Dog Walkers in Taxahaw, SC

About: I have had cats and dogs almost all my life. There were 4 or 5 years where I did not have a pet and I missed it. I now have 4 cats who are all rescues. All under the age of 3.5 yrs old. I have often been asked by friends and family to watch their pets while they were away. I also spent a year at a dog boarding facility. My duties included the basics like feeding and walking dogs and even some light grooming, and there were even some overnight stays. There were times there might be 40 dogs to help care for. All sizes, breeds and ages. I work full time Monday to Friday so I will mostly be available on weekends. I could fit in Friday evenings as well. At least for now. I may add to that later on. For my cats, they are strictly indoor. When my son visits, I have a fenced in yard for his dog to run freely in. Our cats have their own water fountain and a dry food dispenser. They get wet food twice a day. They visit the vet as needed. Otherwise we just try to make sure they have a safe environment to thrive in. As for a client's pet, I will follow all instructions per the pet owner. Let me know if there are things I should be aware of while I care for your pet.

About: I'm educated and trained on how to work with Greyhounds. At an East Coast Rescue group, I learned to feel comfortable around their temperament and their body language. I'm the wife of a retired Army veteran. I also make coats, collars, and leashes for Greyhounds. Rescues melt my heart, especially Pit Bulls and Bulldogs. They're getting extra hugs and care from me. I am going to school online so I am very flexible in my schedule. Potty walks or just letting them out in the afternoon to run around. If I am at someone's house pet sitting I would keep the respect and keep the area of where the dogs clean.. If there was a mess I would clean it up. I would respect your policy and wishes at your house.

About: Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover based on a 10-acre homestead in Pageland, SC. I specialize in boarding pets at my home, but also offer drop-in visits and dog walking in the surrounding areas. We have a brand-new 6-foot fence enclosing our spacious front yard and part of our backyard — plenty of safe room for pups who love to run, play, or need extra security (even the high-jumpers!). I share my home with five friendly dogs and two cats, so I’m used to a lively household and can easily accommodate pets with a social or independent nature. I’ve had all kinds of animals over the years — from hedgehogs, geckos, and turtles to horses and chickens — so I’m comfortable with everything from common companions to exotic pets and farm animals. Whether your pet needs oral meds, a structured schedule, or just a cozy spot to nap, I can cater to their routine and comfort level. My husband also runs his own business and is home most of the time, so someone is almost always around to provide care and attention. If your pet is used to free-roaming the house, relaxing in a sunny room, or being crated briefly while errands are run, I’m happy to adapt to whatever setup works best. I work full-time as an insurance producer in Monroe, NC from 8–5, Monday through Friday. I’m home all day on weekends, and during the week, my husband is at our homestead full-time and helps provide care and supervision. Since we work as a team, your pets will never be left alone for long periods. I’m also available for morning or evening drop-ins and walks depending on location and schedule! We live on a peaceful 10-acre homestead with a brand-new, secure 6-foot fence enclosing our front and partial backyard — ideal for dogs with energy or jumping skills. I can tailor care to your pet’s needs: crate time if preferred, sunroom space while supervised, or full access to our home if they’re used to roaming. I have five dogs of my own and two cats, so your pet will have plenty of friendly company — or I can safely separate them if your pet prefers solitude.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs of all kinds since I was 10 years old. Friends, neighbors, and family have trusted me to walk, feed, and bathe their pets. I truly love animals and always make sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for. I'm currently working part-time, so I have plenty of time during the week to care for and play with your pups. Can't wait to become your pet's bestfriend!!!! I’m comfortable going to your home to care for your pet. I always make sure your furry friend feels safe and loved in their own space. I follow instructions carefully and treat every pet like family.

“Hannah was excellent with our animals. Whenever we had to make different accommodations she was very responsive and able to meet our needs. I will definitely be rebooking with Hannah as she took great care of our animals and they enjoyed her company as well.”

Brian D.

“Riley was amazing! She not only took her time during our meet and greet to really get to know Teddy. It was clear she genuinely cares about animals and made us feel comfortable to trust her into our home and care for Teddy. Thank you Riley!”

Mayra C.

About: I have owned/cared for cats for as long as I can remember. I am currently an owner of 3 cats and 1 dog and have tons of experience caring for cats/dogs of family and friends. I genuinely love spending time with animals and giving them the attention/affection they need. I have experience with exercising, feeding, giving medication, and administering first aid to pets. I am a stay-at-home husband (and soon to be father) so my schedule is extremely flexible and I have reliable transportation. I’m available weekends and weekdays including evenings. My own pup is high energy/high anxiety (but he absolutely loves other dogs!) so I can understand that every pet has individualized needs. I am happy to work with any owner on a case by case basis to determine what works best for their pet. I can do home visits or could potentially house pets at my residence. We have a large backyard sitting on about 8 acres of land. Dogs love it here!

“Brenda was amazing with our pups! She jogged with our younger one, which can be a challenge but she was clearly up to it! Our older girl, she tried to walk her but she's not usually up for leaving the driveway when her routine is disrupted ?. Brenda is a great communicator, very punctual and clearly loves her job. Will 100% use Brenda next time we need a hand.”

Tom H.

“I am so happy to have found Melanie. She is a true dog lover and took amazing care of my dogs. She is a wonderful, warm-hearted , extra special person that gave my pets so much love and special attention! She always kept me informed of their activities! I definitely recommend her!”

Barbara M.

About: Hello, We're Kayla & Jenna. We met 3 years ago at a previous job training service dogs and breeding Labrador retrievers. We quickly formed an instant friendship and have remained close ever since. With our friendship surrounded by our deep passion and love for dogs, we decided to open up our business together training and caring for dogs. We have both been working with dogs for 10+ years each, along with working with puppies at 3 days old to dogs with reactivity. Jenna and I each specialize in reactivity, puppies, and basic obedience. With our hands on experience and background in several different training seminars, we have the ability to custom tailor our training programs to clients needs and wants. Jenna is also an AKC evaluator! We firmly believe every dog is unique and should be treated as such! • Drop off/pick up times: our drop off & pick up times are between 8am and 8pm. Please plan to be on time as we try to run on a schedule around dropoff/pickup times to make things easier for everybody. •Meet & greet: we are happy to have you & your pups come by for a meet & greet! For safety reasons, we don't allow new dogs to meet boarding dogs. We can go over any questions you may have about your dogs staying here & see where they'll be staying at night in the dog room. If you have any questions before your pups stay or would like to do a meet & greet, feel free to reach out & we would love to accommodate. We are both familiar with different dog breeds & can accommodate for behavioral issues! We are lucky enough for this to be our full-time job, so we are available all day to care for your pets! We enjoy meeting new dogs every week & getting to talk with clients about their training needs if necessary. DOGS MUST BE CRATE TRAINED We have a dog room where all the dogs sleep at night in their own separate crates, we have all pups sleep in a crate at night so everybody gets a good night's sleep & as a safety precaution. We have a huge fenced-in backyard for the dogs to play in during the day. We look forward to playing fetch with new friends or just relaxing outside on our screened-in back porch. We also bring out the kiddie pool in the summertime for the dogs to enjoy!

About: I’ve been taking care of animals my whole life. From fish, to farms, kittens, to cattle, dogs, and beared dragons, I love them all! I can help keep your furry baby safe and comfortable when you aren’t able to! I currently work from home with a very flexible schedule. I have 2 friendly dogs that are neutered and up to date on their shots. I would love to have a furry friend come hang out or I can take a nice break with your baby at your house! We have a large yard on a country road. Our yard is not fenced in. I am diligent to keep our dogs leashed. I have limited neighbors who do not own animals.

About: I’ve had pets my whole life! I currently have two dogs: a pit and a chihuahua mix. I’ve also “adopted” a couple of feral felines (yes, I had them spayed/neutered). Not sure whether I’m a dog or a cat person—it’s a toss up. I’m a teacher by profession, so I’m patient but stern when I need to be. I’ve trained my own pups. Friends and family always reach out when their animals (including chickens, horses, cows, etc.) need care. Passersby often say, “That’s weird my dog usually doesn’t like strangers” when I interact. I’d love the opportunity to look after your family; pets ARE family! I’m working part time right now. I have a very flexible schedule. I’m open to random visits and also to regular routines. Let me know what you need, and let’s work something out! I am currently not accepting pets in my home. However, I do have a fenced in yard with a doggie door, so my fur babies let themselves in and out.

About: I offer pet sitting and walking for all breeds and sizes and energy levels. My previous pet care experience includes pet store, professional pet boarding, bathing and daycare, and several years offering pet/house sitting for out of town friends, relatives and co-workers. I share my home with 3 dogs and 3 mini pigs. I am currently employed at a dog rescue, and am an active volunteer with our local wildlife rescue, and am certified in pet CPR and First Aid. While I will never pass up an opportunity to play with a puppy, I have a soft spot for senior and special needs dogs. I can administer medication if needed as well. I also provide sitting services for other species, so if your pup has a cat, bunny or reptile sibling that won't be a problem.

About: Starting off with fostering animals when I was 18, I have helped care for all types of pets, of all ages and all needs. My first pet based job was at a Banfield Pet Hospital, which I worked at for 8 years before transferring to a VCA closer to my home. I was in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program and was the Lead Surgical Assistant at VCA, with additional tasks such as training new hires, injections, suture removal, medicated baths, etc. I started my own business called Snoot Boop Pet Care LLC in August 2024. From snakes and tarantulas, to rabbits and birds, I care for them all! At the moment I am a stay at home mom of one beautiful toddler girl. My husband is also work-from-home, which is what allows me to take on jobs like these! Due to the amount of fur-babies I have, I do not board at my home. I can do drop in visits of up to 1 hour at a time, walks, litter/diaper changes, medication administration, check the mail, and even water your plants. For day care, I would need to be at your home so your pet is as comfortable as possible. We would play, have plenty of potty breaks (dogs) feed and/or medicate as required. If the pet requires medicated baths, that is also something I can do for you.

About: I have worked at various doggy daycares over the past 5 years, where I monitored and handled up to 150 dogs at once. I bathed dogs, trimmed their nails, fed them, cared for injuries and sicknesses, walked them, played with them, trained them, and medicated them every day, and have firsthand experience breaking up fights. I have over a year’s worth of management experience, which meant making decisions catered to each dogs’ needs everyday. I have a wide range of knowledge on dogs and dog breeds. I have pet sitting experience, which includes cats, and I have also worked at an aquarium and with non releasable birds of prey. I have a wide range of experience, from exotics, birds, reptiles, rodents, and even to marsupials. I spent 4 years studying ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, so I have a general biology background as well. I am doing school online, so I have plenty of time to fill with furry, scaly, and feathery friends! I am used to early mornings and the time that goes into animal care. I have a fenced yard at home for my two dogs to run around and play in. I love enrichment, training, cuddling, foraging tasks, smelling games, fetch, etc. for all dogs and animals. All animals deserve an enriching environment full of a lot of variety, play, and healthy challenges. They deserve adventures, love, and genuine, heartfelt connection and care with other animals and with their humans. I will let those principles reflect in my work for your furry friend!

About: My Boxer, Bailey, loves having friends over to play. Pet owner my entire life. I try to anticipate pet's needs and keep them busy and happy. Your pet/pets will be a part of our family for a few days. My teenaged son will assist with your pet's care. I have crates in the guest area if your pet needs quiet time. Our dog will remain outside if needed for the care of your pet. I have cared for hamsters and fish as well as dogs and cats. My family is allergic to cats, but I can check in on your cat in your home. I can walk your pet individually after they play with my dog. I can administer medications and have a separate sleeping area for your pets with or without a crate. My family and I are available to be with your pet in our home setting. Your pets will have a separate room with or without a crate during any short errands that I may need to run. My teenaged son will assist with the care of your pet/pets. Your pets will have individual attention during part of the day with walks on my quiet neighborhood circle. Feeding time will be individual as well. They will enjoy play with my dog during supervised play time in my fenced back yard.

About: Hi, Im Brittany! As an experienced veterinary technician I understand the value of a great pet sitter. Rest assured you have found one! I offer both medical and non-medical pet sitting. I am able to do home visits and/or overnight stays in your home. I am also able to administer any medication that is needed, including injections! I would love the opportunity to meet your fur baby and be their faithful pet sitter while you are away! Fee free to reach out with any questions, I look forward to meeting you! I am currently working on building my petsitting business. I have free availability 7 days per week including holidays. I have the availability to also do daily walks with your fur baby to get them the exercise they need! I care for my clients pets just like they are my own. I give each and everyone time and attention they need. Each pet is is treated like a prince/princess.

About: I've lived with and loved all animals since I was tiny, and have a special gift for non-verbal communication with critters. My experience includes our own mini-farm, working my aunt's petting zoo, interning at a therapeutic riding program, and most recently at working at Project2Heal for the past year. In addition to traditional kennel duties of feeding, cleaning, etc, I helped whelp Lab puppies, monitored their health, provided ENS (early neurological stimulation), introduced puppies to water, bathing, basic obedience, obstacles, field trips, etc. I also worked, played with, and took mature dogs on field trips. I also still work with my aunt's mini Aussies, providing basic obedience training and play. I am very kind, relate well to dogs but stern when needed, and follow instructions well.

“Olivia was excellent with our dog! She was very punctual and sent pics of our pup during their walk. We will definitely use her again!”

Amanda D.

About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was young. I will keep your pet safe by paying attention to their personalities. Making sure to solve concerning situations by being wise and properly taking care of the issue without any harm to your fur baby. Your pets needs will be taken care of until satisfied. I will communicate with you daily so you know your fur baby is well taken care of. I’m pet sitting full time. So I will be able to spend time with your fur baby and give them lots of attention. Sending you updates throughout the day. Everyday! I will make sure your pet receives plenty of love and care. From taking your pet for multiple walks a day to playing either inside or outdoors. Your pet’s diet will be kept on schedule starting morning to night.