Dog Walking in South River

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Sitter Profile Image: Janine H.
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Janine H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
18 repeat clients
6 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Janine is so good with my dog. He loves her so much! She is patient and you can tell she really cares about animals. We can’t wait to use her again. 😊

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Stephanie L.
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Jonathan L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

I couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter! Johnathan provided regular updates, including photos and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind. My dog was happy, wait for him , and got plenty of exercise and attention. It’s clear that Johnathan genuinely loves animals and goes above and beyond to make them feel comfortable. I highly recommend Johnathan to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and responsible dog sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rafaela R.
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Rafaela R.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
South River, NJ, 08882

She is so sweet and has a lot of patience. She is very knowledgeable about dogs and how to read them and respects their unique demands. I will definitely be using Rafa for all my needed dog walks. My Jax was looking out the window after she left wondering where she went which tells me he liked her very much! Thank you so much Rafa!

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Jessica G.
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Karissa K.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South River, NJ, 08882

Karissa is so lovely and attentive, our dog Eva absolutely loved her and enjoyed her visits. We highly recommend her, she is a go to sitter, kept us well informed, sent us videos and pictures of the visit. We were able to relax and enjoy our trip knowing Eva was in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Judy O.
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Judy O.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
10 years of experience
South River, NJ, 08882

About: *** PLEASE NOTE *** WE HAVE OUR OWN PERSONAL DOGS IN OUR HOME. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A BOARDING IF YOUR DOG IS NOT DOG FRIENDLY!!! I have over 10 years of experience working with dogs. I have experience with all ages, breeds, and temperments. I am pet first aid and CPR certified. I am also a professional dog trainer. My life is centered around the business I have built. My home is set up to accommodate dog boarding and daycare specifically. I am available everyday (including holidays) for daycare/boarding and I am available for walks, drop ins, and training sessions Monday to Saturday. In my home, I have designated areas for different age groups, energy levels, and even a specific room as a quarantine space if a dog is injured or sick and needs a quiet place to rest alone and away from the others. They are allowed on all the furniture as well as the beds. Dogs are only crated at owners request. I try to make them feel as at home as possible. I have a fenced in yard as well as a dog run I built on the side of my home to allow multiple safe places to play. I also mirror your routine as close as possible.

Sitter Profile Image: Jess S.
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Jess S.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Jess was a huge help to us on a day we really needed it! We do not utilize Rover often at all, so we were a little nervous about a “one-off” experience, but Jess eased those worries with her excellent communication and comfort with both dogs.

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Megan H.
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Yvette T.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
208 reviews
61 repeat clients
45 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Yvette was so amazing walking my dog! He is very nervous meeting people and she made him feel comfortable and was very patient with him! He loved his walks with her! Yvette was very reliable, responsive, and kind- I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Toni R.
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Toni R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South River, NJ, 08882

About: I have years of hands-on experience caring for animals big and small, including managing a farm with 12 horses! I bring a lifetime of love and responsibility to every pet I meet. I’ve raised puppies, cared for senior dogs through their golden years, and have a soft spot for squishy-faced pitties and bullies. Dogs, cats, or anything in between, I treat every animal like my own! I always show up with patience, treats, and plenty of affection. I'm currently working freelance and going to school for Graphic Design so my schedule is very flexible at the moment which leaves ample time for me to attend to your furry family! Animals and nature are my favorite things so when I am not at school or working you can find me out on a hiking trail, I would love to take your doggo with me next time! I am very adaptable to your pet's needs and schedule and look forward to accommodating them in whatever ways they need! I am very detail oriented when it comes to feeding schedules and medications if your pet needs them. I want you to be able to rest easy knowing that your pet is in great hands :)

Sitter Profile Image: Alexa H.
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Alexa H.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Old Bridge, NJ, 08857

It is my first experience with Alexa, and I can say she is absolutely amazing. Oreo had a great meet and greet with her, and he enjoys his walks. She is very professional and caring. I highly recommend her.

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Jennifer A.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
34 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Sayreville, NJ, 08872

Jennifer is awesome! She made sure to come meet our dogs before we booked and they love her. She showed up on time and took great care of our boys. I feel a lot better knowing there is someone who can take care of our dogs when we need it.

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Mike B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
18 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Sayreville, NJ, 08872

Mike is an amazing dog walker. You can tell he really loves dogs. He has terrific communication and keeps in tabs with you on your pup. He often goes above and beyond to make sure your pup is okay. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a dog walker!

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Suna O.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
11 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

About: I have 11 year old 6 pound Maltese girl that had a separation anxiety. So i completely understand how nerve breaking it could be to leave your fur babies at home unattended. I have gone fully remote for my work so i can stay home with my fur baby! I thought i'd offer my help to the fellow fur parents whose pets may also be suffering from separation anxiety. Mimi loves to sleep throughout the day so she'd love a cuddle buddy! Mimi has 4 potty breaks throughout the day. In the morning, at 12pm and another around 5pm and before sleep. If your puppy needs more frequent potty breaks I can certainly accomodate! I will do minimum or 2 walks (@12pm and 5pm) and my house shares a fence with county park! Leash is strictly enforced, so please bring me your leash! I have more than 8 dog beds throughout the house. Basically each room has a dog bed as Mimi follows me around everywhere. Your fur baby's welcome to use the dog beds or couch! It's wooden floor throughout and we have a bell on the patio door so if your fur baby wants to go potty, he/she can simply ring the bell!

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Adriane S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Awesome!

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Jhomaira F.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
17 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Milltown, NJ, 08850

About: We are a family with many years of experience with dog sitting. Lots of energy for your dog/puppy! We can assist with crate training and potty training and are willing to work with your schedule on feeding and bed times. I am available weekdays and weekends and I don’t mind taking your dog along with me on any weekend fun. Time and dates are flexible with notice. I have 3 kids at home who love all dogs and have lots of energy to play as well. Looking forward to giving you an extra hand and hanging out with your fur baby all day !! You will be happy with our service and hope to hear from you very soon to use our service and love. I am a stay-at-home mom, and due to my husband work schedule he is able to be home most days and help with the pups too! We are always home or willing to bring your fur baby with us anywhere we I live in a ranch home on a culdesac. We have a big unfenced yard. In our living space we keep the pups in the living room. They're always welcomed on the couch or beds lol I do not work and just use rover full time so I am always home with the puppies when not running errands. It allows flexibility. We have an unfenced big yard so your pup will ALWAYS be on a leash when we are outside. We do crate them if that is what they are used to for whatever period they need or for bedtime. We try to follow what your pup is used to as best as we can.

Sitter Profile Image: Megan A.
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Megan A.
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$27
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sayreville, NJ, 08872

Megan was great with our puppy! Timely, responsive, and trustworthy dog walker. We are so happy we found her! Will definitely be using again

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Sitter Profile Image: Ana V.
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Ana V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Ana is thoughtful and conscientious. We appreciate her updates and taking the extra time to send us any questions or fun updates she may have. We also love the pictures she shares with us!

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Sitter Profile Image: Barbora A.
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Barbora A.
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$35
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South River, NJ, 08882

About: I've been dog walking, sitting, boarding for over 10 years now! I had my German Shepherd Rony for 10 years and my life changed the day we brought him home. Because of him I have a super active lifestyle. I live to go on walks, hikes, runs, and love to explore new places and go on adventures! I've taken care of puppies that need basic training all the way to senior dogs that need extra care. From the smallest pups all the way to giants - I adore them all!! I am working from home, so your pet will always get endless love, belly rubs, walks, and anything and everything else they love! Having had my German shepherd that I trusted only a handful of people to take care of him, I understand the level of trust a pet owner must have for their pet sitter / walker, and I know I can be that temporary companion for them! :) hope to meet your pup soon!! I'm currently working from home so I am very flexible on walks, daily care, and pup sitting! I do request for dog sitting to get an early heads up as we love adventuring during the weekend. But if pet owner is ok with it, I would love to bring your pup along for the adventures!! :) I have a big fenced yard for plenty running and playing fetch, but I never leave your pup unattended! If needed, and your pup is crate trained I have different sized playpens and crates. I understand it takes every pup a different amount of time to get used to a new environment and I work with every pup individually. Just like humans, everyone has their own personality :)

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Sienna C.
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$15
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7 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

About: I’ve pet sit alongside my sister since i was about ten years old and I have continued to pet sit and dog walk for a few years now and I also own a dog and trained her I currently have no job but i have school during the week however i am free most of the time to take of your pets i have plenty of toys for my dog and a fence in the backyard to let her run wild and while dog sitting i take into consideration the owners feelings and recommendations plus the dogs feelings as well

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Rachel
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$20
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East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

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Carol N.
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$30
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
south river, NJ, 08882

Carol is wonderful!!! My fur baby loves her! She sent pictures and kept me up to date. She was patient and so loving and attentive to Niko!!! She’s a keeper!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rafaela is 100% reliable and reinforced training while walking Rocco. She also checks in to let me know if she notices his behavior is different. I feel like she is taking care of my dog; more than just giving him a walk

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Jim P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess was a huge help to us on a day we really needed it! We do not utilize Rover often at all, so we were a little nervous about a “one-off” experience, but Jess eased those worries with her excellent communication and comfort with both dogs.

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Megan H.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexa has been walking our precious Luna for a while. She has been reliable and enthusiastic in her relationship with Luna and taking care of her needs. She provides images, videos and live updates which is a nice value-add. We and Luna are very happy with Alexa’s professionalism and enthusiasm in fulfilling our dog-walking needs.

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Brian K.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog absolutely loves Jonathan! He’s very friendly and knowledgeable of animals. Will always trust and re-book!

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Shamier L.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

My pup loves Alyssa! She is kind, punctual, and truly passionate about animals. I always feel at ease knowing my dog is in such caring and reliable hands

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Nikita S.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was great with our puppy! Timely, responsive, and trustworthy dog walker. We are so happy we found her! Will definitely be using again

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Savannah C.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

She was amazing, super communicative, and spent a lot of time with our pup!! We will definitely be rebooking :)

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Bryana G.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Janine is great! My dog Bernie loves his walks with her and she leaves me adorable pictures! I really appreciate having you as a resource Janine! I know the pup is probably looking forward to my next trip away!

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Hamish A.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jalisa is so awesome with our little Tokyo!! Matches his energy perfectly and I feel at ease with trust when she walks him:)

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Ashley S.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess let Gigi out for her meal and potty break exactly as we asked; very polite and thorough with the description of their time together and provided many photos. 👍

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Hannah M.
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in South River on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $23 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.

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As of Apr 2026, there are 5,149 dog walkers in South River. 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, 86% of South River dog walkers respond in under an hour.

Dog walkers in South River have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 South River.

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:

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There are 5,149 dog walkers in South River on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In South River, 88% 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.

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