Dog Walking in Colchester
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1. Elena A.

“Elena is wonderful, she really cares about our dog (Robbie) having the best time on his walks. Robbie is always tired out after walking with Elena because she makes the walk fun and exciting for him. I believe Elena has a true understanding of what dogs want and what makes them happy - what more could you ask for! 😊”


2. Harriet W.

“Harriet was an absolute star! We loved her, Basil loved her and we would not hesitate to call on her for help again! Thank you Harriet! :)”


3. Evelyn R.
“Evelyn is the best with animals! My pets absolutely love her, she is so kind, caring, and patient. My pets always are excited to see her. She takes time learning about their personalities and preferences making them happy and comfortable. Her own dog is one of the happiest I’ve ever met because of how well loved and cared for she is. I never have to worry when my pets are in Evelyn’s care. She is great about sending updates as well. I highly recommend Evelyn for your pet!”


4. Jasmine R.

“Followed instructions to the letter, Nala loved her and the reports we got were spot on.”


5. Lin L.
“I have a large Northern Inuit /German Shepherd cross bread .Lin has looked after Neo a few times for me when I'm at work...Neo is always well cared for, walked and fed... he has spent many hours playing with there dog Pebbles Neo is always happy to go and stay so it makes it very easy and worry free for me when I'm at work...I have even had video of Neo on his walks and playing . I can't recommend Lin enough..He is Safe & sound a nice guy ...and great with Neo....”


6. Philip R.
“Philip is a very trustworthy, kind and patient man. He has joined me on many dog walks over the years and has always had a good bond with the dogs. He is very calm which has a very positive effect on the dogs. Plus he’s good fun!”


7. Giorgos P.
“He held my dog several times! Never had any complaints. He is very friendly and very communicative! I would highly recommend him for any type of dog breed.”


8. Amy W.

“Amy is absolutely amazing, she looks after my Luna so well and she loves her walks with Amy, I trust Amy and she is the best dog walker I have ever had, I will be booking Amy ongoing”


9. Autumn S.
“Autumn is a dog lover who owns her own two puppies. She treats them like one of the family caring for their every need with plenty of cuddles, walks and play time. Autumn looks after my various pets and I have no worries as I know they will be well looked after. Angie M”


10. Damian R.
“I can’t thank Damian enough for the wonderful care he provided to our dog and cat while we were on holiday. He looked after them both several times, handling dog sitting, cat sitting, and dog walking with great responsibility and warmth. Our dog loved his walks with Damian, always coming back happy and well-exercised, and our cat was content and relaxed when we returned—something that isn’t easy to achieve! Damian also kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us real peace of mind. It’s a relief to have someone so caring and trustworthy looking after our pets. Highly recommend!”


11. Sam C.
About: Hi there, I’ve looked after animals since a young age. I am familiar with basic commands and I have several years of experience house sitting and dog walking. I understand the importance of safety, and I always take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the animals in my care. All pets I care for get plenty of fuss of course and enough daily exercise to keep them happy and healthy. I would love to dedicate more of my time caring for pets around my everyday routine. I currently work part time so have plenty of free time. I have 4 cats and have grown up around pets all my life. Happy to travel all around colchester Will keep all dogs on a lead at all times. No animal will go unsupervised at any time. I can’t have any pets in my home at this time


12. Ellie R.
“I cannot recommend Ellie enough! She has looked after my little Luna on many occasions including walks and sits. She is absolutely wonderful with her and they hit it off from the first time they met! Ellie is professional, caring, and so attentive to Luna, who is a high energy dog so Ellie takes that into account and makes sure that on walks and sits she gives her plenty of things to keep her nose busy and her mind active. Luna always comes back to me relaxed and settled and I am completely at ease leaving her in the care of someone so wonderful! Ellie is trustworthy and fantastic at what she does!”


13. Rebecca R.
About: I am currently studying an animal care and welfare level 3 diploma and have 2 lovely shih tzu’s of my own, honey and milo! I may not have any professional experience but I have cared for my dogs since they were puppies and they are now both 9 and 10 years old. I believe having your own dogs is valuable experience. I love animals and would love to care for other fur babies too! I work full time but I am free every Sunday and Monday. Any longer stays, I will use my annual leave to work around the dates requested. I have a fairly spacious flat with a big garden. I love to go on dog walks especially as I am close to fields that they would love! Unfortunately I do not drive so dogs would have to be dropped off and picked up.


14. Weronika R.
“Weronika has taken care of my animals many times now and she is very caring with them. I can go away without any stress and they always come back happy. Thank you so much.”


15. Barbora V.
“Highly recommend Barbora to look after your dogs. She always gives Lexa so much care and love like she’s her own. Always happy to help even at last minute. Your pups will be in safe hands with Barbora looking after them.”


16. Hayley M.
About: I grew up fostering dogs and cats since I was a kid. I’d walk dogs around my neighbourhood when I was young for pocket money too, as well as having sole care for my own dog. I work as an au pair, so from 9am-3pm I’m free, as well as after 7pm and both days weekends. I’m super active so wouldn’t mind doing multiple walks in that free time! I am unable to care for pets in my home as im an au pair, I would only be able to walk dogs, not house sit.


17. Richard L.

“Met with Richard the night before to familiarise myself and rocco with him. Lovely caring man who has a great passion for dogs and walking. Very trust worthy and rocco was left smiling. Everything was done as promised and I’ll 100% be using Richards services again. Would highly recommend.”


18. Francis R.
“Francis has walked my lovely Dachshund Bella for the past year. She is always on time and very polite. She takes Bella to the park and sends me pictures of their adventures. Bella is not very good with other dogs, but Francis knows how to deal with this and I always feel that Bella is in good hands.”


19. Elizabeth P.
“I recommend Elizabeth as a dog sitter, she is trustworthy and I deem her responsible with animals as she truly cares for them. She used to look after my cat when I would go on holiday.”


20. Lilia B.
“Lilia is a good caring lady with a great sense of humour. I would trust Lilia to care for my pet as she would make it fun and interactive for your loving pet. She has great knowledge on animals and she is very responsible lady. Hannah.”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Colchester on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about £12 per walk, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog walker’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 550 dog walkers in Colchester. 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 an identity verification for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 81% of Colchester dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers with repeat pet owners have an average of 2 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare dog walkers in Colchester.
You can’t always predict a super busy day at work, but you can anticipate your dog’s needs. Instead of rushing home at lunchtime, book a dog walker to give your dog a 30- or 60-minute dog walk. Your dog walker can call in as many times as you need, on whichever 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 personalised note
There are 550 dog walkers in Colchester on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific instructions. 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 an identity verification for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Dog walkers joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog walker via 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, you can rest assured that your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
