Dog Walkers in Rio Del Mar, CA

“Patrick blew my expectations out of the water. He was absolutely fantastic. On time, courteous and friendly. I hope he is willing and available if we need cover in the future. Amazing!”

“Marley is amazing. She is prompt, reliable and communicative. I felt so at ease knowing my dog was in good hands and getting some great exercise. While he’s normally a bowling ball of energy when I get home from work, he’s so much more relaxed after his walks with Marley.”

“Celeste stepped in on super short notice, walked my dog for an hour, and was incredibly accommodating and friendly. My dog loved them, and I would definitely hire her again. Highly recommend!”

“Alyssa is great- she’s conscientious, a good communicator, and most importantly was comfortable with our 30 pound terrier mix. She came to our house to walk him every day for 17 days while I was out of town. My husband was working from home so knew that he was always happy to see her. I am happy to recommend her and will use her again if I ever have the need.”

“Phoenix loves animals and is a compassionate and reliable pet sitter. He takes care of our cat whenever we travel and our very scaredy cat loves him back. I trust him and highly recommend him for all furry critters.”

“Asher has watched my dog multiple times and provided top-level care for her. She comes back happy to see me yet relaxed. I get the feeling she is happy with her day and had fun to boot. Asher feeds my dog exactly to her complicated diet:). I trust the care she receives in given with love and attention. I recommend his petting sitting service and will be using them again myself.”

“I am so pleased to recommend J Kathleen (Tanner) as an exceptional dog walker! I’ve seen firsthand how dedicated, caring, and responsible she is with pets. Tanner has a natural way with dogs, always taking the time to understand their individual personalities and needs. She provides both exercise and companionship for the dogs, ensuring they have a great time on each walk. I trust Tanner completely and know that any dog in her care will receive top-notch attention and care. Highly recommend!”

About: My name is Jennie. I grew up on a farm in Eastern Washington. We had tons of animals, including many different types of dogs, big and small. We regularly took in rescue animals and pets with special needs. I now live in Santa Cruz, and I have a sixteen year old muggin (pug/min-pin) named Genghis. I'm new to the area, and I'm looking to work with pets of all types. I have regular and occasional availability. I offer dog walking, petsitting and house-sitting services. I am experienced with animals of all ages and stages, from puppies and kittens, to senior cats and pups. I am able to administer oral and topical medications, and I am happy to offer health monitoring for pets who are under veterinary care. While I do not offer full grooming services, basic bathing is in my wheel house. Whatever your pets need to be happy, healthy, and comfortable is what I want to provide! My schedule is very flexible. I am new to the area, and I'm looking to establish both regularly scheduled and occasional clients. For petsitting clients, I can be available for 2 visits per day. For walks, I accept same day appointments, as well as recurring advanced bookings. I aim to always provide the same level of loving care to pets as their humans would, if they were home. To this end, I like to get detailed instructions regarding feeding schedule, play preferences, and personality. It is my commitment to my clients to follow their instructions to the letter. When it comes to adventures outside of the home, safety is my #1 priority. I want your pups to have a great time, and to do that, they've got to be safe. For this reason, I do not take pups to off leash areas, when other dogs are present. There are just far too many risks to take into account with unfamiliar dogs around. Keeping dogs on-leash in group settings offers me a greater amount of control and ability to protect them, in the even that we are approached by another unfamiliar dog while out and about.

“Alex is very responsive and flexible in coordinating dog walks for our hyper Portuguese water dog pup. Was great, scheduling meet and greet last minute before we needed him in a pinch for coverage while we were out of town. So glad we were able to find him to care for our pup. We are grateful to work with him!”

“Maria has always been prompt when picking up Hazel and she’s super friendly to everyone. We recommend her!”

About: I've been a lover of pups since I was a young boy, and that still remains true to this day. My fiance and I now have 2 large dogs - a boxer & a husky mix! They are truly our fur-babies! 🫶🏻 One of our dogs is ESA certified - as am I. And we've assisted in the training of my parents 2 service dogs. My experience has taught me how to tend to the varying needs and temperaments each dog may have. Rest assured your dogs will get & feel the same love, patience, and excitement that we give our own. 🐾 I work remotely (from home) full-time so my days and evenings remain flexible so I can care for your dogs as needed. I offer dog walking during working hours, and dog sitting as needed. While caring for your pet in your home, I'm happy to play with them, snuggle with them, or allow them their space to feel as comfortable as possible. At our home our boxer loves to play Frisbee and tug of war, but our husky just wants head scratches - we cater to both, in very different ways. :)

About: I have learned so much about caring for dogs and cats. I love giving all babies the attention they need. They are safe in my hands. I currently work part time as a receptionist 3 days a week. I also attend Cosmetology school 4 nights a week. In my free time I would be walking or sitting dogs I would carefully read the pet descriptions to identify any needs the pet may need. If I were to have any questions I won’t hesitate to contact the owner

“Unexpectedly my sister's young, very energetic dog got kicked out of dog camp while she was out of town and I had to take on his care. The dog is big and boisterous and I have to say that I would have lost my mind if I had not received the excellent assistance of Henry and Abigail. They put their all into trying to exercise some of the lunacy out of Dash. I can't thank them enough and would recommend them highly. They are on-time, efficient, and caring dog-lovers.”

“To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to recommend Dr. Laurie Bloom-Sweeney for the role of dog walker. Laurie is a responsible, compassionate, and energetic individual with a natural affinity for animals. Her ability to build trust with dogs of all temperaments is remarkable, and she consistently demonstrate patience and care in every interaction. Beyond her love for animals, Laurie is highly reliable and organized. Whether managing schedules, maintaining safety during walks, or ensuring dogs receive the exercise and attention they need, Laurie consistently goes above and beyond. I am confident that Laurie would be an excellent choice for this role and that your dogs will thrive under her attentive care. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any additional information. Sincerely, Mr. Itai Britany 831-596-9666”

“I have asked Mary Ann to help with the care of our family dog twice now and both times she was responsive with booking, cleaning up an accident inside the house, giving meds and showing up in time frames requested. We are really grateful for her help and service.”

“Denise is an excellent dog walker! She is reliable and friendly and does a great job communicating with me throughout the day. My dog loves her and looks forward to her visits.”

“Robert has been a lifelong dog owner and lover. He’s patient quiet and kind. I trust him implicitly with any pets. He is also a cat lover and would be a great cat sitter.”

“Emilie is a great person to watch your animals. She has watched my dog many times before and I’ve had zero problems with it. I highly recommend booking with her. She is very sweet and knows how to care for your furry one 💕”

About: My love of dogs is lifelong--our family dog was a Boxer named Maggie who snored like a tractor. Ever since then I have loved pet sitting for family and friends. I live in an apartment currently and don't feel like it's the right time for a dog of my own, but I can provide experienced care to your four-legged family member. Please note: I live on the third floor up. If your dog is elderly or has mobility issues with stairs this won’t be a good fit. I currently work from home, which makes my availability flexible. The best times for me to care for pets are at lunchtime and in the evening/overnight. I am extremely responsible and use supervision and good judgment to ensure the safety of your pets inside of my home, and outside my home during walks and play dates.

“Billie has cared for and walked my dogs when needed over the last two years. He has a way of connecting with animals and assessing and respecting their particular needs. I feel completely comfortable having Billie care for and walk my dogs. I would recommend Billie to walk any dog.”