Dog Walking in Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI

“Our dog Finley had an unfortunate accident before madi got to our apartment for their walk. Not only did she clean it up for us but she went out of her way to mop the floor and take our trash out afterwards! 100% recommend Madi to anyone. She goes above and beyond for the pets she looks after!”

“Brian did a great job checking in on Mochi when I had to work all day. He took him for a walk and made sure he went potty. Gave Mochi lots of treats and attention! Thanks again ?”

About: I have had at least one pet my entire life. I am as passionate about Cats as I am Dogs. I recently lost my 15 year old Dachshund. He was the love of my life ( sorry Husband). Currently we have three Senior Dogs. We would have more if we had a bigger home. I recently left my position as a Client Care Supervisor at a local Animal Hospital. I was there for twelve years and it was by far the best work experience I have ever had. I adore Senior Cats, Kittens and every Cat in between those life stages. Same with Dogs. Senior Dogs delight me as much as any Puppy. Any Animal in my presence is immediately my favorite Animal. During my years at the Animal Hospital I was never medically trained . I did however learn to recognize symptoms of common medical issues and signs that a Pet needs immediate medical attention. I would love to make your Pet ( or Pets ), my new Best Friend. I am currently unemployed while I participate in an advanced 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training. I have a fairly flexible daytime, night and weekends schedule. I would like to meet any pets and their owners before walking them or house sitting. I would adhere to the pet owner’s standard of care. I will provide as many photos and updates as the pet owner wants.

“Linda is very reliable and great with our dog!!”

“Ricardo is great with my dogs! His walks burn off that Golden Retriever energy. I highly recommend him.”

“Anna was fantastic with helping out last minute and did a great job caring for our puppy! She communicated well and also shared adorable photos of our pup on their walk who looked like a happy pup :)”

“Vivian is reliable, responsible and kind. She is easy to work with and will take great care of your dog! She has the appropriate amount of command and love. Your pup will love her.”

“I would highly recommend Maelee. She has walked Scout multiple times now and is always on time and a great communicator. Plus the cute pictures after the walk are always an added bonus 😊”

“Rachael is very reliable, she’s always on time and spends more time with my dog than she has to which shows that she really cares and wants to make sure my dog is well taken care of while I’m at work.”

“I wholeheartedly recommend Nowinza as a pet sitter ! He has always shown such care, thoughtfulness, and genuine gentleness in everything he does. His love for animals is clear in the way he interacts with them—calm, patient, and full of affection. Nowinza is also a proud dog owner himself, and it shows in how naturally and confidently he handles pets. Anyone would be lucky to have Nowinza looking after their pet!”

“We have a very high energy pit bull/lab mix who’s pretty large & in charge - Cassie was AMAZING with him every time she came over! I’d trust her care with anyone in my family, and especially our dog!”

“Gretchen has a real love that for animals which shows. She was flexible when I had plans change, and spent extra time with my pets, even showing extra concern for the security of my home. I’ll definitely be booking her again and highly recommend her to take care of your family!”

About: I seem to be a magnet for anxious dogs and cats! Both my senior cat and adolescent dog have behavioral issues/anxiety, and while it has its challenges, I find bonding with these guys can be the most rewarding experience. Between slow, gentle movements, not rushing a bond, and having lots of treats on hand, I've learned that "difficult" personalities don't always have to be so hard. I work 8-5 on weekdays, with Mondays and Fridays being working-from-home days. I can easily incorporate lunch-time and evening visits into my schedule during the week with open availability on weekends. After adopting an anxious/reactive dog, my partner and I have invested countless hours into a training program that works for us. Through this experience, I've learned the power of positive reinforcement, consent for touch, and patience even when it's the most difficult to find it. I'm a huge believer in redirecting unwanted behavior rather than punishment of any kind. Love and respect is the driving force behind all of my interactions with animals!

“Gaby is awesome all around and attentive to my dog, Emmy’s, specific needs and personality.She is a very clear and prompt communicator, and goes the extra mile for your dog!”

“Daniel did a great job walking our big, energetic huskies! He was responsive, always showed up on time and even went above and beyond cleaning up a mess our puppy made in the house. Our dogs always seem happy and well taken care of when we get home from work on days they walk with Daniel. We would definitely recommend him!”

“She has watched my cat before and she was very good with it! Brenda is very sweet and great with pets. I highly recommend her to watch your animals.”

“Mara was fantastic with Piper!!! (And me, lol)! Thank you so much for walking Piper and I am so grateful and happy to see how she adored you so quickly. Piper is picky, and sometimes slow to warm, but she loved Mara!!! She has my highest recommendation for friendliness, communication, responsiveness, and an obvious love for dogs, and dogs for her. Thank you Mara!!! We definitely would love for you to walk Piper again!!??”

“I cannot recommend RanDee highly enough! I have never met anyone with a more genuine love for animals and a deep understanding of their needs. Her kindness and compassion shines not just with pets, but people as well. RanDee took the time to learn about my cats and dog's needs. I have a quirky and very shy cat, but RanDee managed to build a strong bond and gain her trust, nobody else has ever managed to bring Midnight out of her shell like RanDee!! My pets love her as much as she loves them! I never hesitate to have RanDee pet sit and have complete peace of mind when I travel. She sends updates and photos every time I am away. I appreciate the extra attention she gives to my senior cat as well. What really sets RanDee apart is her previous experience working in a veterinary clinic with many different types of pets. She is very calming and loving! If you are looking for someone who will treat your pets like their own- with love, expertise, and care-look no further!”

“Michelle is a wonderful pet caregiver. Michelle oftentimes has cared for my special needs chihuahua with such great time and attention. I have never had to be scared that my animal would not be safe with her, I trusted her completely.”

“Nikki is a loving and kind individual, not only others around her but to animals. I’ve known Nikki for 10 years and her love and empathy for animals only grew. She provides the best care when dog sitting and even her own dog, always paying attention to the small details such as their moods and behavior because they’re her priority. She loves spending time with them, going on walks and making sure they aren’t just fed, but making sure they’re stimulated and having a good time. Nikki is dependable, reliable and responsive, always giving updates about how the dog(s) are doing which includes what adventures she plans on having with them. While she’s making sure they’re having a good time, 10 out of 10 times, she’s also enjoying every second.”