Dog Sitting Needham

About: Hi! I've been around animals my whole life, and caring for pets is truly second nature to me. I've owned and loved both dogs and cats since I was a kid, and that lifelong experience shows in how I care for every animal I meet. What really sets me apart is my background in pet care and dog training. I graduated from Norfolk County Agricultural High School, where I took many animal science courses. I took classes in canine behavior, pet shop management, and animal science. I learned how to handle, groom, and care for dogs of all breeds, through hands-on experiences. I bring patience, knowledge, and lots of love to every pet I care for. I am college student spending the rest of my summer from July 8 until August 22 at home. This means I have plenty of time to dedicate to pet care. I’m already helping my family take care of our own dog, so adding more pets to my routine fits in perfectly! I am available Monday through Friday and am very flexible throughout the day, so I can easily accommodate different schedules and needs. Whether I am caring for pets in my home or in a client’s, their safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. I stay in tune with how they are feeling, making sure they’re well-fed, clean, healthy, and getting plenty of rest and outdoor time. At home, I provide a pet-friendly environment. I’m also lucky to live next to a reservation with trails, open fields, and ponds and streams perfect for dogs who love to explore nature. I enjoy taking pets on these little adventures to keep them active and mentally stimulated. When it comes to pet care, I always treat each animal as if they were my own.

About: Hi! I'm a recent graduate who lives with a senior cat; I have a lot of experience with senior pets, special needs pets, medication administration, etc. I'm able to exercise with and play however your dog likes! I've been pet sitting and walking dogs for my friends and family (and Wag!) for over a decade (dog in the profile picture is my brother's dog Kuma!) Pets bring me so much joy and I want to help take care of them as a community effort :) I'm here to build trust, please ask any questions 🫰 I am a gig worker currently, therefore very flexible—request me and there's a high chance I'll be available! I'm around weekends and weekdays, my own cat has plenty of alternate caregivers. I would not be able to host pets in my home, but would follow any rules at clients homes to make pets feel safe and regulated :) consistency helps them and me!

About: Hi, I’m Lindsay! 🐾 I have dedicated my career to the well-being of animals, blending over a decade of professional dog walking and hands-on pet care with professional veterinary hospital experience. From leading structured off-leash playgroups and serving as a Daycare Shift Supervisor to working as a Client Liaison at MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center, I have cared for almost every breed, size, and temperament imaginable. Whether I am providing dedicated house sitting in your home or dropping in for daily walks and check-ins, my background means your fur family is getting far more than standard pet care: - Behavioral Expertise & Comfort: I am highly skilled at reading canine body language, maintaining calm dynamics, and using positive reinforcement to keep anxious or sensitive pets feeling safe and loved. - Medical Peace of Mind: With my veterinary hospital background, I am deeply experienced in administering medications, managing strict schedules, and recognizing subtle signs of health concerns. I am also certified in Dog CPR, First Aid, and Safety. - Seamless Routines & Cleanliness: I take a lot of pride in keeping a tidy, comfortable environment. Food and water bowls stay fresh, your home stays respected and neat, and if the classic New England weather gets messy, your pet gets a cozy towel-dry before settling in. Because my schedule is highly flexible, your pet's exact routine is my top priority. I am a cat owner myself and love caring for both dogs and cats of all comfort levels. I’m always happy to provide detailed credentials and professional references to give you total peace of mind. I’d love to connect via a phone call or a meet-and-greet to see how I can best love and support your pets in the comfort of their own home! Pet care is my daily routine, which means my schedule revolves entirely around the needs of my furry clients and their pet parents! Whether it’s mid-day neighborhood walks, wooded hikes, structured playtime, or accommodating last-minute schedule changes, my current lifestyle allows me to be incredibly dependable, available, and fully present for your pet every single day. A typical day with me is the perfect mix of structure, safety, and pure fun, completely tailored to your pet’s unique groove! Whether your pup needs high-energy hikes and legendary games of fetch to burn off steam, or more leisurely neighborhood strolls and engaging brain games tailored for smaller paws, I customize the day to them. I take a lot of pride in keeping a clean, tidy environment. Food and water bowls are always fresh, play spaces stay neat, and if that classic New England weather gets messy, your pet gets a cozy towel-dry or a refreshing bath before settling in to relax.

About: I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember. As a child, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, and while my path later shifted toward human medicine, my appreciation for animals and caregiving has never changed. Caring for creatures both great and small has always been meaningful to me. I have hands-on experience caring for a variety of animals. I worked at the Natick Organic Community Farm, where I helped care for farm animals and learned the importance of consistency, patience, and attentiveness in animal care. I also spent many years helping take care of my grandfather’s English Setter, Posey — including regular walks, feeding, and companionship — especially as my grandfather became less steady on his feet. In addition, I grew up with cats from the age of eight and am very comfortable with feline care, routines, and personalities. I’ve graduated with majors in Biology and French with a minor in Fine Arts and completed the pre-med track at GWU. I live in Wellesley, MA, for my gap year. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. These qualities that are especially important to me as someone pursuing a career in healthcare. I treat every pet as an individual and aim to provide attentive, gentle, and dependable care so you can feel confident your pet is in good hands. I have flexible weekend and weekday availability, easy access to public transportation, and a genuine love for animals. I’m especially happy to help with midday walks, check-ins, and routine care while you’re at work. Specifically, I have free time: Tues: 8am-10am, 3pm-9pm Wed: 8am-11am, 2pm-9pm Thurs: 8am-10am, 3pm-9pm Friday: 8am-9am, 1pm-6pm I prioritize safety, comfort, and a calm environment for every pet. In my home or the client’s, I make sure all spaces are secure, litter boxes are clean, food and water are fresh, and pets are supervised at all times. I follow each pet’s routine closely, provide plenty of attention and enrichment, and check in with owners regularly to keep them updated. I treat every pet as if they were my own, creating a trustworthy, loving, and stress-free environment.

“Sabrina was a fantastic caretaker for my pup during his lunch time walks! She was responsive, gave great updates and I could tell my dog was in a great hands!”

Liz T.

“Yanira took amazing care of Ruthie! She can be shy with new people but came out for Yanira, great to get the daily photos! I would absolutely book with her again!”

Rachel P.

“Sean is a great human and a great carer. My dog is incredibly picky and always right. She will decide at the door, on the first sniff, if she is ok with someone or now, and she immediately took to Sean. He tracks their walking route and sends me the cutest update pictures. He has also been so flexible with my dogs recent surgeries. He walks my dog daily and it is the highlight of her day!”

Ellamarie S.

“Claudia is an amazing pet sitter. She's incredibly considerate of our skittish kitty. Giving her plenty of time and space to get comfortable. Thanks to her, Smokie, our adult cat, is in wonderful hands when we're away. Can't recommend her enough!”

Consuelo V.

“Kylie stopped in to bring my dog Patsy out when I had to work longer shifts at work. She was a great communicator and I felt very comfortable having her care for Patsy. I could tell Patsy loved her too based off how happy she looked in the photos Kylie sent! I would definitely recommend any of her services!”

Rachel F.

“Ashley was friendly, communicative, and on time. I came home to happy and relaxed cats. From Ashley’s pics, it looked like my cats had a good time!”

Nichole S.

“Sarah was attentive to my cats needs and sent me photos everyday. I really appreciated the piece of mind she gave me knowing that my cat was well taken care of during my trip.”

Jacob L.

About: I have worked as a vet tech for 4 years, and am well versed in caring for dogs and cats of all ages and degrees of health. I have also worked in shelters, and have 4 dogs of my own including 2 German Shepards, a pit-bull, and a golden, so I am comfortable about dogs of all temperaments. I am currently working with flexible hours, mostly from home. I am available most hours and can work around your schedule. I am more than happy to plan my day around the needs of your pet! I am familiar with how to introduce myself to a pet in their own environment in order to build their trust and leave them at ease. I am happy to follow any instruction on crating or other requests to ensure your pet is safe.

About: I’ve grown up with dogs and have owned cats as well. I’ve cared for sick pets, both dogs and cats. Experienced with seniors and puppies! Adore all animals. I am currently the owner of two Newfoundlands so I also understand the needs of large/giant breed dogs. I’m available for weekly visits and overnight care. Responsible pet owner who wants to help others in need of pet care. I understand how challenging it can be working full time while also giving love and attention to your pets. My schedule is very flexible and I can work with you on customized times to pet sit. I have a large yard with lots of space for roaming, leashed. I have two gentle and loving Newfies who enjoy time with other pet friends

“Emma was so wonderful! She was reliable, kind, and very loving with my two babies. She took such good care of them and sent report on how they were doing and pictures! It’s so hard leaving my dogs as they are my children, but I know that they were in wonderful hands!”

Maria P.

About: I have been around dogs all of my life. Growing up in the Hudson Valley, we had two dogs: an American Pit Bull Terrier and an APBT Staffie mix. They were the most athletic and lovey dogs! They completed a five mile hike that has a fairly long and vertical scramble section at 14 years old! In their senior years, they had medical issues so I am experienced with med management and adopting activities to their capabilities. Currently, my fiance and I have a half APBT, half Siberian Husky dog. He is the best! We adopted him from a family that kept him in his crate for so long that he bit off a large portion of the hair on his tail. He was reactive in the beginning, lunging at cars on the road and barking and lunging at dogs on walks. I used Spirit Dog Training’s reactivity course and my education in behavioral psychology and research to fix these issues. He no longer does either things and his hair has grown back in spades! We keep him busy by training him (tricks) and mentally stimulated with sniff walks and games like find it, as well as off leash time, hikes, runs, etc. We love hiking with Oto: he recently completed numerous hikes in Acadia National Park and has done Camel’s Hump in VT and Mt. Osceola in NH: he plans on completing the NH 48! In general, I love being outside and active: hiking, snowshoeing, snowboarding, running, kayaking, rock climbing and going to the gym. I love all dogs, but have a particular drive to keep working dogs happy and healthy! German Shepherds, Border Collies, Huskies, Cattle Dogs, Anatolian Shepherds: it is amazing what they can do and how they have served our communities in numerous roles for decades. I have spent a lot of time with my sister’s German Shepherd and half GSD half Anatolian dogs. I also volunteered at a therapeutic horseback riding center and rode horseback for several years; I find being around horses to be great training for how to interact with, and train, dogs. They are so big that they don’t HAVE to listen to you. Maintaining confidence (even if you don’t feel like it) and a steady hand go a long way, as well as keeping aware of their body language and behaviors. They are very sensitive creatures. In the Fall of 2026, I am resuming my graduate program in clinical social work and have indicated my availability in the details section. However, those times and days don't apply during winter and summer breaks (open availability then). Please share your dog's behaviors and needs with me before scheduling walks. If your dog is reactive (barks at dogs on walks or lunges) please let me know and I can adjust the walking route and make sure to give other dogs plenty of space. Let me know what their usual distance on walks is, as I can try to adjust my pace accordingly. I have a lot of experience with this (decades). If you have treats for your dog, I can take them out with me if needed.

About: I have been around dogs my entire childhood, and I have had three of my own throughout my life. I grew up training, walking, cleaning, and playing with dogs every day. I have a flexible schedule and would be happy to make house visits! I am an athlete with different training each day, so I can be pretty flexible with my availability throughout the week. I am generally available on week nights and can check in on your dog multiple times each day. I can care for your dog by letting them outside during your preferred times, taking them for walks, cleaning them, and playing with them. I am able to work with multiple dogs as well!

About: I have experience in Feeding & Meal Prep According to Owner’s Instructions Maintaining Cleanliness (Waste Cleanup, etc) Handling Multiple Dogs at Once Time Management & Reliability Between 7:30AM and 3:30PM on Monday, Between 7:30AM and 3:30PM on Tuesday, Between 7:30AM and 3:30PM on Thursday, Between 7:30AM and 3:30PM on Friday, Between 7:30AM and 10AM on Saturday, Between 7:30AM and 10AM on Sunday Whether I’m caring for pets in my home or my client’s, I focus on providing a safe, clean, and loving environment that matches the pet’s usual routine as closely as possible.

“Mara ~ Has been working with our pug puppy, Kiwi for over a month now. Helping her to be socialized and to learn how to feel comfortable around others. Mara has a calming presence & has patiently worked with Kiwi. I'm grateful for Mara's willingness to listen to and follow specific direction. Her flexibility and responsiveness are also appreciated. Mara has earned our trust, and her reliability has given us confidence that Kiwi is in good hands with her care.”

Kellie H.

“Niusha looked after our cat while we were away for the holiday and we were very happy to see the many photos and videos that she shared of our kitty - he was clearly very well loved and taken care of!”

Jonathan B.

“Gabby performed all duties accordingly and was communicative throughout the process. Thank you for all the effort! I will recommend her and use her services again in the future!”

Yue Ling G.