Dog Walking In University

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Sitter Profile Image: Tara S.
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Tara S.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
251 reviews
61 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Parkway Village, KY, 40217

Tara was wonderful!! I loved her updates while I was out of town for work. She was very communicative and quick to respond. I will certainly have her walk the pups again in the future!

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Becca B.
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Desiree C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Shelby Park, Louisville, KY, 40203

About: I have had numerous pets in my lifetime and have been a manager of a pet shop. My current fur babies include a Newfoundland and Blue Heeler. Pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome to my love and care! I have mornings, evenings and weekends free. Please reach out if there is a specific time frame that you are needing and we can collaborate. I am more than happy to accommodate your specialized instruction for your pet In your home. I will do my absolute best to make your pet feel comfy and cared for. Just let me know!

Sitter Profile Image: Bayley A.
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Bayley A.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40208

Excellent. More pictures please 😊

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Beth W.
Sitter Profile Image: Olivia B.
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Olivia B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
35 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Wilder Park, Louisville, KY, 40214

Olivia was tasked with visiting and walking our dog while we were on vacation. She was consistently on time, extremely good with communication and obviously has a lot of passion for animals and this shows in the care that she provided for our dog Raya. It made our vacation much more relaxing knowing Olivia was checking in on her. We will book her again for sure!

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Jason L.
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Ciara W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
444 reviews
153 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

Ciara is so amazing!! She is there when she says she’ll be there and sends lots of pictures. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was taking care of our pups! Thank you!! We will definitively be booking with her again!

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Brandon S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
South Louisville, Lousiville, KY, 40208

About: I've been taking care of dogs since I was ten years old! Between looking after my own dog and my family's, I have the experience and love to make sure your furry friend gets the attention they deserve! I'm a middle school teacher in the Louisville area, so weekends are the best for house sitting and longer watching periods! During the weekday afternoons, I would love to help check in, play with your pup, or give them a nice long walk! Communication is the most important thing. I will always follow the wishes of the owner to make sure your pets are cared for in the most consistent way possible. Your boundaries are mine, and I always act in the best interest of you and your pets!

Sitter Profile Image: Emily R.
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Emily R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
24 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40208

Emily did an amazing job with Otis. He’s pretty particular about getting his harness on, even with me and dad, but Emily was patient and helped him with his confidence to get it on. She did great with his high energy and we definitely be scheduling with her again!

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Lynzee R.
Sitter Profile Image: Madi M.
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Madi M.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40208

Madi was able to meet our dog's needs for a very last minute situation. Our dog really enjoyed her walks! We appreciate Madi's kindness to work with our dog.

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Debra F.
Sitter Profile Image: Magdalana M.
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Magdalana M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
630 reviews
122 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Schnitzelburg, Louisville, KY, 40217

Magdalana took amazing care of my Chance! She was super responsive and helpful with accommodating my schedule. She is a great help if you are in town for a conference and need a hand with your pup! Chance loves her and would love to have her walk him again when we come back to Louisville!

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Jacqueline H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
9 years of experience
Merriwether, Louisville, KY, 40217

About: I’ve had dogs my entire life and have been pet sitting dogs and cats since my early teens. I have experience caring for pets of all ages and medical needs, including diabetic dogs requiring insulin injections, blind dogs, pets with seizures, and dogs with mobility and potty issues. I’m comfortable administering medications and providing extra patience and attention to senior pets or those needing specialized care. I’ve also fostered dogs and cats through my local shelter, caring for everything from puppies and kittens learning the ropes to senior dogs needing diapers and additional support. My experience fostering has helped me become adaptable, calm, and attentive to each pet’s unique personality and needs. I currently have two dogs of my own, Murphy and Lucky, they are my whole heart and I love every pet I care as if they were part of my family. Pet care fits very naturally into my daily routine because I work overnight shifts from 9pm–5am, Monday-Friday, which gives me a flexible daytime schedule. I’m able to adjust my sleep schedule as needed, so I have plenty of availability for walks, drop-ins, feeding schedules, medication administration, playtime, and overnight care. In my home, I do my best to create a safe and comfortable environment where pets can feel relaxed, cared for, and entertained. I have a fully fenced-in yard that backs up to a park, which gives dogs plenty of space for supervised outdoor time, play, and exercise. I also have a separate guest room available if an owner prefers their pet to have their own quiet space during their stay with us. I understand that every pet has different routines and comfort levels, so I try to keep their schedule as consistent as possible with feeding times, potty breaks, walks, medications, playtime, and rest. I’m happy to accommodate senior pets, puppies, and pets with medical or mobility needs. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I make sure they feel comfortable in their familiar environment while keeping up with their normal routine and giving them plenty of attention, affection, and companionship. I always treat both pets and homes with respect and care, and I know how important communication and reliability are while you’re away from your pets. I love to send parent’s updates on their babies and we can work out details on how frequently you would like pictures sent!

Sitter Profile Image: Donai L.
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Donai L.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
5 years of experience
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40208

About: I have years of experience taking care of both dogs and cats, and with housesitting as well. I am able to help support animals who have health concerns, special needs, and anxiety. I can administer medication and give shots as well. I have a senior kitty and an adult age cat myself, so plenty of experience with senior care. And I have experience with dogs of all ages, including puppies and seniors. I am happy to work with any owner to accommodate their pets needs and make them feel comfortable while they are away. I am have nearly full availability the next couple of months, so please reach out and I should be able to accommodate any time frame. I will abide by all house and property rules for the animals safety which includes leashes, fences, walking paths. I am happy to work with owners on what they are most comfortable with. I do not bring pets inside my home as my cats are usually not friendly to that! But I am always happy to stay at others homes.

Sitter Profile Image: Jen J.
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Jen J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
29 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

Jen is not only the best, most reliable dog walker we have ever used, but also the most trustworthy person we've ever employed to do any kind of work in our household. It helps immensely that she is both energetic and calming. Our rambunctious big boy retriever is always super mellow after each outing with Jen. I wish we'd known of her several dogs ago!

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Mary W.
Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn B.
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Kathryn B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
15 years of experience
Audubon, Louisville, KY, 40213

I have an old and sensitive GSD that I am normally very protective over; I had to leave her for a week and the whole time I felt my dog was completely safe and attended to in Kathryn's hands. She provided meaningful updates and expressed genuine affection, support, and care for my animal. I would definitely have her care for my dog again.

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Adam L.
Sitter Profile Image: Suzann Z.
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Suzann Z.
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$22
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
29 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40208

Walked my dog last minute without meeting him/me first. Did exactly what I asked and took him to the local park for an hour during my work day. Would recommend!

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Madelin S.
Sitter Profile Image: Anamaria M.
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Anamaria M.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40203

About: I’ve always had an especially loving touch with animals, I’ve got 3 cute cats at home that I help care for and I’ve been professionally cat and dog sitting/walking for a while! Being an avid animal lover, I’ve worked with the Humane Society as a volunteer when I was younger and that’s given me foundational experience caring for all kinds of furry friends, mainly dogs and cats. Any pet of yours will be loved on, cuddled and cared for with me looking after them! In addition to my pet care, my main profession is as a freelance artist so I’m working from home or from coffee shops most days of the week, I’m available any weekday or weekend! *PLEASE NOTE* •Meet and greet fee: $30 (up to 1hr) •House sits 30+ mins out: +$5/day (For reference, I am based downtown Louisville) (Both rates accommodate time and gas rates) •Let me know if meet/greet fee is an issue, I can accommodate The safety and comfort of your fur baby is my number one priority, I will make sure to follow all special instructions you have regarding caretaking, feeding, and interactions with other pets!

Sitter Profile Image: Sam H.
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Sam H.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
125 reviews
42 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Hawthorne, Louisville, KY, 40205

Sam is just an amazing person and she takes great care of my dog Bucky, when she walks him...he can be a challenge but she is so sweet and patient with him, and he loves her to bits. He gets so excited when she comes, and not only does she do a great job on the walks with him, but she goes the extra mile in other ways and is a kind and caring lady that just brings a bit of sunshine in when she comes. I do recommend her, she is wonderful.

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Sharon H.
Sitter Profile Image: Miranda G.
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Miranda G.
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$15
per walk
4 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40202

About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was a kid! I grew up with them. This is something I would enjoy. New to the city I work full time but it’s something can do my off days the weekends or holidays I am working full time so anytime during the weekends or holidays I am available so let me know what works best. I’m still new here. I think it all depends from each pet. There is always different ways of taking care of a pet as well as the clients needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Jenna N.
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Jenna N.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40204

About: I've been petsitting ever since I was younger and grew up around dogs my whole life. I don't have any special skills but offer a lot of love as a current dental student who can't have their own pet currently. I am currently a student with a busier schedule now that I am in clinic. On a case by case basis I may be available during the week if I do not have to see a patient. Most weekends I am available though! I am very flexible with care, each family and home has their own requirements about how their pet is cared for. I love taking dogs on walks, playing with them in the backyard, or even just cuddling with your pet on the couch together while I work on some homework!

Sitter Profile Image: Matthew Z.
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Matthew Z.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
43 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Audubon, Louisville, KY, 40213

About: I have an excellent, warm, and inviting home in which I would happily watch your dog while you travel. I'm a writer and vo artist who mostly works from home, so your dog won't be lonely; that's for sure. In addition, I take an hour long walk in Audubon Park every single day, so if your dog is up to it, he/she will get plenty of healthy exercise. And for those that aren't able to make the big walk, we do smaller little walks in the neighborhood plenty of times per day. I love dogs, and would care for yours as if it were my own, so please don't hesitate if you have any specific questions for me, and thank you for giving me a look! ~Matt *Please note that I have relocated to Kentucky from California so please enjoy these pics from my previous home, filled with my furry friends. I mostly work from home, so your pet will not be lonely. Spending a lot of time at home, I really enjoy the company of dogs. I go on walks throughout the day and try to keep a calm environment filled with routine. I follow what the pet needs at the direction of the owner.

Sitter Profile Image: Eleanor E.
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Eleanor E.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
28 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Cherokee Triangle, Louisville, KY, 40204

Eleanor continues to provide meaningful care on my Zeke dog’s weekly walks and seamless communication surrounding all walks. We are grateful and happy to have her in our lives - as will you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

I have an old and sensitive GSD that I am normally very protective over; I had to leave her for a week and the whole time I felt my dog was completely safe and attended to in Kathryn's hands. She provided meaningful updates and expressed genuine affection, support, and care for my animal. I would definitely have her care for my dog again.

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Adam L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very relaxed meet and greet that showed a lot of competence and skills to adapt. Glad she'll be our walker for a while :)

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Eden & Charles B.
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Madi was able to meet our dog's needs for a very last minute situation. Our dog really enjoyed her walks! We appreciate Madi's kindness to work with our dog.

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Debra F.
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Maggie was able to accommodate a last minute adjustment to our usual routine. As always, she was quick to reply, wonderful to work with, and alleviated my stress - I knew my dogs would be taken care of and have a great time during her visit!

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Heather R.
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Bayley is a fantastic dog sitter! Honestly I cannot say enough great things about her! My pup loves her so much, she communicates and keeps you updated on pet, and she has really helped me out it moment when I really needed a sitter! HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!

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Kayla M.
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Anthony has helped to walk our dog for us several times and he was wonderful! Very prompt and responsive, and my dog loved him. Would absolutely use again and would recommend!

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Tara T.
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Samantha took great care of my boy! Sent pictures, gave updates, and responded quickly. Would definitely use her again and recommend her to friends/neighbors.

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Leanne B.
Dog Walking
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My dog is so happy to see Emily. He jumps on her and wags his tail. Like crazy. I know that she is trustworthy with my dog and also with my house.

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Beth W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very professional. Rudy had a great time with him and will definitely book with Ramsey for future walks :)

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Edward H.
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Great sitter, she came and help a lot with taking him for walks, I couldn't walk him because an injury, but she came always on time and did a great job, my dog always came happy to home.

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Daniel M.
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Elliana was professional, communicative, prompt, and easy-going. Got a walk in and the Roux-dog is happy. Would recommend.

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Michael V.
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Janelle was the kindest, sweetest walker! Although I wasn't home at the time, my mom said Janelle noticed Xylo had a lot of energy, and automatically started running with her!! I loved how in tune she was with her!! Highly recommended!!

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Nicole S.
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Keely was excellent with Angel! She was patient and Angel took to her quickly. We would definitely recommend her!

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Brad C.
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Omg Mackenzie is a beautiful person. She loved on my baby Xylo like she was her own!! She is now family and I absolutely recommend her!

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Nicole S.
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Hannah was super sweet! She made sure to meet my pup before and give me tons of updates on the walk so I knew she was taken care of.

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Ella G.
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Dog walkers in University 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 University.

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There are 1,147 dog walkers in University on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In University, 93% 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.

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