Dog Walking In South Philadelphia

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Sitter Profile Image: Jeslyn L.
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Jeslyn L.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

About: I have over 2 years of experience caring for my own poodle and have been responsible for his care since he was 3 months old. Because I raised him from a young age, I am fakiliar with the patience, consistency, and attention that puppies need. I am comfortable with feeding, walks, potty breaks, playtime, and following a pet’s routine. I also offer drop-in visits that can include short walks when needed I’m a Temple University student who is studying Biology under pre-med track. My class schedule is flexible throughout the week, which allow me to make time for pet care and work with different scheduling needs. I carefully follow all owner instructions regarding feeding, walks, and daily routines. I pay attention to each pet’s behaviour and needs to help make sure they are safe and comfortable during every visit.

Sitter Profile Image: Seth F.
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Seth F.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Seth was very responsive - would recommend and use again!

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Lisa D.
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Tricia E.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
255 reviews
54 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Tricia is such an incredible sitter! She provides the best pictures and updates and can handle any pet large or small. She is patient with her sitting subjects and their safety is her utmost priority. I will certainly book her again!

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Elizabeth G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
32 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Elizabeth is so attentive and great with our dog Beau. He can sometimes be reactive towards other dogs but she handles him great 👍 Will definitely be booking future walks!!

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Melinda S.
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Zachary C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Zack is the best dog walker ever. The girls love him, he’s always reliable, and he’s a great communicator. What else could you ask for! We’re sad that he’s moving away from our neighbourhood, but we wish him all the best with the move!

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Kristen A.
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$18
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
221 reviews
49 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19148

We have used Kristen on multiple occasions, and I will continue to use her as our dog walker over and over again. She is kind, trustworthy, and communicative. Marlee and Zoey enjoy their walks with Kristen, and I love that she keeps me updated on everything about her time with them.

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Nicole C.
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Natalie W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
18 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Natalie was great! She sent lots of photos. Had a very convenient schedule. Was great with communication. My pup was very happy after her walk with Nat!

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Sydney R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19148

About: As a dedicated wildlife and pet caretaker with a passion for understanding and protecting animal habitats, I have spent years immersed in the wonders of the natural world. As a pet owner for over six years, I’ve deepened my appreciation for the unique bonds that form between humans and animals, whether in our homes or in the wild. Currently, I take care of my beloved rescue Siberian husky Niko. As well I spend some of my free time looking after my friend’s dogs and cats. My goal as a caregiver is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for pets' minds and bodies. Currently I’m a student at Drexel university and have a very flexible schedule. I’m free Thursday-Sunday mostly in the mornings to late afternoons. Depending on the day I can also do evenings It is important to that pets are comfortable and feel safe all conditions. I make it a rule of thumb to keep dogs on leash during public walks and around other pets. If there is a fenced in area I will make it a priority to check and see if the area is properly supervised and secure for your pet. On regular walks having fun is always number 1. If your pet wants to chill inside and needs cuddles, or wants to take an extra adventure i’m always down.

Sitter Profile Image: Katie L.
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Katie L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

About: I have experience caring for dogs since I was 8 in my own home. I also have been a dog-sitter and dog-walker for family and friends for years with all different sizes and breeds of dogs. I am currently working a remote job and am able to set my own hours, so I have plenty of schedule flexibility to care for your pet! I always make sure to double check that the door is locked when I leave a client’s home. I treat every home as though it were my own, making sure to leave it in the exact same condition as when I arrived.

Sitter Profile Image: Hazel M.
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Hazel M.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
21 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Prompt, consistent, communicative, and flexible. Very easy to contact, update, and plan with. Willing and able to make specific tweaks based on client request and availability. Highly recommended, extremely consistent.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel W.
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Rachel W.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Rachel is awesome! She is caring, attentive, and reliable. My dog was under the weather and she went above and beyond taking care of him and helping me while I was in a bind at work! She is very communicative and even talked to the vet for me while I was at work and unable to come home putting my mind at ease.

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Morgan A.
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Barthalomew J.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
6 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

About: I have taken care of dogs for years either boarding, house sitting, or walking for up to a month at a time. I'm excited to support you and your pet care needs. I work from home so it is very easy for me to walk, feed, and care for your pet based on their typical schedule. Just let me know! I am extremely careful to make sure that pets stay safe and feel comfortable while they are being cared for. I can send text and/or photo updates as requested.

Sitter Profile Image: Jackie M.
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Jackie M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Jackie is soooo amazing with Dolly on their weekly walks. She gives me so much peace of mind while I’m at school. She goes above and beyond and even taught her how to use the stairs (she used to really struggle with this before Jackie)! So grateful and 100% recommend!!

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Krista B.
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Holden H.
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$20
per walk
4 years of experience
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

About: I have helped care for hundreds of dogs, cats, and other animals over the last four years working in animal welfare. I have acquired many skills over the years that make me an ideal candidate to care for pets of all size, age, temperament, and medical needs. Reactive dog? No problem! Hard to medicate cat? Easy peasy! Whatever your pet's need, I can take care of it! I work 9-5, Friday-Tuesday at an animal rescue in the city. I am available any time outside of those hours for whatever you may need! Working in animal welfare has kept me up to date in the most recent and accepted practices in animal care. I work daily to help people trouble shoot issues they are having with their animals and can easily use that knowledge to meet your pet's needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Joseph M.
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Joseph M.
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$18
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

About: I’ve had pets my entire life and have been taking care of them. Currently have two cats and two dogs. My wife calls me the cat whisperer. I work full time Monday through Friday but can stop before and after work as needed. I can be fully flexible on the weekends as needed. Our current animals eat twice a day and the cat’s litter box is cleaned daily. The dogs need walks and everyone needs cuddles. I change the litter fully bi-weekly.

Sitter Profile Image: Lee K.
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Lee K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
128 reviews
28 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Pennsport-Whitman-Queen, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Lee was absolutely amazing. He bonded with my dog and when over and above anything I could have asked for. Your dog will be well taken care of with Lee.

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Sitter Profile Image: Liz M.
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Liz M.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Liz is an excellent dog walker. She’s great with our dog who can be a little reactive on walks. She has also been helping him learn some great habits. She always sends great photos along the walk.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jake N.
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Jake N.
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$18
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19146

About: I’ve taken care of lots of different breeds of dogs since I was a teenager. I love animals and will be sure to treat your dog with love and care! I am currently working from home, so I will be able to provide lots of attention to your dog. I also walk routinely in the morning and evenings. I do not have any pets that live with me, however there are many open parks and dog parks within a walkable distance from my house.

Sitter Profile Image: Kaydee D.
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Kaydee D.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Kaydee deserves more then the 5 stars alotted. She has made our family feel safe and at ease in taking care of our pup. He’s a large German Shepherd with a lot of energy and you can tell he loves her. I get a picture, update and message each day when she walks him. We are so happy and so is our boy!

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Lauren M.
Sitter Profile Image: Sloane D.
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Sloane D.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
11 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Thank you Sloane for taking care of my pupster! She knows you’re coming when I mention your name. She literally jumps up and then runs to the door. You are our bestie! 🥰

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Helen is the best! She is knowledgeable, reliable, and clearly loves dogs. She provides great updates on walks, and is always responsive and easy to communicate with. I feel very comfortable knowing Hoagie is in her care. I would recommend Helen to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog walker!

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Reilly W.
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Meghan has been my saving grace. She is really attentive with my dog and lets me know how he doing for their walks. He always seems happy with her and I’d recommend her!

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Monica Q.
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Jovelle was excellent! Very very good communication. I would definitely recommend Jovelle’s services 🥰

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Georgilin T.
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Sarah is fantastic; she is very experienced and takes the time to get to know each dog to meet their needs. Great communication with lots of photos!

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Maya C.
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Katie was really great with our pitbull mix! Timely, communicative, and our dog did really well with her. Will definitely use her services again!

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Lauren C.
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I can always count on Shadiqua to take great care of my pets! She's my first choice whenever I'm headed out of town.

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Jeremy W.
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Carrie was so easy to communicate with and took great care of my dog! Would love to work with her again!

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Katie C.
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We appreciated Ari walking Abbey for us as we returned late from our vacation. She was great about communicating with us so that we knew Abbey was in good hands.

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Jamie V.
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Layla was amazing! Thanks to her I was able to have my dog taken care of yesterday on a last minute request. She’s great at communicating as well. Thanks Layla, I’ll def be rebooking!

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Catherine R.
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Aimee took such good care of our dog, walking her every day for several months. I would highly recommend her!

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Lauren D.
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Jeslyn was great with pebbles, walked her well & was able to follow the instructions and also ensure her care was top notch. Looking forward to having her walk pebbles again soon!

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Jon N.
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Libby was awesome! Sunny was always so excited to see her and worn out after she left. I always felt at ease knowing she was coming to walk Sunny!

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Brittany S.
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Chasity is a fantastic dog walker! When she first got started, she asked all the right questions to learn about my dog and what he needs for going on walks. She took great photos during the walk, and my dog was clearly a happy camper when he came home. Chasity is very responsive to communication and great with scheduling flexibility, especially on short notice. Highly recommended!

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Max F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristina was so communicative and sent lots of photos of Olive having fun on her walk! Olive can be very shy and nervous and Kristina did a great job coaxing her out of her shell and was very patient. Thank you Kristina!!

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Kaylyn R.
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Ellie was great with my dog Gus who has some anxiety in the city streets. Very responsive, great communicator and helpful in a last minute pinch’s

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Molly B.
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Kyler was absolutely fantastic walking and looking after Leo while we were out of town. He is incredibly responsive, reliable, and genuinely caring, and it gave us peace of mind knowing Leo was in such good hands. When we had an issue with our apartment door, Kyler went above and beyond to help us. He spent so much extra time to help us resolve the issue and made sure Leo was safe and well cared for. We truly appreciated his help with Leo, and highly recommend him! We will definitely book with him again.

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Sylvia R.
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AnnaMaria was great! Our dog can be apprehensive with new people but he warmed up to her right away. Will definitely book her again!

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Nicole R.
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Gillian did an amazing job walking and caring for our dog while we were away. She was reliable, caring, and kept us updated, which gave us great peace of mind. Our dog loved her, and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for trustworthy pet care!

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Clara X.
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Alex was great with walking Bodhi. He communicated well, was always prompt and was super flexible. Look forward to having him take care of and walk Bodhi again!

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Khaled I.
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Highly recommend Evyn!! I really appreciated her taking the time to get to know Zoe and the constant updates whenever she took her on walks. Our apt has a few loops to get in, but she was very flexible and easy to work with.

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Brian A.
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