Dog Walking in Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME
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Top rated Ocean Avenue dog walkers
“I can’t say enough good things about Trevor! From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make my dogs feel comfortable with him. He showed incredible patience, especially with one of my pups who can be a little shy around new people. It was clear right away how great he is with animals — calm, attentive, and genuinely caring. He followed every single instruction, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dogs absolutely loved him — their tails were wagging nonstop when he arrived, and they came back from their walks happy and relaxed. It’s not always easy to find someone you fully trust with your pets and I’ll definitely be using his services again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!”
“Christine was very reliable, great communication through the app and was so lovely with caring for our newly adopted 1 year old dog Annabelle. We will be booking her again soon!”
“Rose is fantastic with our dog. Kind, prompt, and compassionate. He’s not the most active guy and can be stubborn and Rose has embraced it all. We are so lucky to have found her.”
About: I bring a lifelong love of animals and a wide range of hands-on experience. I grew up caring for animals of all kinds, have walked dogs and supported adoptions in shelter environments, and have provided reliable in-home care through years of house sitting. I’ve also lived with and fostered cats for most of my life—including young, feral, and undersocialized ones—which has given me a strong intuition for reading animal behavior and offering calm, compassionate care. I'm skilled in administering all types of medications and am happy to handle the day-to-day tasks, from walks to litter box deep cleans, with real care and attention. As a self-employed person with a very flexible schedule, I’m able to accommodate pet care throughout the week—including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. This allows me to tailor my availability to meet the specific needs of each pet and household, whether it’s daily visits, drop-ins, or walks at off-peak hours. When boarding cats in my home, I provide a calm, private room just for them—completely separate from my own cats—to ensure they feel safe and stress-free during their stay. In a client’s home, I’m attentive to any specific routines or safety needs, including crating dogs if requested. I always prioritize a pet’s comfort and well-being, keeping their environment clean, secure, and aligned with what they're used to.
“So grateful for Rose and her help when I have some last minute schedule changes. Whether it be my dog's medication time or a quick walk she's always been there when I needed her. Can't wait to have her help again in the future!”
“Jennifer is fantastic!! She has been a huge help to us with walks for our new family member, Oreo. She is very knowledgeable about and comfortable with dogs, and super prompt and efficient. She takes awesome pet photos too!! 🐾 We are so happy to have found Jennifer on Rover.”
“Viva continues to be fantastic with our little pup, Maple! She is patient and continues training throughout her walks. Viva coming over is Maple’s favorite time of the week!”
About: I've cared for dogs, cats, birds, fish, and gerbils. I grew up with many dogs in my household of all sizes and ages. I've cared for many cats as well, including spicy and shy cats. I am active and enjoy running and playing with dogs! As a part time job I teach pickleball clinics. I know the importance of being respectful and patient with animals, tuning into their needs and individual personalities. Vegetarian for the animals! After a successful IT career for 11+ years, I am now a student going back to school to get my master's in social work and have open availability for pet care throughout my week. I am very respectful of the needs of my clients, and make sure that their pet and home is well cared for! Communication is my strong suit and I will make sure to send photos and texts regarding care!
“Anna did a great job with our pups. She was totally unfazed by our high maintenance pack: a young high strung pittie, and big bullmastiff girl. Both dogs adored her and I felt very comfortable giving her access to our home. We'll definitely be working with her again!”
About: I am a dog owner who is 8 years and enjoy long walks and the dog parks! I am an active person so walks are great! I have the last week of June and all of August off, so my schedule is wide open! I can be available for most of the day. I can take your dog for a long walk or even on a run or I can take them to the dog park (Valley Street).
“Serge is a dedicated, timely, pleasant dog walker and we will definitely reach out to him again next time I’m in the hospital. He did great with my service dog and I felt safe with him. And most importantly my dog loved him! Thank you!!!!”
“Harrison is wonderful with my shelter pup. I’ve also appreciated how conscientious he is of details that matter but that I wouldn’t have thought to orient him to. Sends very cute pictures. Thank you Harrison!!”
About: I have cared for dogs of all sizes from 10lbs to 100+ lbs, ages puppy to senior, all with various temperaments, energy levels and medical needs. I’ve also cared for many cats ranging from 2 years old to 13 years old I’m a middle school teacher on summer break with A LOT of availability. I regularly free weekdays during the day through the evening and even available at night and through the night most days of the week. I have a large fenced in yard with that’s mostly shaded by surrounding trees. With easy access from a back deck. We also have a screened in porch for good airflow on hotter days. I live in a nice and walkable neighborhood and I regularly visit local walking/hiking trails in the area.
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Trevor L.
“I can’t say enough good things about Trevor! From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make my dogs feel comfortable with him. He showed incredible patience, especially with one of my pups who can be a little shy around new people. It was clear right away how great he is with animals — calm, attentive, and genuinely caring. He followed every single instruction, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dogs absolutely loved him — their tails were wagging nonstop when he arrived, and they came back from their walks happy and relaxed. It’s not always easy to find someone you fully trust with your pets and I’ll definitely be using his services again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!”
Christine B.
“Christine was very reliable, great communication through the app and was so lovely with caring for our newly adopted 1 year old dog Annabelle. We will be booking her again soon!”
Rose B.
“Rose is fantastic with our dog. Kind, prompt, and compassionate. He’s not the most active guy and can be stubborn and Rose has embraced it all. We are so lucky to have found her.”
Heather S.
“Heather’s connection to animals is unlike any other. She is the most patient and nurturing person around all of the animals in her life. She considers their needs, builds them a safe home, and prioritizes their health and wellbeing above all. She is the most responsible and trustworthy person to take care of your pet, her long history of fostering and adopting cats is one example of her lifelong commitment to making animals lives better.”
Rose M.
“So grateful for Rose and her help when I have some last minute schedule changes. Whether it be my dog's medication time or a quick walk she's always been there when I needed her. Can't wait to have her help again in the future!”
Mae C.
“Mae always takes such good care of Scarlet! I feel so comfortable and happy knowing that Scarlet is getting exercise and getting to be with someone so kind and reliable!”
Brendan B.
“Brendan is the best! Our dog loves him. He is very reliable.”
Jennifer E.Star Sitter
“Jennifer is fantastic!! She has been a huge help to us with walks for our new family member, Oreo. She is very knowledgeable about and comfortable with dogs, and super prompt and efficient. She takes awesome pet photos too!! 🐾 We are so happy to have found Jennifer on Rover.”
Julia B.
“Thank you!!!”
Viva L.Star Sitter
“Viva continues to be fantastic with our little pup, Maple! She is patient and continues training throughout her walks. Viva coming over is Maple’s favorite time of the week!”
Samuel L.
“Sam is a very dependable and caring pet sitter. I have a needy and particular 21yo deaf cat that I always feel is in great hands with him. My cat also needs medication 3x day for her arthritis and he has no problem administering her meds as well as sending me picture updates. Highly recommend!”
Anna K.Star Sitter
“Anna did a great job with our pups. She was totally unfazed by our high maintenance pack: a young high strung pittie, and big bullmastiff girl. Both dogs adored her and I felt very comfortable giving her access to our home. We'll definitely be working with her again!”
Danny P.
“Danny is an excellent dog owner. He is attentive, patient and nurturing to his dog Kratos and will be all that and more for your dog.”
Sergey T.Star Sitter
“Serge is a dedicated, timely, pleasant dog walker and we will definitely reach out to him again next time I’m in the hospital. He did great with my service dog and I felt safe with him. And most importantly my dog loved him! Thank you!!!!”
Shannon D.
“Thanks for the last minute storm response walk!”
Harrison G.Star Sitter
“Harrison is wonderful with my shelter pup. I’ve also appreciated how conscientious he is of details that matter but that I wouldn’t have thought to orient him to. Sends very cute pictures. Thank you Harrison!!”
Brian C.Star Sitter
“Friendly and flexible with our two pups.”
James F.
“James is an extremely compassionate person. As a dog owner himself, he takes great care of his pup. James grew up with dogs and can handle most any pet situation. His dog gets along fantastic with other dogs! I myself have a sassy pup and his dog is very sweet and patient with her. James is also a school teacher and is a responsible and kind person. He also has a back yard at his home and takes his dog on several walks a day. James looks after our dog frequently and I absolutely trust him!”
Over 62 pet parents in Ocean Avenue have booked dog walking
Ocean Avenue dog parents share their Rover experiences
I can’t say enough good things about Trevor! From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make my dogs feel comfortable with him. He showed incredible patience, especially with one of my pups who can be a little shy around new people. It was clear right away how great he is with animals — calm, attentive, and genuinely caring. He followed every single instruction, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dogs absolutely loved him — their tails were wagging nonstop when he arrived, and they came back from their walks happy and relaxed. It’s not always easy to find someone you fully trust with your pets and I’ll definitely be using his services again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!
Emily was amazing with my dog Fenway! She was super attentive to his needs, gave thoughtful updates, and sent great photos that put my mind at ease. It was clear she really cared about making him comfortable and happy. I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate walker!
Thank you, Jeremy! I unexpectedly had to take my dog to work. I jumped onto the app to see if there was any chance someone could take him for a walk for an hour. Jeremy saved the day! He immediately responded, showed up when he said he would, even found my office (and few can lol) and a nice walking trail nearby. He is professional, easy to talk "dog" with and helped my dog (and me) have a much better day.
Molly is the best! She's been walking my dog a few times a week when I'm at work for the last 4 years. She's very communative and very flexible with schedule changes. She has such a lovely relationship with my dog, and often brings her little squeaky toys to add to her porch collection. I'm a public school teacher, so my schedule changes in the summer and I don't need walks during that time. Molly is super understanding of this and still eager to start back up with us in the fall when school starts again. I can't recommend her enough!!
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, dog walkers on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog walkers available in Ocean Avenue.
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
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.
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