Dog Walking Oak Tree

“Cathy has been walking our anxious little rescue dog for over a year plus house/pet sitting as we’ve needed her. We are always so happy to know we have such a caring person with our pets! She provides such peace of mind. Couldn’t recommend more highly.”

Ricardo C.

About: Peace of mind, clear communication, and absolute reliability for your pets. As a lifelong animal lover with over 40 years of pet care experience, I offer mature, accountable, and dependable care focused on neighborhood dog walks and drop-in visits throughout Oakland. My background in structured animal handling began decades ago in Norway, where I trained my first working dog alongside handlers from the Air Force Dog School long before positive reinforcement became the industry standard. Whether your dog needs a calming mid-day outdoor break or your pets need attentive drop-in feeding, my priority is keeping them happy, safe, and comfortable in their familiar environment. What sets my care apart: • Mature & Accountable: Punctual, highly responsible, and strictly respectful of your home, privacy, and care routines. Perfect for professionals wanting flawless communication. • Calming, Specialized Approach: Patient, positive reinforcement handling specifically tailored to adult dogs, shy pets, or gentle seniors who thrive on a steady, reassuring routine. • Advanced Pet Care: Fully experienced in administering oral medications and managing complex senior care schedules. • Local Oakland Focus: Dedicated entirely to Ivy Hill, Lake Merritt, Grand Lake, and immediate surrounding neighborhoods. (Please note: For walks and drop-in visits, I focus primarily on adult and senior pets to ensure the highest quality of focused, low-stress care. I look forward to meeting you and your pet for a free initial Meet & Greet!) As an independent professional, my schedule offers generous flexibility for pet care throughout the day and evening. I am readily available for morning, mid-day, afternoon, and evening neighborhood walks, as well as flexible drop-in visits for feeding, walks, and evening companionship. My open schedule allows me to dedicate my full, focused attention to your pet’s routine without feeling rushed. Safety and trust are my absolute highest priorities when caring for your pets and respecting your home. During neighborhood walks, I use secure leashes, maintain active situational awareness, and keep a calm, positive demeanor tailored to your dog’s comfort. For in-home drop-in visits, I follow your exact feeding, care, and home security instructions to ensure your pets feel completely safe and secure in their familiar environment.

About: I am experienced in providing gentle, including walks to the parks and beaches, while maintaining a calm and comfortable environment inside home and outside home. My job requires me a peculiar freedom to have a flexible schedule. I am morning person and love going in evening strolls regardless of sorting setting. In my home, I create a fun and safe space for pets, with cozy spots to relax, play, and eat. They get fresh water, regular walks, and all the love and attention they could ask for! I stick to their routine to keep them happy and stress-free. When I care for pets in a client’s home, I make sure they feel right at home, following their usual routine. From daily walks and playtime to feeding and cuddles, I keep everything tidy and comfy. I want them to feel relaxed and loved while their owner’s away!

“Cindy has been a godsend for our boy Henry. We hit the jackpot with her. Highly recommended!!”

Nicole J.

“Highly recommend without hesitation! She took extra care and time to sit with my dog that was adjusting to new schedule and was feeling mopey. I appreciated her texting me pictures too! Your pet is in good hands and caring heart with Adriana.”

Jeannie L.

About: I’ve been sitting and training dogs since I graduated high school, unfortunately growing up I didn’t usually have one, so providing services as an adult has been a healthy outlet to allow me to interact and train with all types of animals. I’m currently in school full time but all my classes are online so my schedule has still been relatively flexible for sitting and boarding dogs. Rest assured any pets in my home or a client’s, will be provided with around the clock care. I’m certified in CPR and have experience with epileptic and otherwise disabled pets.

“Melanie is great! She takes good care of my dog! She is always very punctual and follows all the instructions. My dog was really happy when she took her out! Definitely will choose her again next time!”

Rachel C.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs of all sizes and personalities for over three years. Friends, family, and neighbors have trusted me to walk, feed, bathe, and care for their pets while they’re away. I’m patient, attentive, and make sure each pet feels safe, loved, and comfortable. I have experience following feeding schedules, giving basic care, and providing extra attention to puppies and senior dogs. I always treat pets as if they were my own. I’m currently a nursing student, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to dedicate to pet care. I’m available during weekdays and weekends and can adjust my routine to fit your pet’s needs. I enjoy spending quality time with pets, making sure they get attention, playtime, and consistent care throughout the day. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I carefully follow all care instructions, including feeding schedules, routines, and any special needs. I keep a clean, calm environment and make sure pets are always supervised and secure. As a nursing student, I’m attentive, responsible, and comfortable monitoring behavior changes and overall well-being. I treat every pet with patience, respect, and love.

About: My name is Danielle and I love caring for animals of all kinds. I currently take care of a small dog, Bubs, and a cat, Moose. As a pet owner I know how important your animals are to you. I am punctual, dependable, trustworthy, and know how to keep your pet engaged. I have been caring for animals most of my life and it brings me so much joy. I am usually the friend people call when they need their house or pet looked after. I am good at communicating and can keep you updated with texts or photos. Thank you for your consideration I am self employed and have a flexible schedule. I like to pick up pet care work when I have extra time and as a source of extra income. I can take your dog on engaging walks and get them easily into their crate if needed. I can check on their food/water, give them pets, treats, or engaging playtime. I love connecting with your pet and tending to their specific needs. I can update you on how they are doing and if there were any issues.

About: Greetings! I'm Patrick. I've done a bunch of pet and house sitting on another platform, as well as for family, friends and acquaintances, besides having my own pets or sharing them with past partners. I used to practice massage therapy and reiki. I bring a similar intention to handling pets that I brought to responding to clients needs. I'd like to do part-time pet care in the East Bay, with some availability to housesit for longer sits around the full Bay Area. I can be more spontaneous for pet care near Oakland depending upon the timing. For longer resident sits please try to give me a week or two notice with a request. For short notice I’ll see what works. What an honor it is to care for people's homes and pets! I feel excited to transition my pet and house-sitting to this platform. Thanks for your consideration. I enjoy caring for pets and homes. I appreciate the trust-building process, staying accountable and growing as a person, all which these experiences foster. I intend to be a respectful well-communicating sitter and to provide a safe fun atmosphere for your pets. I appreciate receiving questions and feedback during a video chat or in person meet and greet where we get to know each other.

“Cara is such a great dog walker! She’s great at communicating and is very intuitive to animals. My dog looks forward to her regular walks! He says 2 paws up!!”

Geri V.

“Nick was very prompt in communicating on the app and arranging a meet and greet with our dog Java. We will definitely use him again for dog walking!”

Shari K.

About: I grew up with cats and dogs. I was taught to care for them with kindness and patience. I was taught how to bottle feed, clean litter boxes, make sure bowls are clean and play with all pets to make sure they get the attention they deserve I’m available weekends starting Thursday for home drop ins or walks. Thursdays and Friday after 5:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday all day work best for home drop ins and walks I’m very active and can do long walks or plays. I can also do drop-ins. I’m flexible and communicative to ensure you don’t have any extra stressors and able to enjoy your travels/ days off.

About: Raised in a farm with all kinds of animals, I’m always being dogs best friend. Like a natural. People wonder why pets loves me so much. I’ll be happy to provide a great service for you. I took dog training glasses. I currently have a nine years old German Shepherd mix. Call Cheba. And she’s my best friend and I trained her. I work as a production assistant so my schedule varies been very flexible. I usually know my availability at least one week in advance or more I could dog seat and cat seat in your place only Of course, dog walk as well I’m very mild, low-key, quiet, clean, respectful I have been in the hospitality business for 42 years as well

“Jennifer was great with our 90 lb American bulldog. Very communicative, to great photos, and our dog was clearly very comfortable with her. Would recommend!”

Bill B.

About: I’ve grown up with pets all my life! I’ve had a number of both cats and dogs throughout my childhood & adulthood. I currently have one tuxedo furbaby now—his name is Shiva, and I love him with all my heart. I’m currently on the search for full-time employment, so I have a completely open schedule that would give me more than enough time to incorporate pet-care into my daily routine. Since I’m mainly at home, I’m always with my pet cat, and making sure that he’s okay is my top priority. Whatever the client needs to be done for their pet is what I’m willing to do, no matter cat or dog. Just let me know how you would like for me to care for your pet(s)! Of course, I am always willing to provide the pets playtime, give them walks, and provide them with enough enrichment while you are away.

About: I believe that dogs should be allowed to be dogs and walks should go at their pace, with plenty of time to sniff, since that’s how dogs explore and burn off mental energy. I have fostered over a dozen young puppies from the Oakland Animal Shelter, which has thought me how to read dog's body language: if your dog is nervous, overexcited, or ready for a break, I’ll pick up on the small signs and adjust before it becomes a problem. My schedule is flexible right now, so I can plan around your dog’s routine instead of fitting them into mine. Pet care is already a big part of my day with my own dog, so walks, feeding, and playtime are just how our household runs. Your dog’s routine is my starting point, so please share as much detail as you like: meal times and amounts, favorite walk routes, how they settle in at night, and the little quirks only you know about. I’m very detail-oriented and I thrive on routines, so I’ll follow theirs as closely as I can and hold myself to the same standard I do with my own dog. On drop-ins at your home, I’ll take care of food, water, potty breaks, and any meds, leave time for some attention, and send you photos. Dogs who stay with me get supervised time in the fenced backyard and a quiet room of their own to sleep in.

“Julia and Tom are the BEST. I have trusted them to walk my dog Stella 2-3x/ week for over a year now. Stella loves to walk but she can be a little reactive and they have handled her with ease. Stella LOVES them and gets so excited to see them. I cannot say enough great things and highly recommend them if you ever need care for your fur child. They are the absolute best, and Stella agrees!”

Kristina K.

About: I have experience caring for dogs, cats, and rabbits for extended stays. I am attentive, responsible, reliable, and active. I know animal behavior and can reliably walk dogs while keeping them calm and engaged for a happy experience for all. I have owned my own cats and dogs for most of my life. After losing my dear Kenny 3 years ago, I have enjoyed caring for the pets of others until I am ready to adopt again. :) I am able to stay in your home for housesitting and am also available for dog walks and cat car pop-ins. Please get in touch to tell me more about your needs! I work for myself and have a flexible schedule, including as a property manager. I am able to blend in seamlessly with your family's schedule and needs and I will follow whatever instructions are provided. I only provide services in my clients' homes. I am able to housesit or provide drop in care as needed. I always leave the home in better condition than I found it and truly love spending time with your critters.

“Tilek is really good w Lola. Would definitely recommend him”

Almaz A.