Dog Walking In Southwood
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“Maria is great! My dog loves her, she is always happy to see her for her walks. Maria refills my dogs water and is prompt with her walks. You will be very happy with Maria!”

About: I have been around dogs all my life. Currently mom of Benji he is 4 years old lhasa apso/shitzu. He is the light of my life and he loves being around smaller dogs like himself. Im a dog mom so I know how important is to have someone we can trust, count on when we need to leave them for a few days. I will treat them like my own. I work full time but most of my weekends are off. Just reach out and we will figure something out. I am a dog mom so I know and understand the importance of having someone taking care of our fur babies when we are gone. We have a fully fenced yard and closed lanai. Our home is pet friendly and secure. Benji has plenty of toys to share and extra bed.
“Kimberly is great with my animals! She follows all care instructions. She is very responsive. She has sat for me when I needed a last minute care for my dog. My normally very shy cat likes her. She normally runs and hides whenever anybody comes in. Not with Kimberly. I highly recommend her! I would gladly use her again!”

About: My profile saids Michelle, but please call me Micah 🙏😊 My first time caring for a dog was when my family adopted a miniature, silver-haired, poodle puppy, that I named Shadow back in 2007 before attending university. Before graduating high school, my neighbors would ask me to look after their own four-legged family members (mostly dogs and cats) when they went out of town. I provided excellent care for their pets as if they were my own. I also have experience from working at a dog daycare and boarding facility between 2015 and 2016. The facility hosted dogs as small as Yorkies and as big as Great Danes. My duties at the daycare was to supervise play, clean up after the dogs, keep the facility clean, stay overnight for dogs that were boarding, help with feeding, give oral medication and provide transportation for dogs to their preferred vets whenever necessary. Since 2016, I have been providing pet care services through Rover and making long-lasting relationships with families and their furkids. I'm also open to taking care of of other pets as well. We'll just discuss beforehand. I currently work 25-40 hours per week at a salon, so pups that can go at least 8 hours without a potty break or are chill and comfortable in a salon work environment would be the best fit. I currently live in an apartment complex with a beautiful garden/pool deck with my parents. There’s also plenty of grassy areas around the building. I have more experience as a house sitter and can be trusted to keep up with house chores such as collecting mail, watering plants, taking out the garbage, etc.
“Sarah has been an awesome help to our family. My 2 beagles always looked forward to their walks with Sarah and returned happy every time. She is also super reliable and responsive. I wish her the best in her upcoming move but we are also sad to see her go!”

“James was awesome! He was communicative, on time, and even called me to make sure it was okay to let maintenance personnel into the house. He took a lot of pictures of my dog on their walks, and I know they had a blast. I will 100% be rebooking with James.”

“Laura is very helpful, dependable and thoughtful. Laura has been helping me out while I have been stuck traveling from flight delays....with a couple of extra visits for my pup. I cannot be more grateful to Laura for her extra help at the last minute.”


“Wendy is my dogs fave!! He enjoys their time together! Wendy’s time and attn has been such a help since I work long hours at times! She is very reliable and always gives a great recap of their walks! Thank you Wendy!”

“Kristin was able to come walk my dog very last minute for me! I work 12 hour shifts and my roommate last minute wasn’t able to be home to take my dog out. I sent Kristin a message the night before and she instantly replied saying she was able to. This helped me so much, will definitely use her services again!”

“Thank you so much, Aaliyah! We were very happy with your service and the way you took care of Soda. We felt completely at ease during our absence thanks to your presence with our daughter. We truly appreciate your kindness and professionalism. We highly recommend you!”


About: I have taken up a couple overnight dog/house sitting gigs. I am ready to take on last minute jobs and am very communicative and dependable. I will be able to take up any pet/house care anytime over the summer. Whether this means walking, feeding, sitting or bathing! Dogs or Cats! Depending on the pet, I will play with or just keep watch over them. I do an exceptional job of following directions and keeping tidy!
“It was my first time using Rover and Ashley was able to help me out in a pinch! Huge help and would 100% recommend her! Felt super confident and safe with her and that Park was getting the right care and love he needed!!”

About: Hi! I have owned dogs all my life, ranging in sizes from 3lb chihuahua to 150lb Great Danes! I have been offering pet sitting for 15 years, and I also have 6 years experience in the field of vet med. I am familiar with all kinds of personalities, and I also am comfortable with giving medications (oral and injections). I find it so fun to connect with each pet, and learn their personalities and quirks! I’m currently a stay at home mom with a partner who works from home to stay with my little, giving me the flexibility to be able to do drop ins, walks, etc. as needed! I am available morning, mid day, and evenings (over nights too!) Upon our first meeting, I will make sure to go through a detailed list of questions such as are they kenneled when unsupervised, are they allowed treats, are they walked or just let outside, what their personality is like, likes/dislikes, etc. I tailor each visit to the individual home and needs of the pet, ensuring the utmost safety possible every visit.
About: Hi! I’m Carissa, a lifelong dog lover with years of hands-on experience caring for pups of all kinds — from energetic Chihuahuas and Yorkies to my two sweet Frenchies, including Luna, who’s been through two surgeries and needed lots of love and care. I’m comfortable with training routines, giving medications, and making sure each pet feels safe, happy, and loved. Whether your pup needs a calm cuddle or a playful walk, I’m here to treat them like family! I’m working part time, my schedule is very flexible so I can meet and take care of your babies. Pet care is already a part of my daily life. I currently have four dogs of my own, so I’m used to early walks, feeding schedules, playtime, and giving meds when needed. Taking care of pets fits right into my routine and honestly brings me so much joy—I love making sure they’re happy and comfortable. My frenchie is very high maintenance so I will take care your baby like I take care of mine. I respect peoples home and will keep your animals safe at all times.
“Couldn’t be happier with Lindsay looking after our pup. Not only did she communicate the entire time, she has a keen attention to detail and overall went above and beyond. We will definitely continue to have a visits in the future! Thanks Lindsay!”

About: I’ve grown up with dogs my whole life and take care of a dog currently who is in most of the pictures. My friend uses the Rover App so I am aware of the variety of care required. I will always check the temperature of pavement before walking, manage play well, provide proper structure and learning, and above all be safe and give them all the love they deserve while you are away. I have no professional training but years of dog training have honed my abilities, I can send a video of my training in action and what I am capable of as a dog trainer if you want. I just finished college. I am looking for something to keep me busy and make some extra money because I could definitely use some. I am usually free and even if I am not I have a flexible schedule. I have a fenced in dog park right behind my apartment, and one well trained purebred good boy who is neutered and all caught up on vaccines. If your pup does not like other animals maybe we can work something out like me coming to their environment alone.
“Izel is excellent! He is such an easy going person, great to talk to, and great with our dogs! My youngest pup has high anxiety, but he sat down on the ground with her and she started to warm up to him. He is accommodating and understanding, definitely recommend him!”

About: I started looking after friends/neighbors pets when I was 10. I've assisted with socializing puppy and kitten rescues entering foster homes. Friends and family have relied on my for dog watching in the last several years. I have experience with herding dogs and other large, intelligent and mischief pups. I work from home full-time, so I'm always around. My dog can normally be found lounging behind me in my office. We walk or run at least twice a day, along with regular backyard time. I have a large fenced back yard and screen porch with dog door for any pups who prefer extended outdoor time. My doggy pool is available for any water loving pups. My dog is friendly and playful, but also loves to nap with his new friends. I always feed in separate rooms.
Southwood dog parents share their Rover experiences
Kimberly is great with my animals! She follows all care instructions. She is very responsive. She has sat for me when I needed a last minute care for my dog. My normally very shy cat likes her. She normally runs and hides whenever anybody comes in. Not with Kimberly. I highly recommend her! I would gladly use her again!

Benjamin was very friendly and great with our dog. He had excellent communication which was very reassuring. My dog Maki took a huge liking to him. Benjamin seemed like a big dog lover; he’s good at directing him with commands and treats. He also was very good at understanding my dogs body language and took extra steps to make sure we were all comfortable before their first walk.

Malinda is very reliable and neighbors have told me how good she is on the walks. My puppy doesn't show signs that she felt neglected since Malinda actually spends time with her. In the morning when I go to work Mindy doesn't fight going in her crate cause she knows Malinda was coming. So I know that Mindy appreciates the time with Malinda.

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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, dog walkers on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog walkers available in Southwood.
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
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.






