Dog Walkers in Thurston, OR
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“Lily absolutely loves her walks with Hayden. It’s been so good for her to get these morning walks to get the zoomies out. As a work from home person, it has really changed my ability to work without distraction. Really grateful for Hayden.”


“Madison did a great job with my two special-needs pups! One is in a stroller and has to be taken to the grass to potty, and the other is dog reactive. She handled them together like a pro! She showed up right on time as well. Highly recommend.”



“Kristine is a lifesaver and came through practically the day before we even knew we needed her service. I would recommend her to anybody and everybody and will be using her again probably in the near future.”


About: Hi, I’m Jon! I’m a lifelong animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats of all ages, including senior pets and those with special needs. Whether it’s syringe feeding, preparing special meals, or offering extra patience and gentleness, I treat every pet like family. I know how important it is to feel safe leaving your furry friend with someone you trust. That’s why I bring not just love and enthusiasm, but also calm, reliable care to every walk, visit, or overnight stay. Whether your pup needs a stroll around the block or your cat needs meds and a cozy lap, I’ve got it covered. Let’s make tails wag and whiskers twitch with joy! I am a free lance worker. My work schedule is very fluid, I am able to work online when I am not caring for our 4 legged friends. I stay on a farm, and the dogs here are free range. We have one inside cat and two outside cats. I take the dogs on a walk into the woods every day. Two dogs get fed at night, while the cats are in the morning, and Patrick the smaller dog gets fed at noon.

About: I have helped dogs with birthing and caring for puppies. Owned dogs for over 20 years from little to big breeds and some with special needs Currently retired so pet care fits easily into my daily and weekly routines. The well being and care of your pet would be my top priority Pet sitting in your home I believe helps to lessen the stress of separation for your dog with being in a familiar environment instead of a kennel

About: I am patient with the care of puppies and senior dogs as well as kittens and senior cats. I have experience with cats and dogs who are unable to use the bathroom on their own and I am confident in helping and cleaning them when needed. I have experience with dogs with medical needs such as saline drips and medication dosing. I am comfortable with administering needle injections and other medications. I currently have two cats, one dog, a snake, and a scorpion. I have a feeding schedule for all of my pets. My cats are indoor only so I maintain their coats, nails, and give them plenty of love and play time! I absolutely love animals of all kinds. I am happy to accommodate any odd necessity. I have a small fenced back yard and I live next to a dog friendly park and walking trails. I have two dog friendly cats and a friendly dog whom are healthy and updated on all their vaccines.


About: I am self-employed and after having experienced very few people available to care for my pups, I decided to be someone who can do that for others. I LOVE dogs (and will even take cats). I love to run with them and play with them and give them a lot of attention. I have a big house with 3 Vizslas, a Pomeranian and two cats. They are all very sweet and goofy. Two pets are rescues and the Vizslas are show pups. I have fostered and rescued for years and I also understand high maintenance pets. I am meticulous and will care for your pets as I do my own family. They are our fur-babies! I can administer medication and adhere to strict guidelines. I work from home the majority of the time, but have two days per week at the office (afternoons). My own dogs are never crated more than 3 hours, and most often less. I will spoil your fur baby, love on them and work on their training. My yard is fenced, but they will always be supervised. I will take them out on leashes for walks down oye country road, throw a ball, play with the hose. I exercise even in snow, so I am not avoidant of adverse weather conditions. I do require flea medication as my dogs do not have any fleas. Vaccinations need to be up-to-date and provided.

About: I have owned pets my whole life and I have experience caring for them since I was 13-14 years old. I have experience with pets of all ages. My availability relies heavily on the bus schedules so please keep this in mind. If I can make it there and back on the bus or with a caregiver (I'm disabled), I can do it. On some weekends or weeks during school breaks, my 10 year old will need to come with me sometimes when I don't have anyone to watch him. He knows how to behave safely with animals. I will not leave your pets unattended or in forbidden areas and I am ON TOP of giving any necessary medications, feeding, or any other time-sensitive tasks. I will take your dog on walks every single day and I will provide the appropriate amount of attention to your pet including during play sessions.

About: Ive been around animals my entire life, I went to school to become a veterinary technician, ive worked at multiple doggy daycares and even did dog grooming for a while. All day everyday im available. Currently im unemployed while healing from heath issues so Currently all I do is walk my dog, Reeses. I live in Springfield Im a very trustworthy person, animals of all kinds always seem to like me, there isn't an animal i met that I didn't get along with!

“Briana has been wonderful with Arlee! She is consistently on time and willing to be flexible for our needs. It’s a huge relief to know Arlee is getting love and attention while I’m at work:)”


About: I have had a dog for basically my whole life. My family has recently adopted a dog from a local rescue, but I still could always use some extra puppy love. In the past year, my family and I have had many foster dogs live in our house through the same rescue we adopted our dog from. I have also dog sat past foster dogs and have loved it! I love to hang out with dogs and walk them. I care for dogs as much as I care for people (maybe even more). They deserve to be treated with love as much as a member of your family. I look forward to meeting and loving all the dogs I am lucky enough to watch as well as all of the families that love them everyday!

About: I have had cats and dogs my whole life growing up. I currently own a rescue pit mix who is my whole world and best friend. I’m an active sitter who is willing to run, walk, or play fetch with your dog. I love playing with and cuddling with cats as well. My family was big into dog training growing so I can work well with puppies. I also have experience with medicine as my family cat as been sick and my dog was adopted with heart worms. I have a huge heart for animals and can’t wait to meet yours! I have a part time job and a remote job that are both very flexible. I can be available at any time of the day or week. I unfortunately can not have pets in my home since it is very small. However, when I stay with clients pets in their home I always treat it with the most respect. I treat every pet as if they are my own and every house as if it is mine.

About: I have extensive experience with a wide variety of dogs, from as small as chihuahuas to as large as Great Danes. I have trained multiple pit bulls and mixed breed dogs and have always lived in a house with a dog. I am currently training a Doberman-Pitbull puppy and a Brittany-Pitbull puppy, who are both great with other dogs of all sizes and love to help socialize other puppies. I am a full time student at the University of Oregon studying Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Business, I am also a freelance photographer so my schedule is flexible which allows me to accommodate more time for pet care. During drop in visits I will let dogs out in the owner’s backyard to go to the bathroom and I will play with them during the remainder of the time. If discussed beforehand, training can be added to drop in visits. Training includes: sit, stay, lay down, leave it, drop it, shake/high 5, and heel. During a walk, I will walk your dog(s) around your neighborhood. If discussed before and your dog(s) are healthy enough I am able to run your dog(s) during the scheduled visit. I will provide photos of your dog(s) during each visit.

About: I’m a caring, fun, loving dog person. I have been around dogs my entire life and used to be a dog trainer for 1 year at Petco. I love all dog and pets and have a lot of patience. I am very responsible and trust worthy as well. I will take care of your dog like it was my own. I do nit currently owns any pets but will eventually be getting a puppy and have read tons of articles and watched videos on how to be a good dog owner. When I was in high school I used to make money by dog and house sitting as well as walking all of the neighborhood dogs. I was able to walk about 5 to 6 dogs at a time. I would also take them to play at out local dog park if the owner allowed it. I genuinely love caring for dogs and would love to care for tour furry friends.
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hayden s.
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“Lily absolutely loves her walks with Hayden. It’s been so good for her to get these morning walks to get the zoomies out. As a work from home person, it has really changed my ability to work without distraction. Really grateful for Hayden.”


Kayla S.

“Kayla does an excellent job with our pup! She is very professional and punctual and spends extra time walking when she can which we appreciate so much!”


Kaylie C.

“Kaylie does such a great job with our dog Nash! Would highly recommend!”




Alexia J.

“Alexia does an excellent with my three dogs. She is very comfortable handling multiple dogs. She takes great care of my pups!!”


Madison B.

“Madison did a great job with my two special-needs pups! One is in a stroller and has to be taken to the grass to potty, and the other is dog reactive. She handled them together like a pro! She showed up right on time as well. Highly recommend.”




Kristine F.Star Sitter

“Kristine is a lifesaver and came through practically the day before we even knew we needed her service. I would recommend her to anybody and everybody and will be using her again probably in the near future.”


Jonathon C.
“Jon has watched our dogs and other animals several times now as we have went on trips. He is always punctual and communicative. The animals all get along really well with him. It's always a relief to know that Jon is around when we aren't so our babies are taken care of.”


Margrit S.
“Margrit has had and loved dogs for as long as I've known her. Our beloved (and dearly departed) elder dogs, Echo and Momo, used to enjoy travel and play-dates together, and Margrit came to my home and dogsat when I had to leave town without Echo. When we worked together, Margrit always put her dog's needs before whatever after work events might be planned. I would recomment Margrit as a loving caretaker.”


Cameron F.

“Cameron was great! Our boys loved her and were so excited every time she was there. Very communicative and loved the pics she would send!”


Monique B.Star Sitter

“Monique did an excellent job walking my three dogs. Great communication skills too”




Dana M.


“It was great! Dana did an excellent job, great communicating, and happy dog when I got home!”


Kayla G.
“Kayla has watched our dogs several times. She is reliable and absolutely loved our dogs. We knew they were in good hands. She communicated with us while we were away, sending us updates and photos of our dogs. She stayed at our house and walked our dogs multiple times while we were away. I can absolutely recommend Kayla for anything related to your pets!”




Heather H.
“I would highly recommend Heather as she continues to display compassion for all pets as if they were her own . The warmth from this person was the very best as a caring empathetic animal lover.”


Hannah R.
About: I have owned pets my whole life and I have experience caring for them since I was 13-14 years old. I have experience with pets of all ages. My availability relies heavily on the bus schedules so please keep this in mind. If I can make it there and back on the bus or with a caregiver (I'm disabled), I can do it. On some weekends or weeks during school breaks, my 10 year old will need to come with me sometimes when I don't have anyone to watch him. He knows how to behave safely with animals. I will not leave your pets unattended or in forbidden areas and I am ON TOP of giving any necessary medications, feeding, or any other time-sensitive tasks. I will take your dog on walks every single day and I will provide the appropriate amount of attention to your pet including during play sessions.


Misty T.
“I am a person who is a addict an I have stolen my supposed best friends dog an moved outta state aall the way to Springfield Oregon. I also have stolen her taxes an unemployment an still send her pictures of her dogs butt an dont care that it was her son's dog really an he's 8 yrs old”


Briana J.

“Briana has been wonderful with Arlee! She is consistently on time and willing to be flexible for our needs. It’s a huge relief to know Arlee is getting love and attention while I’m at work:)”


Sarah H.
About: I have had a dog for basically my whole life. My family has recently adopted a dog from a local rescue, but I still could always use some extra puppy love. In the past year, my family and I have had many foster dogs live in our house through the same rescue we adopted our dog from. I have also dog sat past foster dogs and have loved it! I love to hang out with dogs and walk them. I care for dogs as much as I care for people (maybe even more). They deserve to be treated with love as much as a member of your family. I look forward to meeting and loving all the dogs I am lucky enough to watch as well as all of the families that love them everyday!


Sydney B.
“Sydney was my favorite dog walker before I moved to a new city, she’s amazing! She was great with my two dogs, both of them loved her! She’s always been super reliable and I would trust her with my pets anytime! I can’t recommend her enough!”


Daryel A.
“Daryel has been training my puppies over the past year and they have been doing great. He loves dogs so much and gives his full attention to them during their training sessions. He understands that exercise and nutrition are critical to your dog’s health and gives great recommendations for both. He does a great job exercising my puppies which further aids their training. I would highly recommend booking with Daryel!”


Ana P.
About: I’m a caring, fun, loving dog person. I have been around dogs my entire life and used to be a dog trainer for 1 year at Petco. I love all dog and pets and have a lot of patience. I am very responsible and trust worthy as well. I will take care of your dog like it was my own. I do nit currently owns any pets but will eventually be getting a puppy and have read tons of articles and watched videos on how to be a good dog owner. When I was in high school I used to make money by dog and house sitting as well as walking all of the neighborhood dogs. I was able to walk about 5 to 6 dogs at a time. I would also take them to play at out local dog park if the owner allowed it. I genuinely love caring for dogs and would love to care for tour furry friends.
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Thurston on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 736 dog walkers in Thurston. 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, 80% of Thurston dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Thurston have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Thurston.
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 736 dog walkers in Thurston on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Thurston, 92% 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.
