Dog Walking Southside

“Miriam exceeded my expectations as first time user of the app. If everyone is as kind as she is, I may never return to doggie daycare! 12/10”

Jill L.

About: I love animals of all shapes and sizes! I was raised with dogs and cats from the time I was little and currently share my life with my pit/mix, Clyde and black kitty, Panther! For a short time I worked at BarkBox helping dog moms and dads around the country treat and spoil their beloved pups! After BarkBox I expanded my animals experience to include working with and taking care of cats, dogs, horses, cattle, chickens and donkeys! I will treat your pet with the same love and respect I give my own pets and am happy to give updates. I’d love to chat, meet your pet and hopefully get the opportunity to help take care of them in the future. Please message me with any questions! I am currently working part time with a very flexible schedule to do drop ins, stay overnight in your home with your pet, and provide your pet with lots of attention, playtime and love. I care for my pets like they are my children, because, they are! I will care for your pets with the same love, attention, and respect as I care for my own.

About: Animals have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my family fostered and cared for cats, which sparked my lifelong passion for animal care and behavior. Professionally, I’ve worked in a dog daycare, pet store, and boarding environment, and have spent the past two years working at an animal shelter. Through these roles, I’ve gained hands on experience caring for cats, dogs, reptiles, and small mammals. I am comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and have experience working with canines who have behavioral challenges such as stranger danger, reactivity, and resource guarding. I am trained in reading canine body language and adjusting my approach to help pets feel safe and comfortable. Cats are also a particular passion of mine. In addition to caring for social cats, I have experience socializing feral and semi-feral cats and working with shy or nervous kitties who need extra patience and understanding. I am also comfortable administering medications, following detailed care instructions, and caring for multi-pet households. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family members! I currently work at an animal shelter Wednesday through Saturday. Because of this, I am primarily available Sundays through Tuesdays for dog walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting services. I may have drop in availability the other days after 7 pm. I do my best to keep my availability up to date and will always communicate clearly about scheduling so you know exactly what to expect. My goal is to keep your pets as comfortable as possible by maintaining their normal routine while you’re away. I understand that every pet has different needs, personalities, and comfort levels, so I tailor my care to each individual animal. Whether your pet enjoys playtime, walks, enrichment activities, cuddles on the couch, or simply having a calm and respectful presence nearby, I am happy to meet them where they are. I prioritize safety, patience, and positive interactions, especially with nervous or shy pets. Communication is extremely important to me. During visits, I provide updates and photos so you can feel confident that your pets are happy, safe, and well cared for while you’re away.

About: Professional Pet Industry Veteran & Science PhD for Downtown Care! If you are looking for more than just a standard dog walker, I bring years of professional pet industry experience and a scientific background to every visit. As a former owner of two beautifully trained Australian Shepherds (including one I trained specifically as an Emotional Support Animal), I specialize in high-quality, behavior-focused pet care. While my own pups have passed, I am passionate about keeping local downtown pets happy, active, and mentally stimulated. Why choose my care: * **Professional Credentials:** Years of industry experience combined with a PhD in the sciences means your pet is in highly capable, analytical, and safe hands. * **Specialized Training Background:** Experienced in basic obedience and ESA training structures using positive reinforcement. I love teaching commands like "sit" or fun tricks like "hit the rock" (fist bumps!). * **Behavior & Routine-Based Walks:** I take dogs down to the Scioto Trail and focus on practicing structured walk routines, which heavily reinforces good public behavior. * **Off-Leash Training:** If permitted by the owner, I can safely practice off-leash handling or help train your dog on off-leash reliability. * **Convenient Downtown Route:** I commute via bicycle, making me perfectly suited for reliable early morning or evening drop-in visits right here in the city center. Let me know your pet's breed and unique personality so we can tailor the perfect morning or evening routine for them! I am currently starting my own business and need seed money to keep going. I am a scientist and keep my own schedule and am available regularly for walks as I do a lot of walking. In your home I respect your rules and ask for emergency contacts be left in print to ensure I have the most up to date details. While outside the home, I am extremely aware of my surroundings and do not put myself nor animals in my care in harms way. I am acutely tuned to animals behavior and understand and can predict issues. So I can thus circumvent issues to begin with.

“Chase was wonderful! Very communicative and handled my 3 crazy rescues very well! She provided great updates and pictures each walk and my kids seemed very happy! Will definitely utilize their services again!”

Victoria T.

“After 2 walks with Mallory, I'm pleased. Jimmy knew what she was here for the second walk. He's tired after, which is what I wanted. I added a pic of him sleeping tonight (1 1/2hrs) after his walk. His eyes are rolled back in his head, and snoring. Mallory is very kind and obviously loves animals. I'm so grateful to have found a great match. Excited to see Jimmy be more active.”

Teresa T.

About: I have grown up around dogs my entire life and have always had a passion for caring for them. I have trained my own dogs and previously worked as a pet sitter while I was in college. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pets, and I’ll provide them with the same love, attention, and care I would give my own! I am currently enrolled in online classes, so I have plenty of time and flexibility to take care of your pets. whatever their needs are. I care for pets by following their routines, providing food, water, walks, playtime, and plenty of love and attention. I treat every pet like my own.

About: Hi! I'm a lifelong animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for cats from kittenhood through their senior years. I also have extensive experience working with anxious and shy dogs, and I know how important patience, consistency, and positive interactions are for helping them feel safe. Whether your pet needs a walk, a drop-in visit, or just some extra love while you're away, I'll provide dependable care tailored to their personality and routine. I'm happy to send photo updates and make sure your pets are comfortable, happy, and well cared for every visit. I currently work part time and am available for care on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as Friday afternoons. I am always available early morning or in the evenings. I have a fenced yard in my home and no pets. I will safely care for your pet in your home as well. I’m clean and tidy and respectful.

About: Hi! I am a speech therapist at NCH and an avid dog sitter. I have many years of experience dog sitting for dogs of various sizes, ages, and needs. I have also grown up with dogs of my own, therefore I think it’s important to find someone that will care for your pets as if they were their own! Due to work I will be gone during the day however I am happy to stay over night and I will be with them on weekends. I prioritize sticking to the pets schedule as I know that it can be stressful for them when their families leave. I will care for them following the directions provided and adding in extra love, treats, and walks so that they don’t miss you too much while you’re gone!

About: Over the course of my childhood, my family and I never had less than 2 dogs at a time. I have dog sat a handful of times, both for multiple nights or just fun play dates! I offer gentle, loving, and smiley fun for your awesome dog! I want you and your dog(s) to feel confident that I am a safe, kind choice! I am pursuing my doctorate’s in Occupational Therapy at OSU! I am free Friday and Saturday, with occasional class requirements. These are great days for me to care for your dog! While I won’t be offering services at my apartment, I believe in safety, love, and respect for you and your pets while I care for them. It can be scary trusting your dog with someone new, but by growing up with many dogs myself I can assure you that I embody those beliefs in my care.

About: I have taken care of mainly cats and dogs for my neighbors and friends for at least 10 years. Ranging from staying in their homes to dropping in to check in, let them out, feed, etc. My week day schedule varies, so I’m interested in working around that. As for weekends I am typically flexible and open to any requests someone needs. Any rules, wants, or needs that you have for your dog I will work with you to make sure that I complete them as desired. I will have open communication with you so that you feel safe with your animal in my care.

“This is our second time booking with Emma, and we'll happily book with her again in the future. We had good communication, the walks were for the agreed upon amount of time, and we always came home to a happy dog!”

Zakary C.

“Joshua was great with the dogs. They loved seeing him and he did a great job walking them so they could sniff out the neighborhood. He is a great communicator and works hard to make sure he is timely and our schedules are coordinated. We will be working with Joshua in a few weeks!”

Kara S.

“Molly was AMAZING! She stepped right in when I contacted her last minute with short notice for help to have someone walk my pup. Biscuit immediately connected with her because of her gentle and kind spirit. I definitely recommend booking Molly!!”

Jmzy21

About: Hi!🫶🏼 I Would love to help care for your animals in any capacity. I have extensive experience with animals and have worked at a dog boarding kennel in the past in addition to growing up with pets. I have worked with aggressive dogs and am comfortable reading a dog’s cues to prevent escalation. I currently have a Bernese mountain dog who is always down for a play date and a cat who tolerates her antics haha. Bonus- I’m an ER nurse, far from a vet tech, but good for med admin if needed! With that, I do work 3 shifts a week(12 hours) that vary. So while my schedule can be sporadic, it can also be very open! I work full time 3 days a week and use rover sitters myself for those days. My schedule varies, but I am great for last minute needs as long as I’m not working! I try to stick to your pet’s routine and rules! I am also very good at recognizing body language/behaviors and therefore can prevent “incidents” from occurring like aggression on walks. I’m also happy to bring along my Berner for a play date if you’d like!

About: I've taken care of my pets all my life- dogs ranging in size from a laid back Shih Tzu to pitbulls, and even a wolf/lab/chow-chow mix! I currently have a cat of my own- an adorable, orange Main Coon mix named Lasagna. I love going on long walks- all the better when I am accompanied by a dog or two! Let me help you by doing what I do best- providing fun, safe and trustworthy care of your fur family while you may be at work or on vacation! I promise they'll have a dog-gone good time ! ! I work 9-6 Monday through Thursday, with alternating weekend days. I have an hour lunch break during which I can walk or feed pets as needed! Due to caring for my own indoor/outdoor cat, I am most comfortable taking care of your pets in their own environment (and I bet they will be more comfortable too!).

“Sophie was right on time, communicative leading up to it, super positive, and took care of the boy. Enjoyed the chance to meet her, and Darwin is now chilling…”

Ashleigh B.

“Had a last minute booking due to another Rover having to cancel from emergency and Donald was so helpful. Very communicative and professional. Would recommend his services.”

Edwin & Bryanna L.

“Nicole is the absolute best! She’s punctual, caring, honest, and trustworthy. We really appreciate having Nicole take care of our pets needs when we are not able to. I would recommend Nicole to anyone that has a need for a Dog walker, or a pet sitter.”

Forrest H.

About: For house sitting: I will provide the necessary TLC for your puppy or cat while your away. I have taken care of rescue cats and dogs before at a local shelter. I have two cats(Vera and Hercules) of my own, however I have a dog in Texas (Black Lab) named Cashew. I can assure you that attention will be on your fur baby, and providing him/her the best care. I will accommodate any special request, or medication needs. Walking/Dropin: I will usually spend 30-45 minutes with the puppy/cat to ensure he/she is well. I will accommodate any special request, or medication needs. My typical routine is: Feed and give water to play cat/dog and let them outside , groom them (if applicable), and play with them for 20-30 minutes. This routine will ensure that your furbaby gets the TLC he/she deserves. I currently WFH so I have a lot of flexibility when I can visit and I can work anywhere with WiFi! Additionally, I am free everyday of the week Depends on Clients home, but I usually will ask for a run down of how best to take care of your pet, and if there is anything specific I need to know.