Dog Walking Watertown

“Alexander has been wonderful with Pocket! He’s reliable, punctual, and has been so great about keeping him comfortable and happy. It’s clear he genuinely cares about the dogs he walks, and I’ve really appreciated how dependable he’s been. I highly recommend him!”

Ashley B.

“Danielle is an experienced, reliable dog walker! She handles my large, sometimes unruly Aurora with ease. I will be asking for her help again!”

Phyllis B.

About: I've been doing pet care since I was 8 and have lots of experience with animals of all ages and personalities. Typical animal care from me looks like refilling food and water, walks, cleaning litter boxes, and finding creative ways to keep your animals thoroughly entertained. This summer I'm taking online college classes so my schedule is super flexible. The only set times I'll be busy doing virtual classes are from 11:00-4:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please let me know what times work for you. I will always make sure to keep your dogs on leashes when not in fenced in areas to ensure your pup's safety is accounted for.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend Emily! Emily has been walking our dog for the past 5 days, and I truly cannot say enough good things about her. From day one, she has been reliable, professional, and incredibly kind. You can immediately tell she genuinely loves animals and takes her responsibility seriously. Our pup took to her right away, which says everything. Emily has been consistent, communicative, and attentive to our dog’s needs and routine. She gives thoughtful updates after walks, which gives me real peace of mind while we’re away. It is such a relief to have someone trustworthy caring for your fur baby, and Emily has absolutely delivered. We are so grateful to have found her and will definitely continue using her services. If you’re looking for someone dependable, caring, and amazing with dogs — Emily is the one! 🐕✨”

Cierra C.

“Maria is wonderful! Always very thoughtful and caring when she is walking my 9yr old French bulldog! Making sure she takes it easy when it is very hot outside. And putting her rain coat on and coaxing her outside in the rain.”

Erica F.

“Good vibes from the meet and greet. Showed up on time and send lots of photos and detailed notes. Followed instructions and gave my pets lots of love.”

Chloe H.

About: I have taken care of pets my entire life! I am lucky to have cared for pets across their entire lives, from puppy/kitten to lovely senior pets. I am currently volunteering at a cat shelter in Boston and would love to bring that experience to your pets. I love pets of all shapes and sizes, but I absolutely adore caring for big dogs and shy cats. I volunteer at a cat shelter in Boston three days a week, but I am otherwise free all throughout weekdays to look after your pets! I am happy to do morning or midday visits to take special care of your pets. I think it is incredibly important that caring for pets does not disrupt their regular habits or schedule! It's so important to gain the trust of people's pets in order to properly care for them, and so I will do everything I can to make sure that your pets feel safe and comfortable while I make sure their needs are met.

“Carol is very knowledgeable about dogs and has much experience taking care of them. She seems very comfortable with my large excitable Aurora. They had a good walk around the neighborhood and I plan to ask Carol for help again!”

Phyllis B.

“Communication is seamless, scheduling is flexible and reliable, and it is clear that Lavinia truly has a genuine love for animals. Leaving our pup in her hands gives us complete peace of mind. We couldn't ask for a better experience and highly recommend Lavinia to anyone looking for top-tier dog walking”

Dheeraj V.

“Linda is an amazing addition to my ‘village’, she walks my dog when I can’t, but she also has all the big sister advice while being the sweetest best caretaker for my little doggie. Thank you Linda!”

Cynthia G.

“Charlie is great with my dog. He is punctual and reliable.”

Will M.

“My Zozi loved Jillian! Will absolutely rebook!”

Nadiya P.

About: Hi, I’m Sabrina! I’ve been caring for pets for 8 years, and nothing makes me happier than getting to know each animal’s unique personality. I work with both dogs and cats and have experience with everything from tiny puppies to slow‑moving seniors, from shy kitties to big, energetic dogs. I grew up in a family that owned two Shar‑Peis, so I’m very comfortable with stubborn, reactive, or strong‑willed breeds. I understand body language, thresholds, and how to build trust with pets who need a little extra patience. Whether your dog is still learning manners or your cat prefers a quiet observer, I meet every animal where they are. I currently have a very open schedule, so pet care fits easily into my day. I’m home most of the time and can adjust to your pet’s routine, whether you need morning, midday, or evening visits. I care for pets in their own home so they can stay relaxed in a familiar space. I follow your routines exactly, keep your home secure, and double‑check doors and gates before leaving. I’m respectful of your space and send updates so you always know your pet is safe and comfortable.

About: With eight years of experience in dog care, including a position at a dog daycare, I possess a comprehensive understanding of canine behavior and the ability to anticipate their needs. I am an open and communicative individual who fosters a strong bond with dog owners. We’ve got plenty of time for playtime, cuddles, and outdoor fun! I enjoy walking, so if your dog is up for it, we’ll get lots of exercise together. For walking services I will rely on the instruction of the owner in entering the house, I m a trustworthy person , have been handling dogs for more than 8 years , previously have worked in corporate managing business and teams. I m reliable, respectful and responsible

About: As a lifelong pet lover and daughter of a vet tech, I have lots of experience spending time with and caring for cats and dogs of all ages. All through my life my family has had pets and we often fostered animals, especially kittens and puppies, at my home. As I renter I haven’t been able to have dogs of my own since moving out of my family’s house. Our dogs are the highlight of visiting home and I would love the opportunity to care for your dogs while you are away! I work from home during the day with a very flexible schedule. I could make some visits in the mornings, but I am mostly available in the evenings during the week and all day Friday - Sunday. I might have more time around the holidays, as well. I can also housesit if I have notice since I can work from anywhere. I’m not able to host any pets at my home due to having my own spicy kitties, but I’m happy to housesit or do drop in visits or walks. Let me know what you are looking for and I’m happy to help!

About: I have taken care of my own cats and dogs since I was a child, and have taken care of friends and families pets for many years as well. I have even had neighbors rely on me to check on their pets when they are out of town. I also used to volunteer at my local animal shelter, which was such a great experience! I am currently working full time, Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm. I am also a student and have class Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, leaving me unavailable on those days for now. I am mostly available in the evening, and on weekends and holidays. I care for my own pets and others by consistently checking water bowls, bathroom areas, and keeping a consistent food schedule. I love to give lots of pets and cuddles if that’s what the pet likes!

About: I have babysat: DOG section: 1) a medium sized 50 lb hound mix dog for a month at a time every year for 13 years (over the course of its life time from when she was a puppy to death) whose personality was very energetic and anxious. It needed a lot of exercise everyday, stimulated play, and long walks which I happily enjoyed! But she also needed to be watched carefully to ensure she didn’t scare anybody by playfully jumping on them. She would tug a lot during walks and would get excited seeing other dogs but I’ve always managed to calmly steer her away if aggression showed or if the other person or dog she was meeting showed signs of being uncomfortable. This dog always stayed at my place when I babysat her. Made sure she was fed on time twice a day and provided fresh water everyday. 2) a large 50 lb, 2 year old, Old English Sheepdog (named Cura). House-sat & dog-sat Cura for 10 days in Los Angeles, CA. Highly energetic who needed a lot of exercise everyday. Very obedient and could be taken off leash. But I always establish a level of trust and learn the dog’s mannerisms before taking them off leash in the park or around the apartment/house block. Cura also had a tendency to be scared of aggressive dogs or loud noises so I always maintained a level of reassurance and safety with her. Also had to be aware of the high temperatures in LA (given the summer time), hence I’d walk her early in the morning and late at night. 3) a 5 yr old, 25 lb, hound whippet mixed dog named Phoebe - house sat and babysat her for 12 days. Highly anxious who needed to be administered an anxiety pill every morning and needed constant attention and long walks. 4) A small 5 year old mixed poodle (named Cappy) in San Francisco who loved to cuddle! Took him out for walks twice a day, made sure he had food & water, and kept him company for 10 days while house-sitting. 5) Dog walked a 65 lb, 2 yr old Doberman Pinscher (Kilo) in San Francisco that was very sweet & very vocal but was very eager & loved to pull. If we encountered anyone on our walks that wanted to say hello, I would make sure they were okay with getting close to a Doberman. I never allowed Kilo to get close to anyone or jump on anyone / their dogs without their consent. 6) House sat / pet sat a 5 yr old, 20 lb Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & Miniature Poodle (Cali). Sweet pup that loved to go on walks, play, and cuddle on the couch. 7) House sat for 6 days for 2 dogs - 6 yr old, 40 lb Australian Cattle mixed dog (Jester) and a 2 yr old, 17 lb Korean Jindo (Quincy). 8) House sat a 6 yr old, 55 lb Boxer, Pitbull, Catahoula Cur (Appa) for 2 nights in Boston. Also dropped in to dog walk him on several separate occasions. 9) house sat a 2 yr old, 65 lb hound, Rottweiler mix twice (9 nights & then 4 nights) in Brighton named Marzi. Very sweet, loving dog that’s curious about her environment and loves humans but can get very aggressive towards other dogs (no matter the size). She’s been on training to get less reactive towards other dogs and is getting incrementally better but during my stays, I had to keep an eye out for other dogs, and have a strong hold on the leash whenever she saw another dog. Her reaction included lunging, barking, growling, in high alert attack mode. To calm her down, I would first distract her with treats by throwing it in the different direction (re-direct her). But would also hold her and then give her reassurance to help calm her down in the presence of other dogs. Sometimes she would snap back but I would hold firm my stance and confirm “who is boss” with her. This method helped immensely and I could see her being less reactive towards dogs in future walks. We had also developed a level of trust on the first day which allowed me to be close to her. 10) Several drop-ins with a 21lb, 6.5 yr old French Bulldog (Birdie) and with a mixed 40 lb, 1.5 yr old dog (Boo Boo). Super cute, energetic dogs that loved to play and cuddle. 11) Weekly dog walks with a Spanish Water Dog (10 yrs old, 36 lb) named Coco who is super cautious towards new people. Had to develop and gain her trust over time. When she first met me, she would growl (while wagging her tail) and start shaking out of fear and would sit on the couch (not wanting to go on a walk). To help her get comfortable, I would sit on the couch near her with a treat and would slowly get close to her (feeding her a bit of treats along the way) until she calmed down and allowed me to pet her. Would also talk to her gently, firmly, and with reassurance. This allowed me to get close, put her collar and leash on so that we could go for a walk. Will be house sitting her for 15 days in January 2027. 12) House sat a 5 yr old, 45 lb Australian Cattle dog named Lola for 4 nights. Super energetic, playful, talkative, and very obedient dog that loves to go on walks and loves to cuddle and be with you in the apartment. 13) House sat a 3 yr old, 71 lb, Greyhound named Memo twice (once for 2 nights, another time for 3 nights). Super sweet, gentle giant who loved going on walks. Would occasionally lunge & pull when he saw squirrels but just had to keep a firm grip on the leash when that happened. Was also very obedient so he listened immediately when I told him to “leave it”. - DOG & CAT section: 14) an energetic 8 year old pomsky and an 18 yr old cat for 10 days. House-sat the owner’s place the entire time where I had to walk the dog 4 times every day at a set schedule and feed them both & provide medication to the cat at set times. The Pomsky was very energetic so also took the time during the afternoon to play with her when she had the zoomies. And have the cat tummy rubs and butt scratches whenever she requested it. 15) House sat a 13 yr old Shih Tzu (Neo) and a 18 yr old Siamese cat (Timothy). Neo needed medication on a daily basis while Timothy needed 3 different types of medication (one administrated via the ear, and the other 2 orally). Neo needed 3 walks a day and Timothy needed to be fed several times throughout the day (10 small meals at least a day). Both had stubborn personalities but were still very sweet and playful. When they were stubborn, I would be patient and give them time to calm down and then gently but sternly guide them. For example, Neo was stubborn on his walks and I would have to gently guide him to a certain direction; while Timothy was stubborn in refusing to take his 3 medications so I had to be gentle but firm in making sure he consumed his pills and received his ear meds. 16) House sat a 5.5 yr old, 6 lb Japanese Chin dog (Emiko) and a 7 yr old, 9 lb American Shorthair cat (Pizzelle) for 4 nights. Both incredibly cute & friendly but Emiko would sometimes refuse to eat her breakfast & dinner. So had to boil an egg and feed bits of egg whites to her with her dry food to incentivize her during the first day. After that initial 24 hr period, she ate her meals without fuss. - CAT section: 17) two cats at a month at a time for the past 5 years. Stayed at the owner’s place every time. Had to be fed at certain times twice a day, gave them treats throughout the day and attention whenever they requested it. Sometimes I would initiate the contact but if the cats weren’t feeling it, they would communicate it and I would stop. They were indoor cats so I also made sure that any windows that were open were secure and they couldn’t slip through. Had no issues of escaped cats. 18) Three different cats from 3 different owners in San Francisco (Uno, Missy Elliot, and Fran). Took the time to get to know each of them and played with them / gave them company while cleaning out their litter box, refreshing their water bowls, and making sure they had food. Also planned my schedule so that I could travel between the places efficiently and was in communication with the owners at all times and they knew about my schedule. Made sure I gave them space and time to get to know me and I got to know their personalities. 19) 2 cats (Jackie & Cannoli) in New York for 18 days, plus house-sat. One was affectionate and loved to cuddle all the time, the other was more cautious and was very talkative. 20) House sat / pet sat for 2 cats in Waltham (Thea & Orion) on 3 different occasions (4 nights, 2 nights, and 2.5 weeks). Cleaned out litter box every day, fed them twice a day, cleaned up any fur ball throw ups, played with them every day, and gave them lots of attention & head/chin scratches. 21) Pet sat a 13 year old, 14 lb cat in Newton (Maxwell) for 9 days. 22) Pet sat a 5 year old, 14 lb cat in Waltham (Carl) for 5 days. 23) Hamsters - babysat them for a week at a time for friends whenever they went out of town. Fed and cleaned the box. Would occasionally bring it out of its cage to let it roam around the room in its ball. 24) I have my own pet - a red eared slider turtle who I claim to be my aquatic dog 😉. He is 18 years old and I got him when he was just the size of a quarter. But he gets excited to see me whenever I enter the room and will follow me in the apartment when I let him out to walk around. He can also recognize me out of a group of people! 25) I have a ton of plants that I have grown in the past 6 years - huge monstera (from a 1 foot baby to now a 7 ft giant with 30 inch wide leaves), verraccusum, constellation monstera, cacti, pothos, glorosium, etc. I’m currently unemployed (taking a hiatus from being an accountant in the corporate world) so I have all the time to take care of your pet(s). Available anytime to feed, walk, play, and assist in providing medication. Your pets are my priority so I will schedule my day/events around their schedule 😊. I have a pet turtle that I’ve had for 18 years that I have by a sunny window. But every other day, I’ll let him out in the apartment to walk around and explore (but he will often just follow me around😊). I currently live in an apartment that doesn’t allow dogs or cats so over the last few years, I’ve always taken care of pets at the owner’s place. Either living at their place or coming to their place at set times to feed and/or walk their pets.

About: I am an absolute dog-lover and will provide your pup with the care and affection they need. I am open to pet sitting, dog walking, or quick pop-ins. If your dog loves walks and exploring the outdoors; if you need a reliable dog sitter; and if you want to have confidence in your dog's safety while you're away, please contact me and I would be thrilled to discuss what works best for you and your pup. I work from home and am available for walks most days of the week, with flexible timing. I can dog sit week days and weekends with proper notice. I prefer to stay in my clients homes where the dog is most comfortable, offering a gentle transition to your absence! I do offer stays at my home, however the dog must be house trained but I have great walking areas around me and a small backyard.

“Thanks Alejandro for the great walks!! Alejandro is super professional and was nice enough to help my husband outside of the walk hours when he locked himself out of our apartment. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a great, energetic walker. :)”

Laura K.

About: Hi 👋🏻 I’m a loving pet caretaker and owner of Pinehills Pet Sitting. I'm a one woman personalized high quality sitter who prefers to spend all her time taking care of fluffy fur babies 🐾🐶🐱. I’ve been a dog owner all my life and a professional pet care taker with 5-star reviews for 14+ years. I serve a variety of one time and regular clients with an array of needs (on call services, reoccurring services, to long term planned services, and everything in between). No pet to do list or set of limitations has proven too much of a challenge yet! 💪🏻 I am very flexible with my services and am open to any accommodations that fit you and your pets needs 😊. I provide pet care full-time, I run a one woman personalized professional pet business. Last-minute requests, long-term requests and reoccurring requests are my specialties. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. When your pets are with me they get lots of playtime, walks, kisses n hugs, treats, and all the loving attention they need. I live in a beautiful very dog friendly area with hiking paths, dog parks in and rolling hills.