Dog Walking in Portland

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Sitter Profile Image: Renata A.
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Renata A.
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$22
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4.9 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
29 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pearl District, Portland, OR, 97209

Remata did a great job walking my pup while I was at work. She was prompt, communicative, and gave my girl an awesome walk! I would highly recommend her to others and will definitely be using her again.

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Desirée S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
39 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Pearl District, Portland, OR, 97209

Desirée is great and our go to when either we’re away for a few days or just need some extra assistance. She’s prompt and thoughtful and Berland loves seeing her. I strongly recommend her.

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Zachary L.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
11 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Northwest, Portland, OR, 97205

Thank you for walking Flint, I appreciate your communication as well!

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Tayla A.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
12 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Portland, OR, 97214

Tayla was so friendly and loving towards our dog Rocky! I could tell they bonded well. Thank you!

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Joseph David C.
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$11
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4.5 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lloyd, Portland, OR, 97232

About: I've loved animals ever since I was a small kid. I grew up raising 3 rats, 3 cats, and a Great Pyrenees. I have experience walking neighborhood dogs, as well as taking care of hamsters and cats while their owners were on vacation. I currently have no pets due to my building's rules, so I'd take any excuse to help take care of a fluffy creature. Currently working a reduced amount with most of it being from home, so I have a lot of availability to care for your pets. Free/flexible most hours, besides evening on the weekends(and even then, I could potentially work something out with enough time). I enjoy long walks and exercise, and love playing with animals, so I'm your guy if your dog needs a long walk or an hour of nothing but fetch. I grew up walking a stubborn 100+ lb. dog, so I know how to control them if they get a little too excited sometimes.

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Olivia M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
19 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Pearl District, portland, OR, 97209

Olivia was wonderful!! She provided lots of pictures during visits and made me feel so comfortable leaving my pets with her 💚 will be rebooking with her!

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Barbara R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Pearl District, Portland, OR, 97209

About: I grew up in a home surrounded by a variety of pets, taking on the role of primary caregiver even as a child. This experience has provided me with valuable skills in caring for my own pets as well as those of friends. Over the past three years, I have turned my love for pet-sitting into a rewarding side job. Since I currently don’t have any pets of my own, my time spent with your pets becomes even more special. I work-from-home with a very flexible schedule! During the week, I’m all about taking your pup on epic walks or having cozy cuddle sessions with your kitty. Plus, many of my weekends are a pet party waiting to happen! My home is ideally designed for pet sitting. It features a clean and tidy environment with plenty of cozy spots for pets to relax. Additionally, large windows allow animals to gaze outside, and I am conveniently located near parks and green areas for enjoyable walks. I am also available to provide pet sitting services in your home if that is your preference.

Sitter Profile Image: Felicia F.
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Felicia F.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
8 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Portland, OR, 97214

Felicia has been walking Mocha regularly for a few weeks now and we have nothing but glowing reviews! She is an excellent communicator and very in tune with our Mocha and building trust with a nervous pup. Recently, our dog has been recovering from an injury and Felicia has done such a great job adjusting her activities with Mocha to fit her needs right now 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Celeste M.
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Celeste M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
230 reviews
71 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Portland, OR, 97209

Celeste is such a delightful walker; Bean took to her right away. Celeste was kind enough to take time out of her busy day to meet us before she started walking Bean to see how is on a leash, what her usual route was and wanted to know everything and anything to make sure she was comfortable. I'll be asking Celeste to come hang out with Bean again very soon

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Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca S.
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Rebecca S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Pearl District, Portland, OR, 97209

About: While I don’t currently have any pets of my own, I have experience dog sitting for family and friends pets. I work from home and am able to take your furry friend out and about for potty breaks throughout the work day. After work I love taking long walks through the city and I can’t wait to have company if your pet is up for it! Dogs have been a part of my life since I was little and I have always consider them family. Pets are encouraged to snuggle up next to me on the couch while I’m working and in bed for the night. I can’t wait to meet you and your furry companion! I am a work from home gal who is able to take your pet out for frequent potty breaks. I am available for care 7 days a week. I live in an apartment but indoor play and long walks are a specialty of mine. Dogs can expect unlimited cuddles and walks to burn energy.

Sitter Profile Image: Alex W.
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Alex W.
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$19
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4.5 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Portland, OR, 97204

Very nice and thoughtful walker. I moved and had to find a new walker and Alex went above and beyond.

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Sheung Yi L.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Pearl District, Portland, OR, 97209

About: Hello my name is Niki and I have relocated from Hong Kong to Portland in 2024. I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. I have over 10 years of experience looking after cats and dogs. I had a Corgi and now I have a cat follow me around everyday. I would let the dogs stay in living room and welcome they sleep in my bedroom. I suggest owner bring me their favorite toys, bed and enough food for the time. I have a very flexible schedule during the week and weekends. I am available for boarding, doggy day care, drop-in visits and dog walking services here in the Pearl, Slab Town, Goose Hollow, Downtown, East End and PSU areas of Portland Oregon. In unfamiliar environments, they might refuse to eat dry food. So I cook fresh food, such as boiled chicken, eggs, broccoli, and sweet potatoes. Please let me know if your pet has any food allergies. I often use essential oils to help pets with anxiety, to calm down and relax.

Sitter Profile Image: Kai S.
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Kai S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Buckman, Portland, OR, 97214

Kai is wonderful and picks up on all my fur babies traits without me even mentioning anything. Which shows me that they are being ever so present with her, and I adore that.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maya M.
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Maya M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
40 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Portland, OR, 97209

Maya is so easy to work with and very responsive! She was on time to take Winston for his mid day walk! So happy she’s able to help out by! :)

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Olivia J.
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$10
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16 years of experience
Buckman, Portland, OR, 97214

About: I’ve had dogs and cats since I was little. I’ve had experience doing jobs dog sitting, dog walking, dog boarding, cat sitting, and cat boarding since I was 12. I love animals and animals tend to love me too! I am currently stay-at-home, looking for a remote job so I can continue looking after my pets and hopefully yours. I am flexible and available on weekends. I have occasional trips home to see my family, but other than that I don’t travel that much. Every pet has its own personality and my care tends to match that, as well as the pets needs. One of the dogs I used to walk loved having a chance to sprint in circles over and over. I tailored her walks to go to a nearby, dog-friendly, fenced in park so she could get out all her wiggles before we walked back home.

Sitter Profile Image: Holden H.
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Holden H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Buckman, Portland, OR, 97214

Holden was really responsive and very flexible! Hes veey professional and wpuld recommend him to walk your dog!

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Kelly F.
Sitter Profile Image: Lena C.
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Lena C.
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$15
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1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Southwest Hills, Portland, OR, 97201

About: I was born into a family of German Shepherd lovers, and grew up primarily taking care of our German Shepherds until about 10 years old when we also adopted cats and labradors. Once I graduated college, I adopted an 8 week old Alaskan malamute, who I cared for his entire 11 years of life until he passed just recently this past January. I am not ready to adopt again, but am missing the presence of dogs in my life and looking to fill that space by helping friends, family, neighbors and members of the community with their dog care needs. I am experienced with puppies, high maintenance animals, and especially with large breeds (my boy was 150lbs at a healthy weight and required at least 5 miles of exercise a day). I am kind, caring, uniquely experienced, energetic and reliable. I currently am only working/unavailable late Saturday and Sunday nights, and am extremely active during the week. I have plenty of free time in general. I am respectful to how you’d like your dog to be taken care of in your home and out and about, and also have my own set of everything (leashes, crate, toys, beds, etc) if need be.

Sitter Profile Image: Maya H.
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Maya H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Homestead, Portland, OR, 97239

About: Over 20 years of hands on pet care under my belt. I've been the go to walker and sitter for friends, family, and neighbors across Portland. From energetic malamutes who love winter hikes in Forest Park, to chill cats who want a lap and a scratch. I've handled them all. I know every pup's quirks, keep treats handy, and always come home with wagging tails and happy updates. Reliability is my thing: on time walks, clean pickups, and no drama. Let's get your furry crew out exploring. I am currently doing this part time and enjoy taking care of animals. I am fairly flexible on when I can be available for pet care. I love animals and treat all pets as if they were own. I can tailor to the owner and their pet to make sure everyone is comfortable.

Sitter Profile Image: Mathew H.
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Mathew H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
48 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Irvington, Portland, OR, 97212

Mathew was so thoughtful in getting to know our pup and making sure he was well-exercised while we were away. He provided great notes and pics so I didn’t worry or wonder whether our silly pibble was behaving himself, lol. Thanks Mathew!

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Colby D.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill, Portland, OR, 97239

Colby is a great dog walker! Very communicative and was willing to do a meet and greet which we appreciated a lot. Nash seemed to have a great time and we appreciated the cute pictures of him! I’d definitely recommend Colby for your pet care needs.

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Mark was fantastic with Oso and was good at being firm but gentle. Oso seemed happy and pleasantly tired! Definitely would have Mark walk him again and would recommend Mark!

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Denise R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lizette is great, she’s very trustworthy, friendly, punctual, very responsive and took great care of my Ellie. She followed all the instructions I sent her and made sure to send me lots of pictures on their walks which I really appreciate! I will book with her in the future for sure 🫶🏻 thank you Lizette

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Caterina S.
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Highly recommend Maya - she takes great care of my pups and remains reliable, flexible, and a great communicator.

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Melissa K.
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Skate had a great walk with Rebecca. I appreciate her taking such good care of my girl. I would recommend Rebecca and hope to use her again in the future.

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Courtney B.
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This was my second time hiring Katie for a walk. I appreciated her communication and attention to detail.

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Maria M.
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Maggie is fantastic! She is super easy to communicate with and very responsive. And most importantly, our bernedoodle loves her! I would highly recommend her.

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Lindsay B.
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Prompt, fully reliable, and easy to work with. Everything was perfect with Jillian and we would certainly have her support again.

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Nick S.
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Jordan took really good care of our dog. My dog has a missing toe and needs to wear a boot and Jordan was very careful about that before he took him on a nice neighborhood walk.

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Nancy H.
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Adelaide was amazing. We reached out very last minute and she was quick to communicate and help us with our dog walking needs. Would definitely recommend working with her and trusting her to take care of your doggo.

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Nick L.
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Colby has been amazing with our lab puppy! Excellent communication, photos, and updates. Highly recommend.

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Julia L.
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Courtney was very prompt and communicative, sent great photos of my boy, and gave him good long walks. Thanks for caring for Bobby!

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Ryan C.
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Renata was great with my two little senior dogs, and was very communicative and patient with them. She was very responsive, and I appreciated receiving her updates on the pups while I was away at work!

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Stephen S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Janelle is the absolute best dog walker and sitter around. I trust her completely to care for my sweet dog. Janelle has cared for our dog since she was a puppy and has always been reliable, responsible and fun with Ruby! From walking to playing fetch with her many toys, Janelle is the perfect choice for us!

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Kimberly J.
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James has been a huge help with dog care! My dog Bert warmed up to him quickly and is well cared for by James. James is communicative, dependable, and accommodating of my schedule. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a reliable dog walker and sitter.

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Teresa M.
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Heather was patient and kind with my stubborn terrier with a bad case of stranger danger. Thank you for your help 🐱 ❤️

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Danielle C.
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Kayla is prompt with communication and provides helpful notes and feedback. She is professional and I look forward to hiring her for future jobs!

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Anna F.
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I-Hsin is what every pet owner would hope for when hiring pet care. They're attentive, punctual, and considerate.

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Brittany S.
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Thank you so much Christopher! Christopher was an excellent communicator, took and sent cute pictures, and left a great update. Would highly recommend.

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Natalie L.
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Caroline is wonderful - really appreciate how observant and attuned she is to our dogs, noticing important behavioral changes early so I could get one of them to the vet. Great communicator, reliable, and very kind.

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Melissa K.
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Lou was great! Super calm and competent, and they were great with our adolescent, energetic pup. Thanks Lou :)

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Mary Beth H.
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Portland on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 6,348 dog walkers in Portland. 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.

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Dog walkers in Portland have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Portland.

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:

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There are 6,348 dog walkers in Portland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Portland, 95% 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.

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