Dog Walking in Oakland
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1. Sasha D.
“I had Sasha meet my pup Petunia for a meet and greet and Petunia was immediately comfortable with them. We walked around the neighborhood and Sasha was great with her and understood some of her quirks. She is a natural with dog walking and I knew Sasha would be a great fit. I plan to hire Sasha for walks as well as dog sitting!”
2. Scott C.
“Scott is great with our fur babies. The one year old 100 lbs male and 65 lbs female come back from a walk perfectly exhausted! Highly recommend.”
3. Charlii C.
“Charlii is not only a wonderful and reliable person, but she's great with animals as well. Which makes her even better as a human overall. I, on several occasions, have seen her interact with my friend's black lab, Dakota. Dakota is the largest and strongest black lab I've ever come across and he can be a lot to handle. Yet, I've watched Charlii handle him with such grace. It's obvious that she's created a bond with Dakota, which has a direct positive affect on Dakota's behavior. I would recommend Charlii to any of my friends and family, were a dog caregiver needed.”
4. Michelle T.
“Michelle was amazing! Her communication was superb. She was quick to respond and made me feel really comfortable that my dog was in her hands. 100% using Michelle again!”
5. Adam G.
“Adam is always quick to respond, communicative and was able to take my dog and an additional one we are dogsitting out today! And for a minor cost versus double. His style is laid back and easy while being on top of all the details. Would highly recommend!”
6. John M.
“John is consistent, communicative, and shares great photos and status updates, including on the training work that he consistently provides for our pup. We love him!”
7. Shelly M.
“Shelly was available right away to walk my dog while I was stuck at work. She responded quickly to me and took care of my dog really well. I highly recommend Shelly!”
8. Julia A.
“Julia was really great to coordinate with and she was a pro at handing our dog Thunder who has some leash reactivity. He was sad when she had to go home! He doesn't usually get attached so quickly!”
9. Christine L.
“Christine was absolutely amazing with my very shy/anxious dog. She was patient and gentle with her during the first meeting, and she was available last minute. Definitely recommend!”
10. Kenyetta M.
“Kiwii really went above and beyond when looking after our dog (also named Rover). In addition to the basic outline we provided her of Rover's needs, she was diligent to ask great follow up questions to ensure the best care possible. She took lots of photos (high quality ones at that) of their time together; we ended up even having one framed! Overall, so caring, so courteous, and really reliable. Would have her in my home again to look after our baby!!”
11. Andrea D.
“Andrea is a wonderful and knowledgeable animal carer. She has looked after my husky many times with care, diligence and professionalism. She knows her stuff and falls in love with every dog she meets. I can heartily recommend!”
12. Kristi P.
“Kristi is very kind caring and hard working. She is an animal lover and would be the perfect person to take care of your pets! It”
13. Jane C.
“I hired Jane to petsit/walk my dog, Shadow. I normally am very hesitant to trust my dog with other people, as Shadow is a very skittish dog and distrusting of strangers (he is a rescue). However, Jane was able to win Shadow over with her calm energy and the pet sitting went well. I will definitely use Jane again when I go on a trip - she is extremely reliable and loves animals!”
14. Artemis L.
“Artemis is a caring, considerate friend to humans and animals alike! My dog is thrilled by her attention every time he sees Artemis, and I know feline friends feel the same. If you are looking for a rover who is communicative, considerate and trustworthy, Artemis should be your pets new best friend”
15. Christopher M.
“I appreciate Christopher so much for the services that he offers. I have a pet Frenchie that he sits all the time due to my crazy work schedule. Even when I have emergencies and may contact him at such a late notice, he always makes sure to fit me in. His hours are super flexible and I feel safe with my pets in his care.”
16. Lilly R.
“Lilly did a great job walking my jumpy, nervous, skidding dog. It took a while to warm up to her, but by the end, she was eating treats off her hand. So proud of my dog! And Lilly too for being so patient. Looking forward to using Lilly again!”
17. Alex N.
“Alex and I have had doggy play dates together and Alex possesses strong intuition and experience with caring for canines. When it comes to pups in a public setting, Alex recognizes play boundaries and is able to deescalate issues as they arise. I trust Alex with my dog or any other animal!”
18. Sofia D.
About: I've cared for many pets (from 4 month puppies to 14 yr old cats). I love taking dogs on walks and talking to them like they're human babies 😆 Cats tend to love me because I know when they want attention and when they just want to be left alone. I have a flexible work schedule, so I'm available whenever you need me! I live and work in Downtown Oakland, so anywhere walking or biking distance from here is perfect. I like going on walks, so I'm happy to have a companion to share one with :) I'm very patient and loving! I will make sure your pet has everything it needs to make sure they're not missing you too much 😊
19. Jessica G.
“My dog loves playing tug of war, fetch, cuddling and walking everywhere with Jessica! I know my pup is in the best hands in her care. She is responsible, attentive, and focused on my pet's experience. Jessica was loving and thoughtful caring for my cat, feeding her and providing fun play and sweet attention. I could tell Jessica loves caring for animals.”
20. Veera Y.
“Veera was wonderful! Highly communicative, sweet, and respectful to a tee. Loved having her care for Belle!”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Oakland on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $25 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 Jul 2024, there are 8,805 dog walkers in Oakland. 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 Oakland dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Oakland have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Oakland.
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:
- Start and stop times
- A map of their walk with total distance
- Pee, poo, food, and water breaks
- Cute photos and a personalized note
There are 8,805 dog walkers in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Oakland, 88% 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.
Note: If your dog walker requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog walking service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog walker’s cancellation policy.
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