Dog Walkers in Ponce de Leon, MO

“Jodi is absolutely amazing! She is very thorough and thoughtful of my dogs needs. Even when unexpected things happen she is very accommodating. I completely trust that when she is watching my fur child, she has their best interest at heart!”

Kyle A.

“Katie is amazing! She came over and helped sooth my new puppy mom anxiety by making sure luna was taken care of, fed, and let out! She stayed to play with luna, which was not necessary, but greatly appreciated!”

allie e.

About: I have owned and taken care of pets since I was a child. I love animals! They deserve top notch care and I will provide that to them! I am available in the evenings and weekends. I am flexible and can be available during the day, some. Whatever you need, we will figure it out. I will not just put your fur baby in a crate, I will interact, play, and cuddle with them! While you are away, your pet will be safe and well taken care of.

About: I am local foster through a local rescue. My husband and I both have a passion for dogs and will treat your fur babies like they are our own! We have experience caring for puppies as young as 8 week and seniors. We are comfortable administering medications if needed and are familiar with pups who may have seizures. We don’t have any stairs so there is no need to worry about a senior pup who might have hip issues needing to climb stairs. I work full time and my husband works full time as well. Our schedules are staggered so your pup would be let out first thing in the morning by myself and then my husband will resume until he leaves for work. Midday we have a family member come over and let the dogs go outside and allow them to eat and drink as well as have some time to play. They are never left alone for more than 4-6 hours at a time. The days I’m off I’m home and my husband works from home 2 days a week as well. We have had this routine for over 4 years now with our own personal dogs and there has never been any issues. We had a brand new privacy fence installed on July 12th! We have a half acre back yard so dogs will have plenty of room to run! We will do our best to accommodate any special requests you may have. Please note our home was recently built so our grass is still in the process of growing. There may be days your pet becomes muddy if conditions are rainy. I am happy to provide a bath for your pet for a small additional fee upon request. I also highly recommend doing a meet and greet prior to your stay to ensure your dog will be comfortable with my pets and around the house.

About: I love taking care of animals! I have a cat, 2 Australian Shepherds, and I raise sheep for shows) Please reach out with any needs! I work throughout the week so weekends are best! I can also pop in early mornings or in the evenings anytime after 5 pm ! If you crate your dog, I have no problem with that. I have crate trained both of my dogs! If your pet is dog friendly and up to date on shots, my mini Australian shepherds love a good play date. We love going on long walks or trips to the creek!

About: I have grown up with a variety of pets and have come to consider them all a part of the family. From Geckos to Hermits, Fish to Frogs, and Cats to Dogs, I've housed a variety and have loved them all to the core! I am particularly familiar with Medium sized dogs, but I am no stranger to the big, the bad, or the snugly. For cats, I can be a bit squeamish when it comes to litter, but that is nothing a mask or a nose clip won't fix! As a full time college student, online classes allow my schedule to be very flexible. My grades are important, but nothing motivates me more than a happy pet and a satisfied customer! As someone who understands that home is a place to escape the daily riff raff, I am willing to keep visits as quick and simple as possible or as long and engaging as preferred. A meet and greet is encouraged so I can better understand the needs of your pet and so that the pet and I can become familiar.

About: I provide reliable, loving, and attentive care tailored to each animal’s unique needs. From daily walks and playtime to administering medications and managing special diets. I treat every pet like family. Whether it’s cuddles on the couch or active adventures in the park, your furry friend is in safe, capable hands. I am available for weeknight & weekend care. I have a background in Law Enforcement, and can be trusted with not only your pet, but your home too. I am currently not offering care in my own home, but am available for daily walks, feedings, or stays in your home so you don’t have to worry about your fur baby being displaced!

“Morgan has been wonderful! I was able to get her on fairly short notice and she made sure we were able to do a meet and greet first. She was very friendly and gave lots of attention to my animals. She walked different routes each time with the dogs so they could get new sights and smells! Superb effort and attitude!”

Renee M.

About: I have experience with pet medication, walking, and basic grooming and training. I’m available most of the time. I love taking dogs on close by trails, or to a dog park if preferred. I can also provide dog training. Dogs are a lot of fun and honestly I don’t want to be doing anything else. I’m very responsible and reliable and a I have a new car which kind of ensures that transportation won’t be an issue. If you give me a chance, I’ll be there. And if you let me, I’ll bring my dogs and we can have a puppy play date, if you will. I’m still young so I can definitely keep up, and so can my own dogs. I work Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. So I’m available for evening walks and evening visits, and I’m completely open on the weekends! I can feed your pets on time and adhere to whatever your potty schedule may be. I have a fenced in yard and a loving 5 year old dog. We love guests at our house. If you prefer, I can watch your babies at your house. This is my most common request.

About: We love dogs! We are called first when any of our friends go out of town. We have cared for dogs of all sizes and ages from older doxies to young mutts and we love large rotties too. We are also okay with special needs dogs and we make sure your dog gets their medications when scheduled. Our lab loves to make new friends with dogs of all sizes. We have a nice privacy fenced in back yard with a kiddie pool to help the dogs keep cool during the summer even though they will spend most of the time inside. Please know that if your pup stays with us he or she will be treated like a part of the family. We love dogs! I help my Dad on his farm only when I'm not scheduled to care for a pup I'm hosting. I'm free to stay at home all day with your pet. I always keep an eye on what's going on. I'm usually outside if our pups are. If I'm watching a pet at your home, I don't make messes.

About: Hello! My name is Victoria, but you can call me Tori! I grew up with pets of all shapes and sizes. Currently, my family has 6 dogs (including 4 pugs!) amongst a variety of other animals such as parrots, a cat, a turtle, and a rabbit. Sometimes the dogs will stop by and visit, but all of these pets live with my parents. We love our furry (and non-furry) friends over here! In addition, I worked at a veterinary clinic for 2 years as a kennel technician. In my position, I was responsible for caring for pets being boarded as well as hospitalized pets. I have the experience and passion for your furry friend(s)! Currently, I’m available Monday-Friday at any time for any walk schedule! I work part-time and will be attending school in the fall so my schedule will be completely open for a few more weeks! Please message me with any scheduling requests and/or questions, I’d be happy to work with you! I provide upmost care to take your furry friends on walks around the neighborhood to get some much needed engagement and stimulation! As a Drury college student, I’m happy to use this service opportunity to incorporate exercise and pups into my schedule!

“Lais is wonderful and treats my fur baby like her own. Although she doesn’t advertise boarding, my dog has stayed with her on multiple occasions and truly enjoyed the interactions with her family including their dog. 100% recommend. Her updates and photos are great and isn’t afraid to let owners know details of time with her. My dog has gone on many adventures with her in which were very pleasurable.”

RE B.

About: I've had dogs since I was a child. I've walked, bathed, trained them. I worked for a breader for a while as well. I am new to Rover and would love the opportunity to walk and have some play time with your pet! I currently have a flexible with schedule so I can have plenty of time with your dog! I prefer Ozark, Nixa or South Springfield but might be able to go elsewhere! I prefer to walk between the hours of 9am-2pm but can possibly do another time. I have walked my dogs about 1/2-1 mile every day. I know some dogs can go further than others and will try to tailor our walks to each dog. I will not walk if it is icy out or below 40 degrees.

About: I volunteer with Patriot Paws of Aggieland where I help to raise and train service dogs for veterans at no cost to those veterans! I have also worked at Sit Means Sit Dog Training. I am very well experienced with dogs! I work weekdays but have nothing on weekends!! I'm excited to meet your babies! On weekends I can be very flexible, I do have my own fur babies to take care of but am capable of doing both! I make sure to not let the animals out of my sight for more than 2 minutes! I love to play with them or just lay around depending on what the animal prefers!

“I chose Kelsey as our first booking using Rover. My dogs loved Kelsey and her family right away! Thank you for such a great first experience, my pets were in such great hands!”

Gabby O.

About: I've been a veterinary technician for 9 years. Emergency and critical care are my specialty, but I've recently reduced my clinic hours and moved to routine surgery and preventative medicine. As our business grows, I will continue to reduce my clinic hours! We care for your kiddos with the same expectations we would have for our own. With almost 2 acres fenced, we are able to have lots of exercise. We do have a section that is all 6 foot privacy fencing, so please let us know if your pet is a jumper so we can be sure to use that instead of our 4.5 foot fenced area. Both sections are ample space for a good game of fetch or tag. We do utilize kennels when we have to be away, and for bedtime. Our kennels are 5x5 indoor runs, perfect for large dogs or families with multiple dogs! I am Fear Free certified. In a clinic setting, this is used with a combination of high value reward, touch gradient & sometimes paired with anxiety medications. For boarding, we provide quiet places for pets to decompress, comfort items from home, and calming music to soothe. Our dogs are vaccinated against rabies, DAPP, leptospirosis & bordatella. They are kept on monthly preventative year round to keep fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites away. Boarders are required to have a rabies vaccine - DAPP, leptospirosis & bordatella are recommended. We sanitize daily with Rescue, it is a high strength, pet friendly cleaner. We do board for multiple families. We take into consideration friendliness of each pet and take all necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. Playtime with our own dogs is at my discretion. I never expect all dogs to automatically be friends, though each of our dogs is very friendly. It is ideal for pets' to stay on their own food to prevent upset stomachs, but we can provide meals for an additional $6/day. Please let us know of any allergies. Pick up & drop off times MUST be scheduled in a 30 minute time block, and that time needs to be respected. Please understand that while we absolutely love having your pets, we are also raising our family from the same home. Any changes to your pick up/drop off need to be made with 24 hour notice, and we will do our best to accommodate. My clinic hours are part-time. I have surgeries to monitor Wednesdays and Thursdays and am often slower to respond during those hours. When I'm in clinic, my patients are my priority. Before and after work hours, I am at home caring for and loving on our dogs! We have the option for both kennels or runs. Our runs are 5x5 INDOOR - so a great option for owners with multiple dogs that would rather sleep together! Keep in mind, we only use kennels/runs for overnight sleeping, otherwise, we spend lots of time playing outside, lounging on the couch, going for walks! Our yard is 6 foot privacy fenced, and our personal dogs are very accustomed to new visitors, so if your pet wants a playmate, we've got that covered! We will only ever introduce dogs that match in personality. We know not every dog will be best friends, so we like to spend a little bit of time learning our boarding dogs and then chose our personal dogs to match for playtime! It's also okay if your dog doesn't want to play, we have the ability to rotate and keep separate, while still allowing plenty of time out of a run!

About: **New clients** I require a meet and greet with you and your pet(s) so we can both get comfortable and get a feel for each other. I am able to administer most medications and will happily discuss any further questions or concerns. About me: I have had animals for well, my whole life! I have had dogs, cats, and fish. Currently, I have three cats that are all rescues. We adopted our “gutter kitty” Heidi from outside. Our kitty Goldie was declawed on all four paws and then tossed outside by someone. We took him in, hoping to give him all the love and affection that he deserves. And finally, our kitty lamp, he was rescued from someone who wasn’t able to take care of him anymore. I also have a fish, named diva. With my house full of critters, my priority is to also take care of yours with the same compassion I have for my own. I want you to feel confident that you can leave your animals in my care, and I want your fur babies to feel safe while in my care. I am currently available every day of the week Monday-Sunday and I am available any time of day. Any changes in my schedule will be updated immediately. All of my kitties get a ton of attention and play time. I encourage good behaviors with treats and redirect bad ones with teaching opportunities for them.

About: I grew up on a farm in southern MO. Been able dogs my whole life. I have two senior girls named Angie (Lhasa Apso) and BB (Chihuahua/Boston Terrier mix). I’ve had experience with puppies to seniors. I’m a nurse. I work 5 days a week. I try to schedule things around my day as that is when my dogs typically get the most outdoor time. I have two small dogs who are friendly. I can kennel if needed. I’m easy going and can accommodate to any needs that are requested.

About: I use to run a ranch full of all sorts of animals, and was basically the vet there as well as a horse trainer. I currently have 4 dogs and a cat . I love to see new animal friends and visit with them and see how happy they get when going for a walk or just throwing the ball. I'm athletic and go for mountain bike rides with my dogs and go on hikes as well, also am strong enough for those pups that like to pull. My favorite part of the day is being around my pets and family. I am a stay at home mom who homeschools my child so it can be great to go for walks with pets and get outside. I will care for the pets by loving them and listening to the owners requests . My pets get treats sometimes and outdoor play everyday as well as walks ,weather permitting of course.when it's cold outside we tend to just snuggle up on the couch next to a fire.

About: As a pet parent and a small farmer as well, I believe quality pet care and farm help shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. I believe every pet and their needs are different even within their own family. I believe in honoring pet parents wishes and completing my jobs correctly to their specifications. I believe in paying attention to details and providing excellent customer service. You and your pets deserve a reliable, loving sitter and that is me. I believe enrichment (walks, play etc..) is essential to an animal's well being. I believe in treating your pet as family and loving who they are unconditionally. I have a degree in Zoology and have been working with animals professionally for 15 years. I have experience with all sizes and breeds of dogs. I also have experience with cats, birds, small rodents, fish, reptiles, amphibians and farm animals. Caring for your pets is my only job. I enjoy my job and I too am a pet parent so I know how important my job is. I pride myself on my reliability. I will care for your pet as instructed by you and I will treat them like family. I like doing in your home care as it reduces your pet’s stress.