin has been great with my pup from the start. He is dependable, kind, and responsible. My pup took to him immediately, which is always a good sign! I know my pup is well cared for when Devin is walking him, and I appreciate how trustworthy and consistent Devin has been. I’m truly grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to care for your fur baby as well!”

Maureen

“Alexa is fantastic! We hired her for daily walks, and she shows up on time, walks further than she has to, and provides great feedback through the app. Our dog loves her and she’s great with communication. Would definitely recommend!”

Louis G.

“Angela is great with our pup! She has great communication and our pup is always so happy to see her. Angela always lets us know what’s going on and wants to know how we are training so everything is consistent.”

Thomas S.

“Lauren has taken great care of my labrador retriever, Tanner, on days I have to go in the office. During our meet and greet she took notes specific to my dog and was super friendly! She asked a lot of questions and provided the best care I could ask for. Lauren provided updates and pictures of Tanner during his walks with her. I would recommend Lauren to all my friends with dogs.”

Michael M.

“Fahad is great with Bin, he's communicative, and he's super friendly and accommodating. Always does an excellent job. I highly recommend his services!”

Andrew H.

“Hannah is definitely the best walker I have ever met. She is so responsive and sweet, always having a safe and happy walking journey with my doggy. I will always go back to her.”

Liu Y.

“Lori was great with our King Charles, Molly. We needed coverage for walks for two weeks. Lori is a contentious, dependable dog walker. Molly was excited to see her. I will certainly use her again in the future.”

Scott J.

About: I grew up with dogs and cats and have cared for animals my whole life. In Ukraine I volunteered at an animal rescue and fostered pets, including birds, and once even looked after a bat through his winter hibernation. My own cat now lives with my parents, and I miss having a pet in the house — spending time with your animals would be a real pleasure for me. I worked in healthcare, so I'm comfortable giving oral and injectable medications and caring for senior or post-surgical pets. I'm calm and patient with nervous animals, reliable about schedules, and I'll send you photos and updates so you know your pet is doing well. I have a car and can travel to nearby towns. Happy to meet beforehand so you and your pet can get to know me. I'm currently studying for my medical board exams from home, so my schedule is very flexible and I'm available throughout the day, including mornings, midday visits, evenings, and weekends. I don't have pets or children of my own, so I can give your pet my full attention. I have a car and can travel to nearby towns. Advance bookings are easiest for me, but I can often accommodate last-minute requests. I care for pets in their own home, where they're most comfortable and can keep their normal routine. At our meet-and-greet I'll go over your instructions in detail: feeding amounts and times, medications, walking route, favorite toys, house rules, and what to do in an emergency, including your vet's contact information. I follow your instructions exactly rather than my own preferences. Dogs stay leashed outdoors unless you tell me otherwise, and I check doors, gates, and windows before leaving. Beyond food and clean water, I make sure each pet gets real attention — play, walks, brushing, or just quiet company, depending on what your pet enjoys. I send photos and updates after every visit, and I'll let you know right away if anything seems off, like changes in appetite, energy, or bathroom habits. I'm also happy to bring in mail, take out trash, or water plants while you're away.

“Heather is amazing with our dogs! She is so patient and has taken the time to get to know their unique personalities- and work with them! Both of our dogs can be a bit vocal on leash, and she has handled them so well. She walks them 3x a week and is always so good at communicating what time she will be there, and how the boys were with her. Highly recommend her for any of your pet care needs!”

Catherine K.

“Noila was very prompt and walked Miles without any issues. She had a last minute adjustment close to the time and had to modify the booking, but she was very apologetic and professional about it. We would definitely use Noila’s services again.”

Maple G.

About: Dog owners and dogs will love the flexibility with my schedule. I love to have fun with the dogs, as I understand they are another family member. I keep them safe and sound. I enjoy long walks, especially during the fall season. When I meet a new dog and their owner, I wait by the door and wait for the dog to come to me. When they come to me I let them sniff my palm and offer them a treat. When I do this it allows the dog to get comfortable around me so we can get ready for our walk. When on the walk with the dog, I go at their pace. Not too fast and not too slow. At the end of the walk when we return, I give the dog a good rub and say goodbye.

About: Hi, I’m Anna—it's great to meet you! I'm based in Malden, MA and serve throughout the area; Malden, Everett, Melrose, Somerville, Medford, and more. I have experience with dogs of all kinds—elderly, reactive, big, small, high-energy, and stubborn—and I bring the patience and care needed to give your best friend the attention they deserve. My own dog, Churro, is a reactive rescue, so I truly understand the extra love and support some pups need. I'll treat your dog like my own, with plenty of play, cuddles, and photo updates to keep you in the loop. Feel free to message me with any questions—I'm available most days and happy to help! I work a flexible schedule so with about a weeks notice I can move my schedule around to make room for you. Unfortunately, because I already have a dog in my home I do not bring my clients dogs into my apartment ! All care is done at the clients home. I am available for dog walks or drop in care most early mornings and evenings. My work schedule can be quite flexible so with a week's booking in advance I likely can make anything work. I provide overnight care at the client's home within a few miles of my home, or drop-in walks (potty breaks, 30 min - 1hr+walks, and/or play sessions. I am proactive in ensuring safety of your pet, a pro at navigating reactivity situations, and can follow any special directions you provide me to a T. I do have my own dog at home , so will be coming and going to take care of her as well for any multi day care.

“I was a nervous wreck leaving my fully work from home job to move to an office because I was scared to leave our pup, but Ying has been 100% on the ball. She is professional and communicative. Can’t recommend her highly enough through her first week with our dog!”

Jonathan M.

“Jamie clearly takes his responsibilities seriously and takes the utmost care of our dog. As first time dog owners, we were nervous to leave our pup in someone else’s care, and how our pup would react to someone else being in the home. Those nerves quickly vanished, and we as well as our puppy enjoy having Jamie come over to walk him and care for him. He is very professional and very caring toward our dog, which is all we could ask for!”

Liz C.

About: I've never owned a dog but I've been helping friends and family to take care of theirs. I'll make sure your pup stays healthy and entertained. I have a very flexible schedule and can accommodate same-day requests. I can pick up your per if necessary. Please don't hesitate to reach out for any questions. My one-bedroom apartment in a pet-friendly building is perfect for a short stay. There's a lovely pond nearby which is perfect for walks.

About: I have had pets since I was a child including birds, guinea pigs, ferrets, cats and dogs. My condo is too small for a pet so I love taking care of pets for family and friends! I work from home 3 days a week so I am able to pet sit or take care of your pet most days of the week. I love to cuddle with animals so they feel comfortable without their owner. I am also very attentive to bathroom breaks and if your pet has something they are not supposed to have.

About: I have always had dogs in my home and as a child. I’m here to give your dogs the love and attention they need. Will you enjoy your vacation? I’m available 24 seven to take care of your lovely dogs. I make it simple for you to be able to get away. Enjoy your time and not worry about your pets. I’ll always make sure that your pets are taken out as much as they need. They’ll get plenty of attention playtime. Any special special needs that they have will be taken care of. You get to enjoy your time knowing your picture being safely taken care of and happy.