Dog Walkers in Verona, IL

About: I am currently a college student studying to be a veterinarian. I am a certified Veterinary Technician Assistant, who is also fear free certified . I have always loved animals and have been taking care of them since I was 5. I’m just currently doing online classes, and it involves me working at my own pace, so I have a lot of time on my hands. I would like to do pet care to fill in my free time. I have a very large yard and three very friendly dogs to keep your pet company. I will make sure that your pets are safe, clean and fed. Even in your own home, I will make sure the best care is being given!

About: Pet owner for 10+ years Used to farm animals and herding breed dogs! When I was a kid I would walk dogs for our local shelter, handling all kinds of dogs of different sizes and temperaments. I can provide 24/7 attentive care for your pet! I am only home for evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday but my Fiancé is home during the daytime :) I have a very large fenced in yard for your dogs to run and play! My dog Guppy can play with your pet or be kept separate. I can feed your dog in the crate if necessary. Dogs are allowed on the couch as long as they are potty trained. We do have a cat in the home, who can be separated to a different area of the house if necessary.

About: Hi everyone! My name is Jessica. I am married with two children, 2 year old son and a 1 year old daughter. I had two dogs - a black lab, and a yorkie/chihuahua mix! I say "had" because our yorkie/chihuaha has just recently passed away at the beginning of October. I miss him dearly. I love animals and I am more than willing to help care for your pets! Whether that may be checking in on them, dog walks, keeping them over night in my home, or keeping them for a few days while you are out of town. I would love to help and treat your pet as my own! I currently work full time M-F, but I have a break during lunch if you are nearby Dwight. I am usually home in the evenings and home mostly all day on weekends! I would love to help as needed :) I will respect and follow your requests and your animals normal routines. I would love your pet like my own! I have had pets my entire life, they are family and will be treated as such. <3

About: I’ve had my own dog for 6 years. I had family dogs for most of my life. I’ve also helped take care of many family members and friends pets over the years. I also volunteers with a rescue so I have experience with puppies. I’m a teacher so I will be home full time during the summer for pet sitting. I am also off work every weekend and most holidays. I have a fenced in yard and a dog of my own. I also have 2 cats. My own dog is crate trained so I do have experience. All pets are allowed on the furniture and treated as members of the family.

“Its great to always rely on Lauren to let our dog while we were out of town for a quick walk. She is super quick to respond and our pup loves when she visits!”

Meg P.

About: I've grown up with dogs my whole life, and naturally when I was old enough to start working with them I did. From the age of 10 I volunteered with the animal clinics; walking dogs, cleaning up after them, medicating them, feeding them, bathing them, even sometimes having to help restrain them. I started learning how to work with dogs from a young age and when I was 15 I started working as a kennel assistant/worker at a veterinary hospital where I eventually gained more responsibilities and experience in the veterinary field and became a vet tech through experience. Even though I work a full time job M-W, I work from home. I am also a stay-at-home-mom, so I am almost always home. When I am not actively interacting with my dogs I like to give them enrichment toys. If were outside we go out for an hour or so every 2-3 hours. If I know it's a stay in the house kind of day we feed through games. I love taking my girls for "adventures" every chance we get for socialization, even if that means we just go sit at the ball park and sit and watch. I have an unfunded yard, however I have 3 tie outs and a large outdoor dog pen. I have a small house, but I have an attached single car garage that has been converted into an extra room for the dogs. I have 2 friendly dogs that will be able to keep your fur baby company.

About: Love pets of all kinds, responsible mother and homemaker. Follow directions easily and to the tee! I hope to meet some new furry friends :) I’m a substitute teacher with weekly off days looking to do something fun and earn some extra income! Will do schedule weekly if needed! Hope to see you soon :) I will respect your home and pets and follow all directions with care. I have an apartment home so only small animals are allowed here. I’m ethical and trustworthy and hope to help pets and owners alike :)

About: I have taken care of dogs as a drop in and while the family was on vacation. I also enjoy walking dogs. Also, have taken care and trained puppies and have catered to senior dogs. My dog owners are very pleased with my skills and patience with their dogs. They appreciate my care and kindness I show to their babies. I am semi-retired, I work at the Coal City schools as a recess monitor during the school year. I am very flexible with my time around recess hours. I don’t mind late night walks/drop ins (before 10pm) or early morning walks/drop ins. I am respectful of your home when coming to get your dog. I am respectful of your home and your yard. I do not use or go into other parts of your home not previously given permission to access. I am in constant communication when it comes to the welfare of your fur baby.

About: I used to take care of 1 Dalmatian 4 miniature dachshunds 1 pitbull mastiff which was my uncle's I would like to help out anyway I can No jobs up right now I'm free to take the dogs for walk bathe them how sit anything you need me to do for them I will give them water food whatever there schedule is to eat take him out every hour to walk give him a treat if it's needs to be give them a shower on the days I need to get showered and pick up and clean the bowls and dishes

About: Hello, I’m Joshua, or “Shua” for short! I’m very personable with both people and pets. I’m a driven, energetic, and playful person who lives for moments of 1 on 1 connection with animals. I don’t have any dogs of my own, but I have accumulated so much pet sitting experience through Rover. I’ve had the privilege of caring for a diverse range of pups, including Black Labs, Retrievers, Shih-Tzus, Goldendoodles.. You name it, I’ve cuddled it! Through my pet sitting experience, I see myself as an adoptive pet parent. I LOVE that my apartment is rarely empty, and a fur baby is always in reach ♥️🐶 I live in the suburban neighborhood of Spring Branch. I love how much there is to do here. It’s great for running, playing, or any other activity a dog’s heart may desire. My apartment complex has a large yard with lots of open space and grass for my furry guests to play. I play soccer competitively and practice every day. I also enjoy running and cooking. My favorite shows are Suits and How I Met Your Mother. I love watching TV with friends and family. I got a 30 on my ACT and take pride in being able to find creative and intelligent solutions to any problem I’m faced with while dog sitting. Feel free to reach out with any questions!! I am an open book and ALWAYS looking to provide a better pet experience with each new booking. I currently work from home. My work schedule is very lax and subject to change in order to accommodate pet care. Of course, making sure that each room is stacked with the proper food, water, and equipment whenever i’m leaving the house is part of my routine, and is of paramount importance to me. I live in a one bedroom apartment. I like to distribute the dogs evenly amongst the bedroom and living room, depending on compatibility between pups. Then the rooms are stacked with toys, food, and water. From there, it’s just a matter of making sure the pups receive adequate exercise. This can be accomplished through ball play in a smaller space, Fetch, or light jogging outside.

About: I am an experienced pet sitter looking for new clients! I joined Rover very recently (January 2025) as I am looking to expand my pet sitting business. I currently work as the Rescue Coordinator for a two clinic veterinary and equine practice. I have been involved in dog and cat rescue for the past 19 years. I am educated and experienced and provide excellent pet care to every client! I can provide personal and professional references from other individuals in the veterinary field upon request. I am an experienced pet sitter with extensive professional and personal references. I just joined Rover very recently as I am looking to expand my business to service new clients. I provide all types of pet sitting services!! I am available to provide services as early as 6:00AM and as late as 9:00OM. Overnight stays in your home are an option as well. I am also available on weekends and all holidays! I offer comprehensive and customizable services! I care for dogs, cats and other small animals of all shapes, sizes, and life stages in the comfort of the pet’s home.

About: I've been boarding and fostering a variety of dogs since I was 18. During my fostering I've handled reclimating dogs with many different behavioral issues. I have shadowed master trainers and now I am involved in the dog show/sporting world. Rest assured if your dog has special needs--I have experience in many different areas. If your dog needs to learn training, and you want to treat it as a training session, this could be arranged. (Training will cost more) My two girls are both titled in conformation, dog trick, Canine good citizen and we are working on agility titles. I only do positive FUN training. I currently am a full time student and my classes are all online. This gives me the ultimate flexibility as far as scheduling goes. My girls get a walk at 530 am before I head to the gym. Then the couch napping commences until I return at 7 am. Once I'm back I am home all day. We go in and out at least once every few hours. I have a 1/3 acre fenced in yard. I do have dog agility equipment I set up for play time, and as many balls as they want to chase. The yard is sprayed for ticks and was fully treated upon buying the house for parasites. (I'm just a worry wort when it comes to my dogs health and safety) Inside my house is all dog/puppy friendly. I have gates to prevent going up and down stairs (this is bad for the hips of both growing pups and the elderly). I only use a steamer for floor cleaning, meaning it is 100% chemical free and sanitizes 99% (this is the packaging information! Lol) of germs. I have a doggy toy box full of goodies, to include puzzle toys. There are toddler beds that I've converted to dog beds throughout the house for the cushy naps. I donot have kennels, but I have a playpen I leave open for those that prefer the safety of a kennel. I do have two dogs myself. Both are standard poodle females. One is 5 and one is 4. They are both very well trained and love to have playmates of any age, size or gender. My girls do eat a full raw diet, no need to worry about them trying to steal food from anyone else and they are always fed in a seperate area of the house. The girls are on a monthly heartworm that includes many other parasite preventatives. They are groomed weekly and kept up to date on all vaccines. I expect any dog I board to be up to date on vaccines. There is a local vet within 15 minutes and emergency vet within 45 minutes. **I will not watch unfixed males. This is due to my females not being fixed. I can watch females in heat and young puppies (young puppies cost a bit more due to the fact I will be training if they aren't potty trained).** **If your dog is a digger DO let me know in advance so I can set up the sand box!** I'm a stay at home college student. Animals are a life long love for me. Evenings are for cuddles and homework, while daytime is play time! I care for pets according to the owners specifications. Every pet has different needs to be met--from the high energy dogs to the elderly. I do whatever makes the pet happy and provides was of mind for the owner. I am happy to provide photos at any point during a visit !

“Rachel has been good with the girls. She has been flexible on times, especially in the evening hours. She is very dependable. The girls are happy to see her.”

Jennifer M.

About: Hello! My name is Lexi, and I have a lot of experience dealing with dogs. For about 7 years now, family and friends have relied on me to take care of their dogs. I have worked at an animal hospital as a kennel technician as well as been a dog bather. I have learned so much from those jobs and gained a lot of knowledge on how to care for them. Working at those jobs has also helped me learn about dog behaviors and how to properly deal with them. If you choose me to be your dog walker/sitter, I can promise your baby will be in great hands! I currently have a full time job, so I will set up my calendar around that to show my availability! I will try my best to work around my schedule for my clients At my client’s homes I always make sure the dog(s) I am caring for are comfortable and happy. I am great at following directions carefully when it comes to instructions that pet parents leave for me, since that was my main responsibility at my previous job as a kennel technician. I also make time to cuddle, play with, and exercise your digs so they are as happy as can be!

About: I’ve worked at a vet for about a year now in the back taking care of the dogs boarding. I’ve had the training and opportunities to take care of many animals, dogs, cats rabbits and of all sizes. Love working with them. I have had dogs for as long as I could remember. I’ve always been comfortable and very responsible while taking care of animals. I am also currently in school to be a Veterinary Technician which has helped me with learning to administer meds, CPR, wound care, behavioral concerns, etc. I have also gotten a lot of experience working at a vet as well as having my own animals or watching friends/ families animals. Pet is a daily thing for me, whether it be caring for my own animals, family friends animals, or even the animals I have to care for at school. It is one of the most important things to me, being a voice for animals. I have 3 cats and 2 dogs at home so it a a constant thing to make sure they’re all cared for. Feeding, walking, cleaning up after them etc. It would be the same for me taking care of a clients pet. Feeding, watering, playing or walking, or cuddles. What is best for your pet and most comfortable for them.

About: I’ve taken care of animals since I could walk— current ER Vet Nurse who is trained in Small Animal Resuscitation, Emergency + Critical Care for small animals and exotics. I have a huge heart for animals all shapes and sizes! 25 years of experience ALS/BLS RECOVER Certified Fear Free certified Professional Oral Medication Administration Injected Medication Administration Senior Dog Experience Special Needs Dog Experience Can provide daily exercise as needed I am home during the day m-f and some weekends— evenings are hit or miss with my work schedule— however I am flexible and willing to work with yours as well. If for some reason I’m called into work, we will work around it! Currently work swing shift 3 days a week. Please message me or see my availability on my calendar- we can chat on navigating our schedules. Keeping a stress free environment is extremely important to me. Animals can pick up on body language- normalcy is important when owners are away. I keep an open line of communication.

About: I have been taking care of the pets of friends and family for years, ranging from dog-walking to week-long pet sitting. Experience with a wide range of breeds and ages. I am a substitute teacher with a very flexible schedule, so I can take care of animals pretty much any time during days when I am not subbing. For sitting at other’s’ home, I try and keep the pet’s schedule as close to normal as possible! I prefer sitting in other’s’ homes just to keep things simple for the furry babies.

About: Hi everyone! 🥰🐾 I am caring, loving, very trustworthy, outgoing and will take care of your pet like it is my own. I started doing this off the “Wag” app in November 2019- and even created my own FB business page as well! I will be nothing but kind to your sweet babies, allowing them to get energy out, play, bring happiness, joy, and smiles into their day! This wouldn’t only be doing business for me, but a passion as well, as I love dogs/cats .🙂 ALL animals MUST be UTD on flea/tick meds and UTD ON ALL SHOTS!!! We must be safe! ❤️ I allow animals in my car. I have a Golden Mix and a 2 ShortHaired Pointers, along with cats! 🐕‍🦺🐕🐈 Experience with pups that pull, get out of harness. NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS! I am NOT a trainer!!!!! I have worked with many breeds: labs, goldens, ShortHaired pointers, keeshound , Doberman, German Shepards, husky’s, Bully breeds, cane corsos, Maltese. Mostly large dogs but i love them all! 🐶 I am always free on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as evenings. If i did happen to sit your dog during the day i would be at work. I always try to make the fur baby as comfortable as possible and let them warm up at their own pace. I do not have a fenced in yard but i love to take my own dogs and yours now too on walks and play to stimulate their mind! I work part time, leaving the rest of my time to my dog services! I would take them on a walk, potty, feed, play, get snuggles and loves! I do not have a fenced in yard so i always keep dogs on leaches. I have 3 dogs if my own they can play with along with cats, but if they feel scared or uncomfortable i do have 2 kennels.

“Caterina did a great job helping our dog get a break during a long day at home alone. She spent extra time after the walk giving Milo some special attention.”

Sandi H.

About: Hey there! I'm Kendall, a passionate dog walker based in Wilmington, Illinois. I currently work as a veterinary technician at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, and have previous experience of dog walking/pet sitting. If you're in need of a caring and reliable walker for your beloved pets, you've come to the right place! If you're interested in my services, feel free to shoot me a message!! 🐾 I currently work Tuesday through Thursday, therefore I am available Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I am very flexible with scheduling times as well! 🐾 I am available for drop in visits for animals of any kind! I also know how to administer fluids, injections, medication’s, etc if ever needed!