Dog Walking in Tacoma
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Top rated Tacoma dog walkers
“Michael is amazing.. he took great care to get to know our Skippy dog and understand his routine and mannerisms. He is incredibly reliable, provides excellent feedback, and is that perfect balance of personable and professional. He knows his dogs, and can is trusted with our special Skippy dog. We are very lucky to have found him!”
“Sarah was so great with my high energy dog! I felt very confident in her abilities. I also appreciated her good communication and professionalism. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Bri is absolutely amazing!!! She take wonderful care of my little girl. Shakti loves her walks with Bri. I have so much peace of mind knowing Shakti is in great hands. She is a rescue & can be high energy & reactive. Bri handles her with grace & expertise. Can't recommend her enough.”
“Kimberly was absolutely terrific with our puppy, Friday! She was punctual and reliable, and sent us such a thorough recap of their first walk together, along with adorable photos - Friday was even smiling in one! We look forward to many more walks with Kimberly in Friday’s future!”
“I am grateful for Kay. She is always available when I need her. She is reliable, trustworthy, and a good human. She takes the best care my dog Blondie. I highly recommend booking with her.”
“Meg walks our pup Charlie regularly and we are so glad we found her! You can tell she genuinely cares for him. I look forward to her cute updates :) We will continue to use her - she’s truly wonderful!”
“Rachel, thanks for taking care of Paco since November. We appreciate all your patience and willingness to help out when we needed you. Good luck with the move to Washington!”
About: I've worked in the pet industry for a total of 7 years. I am highly educated in pet nutrition and care from the past 5 years, and in college worked for 2 years in pet boarding. I also help to adopt out foster kittens and played an active part in their care. I've had animals all my life and spent a portion of my time in high school caring for a cat with diabetes. I am familiar with both dog and cat care. I recently moved to Tacoma from Austin, TX and currently have a completely open schedule! I can work with your needs to find a schedule that works for you. I am happy to fulfill any nutritional needs of your pet including feeding a raw or supplement filled diet. I also am happy to help them play/exercise as needed.
About: I have had dogs most of my life. I raised them from puppies and rescued many in my adult life. I have cared for elderly dogs and those with various medical conditions and treatment programs. For the first time in awhile, I am without a dog. At the moment, I don't have the right space. That's why I am happy to love your dog, and support you in whatever routine you adhere to. I currently free lance and work independently remotely so I have flexibility in when and how long I work. I can work around your schedule. I cannot currently board dogs at my place. I can stay at your home which is often best as it is more familiar to your dog. It also allows me to maintain whatever regimen you are currently adhering to.
“Marina is a great communicator, and clearly loves animals! Moose is lucky to have her and I am lucky to have peace of mind, knowing he is well looked after on their daily walks.”
About: Dogs have been a part of my life for more years than not. I know just how much love, care, and enrichment is needed for our furry friends and I will give more! I am confident that I will leave you with piece of mind that your furry family member is getting the care that they need. I am available Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm. Weekends are typically a no go, although if care is needed, I am open to negotiation and happy to try and work something out. I live in a luxury midrise complex with city views for your doggo. The place comes with a dog friendly, fully gated court yard, that is perfect for pet relief and enrichment. It is my top priority to make sure your furry friend is getting the care they need.
About: I’ve loved dogs and cats my whole life. I’ve been training and taking care of a standard poodle (Fuzzy) for 10 years (people say we look alike), and have co-parented a very sweet cat (Shiitake) for the last few years. I’ve had experience dog-sitting and dog-walking for family and friends, for both big and small dogs. Get to know me: I’m a detail oriented and creative person, I love all things artsy 🎨. I studied astrophysics 🌌 in college in Massachusetts but I grew up here in LA. I just graduated college and moved to Tacoma. That means lots of time to care for your pets! I’m more of a night person than a morning person but am very flexible! Reach out! In your home I will respect all of your pet-procedures! I’m always excited to meet new animals 🐕🐈⬛🐇🐓 ! I am very Covid cautious 🦠 I cannot care for pets in my home at the moment
About: I’ve taken care of pups-seniors. Some training experience, love walking & playing. Experience giving meds, oral & shots. Sanitary clean up when needed, no shaming. I don’t work. Cancer survivor on a new path life in life. Love being outside & exploring everyday. I spend most of my free time watching happy people & dogs at parks with their dogs & I love to have someone to pal around with, share the passion I have to give & have lots of fun! I have experience house/pet sitting. I’d following owners instructions to the letter. I can give meds, take pets to parks, for walks, appts, just about anything asked of me.
About: Hey yall! I'm Halley :) Cat mom of 3 and lover of all animals furry, scaley, and feathered. I grew up on a farm so caring for animals is second nature to me! I have taken care of animals of all ranges, from horses to mice. I have experience administering medications (oral, ear, hiding a pill for even the pickiest patients), grooming, and senior care among many other things! I am confident that I can meet all your pets needs while providing saftey, respect, and lots of love. I'm currently waiting for my new job to start and don't have an official schedule yet, so I am free whenever until then! I can easily accommodate you and your pets needs. As a cat mom of 3 spoiled, needy little creatures I understand how important routine is for our pets! I will do my best to accommodate their routine to make your time away from home seamless. All animals have their own personalities and preferences, I will always respect your pets boundaries and not force unwanted attention and uncomfortable situations. With walks, playtime, feeding, and cuddles your pet will be respected and loved. I will leave your space as you left it. Cleaning any pet related messes, washing food/water bowls daily, refreshing water daily, cleaning litter boxes daily. Whatever expectations left by pet parent will be met.
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Alex K.Star Sitter
“Alex is so great with our dog! Loki loves going on walks with him, and Alex always sends cute pictures and gives us updates. Highly recommend!”
Brian M.
“Sky loved the extra walked this week 😊”
Nathan C.Star Sitter
“Nathan was absolutely wonderful with my pups. I know that they got to get out a lot of their pent up energy during the day on their way walks.”
Alyssa S.Star Sitter
“Alyssa is very reliable and trustworthy! My dog liked her instantly, and my mind is at ease knowing she’s checking in on my dog while I’m at work :)”
Michael M.Star Sitter
“Michael is amazing.. he took great care to get to know our Skippy dog and understand his routine and mannerisms. He is incredibly reliable, provides excellent feedback, and is that perfect balance of personable and professional. He knows his dogs, and can is trusted with our special Skippy dog. We are very lucky to have found him!”
Sarah M.
Star Sitter
“Sarah was so great with my high energy dog! I felt very confident in her abilities. I also appreciated her good communication and professionalism. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
Brianna L.
“Bri is absolutely amazing!!! She take wonderful care of my little girl. Shakti loves her walks with Bri. I have so much peace of mind knowing Shakti is in great hands. She is a rescue & can be high energy & reactive. Bri handles her with grace & expertise. Can't recommend her enough.”
Kimberly C.Star Sitter
“Kimberly was absolutely terrific with our puppy, Friday! She was punctual and reliable, and sent us such a thorough recap of their first walk together, along with adorable photos - Friday was even smiling in one! We look forward to many more walks with Kimberly in Friday’s future!”
Kay B.
“I am grateful for Kay. She is always available when I need her. She is reliable, trustworthy, and a good human. She takes the best care my dog Blondie. I highly recommend booking with her.”
Meg K.Star Sitter
“Meg walks our pup Charlie regularly and we are so glad we found her! You can tell she genuinely cares for him. I look forward to her cute updates :) We will continue to use her - she’s truly wonderful!”
Rachel A.
“Rachel, thanks for taking care of Paco since November. We appreciate all your patience and willingness to help out when we needed you. Good luck with the move to Washington!”
Rose W.
“I have a dog who is a little picky about people, and when I needed someone to come by and walk her a few times, I hired Rose. She took the time to get my dog used to her, and was very patient during the process. She helped my dog - and me - be comfortable, and I was so grateful. She has a lot of experience with dogs, and it shows. I am so happy to have made this connection, and I plan to use her again in the near future.”
Megan O.
“Megan has taken care of my dog Malu several times, and I trust her completely. She’s kind, reliable, attentive, and clearly loves animals. Highly recommended!”
Marina R.Star Sitter
“Marina is a great communicator, and clearly loves animals! Moose is lucky to have her and I am lucky to have peace of mind, knowing he is well looked after on their daily walks.”
Elizabeth W.
“Elizabeth is great with my puppies! They love her! She is dependable with great communication, and I'm so happy to have her walking my puppies every day while I'm at work.”
Quinn N.
“Absolutely great, she’s been very flexible, has even taken my dog out on a moments notice. She’s attentive to my dog and genuinely cares.”
Sumeet N.
“Sumeet has always shown immaculate love for the dogs in his life, but beyond that, he carries a deep respect and admiration for the entire animal kingdom. He has raised pups from a young age and is currently the proud dad of a sweet dog named Kami. Sumeet is patient, responsible, and attentive to each animal’s unique needs. He holds all the qualities that make him a natural and trustworthy caregiver. Any pet would be lucky to spend time with him!”
Gena L.
“Gena took care of my four dogs for a whole week, and I couldn’t be happier with how well she looked after them. She was super reliable, caring, and really handled each dog’s needs with ease. What I loved most was the fun pictures she sent me throughout the week! It was great to see them happy and having a good time while I was away. Also, just knowing they were in such good hands gave me a lot of peace of mind. I’d definitely trust Gena to dog sit again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a loving and responsible sitter.”
Kimberly R.
About: I’ve taken care of pups-seniors. Some training experience, love walking & playing. Experience giving meds, oral & shots. Sanitary clean up when needed, no shaming. I don’t work. Cancer survivor on a new path life in life. Love being outside & exploring everyday. I spend most of my free time watching happy people & dogs at parks with their dogs & I love to have someone to pal around with, share the passion I have to give & have lots of fun! I have experience house/pet sitting. I’d following owners instructions to the letter. I can give meds, take pets to parks, for walks, appts, just about anything asked of me.
Halley M.
“Halley took great care of our elderly dog, Patch, who doesn't trust easily and can be finicky with his eating habits. She loved on him patiently and beautifully.”
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Dog Walking FAQs
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Tacoma on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $24 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 7,819 dog walkers in Tacoma. 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, 84% of Tacoma dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Tacoma 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 Tacoma.
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
There are 7,819 dog walkers in Tacoma on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Tacoma, 90% 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.
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