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Sitter Profile Image: Ella Sophia C.
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Ella Sophia C.
$28
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7 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, CA, 96067

About: Hi my name is Sophia! I'm an active outdoorsy person who also has a soft spot for animals. I am experienced in caring for dogs of all kinds, including those with special healthcare needs. I've trained both of my own dogs and have years of experience dog walking, pet sitting, and managing pets that need special attention and care. And additionally, have managed pups in relation to other coexisting animals/pets and livestock surrounding. Dependent on your pups needs and your desires I am happy with a short stroll or a long walk ( I average about 7 miles with my high energy puppy when I’m back home!) I follow feeding and care instructions closely and always aim to keep your pet safe, loved, and well-exercised. I'm available for dog walking and drop ins! I will alway prioritize your requests regarding your pets and will treat them with love and care as I would with my own! Looking forward to meeting your furry friend! I am a full time college student who will be available in the mornings and early afternoons. There’s really no time that’s too early for me! I value you integrity and honesty on both ends and aim to meet your specifications when it comes to your pet, as if I was requesting myself. I truly enjoy spending time with all animals.

Sitter Profile Image: Madison M.
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Madison M.
$22
total per walk
6 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

About: I’ve had dogs since I was 5 years old and always loved taking care of them! I am responsible and caring, many people have relied on me to watch and walk their dogs! I am a third year college student at csusm but have a lot of free time during the week and weekends for walks and caring for your pets! I currently have a 4 year old dog and have taken care of him since he was just 8 weeks. I know how to take care of puppies!

Sitter Profile Image: Marinna S.
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Marinna S.
$17
total per walk
4 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

About: I’ve been caring for dogs and cats for friends and family for the past 4 years, including senior pets and dogs with medical needs. I also have experience working on a ranch caring for livestock, so I’m comfortable with animals of all ages, sizes, and personalities and understand the importance of reliable, attentive care. I have a flexible schedule and am available for morning and evening drop in visits. Feel free to reach out with your dates and your pet’s needs! pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I provide attentive care, follow routines closely, keep spaces secure, and treat every pet and home with the same respect and care I give my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Veronica E.
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Veronica E.
$35
total per walk
4.8 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
21 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

This was our first time having Veronica walk our three dogs separately. She followed our clear instructions for each dog and was able to put a clear cone back on one of your dogs. She responded promptly to our messages and did a great job taking pictures and providing updates for each dog. We recommend using Veronica for your dog-walking needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alison S.
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Alison S.
$17
total per walk
8 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

About: I’ve taken care of dogs of many different breeds for the last 8-10 years. I love dogs and currently have one 8 month old shepherd rescue that I have been (mostly) independently training at home as well as 2 cats- one whom is 6 years that I adopted when she was only 8 weeks and another that was a stray that my husband & I took in. All our animals are very loved and having them be a part of our lives has been our favorite adventure together 🥰 I am working at a school this year & going back around mid August but during this summer I will be available to check in/walk your dogs throughout the week because I know a busy workday can be stressful when you have your pets at home that would love attention & fun. Whatever your scheduling need is, I would love to discuss how I can be that best fit for you & your fur babies! Since I already have my dog to walk 2-3 times a day, I would love to be able to bring your dog along with us! My trailer park has a private park and is along an easy accessible trail so I can definitely bring your dog here or wherever you prefer we go! I am close by San Marcos and have taken my dog to Bradley Park and Discovery Lake so we would love to bring your fur babies along too!

Sitter Profile Image: Heather W.
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Heather W.
$26
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

Heather has been a rock star, super communicative and helps us out in a bind or just on our regular walks. I know my dog is getting quality walks and she always reports when there's anything we need to watch or for.

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Amanda K.
Sitter Profile Image: Dana P.
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Dana P.
$28
total per walk
4.9 out of 5 stars
180 reviews
49 repeat clients
15 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

We had a great experience with Dana. She was very communicative, kept us updated regularly, and was always on time for visits. I felt completely comfortable leaving my dog, Sierra, in her care, which gave me real peace of mind. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy dog walker!

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Lindsey M.
Sitter Profile Image: Mark H.
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Mark H.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
172 reviews
62 repeat clients
25 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

It was such a relief to know that I could rely on Mark for my pup while I was away. I will most definitely use him again should the need arise.

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Peg M.
Sitter Profile Image: Zane J.
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Zane J.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

He is great with Kira and always prompt. He keeps in contact while on their walk and is very accommodating. Kira us happier with her daily walks and gets really excited when we mention zane.

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Sarah M.
Sitter Profile Image: Courtney R.
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Courtney R.
$56
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

My rescue dog is shy and has some confidence issues about new people. Courtney has been amazing at building up her trust and now my dog loves going for walks with her. I highly recommend Courtney for her skills and expertise and understanding of dogs, especially rescues who need a little extra love.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly O.
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Kimberly O.
$22
total per walk
5 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

About: I am new to Rover but not new to pet or house sitting in general. I have sat dogs and cats while family and friends have gone on extended vacations. I am fully background checked (teacher by trade). I love to go on walks and am great with consistency/expectations if your dog is in a training program. I am a teacher who is off for the summer with no vacation plans! I can dedicate a lot of time to checking on your cat or taking care of your dog. Dogs will have the run of the downstairs and opportunities for backyard play during the day but will be expected to stay crated/in pen at night. Feedings happen on the schedule you provide and dogs will get at least two walks a day. Doggos will be treated like they belong in my house. If interested in drop ins for cat care, I will play with your cat, provide pets and head scritches, check on food and water, and remove litter box waste. It is important to me that your pets feel safe and that their routine isn’t disrupted too much. So a meet and greet for us to both feel comfortable about your pet’s care is a must!

Sitter Profile Image: Gianna D.
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Gianna D.
$28
total per walk
12 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

About: I’ve taken care of dogs for many many years not only my own dog but also many of my neighbors. Neighbors, friends, and family rely on me to walk, feed, and love their pets as my own. I’m experienced and ready to love your dog! I treat every animal with patience, consistency, and genuine affection. I’m currently a student at CSUSM so having any type of animal interaction would make my days so much brighter. Being away from home I am missing my daily walks with my own dog, so with my schedule I can do morning and afternoon walks as well as any overnight boarding! I live in a pet-friendly apartment complex with a secure dog park, perfect for playtime and exercise. Since I don’t have any pets of my own, your furry friend will get my full attention and care. I always keep a close eye on pets during walks and play to ensure they’re safe, happy, and comfortable in a calm, clean environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Heather F.
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Heather F.
$20
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

Heather has been an excellent walker for our dog, Lucy. Very communicative and trustworthy. Would recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail L.
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Abigail L.
$20
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

Abigail is absolutely the best! She is reliable and amazing with our pup. You can tell she really cares :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel A.
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Rachel A.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

Rachel was super nice! She even came to do a meet and greet with Bandit a couple of days before coming by to take him on his midday walk. She was on time and sent us photos.

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Kierra M.
Sitter Profile Image: Anikka M.
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Anikka M.
$17
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92128

About: Growing up I've taken care of my family's dogs, at the moment my family has three dogs; an American Eskimo, a Eurasier, and a mini Australian Shepard. I love all animals at the moment I have a leopard gecko named Cyrus! I can provide walks on a strict/loose scheduled basis, cater to feeding times with routines/extra steps, I can offer space and quiet to older dogs/skittish dogs, I'm able to provide play time to those who have high energy dogs as well. At the moment I work Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays usually in the mornings. My schedule varies from week to week, but don't be afraid to reach out! I will do my best to accommodate you! As a house sitter I plan to care for your fur baby. If your dogs needs a walk or two a day, brushing, meal times, and play time I am able to offer. I truly want your pet to feel safe in their home while I am there. I don't want to overstep boundaries of both you or your fur baby.

Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie J.
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Mackenzie J.
$28
total per walk
4.8 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

Mackenzie is absolutely incredible! She is very kind, personable, responsible, reliable, and has been amazing with my pup. She’s the best person you could trust your fur babies with! Couldn’t recommend her enough!

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Emily W.
Sitter Profile Image: Jill R.
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Jill R.
$24
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
San marcos, CA, 92078

Jill has been great with my 3 dogs. My youngest dog, Marley, was a little stand-offish at first. Jill was patient and was able to take him on his walks. They all enjoy getting out with Jill. She is responsive, flexible, and professional. I highly recommend Jill to take care of and walk your pets.

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Lisa Y.
Sitter Profile Image: Claudia G.
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Claudia G.
$24
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
180 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Vista, CA, 92084

Claudia has been amazing. She’s dependable, on time, communicates quickly and efficiently. Our little dog is scared of everyone, Claudia has been patient with her. Our big boy just adores her and either walks or hanging out at the house. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin S.
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Erin S.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

Erin is very sweet and I can tell how much she loves all animals. She was very prompt and sent me lots of pictures of my dog's walk! I look forward to having her walk Murphy again!

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The median cost per walk for dog walking in San Marcos is $23

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She was great with Penny and really dependable. I felt good leaving my dog in her care and will definitely book her again!

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Maria F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin is very sweet and I can tell how much she loves all animals. She was very prompt and sent me lots of pictures of my dog's walk! I look forward to having her walk Murphy again!

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Amanda K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eveyn is super sweet and was immediately loved by our dog Lovey! She's communicative and easy to work with. She's our top choice every week! Highly recommend.

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Ryan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelby is such an amazing Dogsitter! We are so grateful for her. She is trustworthy and ensures your dog is well cared for. I never have to worry!! Book her :)

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Phoenix J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Adriana is so wonderful! She does a great job with what’s needed and she did great at reading my dog’s body language during the walks. I highly recommend using her services! I definitely will continue to do so :)

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DIANA G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was super nice! She even came to do a meet and greet with Bandit a couple of days before coming by to take him on his midday walk. She was on time and sent us photos.

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Kierra M.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather has been an excellent walker for our dog, Lucy. Very communicative and trustworthy. Would recommend!

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David E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Dana. She was very communicative, kept us updated regularly, and was always on time for visits. I felt completely comfortable leaving my dog, Sierra, in her care, which gave me real peace of mind. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy dog walker!

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Lindsey M.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jewels watched our two french bulldogs and was excellent! It was our first time with a new dog walker, and she did such a great job with our fur babies. We will utilize her services again.

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Raul P.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Annie is the best! She is so accommodating, professional, and attentive. My dog loves her and I'm so glad I found her through Rover. Thank you, Annie, for all of your help with Boston!

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Emma S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alina has been phenomenal with Cupcake. She genuinely likes dogs and I can see that from the way Cupcake is attracted to her. She takes great care of Cupcake and keeps her nice and clean. Thank you Alina for your assistance. We greatly appreciate it.

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Rami W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She is great with our dog! She always takes her on long walks and we really appreciate it! Definitely recommend and she is a regular walker choice for us!

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Tim K.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time using a dog walker, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Mackenzie came to our house for a meet and greet with my husky Sierra. She was incredibly kind, professional, and thorough. She made sure to check in every time she arrived and kept me updated on how Sierra was doing and provided pictures, which gave me soo much peace of mind. I felt completely comfortable and confident having her care for my dog. I would absolutely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog walker!

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Lindsey M.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige was great! Kind, calm and treated my dog and home with full respect! Will definitely use her again!

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David C.
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The average cost for Dog Walking in San Marcos on Rover is $21.09 per walk (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 10,571 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across San Marcos. 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 San Marcos. 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 San Marcos.

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All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every walker on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

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

  • 92% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% 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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