Dog Walking in Richmond

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole D.
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Nicole D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Vcu, Richmond, VA, 23220

Nicole is awesome! She is so sweet with my puppy, always on time, and very communicative.

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Sophia E.
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Jonathan E.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Arrived on time. And was polite. Will most definitely book with him again

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Anna W.
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Lee B.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
148 reviews
51 repeat clients
21 years of experience
The Museum District, Richmond, VA, 23221

Lee is fantastic! Very reliable and pays close attention to our dog…he seems to appreciate her for the great, lovable, somewhat stubborn hound she is! Lee is always our first choice for taking care of Collette!

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Shannon G.
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Lila D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
436 reviews
120 repeat clients
16 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Lila did a great jog walking our dog Cassie! She met us for a meet & greet ahead of time and was courteous of our directions. I would highly recommend!

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Lydia G.
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Kacey G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA, 23223

Kacey was great! Professional, responsible, and highly communicative. Most importantly, the dogs immediately loved her! Would definitely hire again.

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Anne C.
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Zander M.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23220

Zander does a great job walking my dog when I’m busy with work. I trust him with my animals and I would certainly recommend him for any pet-related needs you have.

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Melissa M.
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Maggie D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA, 23220

Maggie is extremely dependable and professional! We appreciate her clear and prompt communication and summaries of her time with our fur baby.

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Rebecca F.
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Jonathan W.
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$13
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
6 years of experience
Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA, 23220

About: I’ve had dogs growing up and had to take care of them a lot as well as having experience as a kennel tech over some summers! I’m currently off over the summer while school is out so my availability is very open. I can take care of your pets when ever you need me. I have an apartment that I am more than happy having pets stay in however there is no yard. I am happy to stay with them and house sit.

Sitter Profile Image: Kathleen N.
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Kathleen N.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
The Museum District, Richmond, VA, 23221

Kate is reliable and went above and beyond to care for my pup. Very grateful for her help

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Sitter Profile Image: Nina F.
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Nina F.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Carillon, Richmond, VA, 23221

Nina is great with our dog. She always arrives on time and provides amazing feedback on the walks. She’s also very accommodating whenever we need to adjust our schedule.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan H.
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Meghan H.
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$16
per walk
4 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

About: I’ve always been an animal person and have experience caring for dogs, cats, and reptiles, including my own ball python. I also have an Australian Shepherd who can be pretty anxious, so I’m used to being patient with nervous pets and helping them feel safe and comfortable. I’ve pet sat for both dogs and cats, including a cat with a more aggressive personality, so I understand the importance of respecting each animal’s boundaries and adapting to their individual needs. I love getting outside and taking walks, and I’m very familiar with the Richmond area. I also worked as a house cleaner for two years, so I’m comfortable being in clients’ homes and understand the importance of being respectful, trustworthy, and reliable. My goal is always to make your pet feel safe and happy while you’re away! I work about 20 hours a week as an esthetician and make my own schedule, which gives me plenty of flexibility to care for your pets. Because I set my own hours, I’m able to accommodate walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting throughout the week. Spending time with animals is something I genuinely enjoy, so I would love to fit pet care into my routine. I believe every pet is different, so I do my best to follow their normal routine and make them feel as comfortable as possible. In a client’s home, I’ll make sure your pet gets plenty of attention, exercise, playtime, and affection while keeping up with their feeding schedule and any specific instructions you provide. For cats staying in my home, I’ll provide a calm, safe environment where they can settle in at their own pace. Having lived with multiple cats of various personalities, I understand that some cats are social while others prefer their space, and I’m happy to accommodate both! I will stay in regular communication, providing updates and photos so you always know how they’re doing!

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Miska K.
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$15
per walk
3 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23220

About: I've worked with cats and dogs for over 3 years! I used to work at a pet resort for 2 years doing boarding. Later on, I moved to working at an animal hospital and helped with treatments! I love animals and have the time to give your animal the care it deserves! I have plenty of time to play with your animal! I usually travel weekends, but will stay depending on the weekend! Happy to stay with your animal I've worked with many dogs with many different conditions! I've done medicine for dogs, as well as cared for all their different needs

Sitter Profile Image: Sidney D.
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Sidney D.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Sidney is so wonderful with our sweet pug! We trust her deeply and she is a great communicator and very flexible with our somewhat unpredictable schedules.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emmalee G.
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Emmalee G.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
49 repeat clients
15 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Emmalee has taken the time to get to know our dog and he has taken to her very quickly and he is a very sensitive soul so that speaks volumes! Really happy and relaxed knowing she is caring for him, would definitely recommend.

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Melanie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jeffrey H.
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Jeffrey H.
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$22
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
22 repeat clients
34 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Jeffrey is nothing short of exceptional to work with. Timely communication, reliable and consistent. My dog loves him and he went above and beyond to take care of our pup during a last minute booking while we traveled over the holidays. Highly recommend working with him!

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Deiandre F.
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$12
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
5 years of experience
Carver, Richmond, VA, 23220

About: Ive had 5 years of pet experience, with cats, dogs, reactive, skiddish animals you name it. I have been able to administer medicine to animals, whether it be pill pockets, cheese, bread. I have pet sit others animals quite a few, but with my experience as a kennel attendant will do everything in my power to make sure your pet is comfortable and loved while you are away! So with my own cat he does come first, I usually feed him in the morning and at night at 7pm. If I were to take care of your pets I would have no issue checking on them, feeding them, walking them after 2-3pm because that is when my classes in. During the weekends I am completely free unless something comes up. So my own cat he is confined to my room when I am not home, but when I am i let him roam around. I am trying to get him to go on walks as well so he can still be active

Sitter Profile Image: Avery R.
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Avery R.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
25 repeat clients
18 years of experience
The Museum District, Richmond, VA, 23221

Avery is so wonderful! She helped us out with walks for our new puppy and was incredibly attentive to our training process. Our dogs loved her and she always provided so many cute pictures and thorough updates. We’ll be using her for all of our pet care needs moving forward. I’m so happy we found her!!

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Meredith M.
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Conrad M.
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$21
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Absolutely love Conrad as my dog, Soy's weekly dog walker. Really appreciate his communication, flexibility, updates & pictures of Soy. Highly recommend! <3

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Mari B.
Sitter Profile Image: Morgan S.
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Morgan S.
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$18
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Scott's Addition, Richmond, VA, 23230

Very reliable. Has helped me out so much with my dog care!

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Clifford A.
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Marjorie L.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23219

About: I’ve been dog-sitting for about 5 years now. I’ve mainly taken care of small to medium sized dogs but I’m open to looking after larger dogs as well. I am very reliable and have a lot of energy to keep your dog entertained throughout the day. I love going for walks and and going to dog parks if allowed by the owner. I live in an apartment and it’s dog-friend and the apartment has a dog area where they can relieve themselves. I live in a studio apartment but there’s plenty of open space where your pup can lounge around. I’m very attentive of your dogs needs, so I stay on top of taking them out for walks and making sure their water bowl is kept full and following their feeding schedule. Also open to grooming and showering your dog, especially if they are staying overnight with me. If your pup is energetic and loves to play we will be a great match!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole does such a great job with my baby. On days when it’s too hot she still makes sure he goes out and gets playtime and love. I absolutely love that she takes multiple pics to show what they’ve been up to. Pork Chop enjoys her visits so much

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Felicia J.
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Natalie was great! Made leaving my giant breed puppy super easy when I had a last minute family emergency. Punctual, good communication, asked good questions :)

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Anna C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mallory has been outstanding with my very anxious children! Weekly walks and overnight stays have been a god send for my work travel! wish I could take them with me in the move! You can’t go wrong!

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Taylor B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nina took care of my 11 year old dog for 5 days and it was a wonderful experience! She communicated well, was always on time for walks, and when I got home my dog seemed very happy and well taken care of. Totally recommend!

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Raney M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

James was great! He was reliable, communicative, and took excellent care of my dogs while I was away. I appreciated the updates and could tell my pets were comfortable and well looked after. I would definitely book with James again.

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Madison S.
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She did a great job walking my dog. She arrived on time, followed directions, and took good care of him.

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Ursula G.
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Lila has done such an amazing job with our Zula. She is prompt, consistent, communicative and caring! Couldn’t ask for a better sitter

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Kieran M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sidney has been great for walks with our dog Patrick the Pug! He loves her and she’s always reliable and goes the extra mile to look after him. Highly recommend

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Parker S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Conrad stepped in at our late notice and took fantastic care of our two dogs! They were staying with a sitter who could not walk them, and Conrad came to the rescue with walking them for a full hour every day, reliably and on-time! He communicates really well, is really responsible, and clearly has experience with dogs. One of my dogs is also dog-reactive, and Conrad knew just how to manage any reactive signs on walks and keeps distance from other animals. He listens well to instructions and is just a great dude. I’m happily looking to making him our regular go-to pet sitter and walker whenever we need support!

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Neethi J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gillian has been a reliable and communicative dog walker. She is always on time or lets me know if she's running a tad late. She reports on the walk, and I feel as if I can trust her with my precious pup.

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Dawn T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chynna took great care of my Junie while I was away. She followed all instructions, sent me lots of photos, and kept me informed on how Junie was doing on their walks. I will definitely be using Chynna again for any dog sitting needs!

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Kelsey M.
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Amanda was great with Zoey. She arrived right on time, took her for a nice long walk and kept us updated via messages and pictures. Highly recommended!

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Justin C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ivana is an absolute delight and a spark of energy in the morning haha! Very warm, friendly, outgoing - my two big dogs adored right away. She’s very comfortable and confident with them. She has a lot of experience with all kinds of animals (volunteering at shelters, 10+ years, many varieties of animals) and she definitely is passionate about doing this / does it with authenticity. she’s incredibly professional, always on time, and wonderfully communicative. Adored her and def booking again! Highly recommend!

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Samantha W.
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Catherine was great with our girl! Super easy to communicate with and provided updates throughout the walk. Thanks for taking good care of our girl!

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Edith M.
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Aislin is communicative, reliable, and down to earth! Couldn’t be happier with her work as a sitter!

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Taylor H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Seriously 10/10 recommend. Zack was so patient and understanding with my dog Sanova, even when she had issues with barking and getting used to him. He stayed kind, consistent, genuine, and happy to help no matter what. He was very communicative throughout and such a pleasure to have around. Sanova always got lots of exercise and great care when she was with him- his services were a huge relief to me and my boyfriend’s bust schedules. If you’re looking for a sign to book him for his services- this is it.

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Eden H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ginat was great and went above and beyond taking care of our girl. We appreciate the extra care while we were away and put us at ease leaving her in good hands. Thanks Ginat!

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Maryjane P.
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Avery took such good care of Blue while I was away. She was so attentive to him and that gave me peace of mind every day! Thank you!!!

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Maria B.
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Terra did a great gob!! Great communication, took great care of buddy, lots of pictures and updates! I definitely will reach out to Terra again!!

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Emily H.
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Maggie was so helpful walking our two rambunctious Aussiedoodles making multiple trips and giving updates, very reliable!

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Jessica W.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 2,254 dog walkers in Richmond. 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 Richmond have an average of 15 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 Richmond.

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 2,254 dog walkers in Richmond on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Richmond, 94% 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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