Dog Walkers in Watchung, NJ

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Sitter Profile Image: Elaine P.
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Elaine P.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
38 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Elaine has been amazing with our dog, Jax! He’s usually pretty shy, but he warmed up to her so quickly. It’s clear she really understands dogs and takes her time to make them feel comfortable. She’s reliable, kind, and clearly loves what she does. We’re so glad we found her!

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Zach V.
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Sarah S.
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$19
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Sarah was great, took amazing care of my little dog.

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Zharah C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

About: I have been taking care of my yorkie since he was a baby. I have 10 years of experience with dogs, I have had taken care of his siblings before they were given away and have all been healthy. I take my dog out 4 times a day and I free feed him. I have taken care of him when he couldn’t walk and needed medication and a lot of care, I can surely do that if needed. I am currently a full time college student with a lot of extra time after classes since I only work weekends! I have many breaks in between classes and am available fully after my classes. I love being able to take time out of my day away from school work and play with dogs, walk them, hang out:) I love having instructions for your pets daily routine! It makes it easier on the dogs to have similar daily activities and it creates a way for me to get to know your pup:) I am very respectful of your wishes because I would want my pup to be happy too!

Sitter Profile Image: Michele N.
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Michele N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

Abby loves her walks with Michele! Always on time and great communications!

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Ronald R.
Sitter Profile Image: Hadija B.
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Hadija B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Middlesex, NJ, 08846

Hadija is a pleasure to work with! She was willing to adapt to our pup's needs and work with his personality! I really recommended her to take care of your pet.

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Vanessa V.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Millington, NJ, 07946

Vanessa and her partner were very sweet, caring and diligent when caring for my dog Finn. They took him on long walks and provided lots of photos and summaries of their time together. Thank you for taking such good care of my pup!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla P.
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Kayla P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Fanwood, NJ, 07023

About: I have been taking care and pet sitting all kinds of pets and animals since I was 16 years old. I have worked in dog daycares and boarding facilities for around 3 years. I have been trained in dog behavior, temperament, and care. I have a lot of experience with providing dogs and other pets with the proper care they deserve. I love all kinds of animals and want to provide the best care for your pets. I am currently not working so I have lots of available time to provide visits and care for your pets. I am more available during the daytime but can do evening visits as well. I cannot provide care in my own home but I am very open and willing to provide care in my clients home. I love and care about routines so any routine your pet needs to follow I will be able to provide that in my clients home.

Sitter Profile Image: Luciana C.
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Luciana C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

About: I treat every dog like family, giving them the attention, exercise, and cuddles they crave. Big or small, playful or mellow, I make tails wag and paws happy — while keeping you updated with plenty of adorable photos. Pet care fits right into my routine — weekday evenings are best for walks and play, weekends for long hikes, adventures, and plenty of love. I provide a safe and loving environment where pets can relax, play, and feel at ease. My home is secure, cozy, and supervised with care. You can trust me to treat your pet like family, offering not just safety but plenty of fun and affection.

Sitter Profile Image: Tracy G.
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Tracy G.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
27 repeat clients
36 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Tracy is great with our energetic rotttweiler, keeping us informed, punctual, and even watered my flowers. We’re a repeat customer and hope to use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Daniela A.
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Daniela A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
17 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

About: I have been an avid animal lover since I received my first puppy as a child. I taught my beloved spaniel how to sit and lay down, and he taught me patience and responsibility. I cared for him until he sadly left us at 17 years old. My experience taught me that our fur babies are here for such a short time, and they deserve the absolute best we can give them. I have extended this mindset into my care of several other pets throughout my life including my four cats and bonus fur babies that I pet sit. My current clients range from small to large breed dogs. I have gained extensive experience with senior pets and the special needs that come with them as well as pets with medical needs. As a college student working part time, I hope to expand my business and do what I love full time. I currently work 9-5 part-time, leaving me with plenty of free time including weekends. I am flexible in my schedule and availability, and always strive to provide pets in my care with as much attention and care as they would receive in their homes. I have a fenced in yard and plenty of indoor space. I have four friendly cats of my own but available space to keep pets in my care separate in the case that they are less then enthusiastic about cats. I offer in house pet sitting as well to those who prefer their fur babies to remain in their own environment. I have a valid NJ Driver's license and a reliable vehicle large enough to transport big breeds. Additionally I have plenty of experience administering medications and treatments safely.

Sitter Profile Image: Nicole M.
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Nicole M.
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$23
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Thank you again Nicole for coming out and starting our New Year with an AMAZING walk for our 2 yr Old Samoyed. You braved the fridges conditions with our Siberian Sled So and he was so happy with your company on his extended 2.5 mile walk! Thank you and Sawyer looks forward to his next adventure with you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brittany T.
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Brittany T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Bridgewater, NJ, 08836

Our experience with Brittany was stellar! She comes prepared and is incredibly kind~ she became quick friends with our nervous doggo in no time! Would absolutely recommend, will absolutely be booking again!

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Mike W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
12 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07062

Mike has been very reliable and responsive, and Maya seems to really take to him easily. Will definitely have Maya walking with him regularly!

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Sitter Profile Image: Trisha L.
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Trisha L.
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$23
per walk
4.9 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
47 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07062

Trisha is super sweet and very communicative. We booked several more walks with her right after her first walk with one of our dogs. Definitely recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cristian R.
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Cristian R.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Cristian was right on time and super attentive to the dog's needs! He is really flexible with his schedule and you can tell is really caring. Will be booking again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dulce L.
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Dulce L.
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$42
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
4 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Dulce has been the best dog walker for our 150 pound dog, Ralph. She has open communication, always on time, sends pictures and updates!! We have been using her every week for his walks and he LOVES her. He gets so excited to see his buddy..highly recommend Dulce!!!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lexes L.
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Lexes L.
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$26
per walk
10 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07062

About: I’ve had animals ever since I was a child. It’s made me grow up to love them and would do anything for one in need. I’ve rescued multiple off the streets(including rabbits lol). I have my own pets whom are all rescues that I love so much. I only work nights on the weekends. I would love to have something to do involving animals during the days while my kids are in school. Fenced yard. Animal lover home. I also have friendly pets to give your fur baby some companionship while over but also have enough space if that’s not what they like.

Sitter Profile Image: Lindsay S.
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Lindsay S.
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$30
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Dunellen, NJ, 08812

About: Hello 😁 I have experience with dogs of all sizes but have an extra space in my heart for larger breeds. I grew up with 4 cats, so I’m no stranger to them either! I don’t have pets of my own so that I can spend time taking care of so many others. If I get the privilege of an overnight sit, you will always come back to a clean home, guaranteed ✨ I work from home, so I’m always available for longer sits as well as shorter visits and walks. Weekdays and weekends are great, I just like to plan ahead as much as possible. I make sure to honor specific and detailed instructions so that I can provide the same level as care as you do! I want your babies to feel like you never left. I’ll never fill your shoes, but I will surely try 🙂

Sitter Profile Image: Carleigh M.
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Carleigh M.
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$25
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07063

Carleigh is a great dog walker, she was caring and timely. I was able to trust her with handling my dog and staying on top of the walks. I will certainly use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina N.
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Christina N.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Warren, NJ, 07059

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats for 10+ years! I love spending time with all animals so petsitting is like a vacation for me. I am a full time lab technician and have flexible hours to watch over any furbabies :) I have a full time job that is very flexible with my hours. I am very detail oriented, punctual, and patient. I am free outside of work and would love to occupy my time, whenever need be, to help someone else who needs help watching their dog or cat! My biggest worry is not letting your furbabies run loose! I always check my surroundings before entering a home and be cautious so that no animal runs out or gets hurt in the process. While taking care of pets it is easy to let them run wild and have fun, but we can also do so without making the home messy! I will treat anyones dog or cat as my own, as well as make sure that I leave a home the way it was when coming in.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gianna is an excellent dog walker. She is responsible, professional, and cares about knowing the details regarding our dog. We trust her.

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Nancy O.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you again Nicole for coming out and starting our New Year with an AMAZING walk for our 2 yr Old Samoyed. You braved the fridges conditions with our Siberian Sled So and he was so happy with your company on his extended 2.5 mile walk! Thank you and Sawyer looks forward to his next adventure with you!

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Lou B.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rose is a great dog walker! Rose quickly started to understand Hudson's needs and habits and helped him enjoy his walks; regardless of whether he wanted a speed walk or a sniff walk. We are so happy we found Rose!

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Max P.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dulce has been the best dog walker for our 150 pound dog, Ralph. She has open communication, always on time, sends pictures and updates!! We have been using her every week for his walks and he LOVES her. He gets so excited to see his buddy..highly recommend Dulce!!!!!

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Elena G.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Talia is reliable & consistent. She arrived on time & was able to communicate with my dog right away. There were no issues. Would definitely use her again. Thank you!!!

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Suzy G.
Dog Walking
4.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog Beau was well cared for while we were away. Trish frequently communicates and spent extra time cuddling with Beau.

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Bridget P.
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Watchung on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $23 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.

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As of Apr 2026, there are 6,247 dog walkers in Watchung. 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.

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Dog walkers in Watchung 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 Watchung.

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:

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There are 6,247 dog walkers in Watchung on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Watchung, 87% 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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