Dog Walkers in Saint Joseph, IL

“Meridith is an absolute hero. As a newly single dog dad of 8 months, and for 7 months Meridith has been such an absolute godsend to make sure a large part of my life, Cosmo is happy and well taken care of. She is understanding and accommodating. She is not just a dog walker from an app, she is a friend to cosmo and myself, a great lady.”

John A.

“Melissa has been dropping by to walk my dog Pepper for about a year now and I could not ask for a better experience!!! Pepper loves her and is always happy when I get home from work, and Melissa always takes time to play with her after their walk. Melissa is very responsive and easy to get ahold of. She is also usually able to squeeze us in if I book at the last minute. Overall I’ve had a very good, low stress experience!!!”

Brooke B.

“I had a great experience with this dog walker! They were incredibly kind and patient with my senior dog Max, who’s 11 years old and moves at his own pace. It was clear they really cared—after the walk, they made sure Max had water and was comfortable before leaving. I really appreciate the extra attention to detail and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and gentle with older dogs.”

Serina D.

“Taylor is the absolute best! McGregor loved his walks with her. It is obvious that she has lots of experience taking care of dogs. I will definitely be requesting her help the next time I go out of town.”

Lauren A.

About: I love animals of all kinds and caring for them is my passion. I have most of my experience with dogs but I will not shy away from cats or other animals if needed. My family has 3 dogs and I have one bunny. I’ve taken care of puppies as well as older dogs. I also have experience with shy/skittish dogs. I’ve also given varies types of oral or topical medications. I am currently a full-time student on summer break working part time. I have plenty of time to spend with your fur babies. My availability is currently wide open to fit anyone’s needs! I am not able to care for pets in my home. However, I am more than willing to care for them in your home. Making your pets comfortable around me is extremely important to me. Your pet is important and they deserve to be treated like family.

About: I am an animal science major at uiuc, and I have been working as a vet assistant for the past 8 months. I have a high level of knowledge when it comes to your pet's needs and behavior. I have also grown up taking care of dogs, from all sorts of breeds and size. I have countless expirence administering medication (oral and injectable) to cats and dog. I also have no problem handling more aggressive animals as well :) I also am comfortable doing whatever you need with your pet to make them feel at home! Your animal is my number one priority! I do currently work part time in the morning. I am also free to work with your schedule to better fit you and your pet's needs! I will feed, bath, play with your pet, walk them, and bring them to a dogs park so they can socialize, I am perfectly fine with working with you as an owner to fit your pets needs to make sure they are being taken care of the way YOU want when you are away!

“Esther was responsive, thoughtful, and easy to work with. She was punctual and respectful in our home. Most importantly, she was great with my puppy, Ruby. She will be my go-to walker when Ruby needs dog walks in the future.”

Ryan B.

About: I have had all kinds of pets since I was a kid. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, hamsters and bunnies. I see them as the family members. I’m currently working part time, so I am very flexible. I can do drop-in visits of 30min or more. I can work around your schedule. Im leaving in an apartment with my two lovely cats. I will be happy to do drop-in visits at your place for the safety of everyone.

About: I strongly believe that our furry loved ones deserve the upmost care while we our away. This can be fostered through a variety of pet sitting services, but for me, I love to help out by offering drop-in visits and in-home sitting. I've been pet sitting for over 6 years, and I've had cats and dogs my entire life (currently 4 cats and 2 dogs)! Taking care of animals is one of my passions, and I’m grateful I’ve had the opportunity to further develop it through pet sitting. I look forward to meeting you and your furry friends! To see more of my experiences, check out my Facebook page at Emma F’s Pet Sitting! Hope to see a message from you soon! 😁🐶🐱 I am attending college and have a part-time job, but I have many breaks during the day and look forward to making time for pet sitting. While I do not keep pets in my home, I pride myself in doing the best work possible to ensure an animal’s safety and comfortability in their own home. I stay in contact with pet parents and ask questions as they arise to make sure their furry friends are doing well.

“Great care provided, met dog in his comfort zone.”

Lynda A.

“Kaylee went above and beyond with Cooper and we very grateful!”

Andrew K.

About: I feel comfortable with dogs of any size, breed, or age. I am glad to follow any special instructions you give and do my best to keep your pets safe and as comfy as possible. I like to communicate or send pics while you're away so you can feel assured your pets are being well cared for. I have fostered many dogs (and adopted a few), so have experience with an array of personalities. I'm looking forward to meeting your pet family too. I work from 8 to 4:30 or 5, weekdays. Im happy to attend to your pets before and after work, in the evening and overnight, lunch breaks as well if needed. I prefer to "sitt" in your home in order to help keep them as comfy and on the same routine as possible. I believe in following the care instructions of the parents to a tee. I will give your fur babies lots of love and send you pics or videos if you'd like. I am trustworthy and dependable.

“Andrea was great with my dogs and so attentive! She walked all three of them together, no small task, and they went a pretty long way. She told me they behaved, so either she got them all to listen well or she is very kind, either way a good sign. She was responsive to my texts and had great availability, I felt totally comfortable with her taking care of them. In fact, I booked her again for this weekend! I would definitely recommend Andrea!”

Lindsey S.

“Abri and Justin did a wonderful job walking our Apollo! They were very reliable and stayed in touch with us while we were away. Thank you so much! ❤️🐾”

Heather J.

About: With over 13 years of experience and specialized training in dogs that have anxiety, aggressive termed dogs, and highly active dogs, I promise your pup will be loved and cared for no matter their personality! I also have extensive experience working with large dogs, puppies, and senior dogs requiring overnight care, so no matter the circumstances, know your pup is getting the highest quality, experienced care. I am privately insured in addition to the Rover Guarantee, so embrace the peace of mind knowing your pets are well covered! Please message me prior to confirming a booking to ensure that our schedules will align :) I am currently a student with a highly flexible class schedule, so I will have lots of time to help take care of your furry friends! There are some days during the week where I have longer periods of class, but feel free to reach out and we can find a schedule that works for you with my year-round availability! additionally, my rates might vary for drop in or walk services depending on your distance. This is to help me cover cost of transportation and to help pay for the additional time spent traveling to or from the visit. Thanks for understanding! I place a strong emphasis on safety first, and do not take animals to places they are not used to or would not be comfortable in. Having worked with animals with all types of social backgrounds, I am well experienced in ensuring the decisions I make are the best possible choice for your pet.

“Alex communicates well. She shows up and is flexible with her schedule. She took great care of my dog!”

Niki H.

About: One of my earliest memories was at the age of five. My mom brought my sister home from the hospital after she was born and I asked, "Can we have a kitten instead?!" Our parents started us with goldfish like most do. We then graduated to hamsters, followed by kittens. Currently, I have two dogs of my own that I consider to be my fur babies. Our pets can be much like our children, so I know how important it is to have someone you can trust to provide the care your animals need. My experience with animals comes from having my own as well as taking care of friends and family members pets as well. I love animals so much, I paint them on canvas as another passion of mine. I am looking forward to caring for your pet and providing whatever special needs they may have in order to make you and your animal feel comfortable while you are away. I work from home as an Artist so my schedule is flexible in between appointments outside of the home. I am unavailable Tuesday nights after 5pm. Looking forward to do whatever I need to stick to your pet's routine to keep them stress free, happy and healthy. Whether they enjoy long walks, active play or just snuggles and pets I would love to accommodate whatever their needs may be.

“Rachel came through on less than a day's notice and walked my dog, Jones, through an inconveniently timed rain shower. She was perfectly punctual and clearly adept at handling dogs. Jones came back very wet and equally happy. I will not ask Rachel to walk my dog through any more downpours if I can avoid it, but she's definitely the first person I'll go to when looking for dog care in the future.”

Hope H.

About: I love all animals and I have pets ranging from reptiles to cats and dogs. I have experience working with fearful pets and pets with aggression issues. During my time working in animal shelters and veterinary clinics, I handled and worked with pets of all different temperaments and training levels. Please let me know if there’s anything you are working with your pet on (jumping, mouthing, frustrated leash tugging, pulling, etc) and how you would like to have me work with them if that happens. I am comfortable medicating and caring for all of your pets needs as I am a certified veterinary technologist with an Associate in veterinary technology and Bachelors in animal sciences with a concentration of companion animals. My love for animal care started when I began volunteering at animal shelters and horse stables in middle school. It has continued to grow into a passion and career. I have been working in veterinary toxicology since 2017. I have a special interest in animal behavior and training. I have worked through my own dog’s stranger aggression, and reactivity to dogs and people. With lots of consistency and training, she was able to get her AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate. I am currently working with an adult foster dog that came from a neglectful and abusive household. Right now I am teaching him how to ‘dog’ and basic manners. I work Monday to Friday but usually have a flexible schedule for drop ins and I’m available after work. I am open to coming to stay for house sittings during the week and working from your home when I can. Saturday to Sunday I have open availability. I will treat your home as I would want others to treat mine. I will keep your home tidy and clean up what I can so when you come home you can relax! Thorough details of how you want your pet and home to be cared for is always welcomed! I have a lot of plants so I don’t mind helping with any house plant care. For any overnight stays, please let me know what appliances I can or cannot use, where you would like for me to stay, etc. House sitting can be a tricky topic since the needs can vary so much between individuals. My house sitting base rate includes an overnight care (can adjust hours depending on your pet’s routine & this includes all potty breaks, snuggles, enrichment, etc while I’m in the home), midday potty break, meals, and one focused walk/exercise session (example: before dinner). If your pets need more exercise, care, or attention, this is not a problem! We can discuss additional drop ins and walks as needed and I can adjust the fees as appropriate.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was young. I have had a dog of my own for most of my life, and family and friends rely on me to care for their dogs from time to time as well! I’m currently participating in a sport, so most I am free most weekends for pet care. During the summer I will be available on the weekdays and weekends. I have a large yard and lots of outside space for exercise. I have an older dog that loves to play and is very friendly. I can easily crate your dog if needed, and I can also do walks and other activities.