Dog Walkers in Riverside, IL
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1. Jessica C.
“Jessica helped us out with walking our two dogs when we were traveling for two weeks. Our dogs are both pretty anxious, and one of them can be particularly difficult to work with, but Jessica was great! She's very kind and gentle with the dogs, and is very reliable. An excellent experience.”
2. James D.
“James is awesome! He is very reliable, always on time, and is very kind to my dog. He has been walking my dog daily and it has helped get my dog the exercise he needs in the morning.”
3. Heather O.
“Heather is a wonderful human being. She is compassionate and understanding, her connection to animals is strong and she forms an instant connection with them. As a nurse Heather has devoted her life to caring for others selflessly. This includes years of stewardship caring for special needs animals, giving them the best life possible. Her ability to integrate her nursing skills and love for special needs dogs is unmatched. Heather will give you comfort in knowing that your animals is safe and loved.”
4. Jessica D.
“Jessica has been so helpful taking my dog for extra walks while my wife has been deployed. She bonded with Winnie immediately and I trust her 1000% to take care of her! Winnie isn’t the easiest to take on walks, so it feels good to know she is in good hands with a patient and caring dog walker!”
5. Tamara C.
“Tamara is so patient with our anxious dog! Our dog warmed up so quickly to Tamara and its a relief knowing our pup will be looking forward to walks while we are away at work. Tamara sends great updates and leaves notes to let us know how our dog is doing while we are at the office. She even came for a meet and greet to make sure our dog felt safe with her before her first walk.”
6. NaBeela W.
“Nabeela did a great job. She took great photos and was considerate in responding to my special request. I will definitely request her again.”
7. Judith T.
“Judith is awesome! Molly loves her.”
8. Angelina O.
“Angelina was very professional and personable!”
9. Carly A.
“Carly is soooo amazing!! I will definitely use her again. She helped me with my little guy while he was sick and I was away at military training with no way to care for him myself. Will definitely use her again!!”
10. Bianey C.
About: Hi there! I'm a dedicated NICU nurse at a children's hospital in Chicago, and when I'm not caring for little ones, I love spending time with pets. I have a deep appreciation for animals and understand how important it is to find someone reliable and caring to look after your furry friends. Whether it's dog walking, drop-in visits, or just some extra attention while you're away, I’ll treat your pets like family. I’m available to help keep your pets happy and safe while you’re at work or out of town! I work full time as a registered nurse so I only work 3 days a week. I would love to take care of more pets on my days off! I treat all pets with respect and love! If there are any special considerations, please let me know! I can also administer any medications or any special requests for your pet!
11. Fanny H.
“A caring and excellent sitter. She was very accommodating to our dog's needs, and our dog looked very happy during the time spent there. Would highly recommend.”
12. Cameron T.
“Cameron was fantastic. She kept me up to date with texts and pictures. Finny loved having a new companion to take him for a walk and play in the unexpected snow. Thank you for your help Cameron!”
13. Venus H.
“Venus is amazing. Great communication and super sweet. Gus loved her!”
14. Brittney T.
“Brittney was awesome. Loved meeting with her and Luna loves her. Sent me tons of pics and wore my puppy so she will sleep while I am at work.”
15. Malchom N.
“Dependable”
16. Grace O.
“Grace is so amazing with dogs. Every time she would come over she would always make sure to say hi to my dog and give her a warm and loving greeting. Grace is amazing with dogs- she’s pretty much the dog whisperer. She understands what dogs like and gives them endless love and respect. If you ever need a dog walker or sitter, Grace is the person to call!”
17. Megan D.
“Megan is very loving and attentive to any animal she meets! She gives them all her love as if they are her own beautiful pet. She pays amazing attention to all details that come along with the animals she is interacting with, if they need anything she is fast to react and make sure everyone is happy! She responds fast and doesn’t leave out any adorable things your animals did while you were away in her updates if you ask for them and any cute pictures she captured along the way too!”
18. Kris L.
“She is awesome.!!! Thank you so much for walking my babies.!!”
19. Rita O.
“Rita is great with pets! She is one of the biggest animal lovers I know. She always approaches Cheddar with love and compassion and gives him his space when needed.”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Riverside on Rover as of Apr 2025 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 Apr 2025, there are 11,421 dog walkers in Riverside. 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, 85% of Riverside dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Riverside have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 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
There are 11,421 dog walkers in Riverside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Riverside, 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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