Dog Walkers in Monticello, IL
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“Meredith is a great dog walker! She really enjoys dogs and she enjoys walking! Our miniature poodle Pixel loves walking with Meredith and Meredith keeps her safe from challenging geese and barking at bigger dogs. We're grateful!”



About: I know what it takes for a dog to have a wonderful time! Too many dogs spend their days stuck in a kennel, and it breaks my heart. I also believe that it helps a dog to stay in familiar surroundings. I offer in-home pet-sitting, not just for your convenience, but for the best interests of your dog. I’ve raised dogs all my life. Over time, my interests turned to breeding and showing. I presently have my own dogs, as well as a cat and some birds. These experiences have made me deeply aware of what a dog needs to be happy and healthy. Meet-and-greets are essential for obtaining all necessary information in advance of the sit and making sure everyone gets along well. You’re entrusting me with both your dog and your home, and I treat that responsibility with the utmost seriousness. I’ll be punctual, and will ask about everything I need to know during the sit. During the stay, I will maintain a daily diary of what your dog and I are up to, so that when you return, you’re assured we had a fantastic time. I have been showing and breeding for over 30 yrs. we had a thriving pet sitting/transport company for many years before retiring to Az. My husband and I work as a team to ensure your pet gets the attention they deserve! Don't trust your pets to just anyone. Trust in our experience!! We are able to administer meds either orally or via injection. We are safety conscious and care for your beloved pets! We provide drop in service and house sitting. We provide additional services like watering plants and bringing in mail at no additional charge. We pet sit for bogs, cats, birds and horse. Little friends also like gerbils or snakes !! Trust your pet care to an experienced pet sitter ! Feel free to contact us with any questions or for more information.

About: I have had all kinds of pets since I was a kid. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, hamsters and bunnies. I see them as the family members. I’m currently working part time, so I am very flexible. I can do drop-in visits of 30min or more. I can work around your schedule. Im leaving in an apartment with my two lovely cats. I will be happy to do drop-in visits at your place for the safety of everyone.

“Esther was responsive, thoughtful, and easy to work with. She was punctual and respectful in our home. Most importantly, she was great with my puppy, Ruby. She will be my go-to walker when Ruby needs dog walks in the future.”


“Jenna was amazing with our dog who is a sweetie but high energy. She sent detailed updates regarding her visits and was always very kind and professional. We highly recommend Jenna!”


“Abigail is very sweet and made the process easy with fast and consistent communication. My dogs took to her immediately during the meet and great and she has since taken my dogs on walks. Will definitely use her again.”


About: Pets make everything better. They are funny, know when you're sad or sick, and most of all, they are family. I have an amazing little peanut who I adopted from the Champaign County Humane Society when he was three months old and he is my everything! I'm a caring and loving person, and I will give your pets the affection and attention they deserve. I love going for walks even if it's raining or snowing!! I have a lot of experience watching dogs and just like people, pets unfortunately get sick too, and I know how to take care of them when they are. I also know what its like to have to leave your pets at home when you travel, it could be sad or kind of scary at times. In my past, I've stayed overnight at different houses, so rest assured when you're away I will take great care of your pets! My availability is super flexible. Im available 7 days a week, anytime. Unfortunately life happens, and I can be there anytime you need me. I can't wait to meet your furry friend. I do a lot of drop in visits and I'm very trustworthy. I promise you a safe experience when you book me through Rover and your loved pets will get the same care and attention that I give to my own baby boy!

“We needed help with our pup last minute and Misty was quick to respond and willing to work with our schedule. During the meet and greet I could tell she was very comfortable with animals as well as knowledgable. Overall Misty was amazing to work with and I felt at ease knowing our fur baby was in good hands.”


About: I’ve had dogs and cats (and a couple smaller critters here and there) since childhood and understand that pets are family. I currently have four small rescue dogs at home and am active in dog sitting for local friends and rescues. I know how it feels to leave your loved ones in someone else’s care, and I will do everything I can to give you peace of mind and make your fur babies as comfortable and happy as possible. My schedule is flexible, and I’ll do my best to work with you around my full-time day job. I’m generally free in the evenings and on weekends, so keep me in mind if you need a night away but want company for your furry housemates. I am happy to stay with your pets overnight and can also make time for daytime check-ins/walks as needed. Be sure to check out my holiday availability as well! Your pet’s safety is my priority! I like to chat with you and meet your pet(s) before any scheduled bookings so we’re both on the same page about your instructions and expectations. I also value clear and frequent communication. (That includes pictures and updates of your loved ones while in my care!) I respect your home as my own and will leave it as clean, secure and maintained as I found it. If you have any house quirks or special instructions, just let me know. For boarding and daycare services (in my home), we ask that all dogs be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and taking monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention. We typically do not host pets from multiple households at the same time, but please let me know if you have more than one dog for boarding/daycare and I’ll get you a quote. For the safety of our pets and yours, we are not able to host large dogs, cats or (human) children in our home, but I’m happy to come to yours!

About: I have plenty of experience with both dogs and cats. I have been working in a dog/cat boarding and daycare facility for a little over a year now. At work, we are responsible for providing individual care for each animal staying with us; we are in charge of providing them with playtime, feeding them, giving meds, and more. Personally, I have had two cats going on about 15 years now, and I have had two dogs (a lab mix and a pit mix) for about five years. I also have the experience of being a dog walker volunteer at a humane society! Right now, I am on summer break and home from school, and I am currently only working a part-time job. On days I do work at my part-time job, I’m usually working from 8-230pm 3-4 days a week, so I will usually be available outside of that time period on my working days. On non-working days, I typically have open availability. Since I am around animals pretty much 24/7, caring for them is part of my usual routine, making me very passionate and comfortable around animals. Unfortunately, one of my dogs is reactive and doesn't take well to new doggy friends, so care at my house would not be possible. However, in terms of staying in the owner's home, I would bring over some toys and other things dogs love, like treats, and I could even bring a splash pad for those who like water! I would make sure the dog is my number one priority and be on top of what their daily needs are. For cats, plenty of catnip and fun will be involved!

About: Pre-vet student dedicated to providing quality to care to all of your fur babies. I have been pet sitting and dog walking for 8+ years, on top of being a veterinary assistant. I have experience caring for all animals including exercise and administering medications. I have experience with all ages, from 6-weeks to 16! I have a rescue german shepherd of my own, so I am also familiar with the more fearful babies. I put your pets need above anything else! I am working part-time as a veterinary assistant so I have multiple days a week that are open for pet care! I truly enjoy meeting and caring for new animals, and would love to fill up my off-days with caring for your pet. I currently don't offer boarding in my own home, but I can come to you and treat your babies as my own! I love seeing pets in the environment they are most comfortable, such as their own home. I provide compassionate care to your pets in and out of the house.

About: I have been dog sitting since I was 11 years old. I have taken care of all kinds of dogs, all ages and sizes. I have always grown up with a dog, so taking care of one is like second nature to me. I have looked after puppies as well as senior dogs. I have potty trained puppies in less than 2 weeks. I have been responsible for walking, feeding, entertaining/playing, and bathing services. I am a University of Illinois Student who is currently working part-time over the summer, therefore I have a flexible schedule! As as student at the University of Illinois, I have taken multiple courses in Animal Science, including Companion Animals in Society, Science of Pets and Their Care, and World Animal Resources. I walk my dog Arlo in the morning before work, and will do the same with pets that are under my care. I live on a lake and I do not have a fenced in yard, but I will walk them often. I will walk your pets around the neighborhood which you live if I am caring for them at your house. My 4 year old Husky/German Shepherd mix loves other dogs and is very friendly. My dog does not require a crate, however if that is something that your dog needs, I can accommodate! If I am watching your pets at my house, I will require proof of vaccinations to keep my dog safe as well!

About: I'm a honest trustworthy person who makes it my mission to be dependable and I love dogs! So I thought I'd give this a try! im also trying to hit some fitness goals so super interested in making some dogs run! Just got back to Champaign from Arizona / Las Vegas! I would love to get good clients and do this full time . If you have any questions please reach out! Every dog / cat is different and requires different needs so basically I Treet my fur babies as family and do my best to raise them right!

About: I currently work at the Champaign county humane society. I’ve worked in two different vet offices and boarding facilities. I have two of my own German shepherds currently. I also watch other family and friends animals as well and I’m always the first one they go to! My full time job is medical assistant at the Champaign county humane society. I have plenty of time on the weekends and weekdays to walk, babysit, daycare or pop in every couple of hours to take care of animals! I have two German shepherds one male and one female that are very dog friendly if you’d like me to bring some company for your dog while I watch over them. I am also able to take the dogs to a local dog park if you’d like!

About: I’ve owned and cared for dogs all my life. I understand the needs and wants of a pet parent well. I’ll care for your fur babies like they’re my own 💛🐶 I’m currently working part time so I have plenty of free time to meet and play with new pups! Monday and Tuesday I have open availability and Wednesday-Sunday most weeks I will have morning/afternoon availability. Due to my own pack of fur babies at home, I only offer services in your home, so I’m open to whatever you need in your environment!

About: My family has had a rescue dog since she was a puppy and is now a senior dog. I have had my own 2 shelter dogs living with me full time for over 2 years so I have been exposed to dealing with separation anxiety and many different reactions. I know I will be able to exceed your pets needs and provide lots of love and attention! I am currently working full time, in office M-F so my availability is mostly weekends. Our household has 2 young dogs so after work I will take them on a run daily for their high energy. I currently have 2 dogs and a cat on a few acres of land so they are very active outside. I used to live in an apartment and would exercise my 3 year old lab retriever for about 2 hours a day! I love playing fetch and games with our animals and am excited to entertain your pets!

About: -German Shepherd, Labrador, Blue Heeler, Chickens and a Cat of my own. -Worked as a veterinary tech for 3 years -Got my Bachelor's & Master's degrees in Animal Sciences specializing in livestock nutrition while managing Poultry Research farm. -Currently a companion animal nutritionist. -10+ years experience with horses, including riding competitively, raising & breeding race horses, and teaching western recreation lessons. I have a flexible work schedule which allows me to pay close attention to various animal's needs and can check in multiple times a day. We have a large yard in the country with lots of room for activities. Our dogs love to run and play outside as much as they can.

About: I’ve taken care of PAWZ every since I was 10 years old. My family had four kittens around that time of age and I took the lead role into making sure they’re daily activity was met. I’ve also dog sat in the past few years while being a student on UIUC campus. I like to go for walks, car rides, or sitting on the balcony on a nice sunny day, so if your furry friend needs a pet sitter of interest please reach out to me. Im currently a student at University of Illinois UC and I work part time. Most of this time is during the day, but this is also negotiable . I love playing in and out doors with our friends in the yard or in the living room etc, while following your pet/home care instructions.

About: I have been caring for dogs my whole life, both large and small. I currently own a labradoodle and a dachshund, so I am comfortable with any breed. I don’t do so well with training, but I will give your pet the same love I give my own! I care for my dogs all day long. I have a large back yard they play in daily, so I don’t take them on many walks, so I’d be happy to help others that aren’t as blessed with a large play area or have the time to give them exercise. I have a large fenced yard that I play with my dogs in, they are allowed on all furniture, and have many toys all over the house.
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Meredith G.
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“Meredith is a great dog walker! She really enjoys dogs and she enjoys walking! Our miniature poodle Pixel loves walking with Meredith and Meredith keeps her safe from challenging geese and barking at bigger dogs. We're grateful!”


Eric S.

“Eric has been great! We are so appreciative of his walks with Bucket. He has been reliable and communicative and we love seeing his pictures of Bucket!”




Christine V.
“Christine has watched my dogs many times and we are very happy with her service. She is always ontime and our dogs love her ! Jackie H”


Zohreh G.
“Zohreh is a conscientious and attentive pet caregiver/nanny. She has a great deal of compassion for animals, and takes time to attend to their emotional well-being as well as their physical needs. She's a great communicator, an exceptionally kind person, shares tons of pet pics to keep you feeling connected and informed, and will always keep you posted on everything you want to know. I would absolutely trust her with the care of both my beloved cats.”


Esther K.


“Esther was responsive, thoughtful, and easy to work with. She was punctual and respectful in our home. Most importantly, she was great with my puppy, Ruby. She will be my go-to walker when Ruby needs dog walks in the future.”


Jenna C.

“Jenna was amazing with our dog who is a sweetie but high energy. She sent detailed updates regarding her visits and was always very kind and professional. We highly recommend Jenna!”


Abigail L.

“Abigail is very sweet and made the process easy with fast and consistent communication. My dogs took to her immediately during the meet and great and she has since taken my dogs on walks. Will definitely use her again.”


Veronica S.
“Veronica has always been very caring when it comes to animals. She has such a passion to be around them and loves to be around them.”


Misty D.Star Sitter

“We needed help with our pup last minute and Misty was quick to respond and willing to work with our schedule. During the meet and greet I could tell she was very comfortable with animals as well as knowledgable. Overall Misty was amazing to work with and I felt at ease knowing our fur baby was in good hands.”


Amy S.

“Amy took amazing care of our puppies. We had them in her care while we were out of the state for 5 days. She gave us daily puppy pictures and updates. When we returned you could tell they had be well loved and cared for. It was a great feeling knowing that our dogs were taken care of when they could not be with us.”


Jocelyn G.
“Jocelyn was very professional and took great care of our dogs when we went on vacation recently. Highly recommend her! She sent many pictures and updates throughout her stay with our boys and took them on many walks.”


Kenzie B.
“I highly recommend Kenzie as a pet caregiver. Kenzie has cared for my two Frenchies numerous times, and her dedication and love for animals are truly exceptional. She goes above and beyond to ensure their well-being, showing responsibility and reliability in every aspect of pet care. Kenzie's warm and friendly nature puts both pets and owners at ease, and she quickly forms strong bonds with all animals. Her positive attitude and patience with animals of all kinds make her the perfect person to care for one's pets. Kenzie is the perfect choice if you're seeking someone who will treat your pets with genuine care and affection.”


Ayda P.
“Ayda has a love for animals that shows through her care giving of them and how the animals interact with her, they want to play and snuggle! When Ayda is around animals her smile could brighten a room, she pays more attention to them than the humans around her. At any given time you will find Ayda outside throwing a ball or frisbee, snuggling on the floor or sofa or driving around with her dog in the car. Ayda has a passion for animals, I hope she is able to get to know yours.”


Jason W.
About: I'm a honest trustworthy person who makes it my mission to be dependable and I love dogs! So I thought I'd give this a try! im also trying to hit some fitness goals so super interested in making some dogs run! Just got back to Champaign from Arizona / Las Vegas! I would love to get good clients and do this full time . If you have any questions please reach out! Every dog / cat is different and requires different needs so basically I Treet my fur babies as family and do my best to raise them right!


Alyssa F.
“Alyssa has always been wonderful at taking care of animals as long as I’ve known her. I’ve left my animals in her car while I’ve had to go out of town and I could leave in peace knowing they’d be fully taken care of. She cares for any animal she watches over as her own. She’s going to school to become a veterinarian and has a natural ability of wanting to help and take care of animals.”


Lisa L.
“Lisa is the BEST! Always on time and comes ready to focus on my dogs. You can tell Lisa loves animals and we’re so glad we found her!”


Megan W.
About: My family has had a rescue dog since she was a puppy and is now a senior dog. I have had my own 2 shelter dogs living with me full time for over 2 years so I have been exposed to dealing with separation anxiety and many different reactions. I know I will be able to exceed your pets needs and provide lots of love and attention! I am currently working full time, in office M-F so my availability is mostly weekends. Our household has 2 young dogs so after work I will take them on a run daily for their high energy. I currently have 2 dogs and a cat on a few acres of land so they are very active outside. I used to live in an apartment and would exercise my 3 year old lab retriever for about 2 hours a day! I love playing fetch and games with our animals and am excited to entertain your pets!


Kersten B.
About: -German Shepherd, Labrador, Blue Heeler, Chickens and a Cat of my own. -Worked as a veterinary tech for 3 years -Got my Bachelor's & Master's degrees in Animal Sciences specializing in livestock nutrition while managing Poultry Research farm. -Currently a companion animal nutritionist. -10+ years experience with horses, including riding competitively, raising & breeding race horses, and teaching western recreation lessons. I have a flexible work schedule which allows me to pay close attention to various animal's needs and can check in multiple times a day. We have a large yard in the country with lots of room for activities. Our dogs love to run and play outside as much as they can.


Asia A.
About: I’ve taken care of PAWZ every since I was 10 years old. My family had four kittens around that time of age and I took the lead role into making sure they’re daily activity was met. I’ve also dog sat in the past few years while being a student on UIUC campus. I like to go for walks, car rides, or sitting on the balcony on a nice sunny day, so if your furry friend needs a pet sitter of interest please reach out to me. Im currently a student at University of Illinois UC and I work part time. Most of this time is during the day, but this is also negotiable . I love playing in and out doors with our friends in the yard or in the living room etc, while following your pet/home care instructions.


Victoria O.
About: I have been caring for dogs my whole life, both large and small. I currently own a labradoodle and a dachshund, so I am comfortable with any breed. I don’t do so well with training, but I will give your pet the same love I give my own! I care for my dogs all day long. I have a large back yard they play in daily, so I don’t take them on many walks, so I’d be happy to help others that aren’t as blessed with a large play area or have the time to give them exercise. I have a large fenced yard that I play with my dogs in, they are allowed on all furniture, and have many toys all over the house.
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Monticello on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $18 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 Aug 2025, there are 303 dog walkers in Monticello. 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, 85% of Monticello dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Monticello have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Monticello.
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 303 dog walkers in Monticello on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Monticello, 92% 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.
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