Dog Walking in Sterling

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley H.
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Ashley H.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
189 reviews
57 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

This is our second time getting Ashley to walk our dog. She was on-time and kept us up to date with everything through the app. She’s been fantastic.

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Ricky M.
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Brooke H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
21 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Brooke is awesome. She and Zoey, who was reactive and scared of people, are fast friends. I am so pleased with Brooke’s calm demeanor and kindness. Thank you!!

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Rachael A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

About: I’ve always been obsessed with dogs. I grew up with 2. I say hi to every dog I see. I also love cats, especially ones you love to be pet. I’m just an all around dog lover! I am currently open to anything right now! I’d prefer more weekday work though over weekends but will always consider it. Walks, potty breaks, or anything in between! I help walk my roommate’s two dogs. I make sure their water is full and sometimes feed them. I let the puppy out in the backyard and play. Lots of catch involved between both dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Marcia M.
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Marcia M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
302 reviews
54 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Marcia is an excellent dog walker. She arrived on time, provided Cookie a thorough walk, and wrote a detailed summary of the visit. She is very knowledgeable and clearly loves dogs. I hope to use her services again in the future.

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Vicki D.
Sitter Profile Image: Claire O.
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Claire O.
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$15
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4.5 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Claire did a great job! She attended to the dogs and abided by all my given instructions to the T. She even agreed to meet the dogs beforehand.

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Vihaan K.
Sitter Profile Image: Corinne C.
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Corinne C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
34 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Corinne was great with our boxer pup. She was very communicative and kept us updated with pictures. We felt at ease having to leave our dog for the day. I’ll definitely use her services in the future if needed.

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha D.
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Samantha D.
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$18
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10 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

About: I have taken care of dogs since I was about 10 Years old. Since then, I have owned 3 German shepherds and have dog sat, walked and trained before. So I have experience in all aspects! I work about 4-6 hours a day Monday through Saturday so I have majority of the day to walk and play with pups anytime in the late morning through evening! Depending on the home, I can take the pets out on a leash, or play with them in the backyard depending on their energy and how playful they are!

Sitter Profile Image: Skyler R.
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Skyler R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Skyler is a great dog caretaker! She brings great energy to her job and the dogs love her positive nature. I have 2 dogs and Skyler is able to walk them both and understands their needs. She pays attention to the care instructions to make sure she is providing the optimal experience. She is a strong communicator being both responsive to requests and proactively sharing pictures and status along the way.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicolas K.
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Nicolas K.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Nic and his wife Carmen were great on their walk with Scuba. He’s a young and mouthy puppy and tries to eat everything during walks. They handled him with care and he seems to have enjoyed his walk. I’d recommend them!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine N.
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Katherine N.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Katherine was amazing! Super responsive to texts and our puppy loved her!!! Definitely reaching out to Katherine again!

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Rachel G.
Sitter Profile Image: Manasa P.
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Manasa P.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
27 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20171

Manasa is amazing with our pups. From weekly walks to overnight care, she continually sees they are well cared for and happy. We completely trust her and she’s amazing with both small and larger dogs ( we have both!)

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Sitter Profile Image: Margaret B.
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Margaret B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Maggie is the absolute best. She’s a great communicator, and we feel very comfortable leaving our pup with her! Would recommend her to anyone!

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Connor R.
Sitter Profile Image: Ciria P.
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Ciria P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Ciria is the best!

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Sitter Profile Image: Luke D.
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Luke D.
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$15
per walk
8 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

About: I’ve been taking care of my family’s dog since I was 10 years old and have helped out with friends and neighbors dogs! I currently own a black lab so I am comfortable with medium to larger sized dogs. I am currently working part time, which gives me a flexible schedule and lots of time to take care of your pets! I am available most week days after 2 PM! As an owner of a black lab I am patient with all animals and will make sure they feel comfortable and are safe while they are in my care

Sitter Profile Image: Sofia F.
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Sofia F.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
21 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Sofia has been great with my dog. She’s been extremely patient even when my dog has been fussy. It only took a couple of walks before she warmed up to her. Definitely want to thank Sofia for everything and I know Katie is looking forward to future walks!

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Jillian P.
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$32
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Jillian is wonderful! She communicates with us clearly, arrives on time, and is super friendly. Our Ladybug is not the easiest dog to walk, but Jillian has been incredibly patient with her. Ladybug adores her and gets excited as soon as Jillian arrives. We are very happy with Jillian's service and would definitely book her again :)

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Rachel K.
Sitter Profile Image: Lesley G.
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Lesley G.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Lesley was wonderful with Leo and so flexible on such a short notice. Highly recommend!

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Stefanie D.
Sitter Profile Image: Carley L.
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Carley L.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Carley is amazing! My dog loves her. She is very professional, always on-time, and has great communication. I will be booking with her again in the future. I highly recommend Carley to care for your pet.

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Sitter Profile Image: Staci C.
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Staci C.
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$23
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

So great! Staci was very professional and kept me up to date with his walk. Very happy with how things went!

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Sitter Profile Image: Magdalena N.
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Magdalena N.
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$15
per walk
5 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

About: I have been a dog and cat sitting going on 5 years now. With 5 consistent families I catsit and dogsit for I make it my mission to make the babies and their parents feel safe, comfortable, and confident having me care for their loved one and in their home. I have my own kitty at home and have history with caring for both cats and dogs. I provide services walking and pet sitting. I am currently self employed so my days are very flexible. When I am working it is either at my store from 8-3 or at home. When pet sitting I adjust my schedule to your pet’s eating and bathroom schedule to assure that when they are with me that they are top priority. When I am pet sitting in a client’s home, I want their fur baby to feel familiar, comfortable, and safe in their own home. I always like to know their favorite hiding spots, favorite toys, and personality characteristics to assure I can make them feel safe and sound while their owner is away. Once my stay is over I always assure to leave everything better than I found it - taking out the trash, washing dishes, washing towels, sweeping, etc. to assure the owner comes home to a clean and tidy space so they can focus on relaxing with their pet when they come home :)!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julianne has helped us a few times now with our very needy pup. She was wonderful during an overnight stay previously, and has since helped us with drop-in/walks. She’s very responsive and flexible to changing plans!

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Raechel P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing dog walker! She was reliable, professional, and took great care of my dogs. They absolutely loved her and were always excited to see her. I felt completely comfortable knowing they were in good hands. I would hire her again anytime and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog walker!

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Davey B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire has been wonderful to work with! She came by the day before for a site visit to meet my dog, which I really appreciated. She took the time to ask thoughtful questions, learn about my dog’s routine, and make sure she understood his needs. Communication has been excellent from the start, and she’s been incredibly flexible and accommodating. Her professionalism and attention to detail gave me peace of mind, and I feel confident knowing my dog will be in great hands. I’m looking forward to using her dog walking services and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog walker. Thanks, Claire! 🐾😊

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Carla B.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brooke is awesome. She and Zoey, who was reactive and scared of people, are fast friends. I am so pleased with Brooke’s calm demeanor and kindness. Thank you!!

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Jo T.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Skyler is THE BEST. Our girl can be shy, but she was very comfortable with Skyler. She made sure she had water, belly rubs, and plenty of love. Highly recommend.

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Maria S.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia was great! She kept clear communication throughout and was very responsive. She took lots of pictures and my dog looked like he had a great time. Highly recommend!

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Jennifer L.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaylin is a very diligent and attentive dog walker. She is always on time, gives our dog an excellent walk, and it very good about communicating with us. I would highly recommend her.

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Charlie H.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was fantastic. She arrived exactly when she said she would, and Cooper absolutely loved his midday walk. It’s clear she cares about the dogs she works with. Highly recommend.

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Glenn S.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Keara did a fantastic job with Ollie. She had great communication, was timely, and took great care of him. Would highly recommend!

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Ethan H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Muffin had a great time with Jaelyn! She was super reliable, communicative, and incredibly thoughtful, always keeping me updated and paying close attention to my dog’s needs and personality. Thank you Jaelyn!!

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Lakshmi P.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashma was very patient and kind to our dog. She was a good communicator and we will definitely have her again. Thank you!

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Nickol C.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Star enjoyed her afternoon walk with Carolina and she was nice and tired when she got home. I would re-book Carolina as needed.

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Kristen P.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaylee is great! She’s very reliable and super quick to respond. Would definitely recommend her!

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Nicola B.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time working Steven. He was on time and great with our dog. We look forward to working with him again.

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P.W. M.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

My son, in San Diego, tells me that there are so many people who use Rover. My dog and I are very lucky to have found Danielle.

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Seyla S.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marcia has been such a blessing and peace of mind when we have to travel. She takes such great care of our dog. She’s the best!

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Melissa K.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

We never expected to have such a responsible and timely dog walker by the name of Daniel. We had no prior experience in this. From the initial meeting-interview, we felt very comfortable and confident in him. Daniel was very responsible and punctual, gave us detailed, hands-on updates, and most importantly, our dog loved him. We look forward to hiring Daniel every time we go away. We would strongly recommend Daniel to others.

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Nurilya I.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

excellent dog and cat care! very attentive and came through for us in a pinch. Highly recommend Marian!

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William f.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

So great with my baby boy! First time using a sitter from Rover and pleased with the care from start to finish. :)

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Kaitlyn W.
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Sterling on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 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.

If you’re searching for a Sterling dog walker for the first time, visit the dog walker’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 12,427 dog walkers in Sterling. 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 Sterling dog walkers respond in under an hour.

Dog walkers in Sterling 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 Sterling.

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 12,427 dog walkers in Sterling on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Sterling, 89% 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.

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.