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Sitter Profile Image: Harrison S.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

About: I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life growing up and been a pet owner for 18 years. I have walked, feed and cared for our family’s, friends, and neighbors. I’m am great with younger pets that need to release some energy and great with older pets that need a little bit more patience and time. I can’t wait to meet your pet and give a helping hand to your family. I’m completely flexible any days and times. Happy to do a meet and greet free of change! I currently own two pups named Dunkin and missy and a cat named bonnaroo. Which I care routinely. I don’t have any other big jobs right now so my main goal is focusing on the animals and making sure they get exercise. I love to get exercise and walk with my dogs. Also love to throw the ball with my dogs. By also Making sure they have food and water and stay healthy.

Sitter Profile Image: Heather B.
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Heather B.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
168 reviews
53 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Heather was fantastic, responsible, punctual, and clearly great with dogs. Chance warmed up to her right away, and I appreciated the updates and photos. I will definitely book her again.

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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

Jessica has been wonderful! I needed help on short notice for my energetic Staffy/Lab mix while I worked overnight shifts, and she exceeded my expectations. She was great with my dog from the very first meet and greet, and clearly has experience handling larger, high-energy dogs. She provided a full 30 minute walk, updates with photos, notes about the visit, and even tracked potty breaks and checked her water. Knowing my dog was getting exercise and attention in the middle of my 12 hour shift made a huge difference and greatly reduced my stress. Jessica has been reliable, professional, communicative, and caring. My dog absolutely loves her, and I feel completely comfortable having her care for my pet. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and experienced dog walker!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marley D.
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Marley D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Marley was absolutely wonderful with Fiora! The photos she sent during each walk were beautiful, and Fiora always came home happy and pleasantly worn out — which is everything you could ask for. We couldn't recommend her more highly, and she'll be our first call whenever Fiora needs her daily walk covered.

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Alexa D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

About: Hi! I have grown up around dogs all my life and love taking care of them. I have a dog of my own now, Loki, who is my pride and joy. Genuinely my best friend. I know it is hard finding the perfect sitter for your dog(s), but I am experienced and love to be around dogs. I have had some experience walking dogs in my old neighborhood. I really enjoyed that job and wanted to find something similar. I also love to visit my local animal shelter to just look around and potentially help if they need me to. I don’t just want to walk the dogs, but interact with them and make sure they feel comfortable. Thank you for considering me and please contact me if you have any questions! I currently have a full time job, but work from home 3 days out of the week. I am very flexible when it comes to working. I have pet sat for many of my family friends. I am always attentive to any dog/cat that I have in my home. I am putting them first and making sure they are happy throughout the day.

Sitter Profile Image: Donna R.
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Donna R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
24 years of experience
Glen Burnie, MD, 21060

Donna & Mars just connected. 💖 She must be the 🐶 pup whisperer !!

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Sitter Profile Image: Courtney A.
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Courtney A.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Parole, MD

About: Hi! I’m Courtney — a true dog lover, experienced pet caregiver, and someone who treats every pet like family. As a dog mom myself, I understand how important it is to trust the person caring for your pet. Whether your dog loves long walks, playtime, couch snuggles, or just a calm and reassuring presence, my goal is to make them feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I have extensive experience caring for dogs with a wide range of personalities, energy levels, and care needs, and I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and attentive to details. For house sitting, my standard rate includes typical care such as feeding, walks/potty breaks, companionship, overnight care, and lots of love. If your pet requires additional support — including senior care, medication administration, frequent potty breaks (every few hours), mobility assistance, separation anxiety management, or near-constant supervision — please let me know before booking, as these higher-needs situations may require custom pricing to ensure I can provide the level of care your pet deserves. Please be as detailed as possible about your pet’s routine, behaviors, and care needs so I can make sure we’re the right fit. Looking forward to meeting your furry family member!

Sitter Profile Image: Ally V.
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Ally V.
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$20
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

Ally was very responsive and reliable. Our dog loved her and i would get her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole L.
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Nicole L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
26 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20716

Appreciate Nicole's care and attention for my pup Cassie on their walk. Cassie likes to take her time, stopping to sniff spots or lay down, so I booked an hour walk. Nicole made sure she got the full walk in so Cassie could enjoy her usual exercise and mental stimulation.

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Sitter Profile Image: Owen K.
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Owen K.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Severna Park, MD, 21146

Owen is reliable, kind and trustworthy. He shows up, gives my dog a good walk regardless of the weather, and responds quickly. I highly recommend him to anyone that needs a walker.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexia M.
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Alexia M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21409

Captain is a bark greeter and Alexia did a great job at keep calm and welcoming his excitement. He seemed very happy after the walk and hung around her a bit before she left. Overall fantastic experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis H.
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Alexis H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

About: I’ve been around animals my entire life and grew up caring for 3 dogs, 2 cats, birds, lizards, hermit crabs, fish, and rabbits. Taking care of pets has always come naturally to me. Since I was around 10 years old, I’ve helped walk my neighbors’ dogs and puppies, as well as pet sit their dogs and cats while they were away on vacation. I’m very patient, attentive, and love making pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for like they’re part of the family. 🐾 Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine as a stay-at-home mom, which gives me a very flexible schedule and allows me to be home throughout the day for walks, feedings, playtime, check-ins, and lots of attention. My 5-month-old daughter and I spend a lot of time at home, so I’m able to provide consistent care, companionship, and updates for pet owners. I enjoy having animals as part of our daily routine and make sure every pet feels comfortable, safe, and cared for. In my home, pets are treated like family and are welcome on the furniture for comfort and companionship. I create a calm, loving environment where animals can feel safe and relaxed while away from their owners. My cats have access to food and water throughout the day, with their setup safely placed out of reach from dogs when needed. I do not crate animals unless specifically requested by the owner, as I prefer pets to feel comfortable and free in the home. I pay close attention to each pet’s routine, personality, and comfort level to make sure they receive individualized care, attention, and plenty of love.

Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn R.
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Kathryn R.
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$24
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
291 reviews
84 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20715

Kathryn is def up for the challenge with our dog. Lexus does not like a lot of people but Kathryn has made the cut. Good feedback on the walk. And she can work the house alarm system. 👍👍👍

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison K.
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Allison K.
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$21
per walk
4.9 out of 5 stars
287 reviews
127 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Crownsville, MD, 21032

We've only been working with Allison for a short while but she's been so great. She's very communicative, responsive, and our pup definitely seems we'll taken care of. We feel like we don't have to worry about her while we're out and about. All the stars!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Leigh Ann E.
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Leigh Ann E.
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$17
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

About: I’ve cared for dogs of all breeds & sizes over the years. I am comfortable with puppies through senior age. Friends, family and clients have relied on me to feed, walk, play with, clean up after, and love their pups as if they were my own. I can administer medications, including injections, and sq fluids. I can practice obedience skills during my visits as well. I’m available for pet care visits on Wednesday & Thursday mornings as well as evenings, Friday afternoon-evening, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. I am also available on major holidays. Mondays and Tuesdays are on a case-by-case basis. I am very safety conscious and will care for your pets as carefully as I would my own. I will follow whatever your normal household routine is so that your pets feel safe and comfortable. They thrive with routines! If they use a crate, need treats after potty breaks, want belly rubs after a meal, etc., I am there for it all!

Sitter Profile Image: Jodie B.
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Jodie B.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
18 repeat clients
55 years of experience
Odenton, MD, 21113

Jodie was a huge help for us when we went on vacation. I even had the dates wrong and she still showed up and took care of our pup. We are very appreciative to have had her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ella L.
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Ella L.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

Ella has been an excellent dog walker for Cannon. She is extremely reliable and a great communicator. We would highly recommend her to care for your pets!

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Sitter Profile Image: Beth S.
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Beth S.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Odenton, MD, 21113

Lifesaver! Thanks so much for being available with such short notice to come meet my coco and care for him last week…I’ll definitely be using you again!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie B.
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Stephanie B.
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$14
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20721

About: I'm an animal lover who's grown up with multiple family members who owned dogs and have had my own German Shepherd for years since puppyhood! Well versed in caring for, walking, and enjoying company of pets. I'm a college student currently working part-time and studying for the LSAT, so I have a fairly flexible schedule that can work well for you! My approach would be to try to provide structure to the animals while following the rules and preferences of the clients. I've found my own dog is the happiest when provided efficient stimulation, so I would want to provide that for any pets I was sitting.

Sitter Profile Image: Zaynah B.
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Zaynah B.
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$19
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20716

Zaynah has been a blessing. I just had surgery and can’t walk Lemmie right now. Lemmie took an instant liking to Zaynah. She does a great jobs, is extremely punctual and polite. Lemmie loves her and has the biggest smile after their walks. I highly recommend Zaynah!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marley is the best! My dog always enjoys time with her and she follows every detail of the visits. I know Super is always in good hands!

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John M.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lily was a GREAT sitter for my fur babies while we were out of the country! She made us have peace of mind letting us know how they were as well as sending pictures along the way. Would definitely recommend!

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Alexis N.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Pam is a very conscientious and caring person. She took very good care of my pets and even took my cat to the emergency veterinary clinic at night. I really appreciate her daily updates and photos and her kindness and professionalism.

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Jenny C.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

First time using the service and Jamie made trusting my boys with someone else so stress free. She cared for them so well The daily reports and photos made me very happy. Will truly use Jamie and Rover services again.

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Aiyanna T.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chance loves Caitlyn! She’s always great with him. She’s reliable, communicative, and clearly cares about the dogs she works with. I always feel comfortable knowing Chance is in good hands with her, and he’s always happy and well cared for when I get home. Highly recommend her!

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Dog Walking
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Alexis was dependable, always on time, and did a great job with Lexi. I’d definitely book her again.

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Elsie V.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elif was absolutely wonderful! My dog is nervous and reactive, which can make meeting new people and walks challenging, but Elif handled everything with patience, confidence, and care. Their professionalism and genuine love for animals really shine through. She communicated well each day which I greatly appreciated as well. Highly recommend Elif to anyone!

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Brianna G.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather was fantastic, responsible, punctual, and clearly great with dogs. Chance warmed up to her right away, and I appreciated the updates and photos. I will definitely book her again.

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Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Barbara was fantastic! Very good at communicating and sticking to the schedule we set. Would trust her with our dogs any time!

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Tyler S.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddi has been a true professional, and a very caring and considerate walking companion for Gracie. I highly recommend Maddi to watch over, or care for your pet in any way.

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Derryle G.
Dog Walking
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The average cost for Dog Walking in Riva on Rover is $16.65 per walk (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Walking easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Walking. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 14,716 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Riva. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Riva. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking services, you can request a report card update with specifics about your dog’s walk. Report cards require photos and can include a map of the walking route , total walk time, poop and pee breaks, and distance traveled, so you know exactly where your dog has been walking in Riva.

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Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Riva. On Rover:

  • 90% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

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