Dog Walking in San Rafael
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1. Megan M.
“Megan is great with our two big labs and knows how to manage two very differ temperaments (old and young). She is an excellent communicator. Such peace of mind.”
2. Thomas L.
“Thomas has been a life saver for us with our dog Guinness. He is always on time, he is reliable, he is patient with our somewhat moody, large dog, and he has become our regular walker 3x per week. Thomas is super responsive to messages and seems to genuinely enjoy spending time with Guinness. I highly recommend Thomas !”
3. Rachel P.
“Rachel is very conscientious and you can see she really cares about the wellbeing of my dogs. She is comfortable handling my slightly reactive but otherwise docile pack. I would get her again.”
4. Leonard W.
“Leonard was awesome to work with on all levels! He took care of my dog both as an in home sitter for overnight stay and for day sitting. He was extremely easy to work with as he would flex his hours everyday according to my schedule. My dog absolutely loved him! He took her to the beach and hiking and was always with her at home. He even bought her a toy on his last day which he let her select (not surprising that the toy closely resembles a squirrel :). Leonard also has a very pleasant and approachable personality - I would highly recommend him to take care of your dog. I look forward to Leonard and my dog reuniting on another stay!”
5. Jill B.
“Jill was fantastic! She was on time and happy and clearly loves dogs! Trigger was happy too and tired when he got home. I loved the photo and seeing the map of where they walked. I would definitely use Jill and Rover again!”
6. Trisha L.
“I love Trisha! She’s been taking care of my three cats and dog for over a year now! She’s friendly, professional and caring. Not to mention, she’s a spiritual energy healer so having her in my home feels great. My fur babies are always happy when I get home. I attribute that due to how she takes care of them. The cats and dog all get lots of attention! She’s been great about bringing packages and mail into the house. She sends me photos and videos daily. Thank you, Trisha for all you do for us!!”
7. Krystle L.
“Krystle has been great with my dog, who hates walks without me. My dog is happy to see her come to the door and enjoy the walks. Krystle is always on time and responsive to the needs of me and my dog. I’m so happy I found her on Rover.”
8. Gigi W.
“Gigi looked after our two dogs while we were on a two week vacation, feeding and walking them daily. I can tell she gave them plenty of affection and attention because they were not anxious when we got back home. Thanks Gigi!”
9. Amber L.
“Amber was wonderful. She was on time. Pip had a great walk and came back very happy and tired. I would use her again. 🐾”
10. Teo Leticia M.
“Elke has been out twice with Leticia and likes it a lot. Leticia has a really great positive vibe and is wonderful with our little hound. It's obvious that she loves dogs.”
11. Carla G.
“Carla was so helpful with my old dog Reggie! She responded so quickly and last minute as well. She communicated super well and was very great with Reggie. It was a huge relief knowing Reggie was in such good hands.”
12. Kathleen O.
About: I loves dogs. I have been lucky enough to own a few over the years, but circumstances have not let me as much as I would like (either because I traveled a lot, I rented and no dogs were allowed, or I have not been sure I could be there for them for 10-17 years as needed. Being a dog sitter and walker, I can give your dog the love I have and get outside and enjoy our wonderful locations with your dogs. I am recently retired and trying to determine my next move--which means right now, my schedule and availability are very open. I am hoping this will be a great addition to my days. I have 2 cats at this time--I feed them twice a day (dry food and wet) and clean their kitty litter on a regular basis. I also spend time with them (usually with them lying on top of me. My cats are ~12 years old. One cat needs medication every other day--and I give this to her. I also cut their nails whenever it is needed. I would take care of my client's animals how the client wants them cared for--I would feed them when they need it, walk them or play with them for at least a set amount of time, and I would respect their boundaries (I would not force myself on them--but I will not let them get out of control and chase other animals or people.). I love animals and always have--and they seem to know this.
13. Leyla R.
“Leyla was soooo great with Yukon… I’d highly recommend her!”
14. Rose R.
“Thank you for taking good care of Snickie!!”
15. Olivia L.
“Olivia was wonderful :) Communicative, proactive and detailed about her time with Moose. Moose seemed happy and satisfied after got home. Happily refer Olivia and hope to have her come back to walk/ watch our boy soon! Thanks Olivia :)”
16. Jodi L.
“There are dog people, there are cat people… and then there’s Jodi. This woman seriously loves animals. Very patient. I watched her gain the trust of an old, aloof dog that eventually came around to demanding belly rubs and wanting to play- pretty cool. Jodi is also super responsible and a great communicator. Would definitely recommend.”
17. Rob S.
“Rob has a heart of gold and loves doggies with his full being! He is responsible, loving, playful, trustworthy, eager and sincere, He will be happy to give your pets love, attention and care as if they were his very own. He is an excellent house-sitter, too, keeping your home in perfect order. I highly recommend hiring Rob for your pet-care needs. As a star-sitter on Rover, I am able to recognize a 'dog person' as easily as the doggies do. Your doggies will LOVE Rob! Book him!”
18. Enlin W.
“Enlin helped me last minute and was very attentive to Kauai and made sure I was comfortable by having a quick phone chat before her visit ! Will definitely use her again!”
19. Desiree F.
“Desiree was our cat-sitter for the three years we were neighbors. She was very attentive, followed our guidelines perfectly, and most importantly was very sweet with our cat Dan, he loves her! She is great with animals and we felt very secure in entrusting our home and furry child into her care. Every dog owner and dog in the neighborhood loves her as well, she is great with animals overall and a great candidate as a pet caregiver.”
20. Elizabeth K.
“Her love of animals/dogs clearly shows through in the way she will treat your dog! As well as her clear and fast communication. Would definitely recommend for dog sitting or walking in and out of this app!”
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Doggy Walking FAQs
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in San Rafael on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $25 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 6,711 dog walkers in San Rafael. 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 San Rafael dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in San Rafael 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 San Rafael.
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 6,711 dog walkers in San Rafael on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In San Rafael, 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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