Dog Walkers in West Columbia, SC

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Sitter Profile Image: jeffrey b.
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jeffrey b.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

Jeffery is reliable and communicative. We’ve agreed that he’ll walk Zeek three days a week into the foreseeable future. I k ow Zeek already feels very happy with some uncle Jeffery time!

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Jeremy C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kristin M.
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Kristin M.
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$14
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4.9 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
33 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Dog came back tired out. Will rebook. 👍

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Emma Y.
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$15
per walk
12 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

About: I’ve grown up having multiple cats and dogs all my life and I love it! I love caring for the sweet fur babies. I have pet sat for friends and family growing up plenty of times and I’m happy to be able to take care of your pets too! I’m typically off work Saturday and Sunday as well as Tuesdays, if I do work a Saturday I’m off by 3pm. I’m also available any day during the week after 6. I have pet sit multiple times for family member’s, always being very sweet and caring fresh water and food of course, as well as regular potty breaks. I own one cat right now but regularly dog sit for my moms 4 dogs as well!

Sitter Profile Image: Emma B.
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Emma B.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
28 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Amazing job. She was able to come in at the last minute and save the day. She was on time and took good care of my dog. Definitely will be booking again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole C.
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Nicole C.
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$19
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
21 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Cayce, SC, 29033

Nicole was so communicative and attentive to my dog. She put her little booties on for walking on the hot pavement and wrote a very thorough narrative of her session

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Michael I.
Sitter Profile Image: Ollie R.
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Ollie R.
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$12
per walk
6 years of experience
Cayce, SC, 29033

About: I’ve been caring for animals since I can remember! I come from a long line of animal lovers, and I’ve done everything from neighborhood dog sitting to specialized care in the neonatal unit of my local Animal Care and Control. I have three cats of my own and a sweet elderly dog, and I can’t wait to show your pet the love they deserve! I wake early to be with my own animals, and thus am available to care for yours in the morning and evenings, along with weekends. My schedule is flexible and can be adjusted for your needs. In your home, I will be attentive to your pet’s needs and your instructions. I am an enthusiastic but gentle caregiver and your preferences for your pets come first.

Sitter Profile Image: Shanavia F.
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Shanavia F.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
West Sugar Creek, Columbia, SC, 29201

Shanavia made me feel so safe and comfortable. My dog is a little crazy but she was so patient and took the time to understand my dog and train her. She has become my go to walker!

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Melissa C.
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Rachael R.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

About: Love living in the area, I have always enjoyed spending time outside in all seasons. On any kind of day, I would love to give your family member a walk/run in the neighborhood or at a nearby park/path or whichever they prefer to get some fresh year and exploration through the smells/sights. For the playful pup, I love to run around and play with them until the sun goes down. I have experienced many years with easy and difficult dogs as being a pet owner myself, finding love and care for all creatures all life from dogs all the way to my 3-year-old goldfish. I can not wait to meet your furry family member and give them all the pets and love they fully deserve!

Sitter Profile Image: Marisa M.
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Marisa M.
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$15
per walk
21 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

About: I have never had a time in my life where I have never had a dog, so I am more than familiar with dog care. I have been relied upon for walks, feeding, playtime, and medicine distribution for both family dogs and friends’ dogs. I am a university student with a flexible schedule, but I do go home to work and over the summer. I would love to help you take care of your sweet fur babies whenever you need me! I have a fenced in yard where my two dogs are able to romp around a little bit and have good space to go to the bathroom. I also have a pool in the yard so they are able to swim and cool down. I adore spending quality time with dogs, so I love to hang out with them inside and play that way. I take dogs on walks at the very least once a day, weather permitting. When I am gone for a day, I take my dogs to Evergreen Pet Lodge, where they take incredible care of them and socialize until I can pick them up.

Sitter Profile Image: Madisen K.
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Madisen K.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Cayce, SC, 29033

Madisen has been so great with my older dog! She is very reliable and has great communication. I will continue to have her take care of my fur baby!

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Lauren M.
Sitter Profile Image: Hannah V.
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Hannah V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
187 reviews
36 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

Can't explain how grateful I am. Just words can't explain. My dog loved her and she treated her amazingly. Absolutely no complaints or worries about my dog being not taken care of. She takes care of the pup and is involed with the pup

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly E.
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Kelly E.
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$17
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

About: I’ve had animals my entire life, giving me 33 years of hands-on experience with both dogs and cats. I recently worked in the pet care industry, which gave me even more insight into providing safe, reliable, and loving care. I personally own a German Shepherd that I trained myself, so I’m confident in handling dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and energy levels. I also have experience with puppies who need structure and patience, as well as senior pets who need extra love and gentle attention. My goal is always to make your pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for—just like they’re my own. Caring for pets is part of my everyday routine! I recently moved to Columbia and have the flexibility to give your pets the love, attention, and consistency they need—whether that’s daily walks, playtime, or longer stays. In My Home: I live in a pet-friendly apartment complex, so dogs enjoy plenty of daily walks and outdoor time. I have a crate of my own if needed for your pet. My own pets are very friendly and social, so visiting animals will always feel welcomed and comfortable. I keep routines consistent, making sure every pet feels at home with lots of love, attention, and playtime. In Your Home: I care for pets just as you would—keeping their routine, environment, and comfort a top priority. Whether it’s feeding, walks, playtime, or quiet companionship, I make sure your pets feel safe, loved, and cared for while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Amy R.
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Amy R.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Donut was very happy to hang out with Amy. She was on time and dependable.

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Michael I.
Sitter Profile Image: Kylie B.
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Kylie B.
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$17
per walk
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

About: I’ve been dog sitting for multiple families over the past 8 years, providing reliable care through drop-in visits, walks, and overnight stays. I grew up with dogs of my own, gaining hands-on experience in everything from potty training puppies to caring for senior dogs. I’m comfortable with a wide range of needs and always strive to make pets feel safe, loved, and at home while their owners are away. I’m currently finishing up grad school and have full availability for bookings throughout April. Starting in May, I’ll be available Friday evenings and weekends outside of my clinical hours. I honor each pet’s routine to help them feel comfortable and stress-free. In your home, I stick closely to their usual schedule for feeding, walks, playtime, and any medications. I make sure every pet gets plenty of attention, exercise, and affection so they feel safe and cared for while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Owein H.
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Owein H.
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$19
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Seven Oaks, SC, 29072

Clara has been very accommodating and willing to work things out with my dog, Beckett. I love that she uses the rover card so i can get notifications in real time when becket has been picked up and where he went on his walk so i do not have to worry if i haven't heard anything. She is very responsive and listened well to the routine i explained for Beckett.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jade T.
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Jade T.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29072

We have absolutely loved having Jade walk our dogs! She is really understanding of their needs and works well with them. She’s highly communicative and I love getting the reports in the middle of the day. Definitely would recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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Grace L.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Grace is great with my dogs!

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Justin M.
Sitter Profile Image: Haley K.
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Haley K.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Haley was quick to respond and approve our request. She was extremely attentive to Luke and provided feedback about his walks. I would highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah W.
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Hannah W.
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$16
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
12 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

great! super flexible and willing to work around my schedule and help me out. my dog seemed to really enjoy her and she was wonderful to communicate with. will definitely look to book her again and would recommend to others!

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Mollie D.
Sitter Profile Image: Ella W.
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Ella W.
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$15
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

Ella is very communicative on the Rover app and easy to reach with questions. She gave my pup wonderful care on her walks. I plan to hire Ella on the regular

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madisen has been so great with my older dog! She is very reliable and has great communication. I will continue to have her take care of my fur baby!

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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Was super friendly with my dog, followed instructions, was flexible with time, included photos & a recap. Amazing, will definitely be rebooking for more walks!

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Caleb B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeffery is reliable and communicative. We’ve agreed that he’ll walk Zeek three days a week into the foreseeable future. I k ow Zeek already feels very happy with some uncle Jeffery time!

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Jeremy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Susan has been excellent. Fenway really enjoys spending time with Susan for his lunch time walk. She is very communicative and helpful. Reliable , has been on time each visit. I have been very satisified and highly recommend Susan

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Marc R.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ella is dependable and very responsive plus responsible. If you’re considering hiring her, go for it. You won’t be disappointed.

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Michael I.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shannon very nice and rascal took to her immediately. She arrived in time and took rascal for his walk. I would definitely would recommend and use her again to walk my dog rascal.

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Jeffrey K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill is a wonderful person and will treat your pup with love and care. She took wonderful care of Donut on her walk. I would trust Jill to care for any of my friends’ dogs. I also know her from work and she’s just as caring at work and outside of work.

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Michael I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melanie has been the absolute best. Donut loves her so much and will be so sad when she moves away! I would recommend Melanie to anyone looking for help with their pup

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Michael I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was awesome! So quick to respond and helped me out day of. She took lots of pictures and Kingston looked sooo happy in all of them!

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Abbey W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison was very nice and enjoyed having here walk rascal. Rascal took to her very well. Thank you again

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Jeffrey K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We love Gabby ! She has watched Kobe twice and he easily warmed up to her . She’s patient as he’s very anxious of the hallway and he even feels comfortable enough to give her kisses now! We found our permanent babysitter 🫶🏽

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Shelby G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madeline was amazing! She kept me up to date on my dog and sent the best pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind! It made such a difference knowing my pup was in such caring hands! Will definitely be booking again!

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Briana M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’m so glad that we connected with Barbara through Rover! She did a fantastic job taking extra care with our nearly 16 yr old boy, a Dachshund-Jack Russell mix. He is sweet but can be quite finicky and cantankerous at times and Barbara was very patient and attentive. She sent thorough updates and great photos, and these provided much peace of mind while we were away.

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Laura T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia was very nice And helped me out with a last minute request to have my dog Rascal walked. She was very professional, showed up on time and sent me text when walk was completed. Would definitely recommend and hire again. Thank you again.

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Jeffrey K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Robert and his wife are very friendly and responsible! They walked our dogs in the parts of our neighborhood we told them to (to avoid off-leash dogs) and our dogs seemed to enjoy their walk with them!

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Lauren D.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 952 dog walkers in West Columbia. 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 West Columbia have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 West Columbia.

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 952 dog walkers in West Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In West Columbia, 98% 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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