Dog Walking in West End, Portland, ME
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Top rated West End dog walkers
“I can’t say enough good things about Trevor! From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make my dogs feel comfortable with him. He showed incredible patience, especially with one of my pups who can be a little shy around new people. It was clear right away how great he is with animals — calm, attentive, and genuinely caring. He followed every single instruction, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dogs absolutely loved him — their tails were wagging nonstop when he arrived, and they came back from their walks happy and relaxed. It’s not always easy to find someone you fully trust with your pets and I’ll definitely be using his services again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!”
“Rose is fantastic with our dog. Kind, prompt, and compassionate. He’s not the most active guy and can be stubborn and Rose has embraced it all. We are so lucky to have found her.”
About: I bring a lifelong love of animals and a wide range of hands-on experience. I grew up caring for animals of all kinds, have walked dogs and supported adoptions in shelter environments, and have provided reliable in-home care through years of house sitting. I’ve also lived with and fostered cats for most of my life—including young, feral, and undersocialized ones—which has given me a strong intuition for reading animal behavior and offering calm, compassionate care. I'm skilled in administering all types of medications and am happy to handle the day-to-day tasks, from walks to litter box deep cleans, with real care and attention. As a self-employed person with a very flexible schedule, I’m able to accommodate pet care throughout the week—including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. This allows me to tailor my availability to meet the specific needs of each pet and household, whether it’s daily visits, drop-ins, or walks at off-peak hours. When boarding cats in my home, I provide a calm, private room just for them—completely separate from my own cats—to ensure they feel safe and stress-free during their stay. In a client’s home, I’m attentive to any specific routines or safety needs, including crating dogs if requested. I always prioritize a pet’s comfort and well-being, keeping their environment clean, secure, and aligned with what they're used to.
“Christine was very reliable, great communication through the app and was so lovely with caring for our newly adopted 1 year old dog Annabelle. We will be booking her again soon!”
About: I've grown up with dogs and cats. I have experience taking care of pets of all ages and dispositions and am happy to help you with your pet care needs! I am a law school student who is looking to spend some more time with animals. I have a flexible schedule. I can do morning, afternoon, and evening visits on weekdays and weekends for as long as is needed to properly care for your pet! I have experience caring for pets from having my own pets growing up, to house sitting, to daily walks. I am also experienced with oral medication administration and am happy to provide any pet services that you may need!
“Viva continues to be fantastic with our little pup, Maple! She is patient and continues training throughout her walks. Viva coming over is Maple’s favorite time of the week!”
“Harrison is reliable and always wonderful to deal with. He takes the BEST photos of my dog during their walks together. It’s the highlight of my day opening the Rover Cards!”
“Serge is a dedicated, timely, pleasant dog walker and we will definitely reach out to him again next time I’m in the hospital. He did great with my service dog and I felt safe with him. And most importantly my dog loved him! Thank you!!!!”
“Anna did a great job with our pups. She was totally unfazed by our high maintenance pack: a young high strung pittie, and big bullmastiff girl. Both dogs adored her and I felt very comfortable giving her access to our home. We'll definitely be working with her again!”
About: I grew up with cats and dogs as pets and have helped take care of pets for friends and family! I am flexible and friendly and love to have company while going for walks. I am an educator that has a flexible summer schedule! I am open to morning or afternoon walks or pop ins and available to housesit as well. I have experience housesitting for friends and I am respectful of their space and the needs of the animals. I am happy follow directions left for the pet.
About: I have cared for dogs of all sizes from 10lbs to 100+ lbs, ages puppy to senior, all with various temperaments, energy levels and medical needs. I’ve also cared for many cats ranging from 2 years old to 13 years old I’m a middle school teacher on summer break with A LOT of availability. I regularly free weekdays during the day through the evening and even available at night and through the night most days of the week. I have a large fenced in yard with that’s mostly shaded by surrounding trees. With easy access from a back deck. We also have a screened in porch for good airflow on hotter days. I live in a nice and walkable neighborhood and I regularly visit local walking/hiking trails in the area.
“Matt was fantastic with my dog all week! He was attentive to his needs, took him on great walks, and always made sure he got his treats. I really appreciated the daily updates and pictures, such a great way to stay connected while I was working. Highly recommend Matt and would definitely book with him again in the future!”
About: Animal lover with flexible schedule, calm and patient energy. I'm very active so available for long walks or runs! Always attentive to details and specifics for each pet in my care. I'm a full-time creative (painter and graphic designer), so I enjoy setting my own schedule and can easily accommodate to your pet's needs during various times of day. I can work remotely and this allows me to be available more often. I am comfortable learning each pet's needs in their home environments, and adjusting to what makes them feel most comfortable. Happy to come to you so that your pet can experience their typical daily routines.
“Candace was amazing! Helped me with my dog Ben while I started a new job and made my new hours so much less stressful know she could be there! Super responsive and quick replies. Highly recommend!”
“Lindsay did an awesome job with Fritter! She was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Fritter loves her and had a great time! We will be booking Lindsay again the next time we need someone to take Fritter on a walk.”
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Trevor L.
“I can’t say enough good things about Trevor! From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make my dogs feel comfortable with him. He showed incredible patience, especially with one of my pups who can be a little shy around new people. It was clear right away how great he is with animals — calm, attentive, and genuinely caring. He followed every single instruction, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dogs absolutely loved him — their tails were wagging nonstop when he arrived, and they came back from their walks happy and relaxed. It’s not always easy to find someone you fully trust with your pets and I’ll definitely be using his services again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!”
Rose B.
“Rose is fantastic with our dog. Kind, prompt, and compassionate. He’s not the most active guy and can be stubborn and Rose has embraced it all. We are so lucky to have found her.”
Heather S.
“Heather’s connection to animals is unlike any other. She is the most patient and nurturing person around all of the animals in her life. She considers their needs, builds them a safe home, and prioritizes their health and wellbeing above all. She is the most responsible and trustworthy person to take care of your pet, her long history of fostering and adopting cats is one example of her lifelong commitment to making animals lives better.”
Christine B.
“Christine was very reliable, great communication through the app and was so lovely with caring for our newly adopted 1 year old dog Annabelle. We will be booking her again soon!”
Brendan B.
“Brendan is the best! Our dog loves him. He is very reliable.”
Julia B.
“Julia took amazing care of my two dogs. She visited them over the course of a long weekend, walked them, fed them, and played with them! She was very attentive to their needs and updated me regularly on how they were doing. She is responsible and caring, and I will be using her services again! Thanks Julia!”
Emily G.
“Great communicator, flexible and caring! Will for sure rebook.”
Viva L.Star Sitter
“Viva continues to be fantastic with our little pup, Maple! She is patient and continues training throughout her walks. Viva coming over is Maple’s favorite time of the week!”
Harrison G.Star Sitter
“Harrison is reliable and always wonderful to deal with. He takes the BEST photos of my dog during their walks together. It’s the highlight of my day opening the Rover Cards!”
Sergey T.Star Sitter
“Serge is a dedicated, timely, pleasant dog walker and we will definitely reach out to him again next time I’m in the hospital. He did great with my service dog and I felt safe with him. And most importantly my dog loved him! Thank you!!!!”
Anna K.Star Sitter
“Anna did a great job with our pups. She was totally unfazed by our high maintenance pack: a young high strung pittie, and big bullmastiff girl. Both dogs adored her and I felt very comfortable giving her access to our home. We'll definitely be working with her again!”
Margaret H.
“Maggie has cared for our three animals and house-sat for us several times. She is incredibly dependable and we've never had a problem with her care! She is able to follow detailed instructions and administer medications with ease. We never worry about the fur kids when we are away anymore.”
Mckinley B.
“McKinley is very polite and took Murph on a nice long walk while I was at work.”
James F.
“James is an incredible human who cares deeply about people and animals. He is so genuine and really puts his all into whatever he is working on. He is trustworthy and honest, and will take amazing care of your pet. He has watched my dog numerous times, and makes sure she gets lots of attention whether it's playing fetch, taking her on walks, or just petting her and showing her lots of affection. I would highly recommend James for any of your pet watching needs!”
Matt W.
“Matt was fantastic with my dog all week! He was attentive to his needs, took him on great walks, and always made sure he got his treats. I really appreciated the daily updates and pictures, such a great way to stay connected while I was working. Highly recommend Matt and would definitely book with him again in the future!”
Shannon D.
“Thanks for the last minute storm response walk!”
Jeanelle D.Star Sitter
“Jeanelle was wonderful - prompt, reliable and a great communicator (photos and texts each day that she cared for my dog were greatly appreciated). Most important, when we returned home our dog was happy and calm - he had obviously received great care. And Jeanelle left my house clean and tidy. I hope to use her again in the future, and recommend her highly.”
Candace O.Star Sitter
“Candace was amazing! Helped me with my dog Ben while I started a new job and made my new hours so much less stressful know she could be there! Super responsive and quick replies. Highly recommend!”
Sammi J.
“Sammi was great! Last minute booking and so grateful it worked out. She was great with my dog and was able to handle everything he needed. Thank you!”
Lindsay W.Star Sitter
“Lindsay did an awesome job with Fritter! She was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Fritter loves her and had a great time! We will be booking Lindsay again the next time we need someone to take Fritter on a walk.”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, dog walkers on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog walkers available in West End.
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:
- Start and stop times
- A map of their walk with total distance
- Pee, poo, food, and water breaks
- Cute photos and a personalized note
Yes! Dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog walker through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog walker has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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