Dog Walking West Ridge

“Shante helped me out when I was in a pinch and realized with short notice that I needed a dog walker. She was very responsive and from the pictures looked like my pup loved his time with her! I will definitely use Shante for future walks.”

Jenna S.

“Adriana is amazing and I’m very thankful she was able to accept my walk request on such short notice. My puppy was a little nervous but warmed up quickly to her.”

Nikol M.

“Rufus loved Tony! He was very confident dealing with one very big dog.”

Dylan P.

“Morgan was able to walk my almost 15 year old dog last minute since my other walker canceled! So thankful! Definitely will book again in the future.”

Emily W.

“Josephine is the sweetest, this is my first time using the service and she helped me to make sure I was doing everything on my end correctly and Niko immediately took a liking to her as soon as them met. I would definitely rebook with her again! It was such a last minute request and I’m so thankful she was able to assis!”

Tamara S.

About: I’ve owned dogs from 6lb to 120lb, cared for sick and elderly dogs (including IVDD, experienced with medications including fluids via IV), loved dogs of all kinds my entire life! Your dogs will need to get along with my 2, and you can expect walks in fenced Warren Park, frequent potty breaks, and photo updates from me. We are dachshund lovers so we have stairs and ramps all over the house so the shortest pups can safely reach couches and beds. My partner Ben is a big help, and we would love to know everything about your precious pup’s personality to make sure they feel right at home with us and make the transition smooth. Hope to meet you and your furry one soon. I work part time and remotely. Weekends are hit and miss, but Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri are open for dog care! Wed/Sat/Sun are dependent on current schedule. Any Qs, shoot me a message! My friendly pups will socialize with yours, and both are great at napping all day, too. Our potty breaks are every 2-4 hours, or sooner if your pup has special needs. We have a potty bell here, so if you use it at home you’re in luck (and Finn has been known to teach younger pups this skill). We walk daily a 1-mile loop in fenced Warren park, if that’s something your dog enjoys.

About: Have pet-sitted for friends and family on a near weekly basis for years, caring for the biggest to the smallest the animal kingdom has to offer us nature lovers! No two are the same and that's what makes it an adventure each day! To witness the adorable and fascinating personalities of these beautiful beasts is a gift! And every walking pup gets a smile from me and you can bet your dollar I want to give each other their daily scratches, if I'm allowed of course! 😁 Both my girlfriend and I work from home and are able to step away to care for, and dedicate time to, whatever your little one may require - including getting their random, afternoon zoomies out! Your animal will not go without attention, in fact, they may get used to TOO MUCH attention within our care! 😅 We have a fenced in courtyard for safety and live directly across from a school so our neighborhood is calm and quiet! We also have access to two nearby vets in case of emergency! Plus, given that both my girlfriend and I work from home 5 days a week, your pet will never be left alone as someone will always have eyes on them.

“I was just saying the same thing over and over again, but if you want trustworthy Dog Walker, who has exceptional communication skills that to mention my dog is madly in love with him and cries when he leaves. This is the person to hire.”

Marnie B.

“Luise was very communicative and conscientious. I was comfortable trusting her with my dog.”

Jess G.

“Houston treats Hank like he is her own dog. Hank is always calm and happy after she takes care of him. i couldn't do my job without her valuable and reliable help!”

Eleanor R.

About: I'm a playful and fun friend to animals of all kinds! While this app is focused on dogs and cats, I have expeirence with reptiles as well. I'm cool under pressure and can handle hectic environments. The wildest experience I've had was with 3 grown dogs, 8 puppies, and a cat. Best weekend of my life. I have one regular client in the mornings, Mon-Wed. outside of that, I tend to prefer about 5+ days' notice for sits, 2+ for drop-is & walks. I can be flexible when my schedule allows 👍🏾 I'm adaptable and can adopt whatever schedules and routines you specify for your pets. I know it's good for dogs to get some exercise, so I'll play with them as much as I can. (a win-win since it's also good cardio for me!) If they're good with other dogs, we'll go to the dog park! With cats, I find it's best to follow their lead to an extent. I'm observant and will get a good idea of their boundaries quickly.

About: I’m a lifelong cat lover with five years of cat experience, including a little baby girl of my own. My goal with every cat I care for is to treat them with the same love and care. I am confident in pill administration, flea and tick treatment, and well-versed in harness/leash training for extra enrichment. I’m a to-the-letter schedule follower for all things your baby needs, and happy to also provide light housework and plant care. I’m a substitute teacher throughout the school year, so my time is currently very flexible! I make sure my own cat is fed and loved on twice a day, pairing meal times with play and petting. If the weather is nice, Aquavit can be put in her harness and come out on the fire escape with me to sniff the big wide world while I water the plants. I try to make sure pet care is prioritised at mealtimes, but also integrated throughout the day. When I’m with your cat, you can expect the same level of care and attention, tailored to your cat’s needs! Aquavit hungers for my phone charger, so I always make sure that power cords are tucked away or unplugged as needed. Open containers and human food are similarly tidied— to me home care and pet care go hand in hand. I’ll always be neat, both out of respect for your home, and to protect your furry baby.

About: Hello! My name is Gia and I am a teacher, but I enjoy in my spare time caring for my pets and friends and family’s pets. I love spending time with animals, particularly dogs and cats. I have experience for a time walking dogs professionally in the downtown area of Chicago prior to my work as a teacher. Friends and family alike call me the animal whisperer. I seem to have a calming presence that people and pets gravitate to, and they in turn are such a joy to be around! Reliable, hardworking, and caring I believe I am a good fit for your pet care needs. Hope to hear from you soon and looking forward to meeting your loves! Hope our day is going well!-Gia

“Victoria has been a great help walking our Dwayne daily while my partner has been recovering from a surgery. She is very reliable and communicates well and clearly is very comfortable handling our big dog. We are so glad to be able to rely on Victoria during this time.”

Alexis A.

About: I’ve fostered cats for 3 years and absolutely love it. I have two cats of my own—one of them has feline asthma, so I’m experienced in giving daily oral medication and monitoring chronic conditions. I’ve also cared for fosters with disabilities and illnesses. Whether your cat is shy, senior, or needs meds, I’ll provide gentle, reliable, and loving care that fits their needs. I’m currently working part-time, which gives me lots of flexibility to care for pets throughout the day. I’m available for cat visits, medication administration, and overnight care on both weekdays and weekends. I genuinely love spending time with animals, so pet care easily fits into my daily routine I have two cats of my own and a quiet, cozy home where pets are treated like family. I’m experienced in creating safe, low-stress environments—especially for cats who are shy, senior, or have special medical needs. I follow any care instructions closely and treat every pet as if they were my own.

About: I've been surrounded by animals since the day I was born. I have had experience with dogs and cats, young and old, large and small, trained and untrained. I am prepared for anything, and so excited to provide reliable, responsible, loving, and patient care for all animals. I will treat your animal as my own! I am currently the dog mom to Luna (Australian Shepherd), who lives in the suburbs with my parents, and cat mom to Rupaw, who lives in the city, here, with me. I create my own work schedule, so if flexibility is important to you, we can make anything work! I can do overnight care, both daytime and nighttime drop-in visits, and dog-walking at any time. My schedule is as flexible as you need it to be! I want to treat your pets with the care and love that I would my own! I will follow any routine that you provide for your fur baby, and lines of communication will be open at all points, should you have any special requests for me, as I am sitting. I am incredibly punctual, safe, patient, and experienced with all ages, sizes, and breeds of animal.

About: I have many years experience caring for pets. Love dogs with lots of experience. I have had my own pets in the past and now provide experienced safe, fun pet sitting. I would love to care for your dog or cat for you as if you were taking care of them. They would have play time and follow the diet you prescribe for them. Your dog will have nice walks throughout the day. I can administer medication orally or by injection for you if necessary. Your pet will enjoy a short or long vacation at our house. I can also care for cats. I have taken care of wonderful cats. Love them. They have loved the windows too. Plenty of special space for cats. Send toys, etc. A lifetime of experience with pets. Toys and treats welcome. Also will send pictures of your pets to you.

“Chris is so awesome with my puppy, Juni! He really puts in effort to get to know the dog and the owner, which made me feel confident booking with him.”

Lindsey P.

“Elias was very accommodating. I had a last-minute cancellation, and he quickly arranged a meet-and-greet followed by a dog walk the next day. He was very sweet with my dogs, who warmed up to him right away. The walk went great, and communication with Elias was easy and smooth!”

Opale S.

About: I’ve been caring for animals for most of my life. I grew up looking after our family dog and helping with neighbors’ pets, and in my 20s and early 30s I regularly sat for, fostered, and checked in on friends’ and community members’ animals—mostly dogs and cats, with the occasional bird, frog, or turtle. I adopted my own cat in my 30s and have lived with multiple pets while sharing homes with roommates. While much of this care was informal, it gave me a wide range of hands-on experience. After a particularly rewarding role walking dogs for a company from 2022 to 2023, I began freelancing and now work with clients through community referrals. I’m just getting back into freelance pet care after taking time off over the past couple of years to recover from injuries, and I’m really looking forward to being active in this work again. My schedule is currently quite flexible as I rebuild my client base, which allows me to accommodate a range of needs. I’d love the chance to meet your pets and provide attentive, reliable care. Take care! When I’m pet sitting or doing drop-in visits, I start by confirming the schedule and any specific needs or routines for your pet. From there, I focus on being both thorough and present—making sure all daily care is handled carefully while also spending quality time with them. I approach each visit with genuine affection and attention, so your pet feels safe, cared for, and well-loved while you’re away.