Dog Walking in Santa Cruz

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Sitter Profile Image: Jasmine M.
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Jasmine M.

Hello, big animal lover here:)
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
52 reviews
16 repeat clients
from
$18
per walk

Jasmine is great with me and my dog! She's rapidly responsive, sends really fun photos, logs details about the walk, and I love that she brings her dog to join Hazel so she makes a friend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bella H.
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Bella H.

Wagging Tails & Smiling Faces! 🐾
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$16
per walk

Bella is an animal lover through and through. She really takes time to connect with every animal she meets and would care for your animal as if it were her own fur baby. She is a professional and trusting human being who would be a great addition to Rover!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aimee R.
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Aimee R.

Love being around furry animals
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
1 repeat client
from
$21
per walk

About: I’ve had animals all my life but have recently started taking care of neighbors pets. I provided services of walks and overnight for both cats and dogs. I am currently home from college so I have a very open schedule this summer to take care of pets as needed depending on the animal. I can easily walk your pet and love spending time with animals. I can easily adapt to the need of individual animals and love to care for them.

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Sitter Profile Image: David D.
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David D.

Avid dog/cat lover -Active Male
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
25 reviews
16 repeat clients
from
$16
per walk

David was professional, on time and good with communication. He did an awesome job walking our reactive pup while making sure she was comfortable.

Sitter Profile Image: Shylynn B.
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Shylynn B.

Rover 101
Caring, Intuitive, Patient, Funny
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
190 reviews
78 repeat clients
from
$28
per walk

We are over-the-moon so happy we found Shylynn! Our dog took to her immediately, and she was thoughtful in how she paid attention to him during our "trial run" walk in the neighborhood, and just chatting in the house. She let him teach her what he needed and she quickly understood some of his cute quirks. When he didn't want to walk as long as he needed to go potty, she texted us to let us know, and offered to take him out again. She hung out with him for an extended time, and sent us loads of wonderful photos. Shylynn very respectful and professional, has a compassionate heart for animals, and she's a keeper!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Haley D.
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Haley D.

Playful, friendly, and experienced!
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
from
$25
per walk

Haley is incredible with animals, not only domestic, but with all animals. She has several degrees in animal training and conservation and has worked with everything from dog to lions. Her compassion is unmatched as she provides a safe and hands on approach to every animal under her care. She is truly committed to the care and well being of all animals.

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Sitter Profile Image: Halena S.
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Halena S.

The only right person for your dog!
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$15
per walk

Halena was amazing! Our Bear had a blast on each walk she took him on :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Ines D.
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Ines D.

Dog-Walker Missing Pups! 🐾
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
2 reviews
from
$19
per walk

I highly recommend Ines! Very good with animals and professional. Will request her next time I'm in Santa cruz!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marissa A.
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Marissa A.

Ready to meet your fur baby!
Capitola, CA, 95010
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$20
per walk

Ollie had a great walk and was nice and tired out!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly X.
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Kelly X.

Experienced dog lover
Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$20
per walk

About: Hello my name is Kelly! I have an older sister and one of my younger siblings duty is taking care of her beloved corgi. Of course I have no issues with that because I love dogs. I also have experience with dog sitting a puppy chow chow through adult hood when family is away. I recently took care of a friends miniature golden doodle for multiple days overnight. My specific experience is walking them, taking bathes, feeding, and playing. I would also take on house sitting for friends that do end up going on vacation. I’m currently a college student so I have classes to consider but also I get to pick my schedule so it’s pretty flexible I’m also unemployed as well. I mainly would follow the fur baby’s parents and stick to their schedule or whatever they need me to do. I understand it’s their baby, because mine is, so just mainly following whatever their needs are

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Sitter Profile Image: Brianna B.
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Brianna B.

Attentive, professional care
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
6 reviews
from
$31
per walk

I feel very fortunate to have connected with Brianna. She has walked my dog Honey on many occasions and I never worry when they are together. She is super savvy and has great instincts when it comes to my girl, a sweet pit mix. Brianna has all the best characteristics of an extremely responsible dog walker. I feel like she loves my dog ALMOST as much as I do. She is truly a dog whisperer!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole L.
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Nicole L.

Rover 101
Active Seabright Escape!
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
2 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$19
per walk

About: During your vacations and out of town obligations, seek assurance for your animals in our Seabright home! We have an active lifestyle during the day consisting of long walks along the beach and harbor for the active dog types; and we love a relaxing time chilling and reading in our fenced in backyard or down the street at the dog-friendly beach for the low key dogs. We are avid friends of all animals, with 15+years experience in animal sitting. Nicole is a dog volunteer for the county animal shelter and enjoyed hosting dogs in the past on a previous dog sitting app! Zach grew up with a husky(and remains fluent with husky-speak) and thrives when he has an excuse to meet and play with a new dog. Our family member, Maya(black lab) passed away last year and while we aren’t ready for a dog of our own, we deeply miss the joy of a canine to join us in our daily active adventures! We look forward to your dog’s company! There is always someone at home during the work week, so your pet will always have someone around to attend to their needs. We like to start and end every day off with a 40+ minute walk. On weekends, we tend to be out and about the town or go for a hike or long walks to farmers markets, play tennis, hang out at the beach, etc. We also garden and love cooking or doing projects at home. Our schedule can accommodate a wide variety of pooch preferences. This is not a business or money-grab for us — we simply just miss having a dog in the home since Maya passed away and would love to bring that animal company back through hosting your dog! For this reason, we will only accept one pet guest at a time to ensure your pet gets the individual care it needs and deserves while you are away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dylan G.
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Dylan G.

Can’t wait to become buds!
Soquel, CA, 95073
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
37 reviews
22 repeat clients
from
$30
per walk

Dylan was available to walk Mika on very short notice and was super responsive & friendly. He sent photos and left a great summary of their walk together. I’m sure Mika had lots of fun and definitely trust using his services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie R.
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Katie R.

Pawsitively Purrfect Pet Care!:)
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
1 review
from
$19
per walk

Katie is one of the most genuine, kind people I have ever met. I whole heartedly trust her to watch my dog. She treats all animals as if they were her own and she treats her dog amazing! Murphy (her dog) is always getting walks and going to the park.

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Sitter Profile Image: Angie C.
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Angie C.

Fellow Pet Mom Looking to Help Out
Soquel, CA, 95073
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
from
$18
per walk

Angie was very nice and easy to communicate with. She responded fast when I had questions or updates for her and even spent a little extra time with my dog over what I hired her for. She was on time and made sure my doggo was well taken care of. Thanks Angie!!

Sitter Profile Image: Hannah I.
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Hannah I.

Here to help you with your pet
Santa cruz, CA, 95062
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$31
per walk

Hannah is a very responsible dog sitter. She has helped me sit dogs plenty of times and although she was a new to it at the time, she provided great help. She knows what to do to give the pet(s) comfort, care, love, and attention. Ibwould highly recommend her as a sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ryan M.
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Ryan M.

Master of Pet Care
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$19
per walk

Ryan is an angel. Truly! I was in such a crisis when my senior dog had a stroke. He took my young dog almost immediately after my request AND stayed flexible with me all day as I got my senior dog to a vet and back. And my young dog was very happily tired when he got home :-) Thank you so much Ryan!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria C.
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Maria C.

Will treat your pets like my own!
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
4 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$20
per walk

Every time she visited us at home, she treated my pets with a lot of love as if they were her own. Like her, I have senior animals. She even gave my dog a special do ice cream treat. She cleaned up their back yard mess as well. What more could one ask?

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Sitter Profile Image: Harley H.
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Harley H.

Compassionate Pet Care
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
5 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$19
per walk

Harley is conscientious and compassionate animal lover who treats other people’s pets like they are her own. This includes doing everything within her power to ensure the emotional and physical needs of animals within her care are being met. She is truly an awesome pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Colin C.
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Colin C.

Experienced Animal Care Tech
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
4 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$38
per walk

Colin was amazing with my high energy dog, took him on a long run and definitely gave him lots of love! I felt super comfortable leaving my dog in his care. He’s also really flexible with timing/ booking.10/10 thank you so much Colin! Boa is definitely looking forward to seeing you soon

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Santa Cruz Dog Walking ratings

Overall Rating:

Dog walkers in Santa Cruz are rated on average 5 out of 5 stars based on 839 reviews.


When you need dog walking services, we doubt you'll find a better experience than through Rover. Thanks to our wide selection of dog walkers in Santa Cruz, CA, you'll find that you're able to work with a dog walker who fits in with you, your dog, and your needs. With our start-to-finish approach, your walker can supply you with real-time dog walking updates with start and stop times, a GPS map of their walk, info about any bathroom, food, and water breaks, and pictures of what your dog's been up to. And on top of that, each Rover dog walking booking includes premium pet insurance, 24/7 support, and a reservation guarantee.

And even better: the price of dog walking in Santa Cruz, CA might not be as much as you thought. Whatever your price range, you'll find a dog walker on Rover for almost any budget. Interested in finding out what the typical Rover dog walker expects as a dog walking fee? Visit our average dog walking rates to see the general fees before checking out an individual dog walker's rates.

If you need to book a great dog walker on the go, you'll love the Rover dog walking app. You can browse hundreds of pre-reviewed, trusted dog walkers in minutes from your phone, and rebook your favorite walker with just a few taps. You'll get photo updates from your dog walker which can be shared via the Rover dog walking app in real time. The app's cashless payment feature allows you to pay your dog walker easily and securely - no cash, checks, or tips.

When you're looking for dog walkers near Santa Cruz, CA, Rover.com is the simple, smart way to find and book dog walking services. Our Santa Cruz dog walkers are dog lovers first and foremost, and 95% of reviewed stays and walks have received a perfect five-star rating. Every new Rover dog walker in Santa Cruz, CA must complete a background check. You can see the background check badge on your dog walker's profile, so you know your pet is in safe hands. Whether you need to hire a dog walker for a single outing or want someone to go on regular dog walks with your pet, you're sure to find a great fit for all your dog walking needs in Santa Cruz with Rover's dog walking services.

In short, when you use Rover to find a dog walker in Santa Cruz, you can rest easy knowing that your dog is having a great time.

Do you think you have what it takes to become a dog walker for Rover? We're always looking for people with a passion for dogs to join us as a dog walker! If you've been thinking about starting up your own dog walking business, or even if you've been doing it on your own for a while, you'll want to check out our easy sign-up process and consider joining the hundreds of awesome dog lovers who use the Rover dog walking platform. When you become a Rover dog walker, you get access to great support, including premium pet insurance, cashless payment (no more worrying about whether you'll get paid on time), and a third party background check to demonstrate your trustworthiness to prospective clients. Join our pack today!

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