Dog Walkers in West Buxton, ME

About: Hi there! I have 10+ years of hands-on experience caring for dogs from all walks of life, especially high-energy large breeds. Dogs and cats have been part of my life forever, and I guarantee I will treat your pet just like my own—with the utmost love, care, and respect. Whether your pet loves snoozing on the couch or playing for hours, I’ll be there for their every need and wish! My current listed rates are a reduced introductory price to help me meet and care for more pets in the community. As demand grows, my prices may increase, but I’m committed to being upfront and transparent about any changes—and I’m always happy to answer any questions or concerns! Repeat clients will have priority for discounted pricing, making it easier for you and your pet to get reliable, consistent care. ☺️ I am fully available Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. I also offer a discounted rate of $23 for house sitting stays on M T W + F, as I do work outside of the home from 7:45 am - 5:45 pm those days but will be there for mornings, evenings and overnights if you have a pet who is comfortable with that time frame or have someone to let them out mid-day. 😊 I am usually available for last minute care requests as well! It's my primary goal to make sure your fur baby first and foremost feels safe and comfortable when I care for them. It can be stressful having someone new come into your space, so allowing time for slow introduction and bonding are very important. I want to be able to build trust and a loving bond with your pet, so both you and them know they're getting top quality care, love and affection from their new human friend.

“Melissa came for a meet and greet before taking our pup out for the first time. She was so nice and asked a lot of important questions before booking. I could tell right away that she was patient and a dog person and that my dog would like her. She showed up on time as scheduled and sent me updates with photos for the walks/visits. I will definitely be using her in the future for any other dog walking or dog sitting needs. Thank you, Melissa!!”

Olivia D.

“Melissa has been excellent with our two fur babies! A huge weight has been lifted knowing they’re being taken care of while my fiancé and I are at work. She goes above and beyond!”

Sarah C.

About: I've had dogs my whole life, I've been a cat owner for a decade, also experienced with small pets like hermit crabs, rabbits, and fish I have a very open schedule, so flexibility is not an issue. I prefer scheduling within normal business hours, but can adjust that as needed I approach new animals (and homes) with respect first, boundaries are important! I lead with openness and patience, and take my cues from the animals

About: I have at least two years of experience working in Emergency Veterinary Medicine, where I've been trained to take all dogs of any size or behavior for walks and care for them during their stay at the hospital. I own a large pup myself, so size doesn't scare me! I'm a great communicator, very responsible, and love each and every pup (or kitty!). I am typically more available to work in the early mornings or mid-afternoons, but I'm flexible and can work whenever if given a day heads up! I would love to take your fur baby for a walk, long or short! I can also work with dogs that aren’t leash trained, or tend to pull on their leash, as I have experience with all dogs. I'm also comfortable playing with your dog indoors for additional stimulation on rainy or snowy days, especially if they are senior pups!

“The dogs love her! She is very attentive and sends lots of pictures”

Nadine C.

“Kara was a huge help when we had a last minute need for someone to come by in the middle of the day to care for our dog, Tucker. Tucker loved her right away and had a great time playing with Kara each day. We'll definitely work with Kara again!”

Rachael R.

“Was wonderful with my dog! :)”

Marybeth N.

About: I recently had to say goodbye to my 8 year old black lab due to cancer. I am looking to spend some time helping others with their pet care. As a pet owner I understand how stressful time away can be due to missing your animal. Let me make your work day, work trip or vacation a little easier. I work full-time from home so I have flexibility to pet sit in your home, be available for walks or potty breaks, etc. During my free weekends I am available to stay with your pet. I am able to care for your pets in your home to make them feel safe and comfortable. This helps to avoid transportation or any settling in period.

About: I have a beautiful cat named Lila now and two guinea pigs. I have a lot of experience with pets and love animals. I have pet sat for friends and family. I have been around animals for as long as I can remember. I do enjoy taking photos, so I will send lots of pictures of your fury friend while you’re away. I’m available and can work pet care around my daily and weekly schedule. I’m in between jobs right now so I have a lot of flexibility. I will make sure to watch the animal as if it's my own. I know how important your pet is to you. I will follow any rules given to me regarding your pet. I will also make sure to clean up any messes the pet makes and leave the space as clean as I got there.

“Thank You so much for helping me out with walking my boys on a short notice. I greatly appreciate you taking such great care of them!”

Christopher K.

About: With a lifelong passion for dogs, I have had the pleasure of caring for them from childhood through adulthood. I love showering pups with lots of love, snuggles, treats and walks! I currently work full time, but my schedule allows for drop ins after 330pm on the weekdays, and all day on most Saturdays and Sundays I'm more than willing to keep to your pups routine and ways. I can and will send cute pictures of your happy fur baby if wanted.

About: Honest, Experienced, Reliable pet sitting and care. We take great pride in forming a bond with each pet we take care of. This is something that we love doing and will love yours like our own. As an added bonus you should get a few great photos of your favorite creature! We have taken care of Dogs, Cats, Parrots, Turtles, Fish, Chickens, Ducks, Goats, Pigs, Horses, worms, snails, etc. If you have some fun and interesting animals we would love to come, meet you and them, and take care of them while you are out of town, or just at work! We welcome pets that love to snuggle in bed, elderly pets, as well as difficult and anxious pets. Sometimes our posted rates don’t meet your special needs pets, and appreciate your patience in the negotiation process. You will get the best available and individualized care of your pets in our home, or yours. Daily updates along with photos and videos of your pet, and have the peace of mind they are being loved and cared for just like you would at your own home. We welcome training opportunities, and can continue treat and/or clicker training and potty training as well. My husband worked at a local Donkey rescue and I have been rescuing Strays since 1985. We both just love and care for animals. The nitty gritty details: We only watch pets from 1 family at a time. This lessens the stress on them, and us, and allows us to give them the BEST care possible. This also costs a bit more. Our time is valuable, as we know yours does as well. While we are capable of hosting multiple pets, we choose to focus our time and care on your families pets 1 at a time. We do require a meet and greet, and sometimes a “trial run” for certain breeds, elderly pets, or pets we will be watching for over 2 days. In most circumstances this is NOT required, but we do want to meet those who are known to have separation anxiety, barking issues, food aggression or aggression in general, have high energy needs, special diets and medications and any pet that doesn’t do well with strangers. Day care pets during the week do need to be fairly well mannered, and not have barking and/or major anxiety issues. Drop off before 8:00am and Pick-Ups after 8:00pm will be charged an additional $10 per hour. Pets not picked up within 15 minutes of the scheduled pick up window will be charged an additional $20/hr. I currently work full time remote, so will have plenty of time to play and care for your pets! We have a regular schedule of play time, including walking or outdoor time every 2-4 hours for 15-30 minutes. We have a fully fenced backyard, and ALWAYS leash ALL pets when outside our yard. We have had several “runners”, corgis and cats that want to bolt for the first sign of freedom… or squirrels/birds etc. We take great caution to make sure your pet is safe at ALL times.

“Faith is great! She was prompt and friendly, and managed our dog through a tricky situation on one of their walks. We really appreciate her help and experience, thank you!!”

Tara L.

About: We have taken care of own pets and friends pets. We enjoy being there for them and being their friend. We have experience raising indoor and outdoor cats as well as potty training puppies. We love to stay active as well as to relax at home: 🐶❤️ Peter and I are both currently in between jobs and willing to travel to take care of your puppies and kitties. Thank you for trusting us! We can play with your dog/cat if requested as well as to walk them around your neighborhood. We can administer oral medications as well. We love to hang out with your pets at the comfort of your own place.

“Kristen is an amazing dog walker! She went above and beyond to make sure our dog was taken care of while on our week long honeymoon. She walked him, played with him, made sure he had food and water after the walk and when he had an accident, she was so kind to clean it. We can not recommend her enough.”

Monica V.

“Megg helped us out last minute and we really appreciate it!”

Taylor M.

About: Both of my parents were dog breeders while I was growing up, so I have life-long experience with puppies and adult dogs. I train Tamaskan puppies on my mom’s farm. I work well with cockapoos, corgis, plott hounds, Dutch shepherds and retrievers, since they're breeds I'm used to. I'm positive, however, that any dog can be charmed, and have never run into one that I couldn't. I volunteered at shelters and groomers growing up. I did an animal behavior project in Highschool for an extensive period of time. I worked with a 2yr dog with mange and seperation anxiety for 8 months. In 2 months she was house trained, crate trained, whistle trained (for speed while walking:slow or speed up, heel) and knew basic commands. Uses safe vegetable and fruits for dogs as treats. I also have experience with cats, rats, birds, turtles and snakes. Any extra pets will be charged more for care if required of me. On vacation, so I have spare time to spend with some cute animals! I have a cat, but I take care of Tamaskans a few days a week. I love going out for walks with a dog. My first week staying with my sister was amazing because she has 3 dogs (1 foster) that are all super high energy.

About: I have a human-reactive 3 year old dog so I am very aware of anxious/reactive behaviors. I have lived with at least dog one for the last 6 years so taking care of dogs (mine or someone else’s) is something I’m very comfortable doing and I enjoy it! If it's nice outside, I love taking them outside to play fetch or even just lay around in the grass. My goal is for your dog to be entertained while you're gone so they'll be happy, tired, and excited to see you when you get home. If you'd like anything specific done, I’m happy to make sure any requests are accommodated. I am fully vaccinated. I’m able to work from anywhere during the week so I can drop in during the day if your pet is needing some mid day exercise or just a potty break. I have experience with raising my own puppy so I have no problem keeping both eyes on them 100% of the time. If they like their space, I’m happy to give them that as well. I’ll make sure to keep them on the same routine they’re used to and follow any specific instructions you provide.

About: I have had dogs in my family for 14 years, and I got my fur baby at 8 weeks old in 2020. She is the center of my universe and ever since getting her, all I have been wanting to do is care for and help as many dogs as I can. Not only do I have her, but my boyfriend, whom I live with, also has a pit but who is 10 years old. They adore each other. About a year ago, I started taking my dog to a professional dog trainer who specializes in bully breeds. Although it was a dog trainer, I was actually the one who was trained! I learned so much about dogs. Such as how to read them, how important routine and structure is, commands, reactivity, anxiousness and low confidence in dogs, leash training, and much more. I was taught things to do and changes to make to boost my girls confidence, listen better, and ease her anxiety and reactivity. She has been doing so much better and I’m so proud of her. I believe every dog deserves fair training, structure, and most of all, love and care! I currently work 4 days a week at PWM. I’m also taking online classes working toward my bachelors in nutrition. My other 2-3 days and some evenings, will be spent caring for and loving other’s fur babies! When I come to your home to visit your pet, whether it’s to feed them, play with them, walk them, or a combination of the 3, I will treat them as if they are my own. I will take the knowledge I’ve learned from my dog’s trainer and apply it when visiting your baby. I make my own dog treats and will bring them with me to share, if your dogs diet allows. I look forward to building new relationships and making new friends 🙂🐾🦴🐶