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Alaina R.

Elkridge, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

Alaina can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm a college professor, so when school is out, I have all the time in the world to play with your fur babies! From May to August, I work entirely from home, giving me plenty of flexibility to accommodate your schedule.

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Not available
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Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Alaina R.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

With all pets, routines are essential! For drop-in visits, my goal is to make your pet feel like everything is super normal and chill and fun. Does your dog prefer to pee on the fire hydrant down the block? You got it. Does your cat only eat out of her favorite dish? Same. No detail is too small!

Information Alaina R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, or any behaviors I should be on the lookout for. I'm good at redirecting dogs away from situations that can be triggering, especially if I have a heads up!

A typical day

Let me know about favored areas around your home that your dog likes to go by! Happy to do the routine route, or switch it up and find some new smells! I love to play fetch and tug o' war with the favorite toy.

Location

Elkridge, MD

Alaina R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Purrs and tail wags, guaranteed!

Pet care experience

I've lived with and loved on dogs of all sizes and ages, from a brand-new Yorkie pup, to a 16-year-old German shepherd, to a full-grown great dane who's afraid of her own shadow. Though I am not a certified animal behavior expert, I have years of experience caring for dogs who have had a hard life and might have some behavioral challenges. I'm also a wizard at feeding pills and trimming nails!

Cat care experience

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Certified cat person

Alaina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

James R.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 15, 2026
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Alaina was amazing! She shared great updates and Sherwin absolutely loved her.

Jeffrey Honlam S.
Dog Walking • Dec 14, 2025
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She is awesome!

Melissa W.
Dog Walking • Aug 22, 2025
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Alaina was wonderful with daily walks for our dog! Her communication was on point from the first meet and greet all the way through the little notes she left on the daily walk reports. Would definitely hire her again in the future!

Daniel G.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 13, 2025
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We have a very anxious dog and she does not warm up to strangers very easily. Alania was very patient with her and our dog immediately was very comfortable with her.

About Alaina R.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

With all pets, routines are essential! For drop-in visits, my goal is to make your pet feel like everything is super normal and chill and fun. Does your dog prefer to pee on the fire hydrant down the block? You got it. Does your cat only eat out of her favorite dish? Same. No detail is too small!

Information Alaina R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, or any behaviors I should be on the lookout for. I'm good at redirecting dogs away from situations that can be triggering, especially if I have a heads up!

A typical day

Let me know about favored areas around your home that your dog likes to go by! Happy to do the routine route, or switch it up and find some new smells! I love to play fetch and tug o' war with the favorite toy.

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Alaina R.

Elkridge, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews