Dog Walking in Riverside, Cambridge, MA
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Top rated Riverside dog walkers
“sophia was responsive to every question i had and took very good care of my precious kit. i am so grateful to her for her dedication and love of animals. thank you sophia.”
“Rosie has been walking my Finley for a while now. He’s reactive with high anxiety which makes coming in and out of a 30 floor apartment building challenging. She communicated her experiences with me and we work through them. She’s my go to call when I have plans and want him to have company. She’s been great all around.”
“Umnia has been so sweet with my dog Ladybug! She sends great updates after their walks and has been good about communication. I would definitely recommend her!”
“Thomas is such a gem!!! Book him! He’s punctual, communicates well, and is patient. My dog Cairo is not everyone’s ’cup of tea’ (not that I care, since I love him) but he’s vocal at times from excitement and has high energy as a 2 year old Aussiedoodle. Thomas arrived on time, and took Cairo on an hour long dog walk. Although it was 80+ degree humid weather with no breeze, he did it with a smile on his face. Moving forward, whenever I need a walker for Cairo (most likely 1x weekly), I will contact Thomas to check his availability. And next time Thomas, I’ll have a nice cold unopened bottled water for you. Thomas, thank you for bonding with Cairo and accepting his high energy level. Not sure if you’re told this enough, but you are absolutely amazing!”
“Stephanie walked my dog once a day for 5 days while I was traveling. She was punctual, easy to communicate with and great with our dog. I look forward to working with her again! Thank you Stephanie”
“Ana Christina is fantastic. She clearly loves dogs and is knowledgeable and experienced, and my dog adores her. Ana Chis is also professional, timely, and always responsive. I'd hire her to watch my puppy again in a heartbeat.”
“Katherine was a wonderful dog walker, she took so many great photos of Ricki and had a lot of great notes for each walk! I would definitely book her again for Ricki!”
About: Hi everyone! My name is Maddie. I’ve been around my dogs my whole life and I’ve been taking care of dogs since middle school. I had a Portuguese Water Dog growing up, and have always loved volunteering to walk and spend nights with my neighbors’ dogs, as well. In college, I walked dogs for professors and people living in town. I would love nothing more than to help you out with your dog :). I’m responsive and organized, and typically have no issue picking up last-minute requests! I’m working a hybrid clinical research job that has fairly flexible hours, and I love breaking my day up with some fun dog time :). For walks and drop-ins, I will be sure to understand any particular details ahead of time to ensure your dog’s safety. As an athlete, I have no trouble with strong dogs on the leash.
“Samantha accommodated a last minute request to walk my dog a few days in a row. She showed up on time and sent photos. I love her post walk updates! Would recommend. Thanks, Samantha =)”
“Darby stepped in to walk our dog when something came up last minute, and we couldn’t have been more grateful! She was flexible, communicative, and really attentive to our dogs (and cats) needs! We’re so happy we already booked her for another weekend!”
About: My family had a beautiful golden retriever named Ben who passed away at 15. I absolutely love dogs and have been taking care of animals for around 17 years now. I am comfortable and familiar with senior pet care, and I have no problem cleaning up accidents! I also am a happy steward of other people’s homes (certified neat freak over here). I’ve been dog sitting and walking for around 5 years now, mostly in Atlanta which is where I am from. Currently, I do not own a pet; I just graduated from Yale and recently moved to an apartment that requires written notice if I want to get a pet. I’d love to adopt a pet in the next few years, but for now, I am focused on working through this life transition! I have a lot of flexibility in the evenings and weekends. I also tend to be free all day on Friday. I am a graduate student at Harvard, so I may have some modifications to make once I know my schedule this fall. While I can’t house animals at my apartment at this time, I am comfortable spending time with pets in other people’s homes. I am respectful of any space that I am welcome into and can promise that as a sitter. I will leave the place as I found it!
About: I’ve taken care of all kinds of pets for many years! My true expertise is babysitting, but fur-babies are definitely included in my portfolio! I love dogs, cats, snakes, lizards, hamsters, birds, bunnies, pretty much all animals! And I would love to take care of yours :) I work per diem at Brigham and Women’s hospital so my schedule is pretty flexible and changes week by week. The only days I’m unavailable are Tuesdays! I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes, and ages. I have watched puppies, I have hung out with older dogs, and plenty in between. Just chat with me about your dogs needs and I can adapt accordingly!
About: I love animals and I think pets are such important parts of our families. I have been cat sitting for friends ever since I graduated from college and I really enjoy taking care of pets. I aim to ensure that your pet(s) will have everything they need while you're away. I am currently living with two cats, one of which is mine, but I also take care of my roommate's cat regularly. I am currently working from home, so I am able to go out during the day to take care of your pet as long as there are no conflicts at work and as long as your home is not too far from my place of residence. I know that our furry friends have unique needs and personalities. I take pride in creating a comfortable and stress-free environment for them. Whether it's providing fresh food and water, daily walks, maintaining a clean litter box, or engaging in interactive play to keep them mentally stimulated, I ensure that your pet's well-being and contentment are my top priorities.
“Laura is a great pet caretaker and I would recommend her to anyone! I booked Laura very last minute when a need came, and she filled in and did an amazing job for my two dogs. One of my dogs has reactivity and leash aggression, and Laura did a great job managing his needs and caring for him. Laura is a great communicator and sent great pictures. I would happily use her for dog walks again.”
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Sophia A.Star Sitter
“sophia was responsive to every question i had and took very good care of my precious kit. i am so grateful to her for her dedication and love of animals. thank you sophia.”
Rosie K.
“Rosie has been walking my Finley for a while now. He’s reactive with high anxiety which makes coming in and out of a 30 floor apartment building challenging. She communicated her experiences with me and we work through them. She’s my go to call when I have plans and want him to have company. She’s been great all around.”
Umnia S.Star Sitter
“Umnia has been so sweet with my dog Ladybug! She sends great updates after their walks and has been good about communication. I would definitely recommend her!”
Thomas Keagen B.Star Sitter
“Thomas is such a gem!!! Book him! He’s punctual, communicates well, and is patient. My dog Cairo is not everyone’s ’cup of tea’ (not that I care, since I love him) but he’s vocal at times from excitement and has high energy as a 2 year old Aussiedoodle. Thomas arrived on time, and took Cairo on an hour long dog walk. Although it was 80+ degree humid weather with no breeze, he did it with a smile on his face. Moving forward, whenever I need a walker for Cairo (most likely 1x weekly), I will contact Thomas to check his availability. And next time Thomas, I’ll have a nice cold unopened bottled water for you. Thomas, thank you for bonding with Cairo and accepting his high energy level. Not sure if you’re told this enough, but you are absolutely amazing!”
Stephanie C.Star Sitter
“Stephanie walked my dog once a day for 5 days while I was traveling. She was punctual, easy to communicate with and great with our dog. I look forward to working with her again! Thank you Stephanie”
Ana Cristina S.
“Ana Christina is fantastic. She clearly loves dogs and is knowledgeable and experienced, and my dog adores her. Ana Chis is also professional, timely, and always responsive. I'd hire her to watch my puppy again in a heartbeat.”
Katherine C.Star Sitter
“Katherine was a wonderful dog walker, she took so many great photos of Ricki and had a lot of great notes for each walk! I would definitely book her again for Ricki!”
Anika K.
“Anika was great! Communicated often and was always sending great pictures”
Madeline S.Star Sitter
“Maddie is an extremely kind and thoughtful person already, but that gets exponentially scaled when she's interacting with dogs. Having been around here for multiple dog walks/pet sitting experiences she completed while we were in college she is super sweet to animals, very patient, and enjoys hanging with them and going for walks like no other. She's a very active person so taking a pet for a longer walk is no issue for her and her extreme organization makes planning around pet sitting a breeze. If I had a dog and I was looking for someone to help take care of them Maddie would be the first person I called.”
Helena B.
“Helena is super reliable and communicative! Would definitely recommend”
Samantha W.
“Samantha accommodated a last minute request to walk my dog a few days in a row. She showed up on time and sent photos. I love her post walk updates! Would recommend. Thanks, Samantha =)”
Cameron L.Star Sitter
“Cameron did a great job - great communication, showed up on time and took good care of Kahlua - would absolutely use again”
Amanda W.Star Sitter
“Amanda was great, left a detailed recap of her walk with Molson and plenty of pictures. Would definitely use her again!”
Grace Y.
“Grace was very sweet with my dog!”
Darby G.
“Darby stepped in to walk our dog when something came up last minute, and we couldn’t have been more grateful! She was flexible, communicative, and really attentive to our dogs (and cats) needs! We’re so happy we already booked her for another weekend!”
Sarah S.
“Sarah has been a dedicated and responsible pet caregiver since she was five years old, when our family welcomed our Golden Retriever, Ben. She took significant ownership of his daily care as a teen - feeding, walking, bathing, and offering companionship - up until she left for college in 2021, and then on breaks and summers until he passed in 2023 at the age of 15. Sarah was instrumental in helping Ben through both his energetic puppy years and health challenges in his later life, including surgery recovery and chronic conditions. In addition to her experience with dogs, Sarah has also spent time caring for her sisters and her friends' cats, showing the same attentiveness and affection. Her natural empathy, reliability, and genuine love for animals make her an exceptional and trustworthy caregiver. Any pet would be lucky to have her.”
Erica M.
About: I’ve taken care of all kinds of pets for many years! My true expertise is babysitting, but fur-babies are definitely included in my portfolio! I love dogs, cats, snakes, lizards, hamsters, birds, bunnies, pretty much all animals! And I would love to take care of yours :) I work per diem at Brigham and Women’s hospital so my schedule is pretty flexible and changes week by week. The only days I’m unavailable are Tuesdays! I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes, and ages. I have watched puppies, I have hung out with older dogs, and plenty in between. Just chat with me about your dogs needs and I can adapt accordingly!
Jayne G.
“Jayne was fantastic with Addie! Prompt even for an early-morning walk and gave Addie lots of love! Would absolutely book her again!”
Yunwei S.Star Sitter
“Yunwei was so great with my family dog moose while we were away. She took daily photos to share and even though moose was sad to be without us I could tell he was happy in her care! She fed moose properly and took him in multiple walks a day . What a pleasure to have yunwei take care of moose!!”
Laura O.
“Laura is a great pet caretaker and I would recommend her to anyone! I booked Laura very last minute when a need came, and she filled in and did an amazing job for my two dogs. One of my dogs has reactivity and leash aggression, and Laura did a great job managing his needs and caring for him. Laura is a great communicator and sent great pictures. I would happily use her for dog walks again.”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, dog walkers on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog walkers available in Riverside.
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
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.
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