Dog Walkers in Occidental, CA
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Top rated Occidental dog walkers
Prices are estimates per walk for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Andrea is amazing! I SO appreciate her communication with me and any concerns or notes I might have. I also very much appreciate her updates and pictures. So thankful for Andrea 💗 🐾”

About: I began my seriously joyous devotion to animals at the age of 11, as an SF ZOO volunteer in the barnyard, where I learned to care for a variety of animals, from miniature horses to coyotes to parrots, and more. I have continued to attract rescuing wayward beasts of all kinds, providing them with excellent love and care. I am a natural nurturer, the animals feel at home with me wherever we are. I have worked as a cat, dog and multi-pet sitter for many years, up until now, only through personal referrals. I am a kundalini yoga teacher, craniosacral and polarity therapist. My son is grown and I have a very flexible schedule. I love to get out with the dogs for long walks and if they don’t mind the car, we might get to the beach. I love nature, the outdoors and finding out how best to care for your animal so that they don’t miss you too much. I absolutely appreciate forming long term client relationships so that you and your animals can relax and have fun. I am self-employed and can accommodate your needs. When I am hired for a pet-sit, this is my focus and priority. I can schedule all my other work around it. I have a lovely minimalist home for your pet, a small garden and plenty of leashed walking in the woods space for regular exercise. If a dog is ok with car rides, I’m happy to take them to the beach.
“Kaiel took my sweet but reactive pup out for a walk and fed her dinner while I was out of town. Kaiel was super responsive to all my messages, came over for a meet and great ahead of time, was really great with my pup, and sent lot of photos and a nice message after the walk. I highly recommend!”

“Evan is a kind and conscientious dog lover. I felt 100% comfortable leaving my dog with him on a regular basis. He is communicative, reliable, and trustworthy. I highly recommend him!!”

“Natalie was a godsend! She stepped in over the busy holiday season to walk our beloved pet while we were away and when we found that our overnight sitter needed some extra support. So grateful for that! We found Natalie to be conscientious and in tune with what our dog needed and what we needed to know about our dog when we were away. Perfect amount of photos and updates! In addition, Natalie is fun and upbeat and clearly cares about the well being of animals. Even though it was one of the weeks of the year, Natalie took out our girl-dog faithfully. She was an excellent communicator with the other sitter, which really helped and made us feel like our dog was getting the best care she could have.”
About: I love all animals, especially dogs. I'm a very active person so walking a lot is no issue for me. I enjoy hiking with dogs. I’ve worked in many dog shelters taking care of dogs of all different ages. I have also been a dog walker/sitter with rover and wag for about 6 years now. With me your puppers are in good hands :) I am working on a farm from 8-4 M-Th so weekends are more ideal. I like to take pups out first thing in the morning for a little stroll and on weekends I usually spend more time relaxing at home. I’m always checking in on them and giving them love whether that looks like playing with them or giving them a cuddle. I also check the water bowl multiple times a day to make sure they are hydrated. I try to have regular feeding times as well.
About: I can travel from Sebastopol to Santa rosa to Windsor. Ive been cat and dog sitting for years ever since I was in high school. I have used wag and care to walk dog and house sit them as well. I am wanting to be a veterinarian and this can also give me some experience to work at a shelter. I'm always playful and love going on hikes or walk , so your furbaby will be in shape and having a funtime with me :) I have a hamster named goobers and a cat named gumi. I walk my cat every morning at 8 am and always make sure they both get the proper care. Goobers have some health problems so I'll give him medicine in his food without him realizing. I will go to the gym for a bit then after usually once a week ill clean goobers cage and give gumi a bath every 2 weeks because his fur is very thick, needs extra attention. I am good at giving baths without a mess with almost every pet I've been with. Always gonna be on time with there meds. Make sure they have plenty of water and food. And always letting them walk me lol.
“Kyle watched over my Labrador with a recent toe injury AND during a blistering 115 degree heat wave. While thousands of miles away I never worried with Kyle. He is incredibly dependable, easy going and flexible. You can’t go wrong with Kyle caring for your best friend.”

About: I have had dogs and cats for over 40 years, Pets make our lives better and I look forward to caring for your furry friend. My schedule is flexible and I am open to all pet care opportunities. I can walk, feed, bathe and play with your animals during my visit. I have had pets and am very conscience about pet safety. When outdoors, they will be supervised and played with. When indoors they will follow your house rules!
About: I have always been highly intuned with animals and greatly enjoy providing top level of care to all animals. I treat them with a high level of respect and cater to their individual needs to assure they are happy during their time away from their family. I have an elaborate professional work history working with small and large animals. Working in both veterinary hospitals and as an Animal Control officer has given me an ellaborate set of skills to assure the wellbeing of your animal friends. I offer a flexible pet care schedule, and I am happy to discuss your pet's personal needs to assure they will be met. You animal's wellbeing and happiness is most important to me. I have a fenced yard and my sweet playful rescue dog loves interacting with other dogs. After a solid introduction by walking the dogs to establish a comfortable interaction they are free to play in the yard or have quiet time in the house.
“We had our first drop in and walking visit with Michelle and nothing but high praise and tail wags for her services. She a wonderful communicator and clearly in great command in being able to entertain and walk our two our two fur babies. 2 dogs, higher costs- but piece of mind in knowing that an experienced caring person will be here. We look forward to seeing her again for walks, drops in and some future planned over night house visits. Eileen F”

About: My family has always had pets my whole life, including a dog for 14 years and 3 cats. I was always dealt the task of taking care of them so I am very familiar with pet sitting. I was very good/reliable so this job seemed like a natural choice for me. I am currently working at a gym, but only 17 hours a week so this will be more of my main priority. Other than the part time job I am free! I have a fenced yard with a lot of room to play, as well as a safe and comfortable neighborhood street for walks. I also have 2 very friendly cats that stay either outside or in my Mother’s room.
About: I grew up with dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and llamas. I started my own little animal care business when I was 13 years old. I would take care of all the neighborhood animals from guinea pigs, to cats, to sheep, to horses. From then on I have taken care of animals in my home, gone to others to stay over, and also have worked in a dog boarding facility in the past as well. I have worked as a veterinary technician as well and have raised dogs from the time they were puppies to senior dogs. I am very knowledgable about basic dog training. We have a cat and a dog in our home now. We have baby gates to keep dogs away from the cat if your dog is not cat friendly and he has a little room he can be in when I am dog sitting in my home. I am currently a stay at home mom with two little boys. My dog loves having dog play dates and we have a wonderful fenced in backyard to keep them safe. Our home is open inside as well to dogs to be in. We do not have any scheduled requirements during the day so we are available all week long to be open for dog sitting, dog walking, or just checking in on your pets. I have a fenced in yard for them to play in, as well as a wonderful home they will be allowed in as well. We have plenty of dog toys that can be put out and indoor/outdoor water bowls available.
Over 17 pet parents in Occidental have booked dog walking
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The median cost per walk for dog walking in Occidental is $25
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Sitters in Occidental average 3 repeat dog walking clients
Dog Walking FAQs
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Occidental on Rover as of Jan 2026 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 Jan 2026, there are 758 dog walkers in Occidental. 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 Occidental dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Occidental have an average of 17 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 Occidental.
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 758 dog walkers in Occidental on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Occidental, 97% 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.








