Dog Walking in River Oaks, Fort Lauderdale
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1. Tich M.
“Tich has been amazing with my 1 year old dog! This was my first time using rover and she made me feel comfortable. My dog warmed up to her and she always gives me great updates about their walks. Great service and very friendly!”
2. Aileen O.
“Such a lovely person, I could tell by her energy and I loved that she worked with her during the walk as my pup is still learning not to be reactive on the leash! I will definitely be using her again!”
3. Andrea K.
“Andrea was sweet with Remy and followed all the instructions. Her response time was quick to any message which was nice! I am very happy with her level of care and responsibility. She showed up a few minutes early which is always a plus.”
4. Alyssa F.
“Alyssa is amazing! She’s great with communication, set me lots of updates and pictures, and my dog absolutely loved her! Will definitely be rebooking!”
5. Genesis S.
“Genesis was so nice and easy to work with. She is a sweetheart. Great communication, always considerate. My doggo loved her of COURSE. Would recommend Genesis to anyone over and over again. Thank you for such a great experience.”
6. Krystal R.
“I greatly appreciated that Krystal was available to take care of Pierre on such short notice! The pictures she took were great. I think he enjoyed the walk with Krystal! I enjoyed the communications from Krystal keeping me updated. I recommend Krystal to other pet owners. She did a terrific job.”
7. Katie B.
“She is prompt, friendly, and great with my dog! Highly recommend”
8. Nicole G.
“Nicole was prompt, efficient and handled the tasks professionally with care. Our dog Valentino was always happy to see her. Our cat Sohji, who never comes out for guests surprisingly showed up for a cameo pic! This is an indication that even Shoji was comfortable with her presence and care. We recommend Nicole as a competent and caring pet specialist. Nicole will always be our pet care specialist when needed.”
9. William G.
“I can’t say how much I recommend Will. He is the most loving and amazing person to care for your furry friends. He treated Moyo with such amazing care. You can tell by how happy my pup was every time Will took him for a walk!!”
10. Kimmeth P.
“kimmeth is a gold star doggy caretaker. She is great with my senior dog and managing the rowdy puppy at the same time. She is on time, attentive, compassion, reliable, and the dogs love her. I am so glad I have her to walk/watch my dogs during the busy week and be booking her again soon.”
11. Estefania G.
“I feel very at ease having Canela in Estefania’s care. I appreciate her prompt communication, detailed updates, and willingness to go above and beyond. She has a wonderful and kind personality. I’m happy I met her and I’m grateful I have her to support me with Canela in the future.”
12. Roberto P.
“Roberto has taken care of my dog for many years. He is responsible and kind. My dog loves him and is always excited to see him! I would recommend him as a caregiver to anyone who loves their pet!”
13. Nicole S.
“Nicole has walked our dog Bob a few times now and she is wonderful! Bob warmed up to her quickly. Nicole sends photos and videos of each walk, which we very much appreciate. We will continue to use her services! Thank you, Nicole!”
14. Oksana V.
“Oksana did an amazing job taking care of Jacky. She kept me updated and made sure my dog was happy and well cared for. I’ll definitely book again!”
15. Payal D.
“She took wonderful care of my golden retriever. She kept me updated consistently. I was worried about my first time having another person watch my dog, but I was instantly relieved by how caring and compassionate Payal was. If you’re in Fort Lauderdale and looking for somebody to care for your dog, book her. She is amazing.”
16. Robin W.
“Robin was the best pet sitter I could have imagined. She helped us out of bind at the last minute and was very easy to communicate with. She made us feel very comfortable pictures and text about each visit. I highly recommend her.”
17. Tracey V.
“Super reliable and flexible, and very loving towards our pup with great advice to give!”
18. Laura F.
“Marytodd love the first of many walks. Thank you for keeping me updated throughout”
19. Philip M.
“Philip has taken my puppy Sadie for walks on several occasions now. On our initial meet and greet him and Sadie got along really well. He's always responsive to any questions, instructions and last minute request for walks. He sends me updates and pictures during the walks so I always feel like Sadie is being well taken care of. Thanks again, Philip!”
20. Jeremiah W.
“I believe Jeremiah would provide great care for all pets that he would be responsible for. He is very compationate towards animals and would provide a safe environment to the best of his ability. He has been a big part of 2 of his own dogs lives since they were puppies, one for 9 years until he past and the other for 10 years and she is still with us. I hope he is given strong consideration for this position. Thank you. Susan T.”
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Doggy Walking FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in River Oaks on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 5,649 dog walkers in River Oaks. 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 87% of River Oaks dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in River Oaks have an average of 14 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 River Oaks.
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:
- Start and stop times
- A map of their walk with total distance
- Pee, poo, food, and water breaks
- Cute photos and a personalized note
There are 5,649 dog walkers in River Oaks on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In River Oaks, 89% 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.
Yes! Dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog walker through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog walker has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog walker requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog walking service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog walker’s cancellation policy.
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