Dog Walking in Santa Barbara
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1. Jo-Anne A.
“Jo-Ann was wonderful with our senior dog. She gave her daily walks, was punctual and understood the needs of. 16 yr old pet. She took a daily photo while on her walk. I would not hesitate to recommend her.”
2. Brian S.
“Brian is wonderful, and I highly recommend him if you're looking for someone to care for your pup. He so clearly LOVES dogs, and he also has a wealth of knowledge and understanding about their behavior-- I think he could give Cesar Millan a run for his money. I have a special-needs boy who doesn't usually love strangers, but Brian knew how to approach and relate to him in a way that immediately put both of us at ease-- me AND my anxious boy. Brian was attentive, responsive and professional. I know that Rocket is in excellent hands when he's in his care.”
3. James B.
“James was great for Apache. He was on time, communicated throughout and sent me lots of photos which I appreciated very much. James even went out of his way to take Apache for a few car rides (with my permission of course) for different walk destinations. Overall James has been amazing! I will definitely get James to walk Apache again and recommend him to anyone.”
4. Bella S.
“Bella is such a caring dog walker. She was patient with our dogs while they got used to her. Now they get so excited when they see her. She goes above and beyond to ensure the dogs have a fun time. She truly cares for our dogs. We would highly recommend her as a dog walker/sitter.”
5. Judith R.
“Can't recommend Judith enough as a pet sitter! Judith is kind, attentive and goes above and beyond to make you feel at ease while caring for your pet. Judith made sure to ask questions about my dogs favorite playtime activities and sent cute photos of her time with him. Do yourself a favor and book Judith!”
6. Liliana S.
“Literally so amazing! Was in Mexico and she made sure to take such great care of Leo!! Can’t wait to use her service again”
7. Taylor T.
“I know I can trust Taylor with my anxious doggie. She is patient, gentle, and kind, and took my dog on fun adventures while I was away. Luna is always very excited to see her!”
8. Grace & Anthony C.
“Grace took excellent care of Jett while I was on travel. She was very prompt for this afternoon walks as well as detailed in the Rover reports. Highly recommend booking with Grace. Thanks so much :)”
9. Christin Z.
“Christin is the most loving, gentle, attentive, and reliable petsitter we could ever ask for. She has effortlessly and dutifully cared for our very needy dachshunds on multiple occasions over the years--both for shorter stretches and also for weeks at a time. She is excellent with dogs and cats of all breeds and ages, and a thoughtful listener who sincerely attends to the specific needs of any pet: detailed dietary regimens, regular administration of medications, safety concerns (e.g., carrying a dog up and down stairs when they have a bad back, making sure they don't get into foods they shouldn't, avoiding run-ins with other animals/vehicles, making sure they don't eat cat poop or garbage, etc. etc. etc.). In short, we would trust Christin with our pets (and even our young children!) on any occasion, knowing that all needs would be met exactly as requested, and that she would deftly and responsibly handle any issues or emergencies that might arise with the utmost care. You simply can't find a more wonderful person--or a more prompt, clear and thorough communicator--to care for your furry friends.”
10. Rowena B.
“Rowena Buist has watched my Maltese dog for several weeks at a time and she has always been caring and conscientious while watching my special friend, making sure my dog is walked several times daily, fed at the right time, and cuddled when needed! ;) Highly recommend her!”
11. Isabel C.
“I can’t recommend Isabel enough! Her knowledge and understanding of my fur babies is exceptional, along with her reliability and thoughtfulness. I fully recommend Isabel.”
12. Tina T.
“We had Tina look after our dog Bluffy for a week while we took a trip to east coast and hired Tina to stay with our dog and walk him every day. We were happy to have selected Tina as she was super friendly to our dog and he was sad seeing her leave. We highly recommend Tina to all the pet owners.”
13. Natasha O.
“Natasha is fantastic. Super friendly and professional, and she was so great with our pup. We are definitely going to keep requesting her for more walks with our pup!”
14. Nicholas L.
“Nick has taken care of my dog for many years when I go out of town and sometimes just to walk her when I am busy. He is absolutely wonderful with animals, dogs adore him. He is completely responsible and shows up when I need him and keeps the house perfectly clean when I am away. I would highly recommend him for all of your furry friends.”
15. Alexandra D.
“Alex took care of my English Shepard named Riley in Portland, OR throughout the pandemic and I could not have been happier with the way she treated him. She was consistent and compassionate, treating Riley exactly the way I try to -- even when he was especially moody after a surgery. On the human side, Alex was responsible, a great communicator and a dog-lover and I know she's eager to get to spend more time working with dogs since moving to Santa Barbara. High high recommend!”
16. Kathleen W.
“Kathleen is amazing! Incredible with dogs and very patient and kind with humans as well. You can tell she loves animals and has a lot of experience with them!”
17. Isis P.
“Isis is my girlfriend, we have been together for going on 8 months, she is a very trustworthy person especially when it comes to animals. I’ve never met anyone in my life who loves and cares about animals as much as she does, if you’re looking for someone to take care of your animal baby she is the best person to do so.”
18. Adarely J.
“Addy has stayed at my house twice, each time for around a week, to take care of my 30 pound Pitt mix. She sent multiple photos and daily updates and was very responsive when I constantly asked her other questions about my dog's well-being (as she has some minor health issues). Our dog has a Fi collar which counts her steps and I noticed that she was above and beyond her step goal every das. As she tends to get anxious without enough exercise, I was never once worried that she wasn't having a great time. I was completely comfortable knowing that Addy was not only taking great care of my dog, but taking care of my house as well. When I returned I think that my house was actually cleaner than it was when I left on my trip... Without a question I would hire Addy to watch my pup again!”
19. Naoko G.
“My pup was very comfortable and happy at Naoko’s! She was a loving caretaker for my pup and took excellent care of him, he had a wonderful time! It is also nice they have a fenced yard. I will definitely rebook with Naoko again!”
20. Trisha W.
“Trisha Webb has taken care of Racer since he was 3 months old (now 2-1/2 yrs). We’ve had Trisha for a a few hours, a full day, and almost 2 weeks at a time. Racer has stayed at her house, and Trisha and her daughter, Taylor, have stayed at our house when we’ve gone on vacation. In all instances Trisha has been on time, responsible, and trustworthy. Our dog loves Trisha and Taylor. He goes crazy when he sees them! Trisha takes him on hikes, to the beach, out to lunch, they go everywhere together. Whenever I text Trisha to ask about Racer, she responds immediately and always sends a cute photo. We highly recommend Trisha for any dog sitting and house sitting position. Regards, Cathy Milner”
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Doggy Walking FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Santa Barbara 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 605 dog walkers in Santa Barbara. 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, 81% of Santa Barbara dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Santa Barbara have an average of 15 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 Santa Barbara.
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 605 dog walkers in Santa Barbara on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Santa Barbara, 91% 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.