Dog Walking in Willoughby
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Top rated Willoughby dog walkers
“Celine did an amazing job with our dog, Honey! She was on time, easy to communicate with, and was super sweet with our dog! Would defintely recommend. Thanks, Celine!”

“Anthony is the best! I know my dog is in great hands when she is with him! Thank you for being so flexible and being so caring and always going the extra mile. I know she is so happy whenever Anthony drops by!”

“Christy is very professional, flexible, and loving with my dogs!! Needed help with a couple walks per week with my pups with my new work schedule. It has been a very smooth process and very appreciative of her help!”

“Leah has been taking amazing care of my pup! She has been walking my dog during lunch 2x/week for about a month. She has been amazing at communicating between walks and has gone above and beyond getting to know my pup. Would definitely recommend to others - thanks Leah!!”

“Maddie was amazing in every way! She was extremely attentive, sweet and was able to accommodate multiple changes I had to make to our scheduled walks. She will now be our go to girl for waking our boy ?? THANK YOU MADDIE!!”

About: I’m What sets me apart from other dog sitters is my personalized, attentive care and deep understanding of each dog’s unique needs. I go beyond basic pet sitting by providing a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where dogs feel comfortable and loved. Whether it’s adhering to specific routines, offering extra playtime, or ensuring an stress-free experience, I tailor your services to fit both the pet and owner’s expectations. My reliability, strong communication, and genuine passion for animals make me a trusted choice, ensuring that every dog in my care receives top-quality attention and companionship. Pet care fits into your routine by allowing me to dedicate my full attention to dogs from Friday to Sunday. With full-day availability on these days, I can provide consistent, hands-on care, whether it’s dog sitting, walking, or engaging in playtime. This schedule ensures that pet owners can rely on me for weekend getaways or busy days, knowing their pets are in capable and caring hands. In my home, pet care involves integrating client pets into a safe, pet-friendly environment alongside my three dogs and cat. I ensure a smooth introduction, manage interactions carefully, and provide a structured routine that includes feeding, exercise, and relaxation. My home offers a welcoming space where pets feel comfortable and engaged. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I focus on maintaining their routine, reducing stress by keeping them in a familiar environment. I provide personalized attention, follow feeding and medication schedules, ensure ample play and exercise, and offer companionship while keeping the home secure and tidy. My adaptability and experience with multiple pets make me well-equipped to provide top-quality care in either setting.

“Melissa always takes great care of my cat and dog, and is always available to take my dog Emi on walks during the day when I work! She send picture updates and lets me know when she goes potty!”

“Annalise is so reliable and friendly to my mom who is a senior and can no longer walk her dog. She has been more than willing to go the extra mile to make sure we are taken care of!”

About: I have had dogs my entire life. I love dogs and can’t wait to help you with the care of yours. I can help with basics of feeding walking and care. I am looking for dog walks to help myself get exercise while helping you get your dog exercise! I can help out early morning or evenings. I have an enclosed small yard and access to trails and dog parks. When your dog is with me they are part of my family!!
About: Over the years, I have cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and even reptiles, offering services ranging from daily feeding and walking to administering medication and providing companionship. My experience has taught me to be patient, attentive, and proactive in handling any pet’s unique needs and routines. I am also well-versed in recognizing signs of distress or illness and can act quickly and responsibly in any situation. I am semi-retired 61 yrs young and a advid animal lover. I find great satisfaction watching animals respond in their loving playful manner. They are joyous creatures. I will not be house sitting at my residence. I will arrive at your location in a punctual manner and make it my priority to make the pet happy.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was a kid, and now I have my own 2 adopted mutts (and my 2 fur nephews). I grew up on a farm, so I’m pretty confident with animals, but if you have any concerns or special needs I’m happy to discuss or schedule a meet and greet! I work full time remotely, but have primary duties in the afternoon and evenings, so I’m almost always free for a midday stroll or potty break! At our house there are 4 dogs and lots of kids running in and out, but if your pup is okay with that there’s a huge back yard with a tether, or a neighborhood with sidewalks for walks if that’s more their speed. At your house, I follow your rules! I love to know your dogs favorite spots and which houses are “behind enemy lines.” I’m 6’4 and my hound is quite the rhinoceros, so I can walk the best of them!
About: We have each had dogs our entire lives. We currently have husky who is 1 1/2 years old and a 2 year old mini Australian Shepherd. They are both rescues. They are playful and enjoy being around other dogs. Free for plenty of walks and playtime during the day. I work from home with a very flexible schedule and will be able to keep a good eye on your dog. We have a pet friendly home inside and out. Our yard is fenced in. We have dog toys and balls all over. The dogs get plenty of exercise throughout the day.
About: I have found a love of dog care and enrichment while training my Cockalier pup in scent work, dock diving, and tricks! My dog and I love going on daily walks and playing frisbee in the yard, and it would be my pleasure to host your pup! Currently WFH with flexible morning, lunchtime, and evening schedule, so I have plenty of time to play with your pup and get them the exercise and enrichment they need! I have a pet-friendly home and a large yard (although it is not fenced) in a safe neighborhood. I am close to many metroparks and walking trails for daily walks.
About: I have taken care of a dog for 12 years and have experience dog sitting all kinds of breeds. Neighbors, family members, and friends have all asked me to dog sit for them. I am devoted to providing loving and undivided care for your dog whether it’s walking, playing, or lots of petting. I am a student right now but I have plenty of free time to stop by and spend time with your dog. My schedule is flexible and allows me to check in with your dog throughout the day. In my home or yours my goal is providing a safe and comfortable environment for your dog. I make sure that there is plenty of space to relax and play. I stick to their routines when it comes to feeding, walking, playing, etc to keep them comfortable and consistent.
About: Growing up, my family always had a dog in our house ever since our first furry member - a sweet German Shepherd/Lab mix named Maggie - who we often referred to as Nanna from the dog in Disney’s Peter Pan. She was the most gentle, patient, and loving dog who just loved being apart of the family, especially with us kids. She often would go into each of us children’s rooms during the night to check on us before going back to my parent’s room to sleep. After her heartbreaking passing from cancer, we would later get Bruce - a Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix - whose energy and character fit very well into our family. Bruce was a mama’s boy who loved to chew and hide his toy bones and followed my mom around like a shadow until his passing in the summer of 2024. While my earliest dog owning experience comes from the two dogs of my childhood, my own personal experience of owning, raising, training, and personally caring for a dog that relied on me to ensure all their needs are met, didn’t come until February of 2022 when my now fiancé and I would drive out to Amish country to get our Sidney boy - a border collie/blue heeler mix - when he was just 9-weeks old. Anyone who has ever owned either of these breeds knows that they are not only highly intelligent, but also very energetic and incredibly active. They are also velcro dogs, so once they choose their person, they will stick to them like glue. At that time, I was in the process of looking for a new job and staying home, so that person my dog stuck too was me. Since I was able to stay home with him for a majority of his early puppy phase, I was able to prioritize and focus on not just his house training, but his basic training such as sitting, not chewing on anything that wasn’t one of his toys, not begging for food, or to drop whatever is on his mouth with the word “drop”. The teething phase was like owning on baby piranha, but giving him a frozen washcloth and lots of chew toys seemed to do the trick. I made sure to leash-train him for walks as soon as he had all of his shots, since knowing how to walk on a leash is not something that comes naturally to dogs. While pulling is still one of my dogs habits, we’ve learned that it mostly comes from excitement and becomes less persistent after a few minutes into a walk. For reference, my dog is around 50 pounds and has that cattle dog strength, so when he locks-in and sees another dog, I’m pretty good at holding my own and redirecting. So whether your dog is a gentle giant, an energetic fur ball, or an overly excited working dog, you won’t find many jobs that are too big or small for me! I currently work from home Mondays and Wednesdays, unless I am taking time off or on vacation. If you ever need me to stop by and check on your dog at any time during those days would not be an issue. On the days I go into work, I can check on your dog to let out and feed before I go into the office (anytime before 9) and after I get off (anytime after 6). If you were a senior that needs to walk their dog, but have mobility issues, please feel free to reach out to me and we can discuss which days would work best for me to come and walk your dog. However, for dog walking services, I will not walk dogs if the temperature is over 80°F. This means that some weeks it would have to be early morning or later at night, especially during the summer time, unless your dog has shoes for the pavement. If your dog has shoes for walking in warmer weather, this can be an exemption, however, the temperature at the time of the walk may alter the duration of how long we walk in order to ensure the health and safety of your pet. Well, I am not currently offering services to watch dogs in my own home, I am available when needed to care for your animals in the comfort of your own home. Not only do I have my own cat and dog whose safety and comfort I must consider, I have found that most animals feel a lot more comfortable staying in an environment they are already used to, since not a lot of animals like change. On the days that I work from home (Mondays and Wednesdays) I can: - Stop by whenever during the day to let your dogs out. - Top off water your pet’s water, administer medication (if the medication is oral). - Walk your dog (depending on the weather and temperature). - And any other care, your pet may require. On the days that I have to go into the office, I can provide the following care: - Let your dog out before and after work. - Feed your dog after letting them out. - Feed/Check-in on your cat and make sure that have everything they need. - Walk your dog (Depending on the weather and temperature). - Give your pets some company by either playing, betting, or just sitting with them for a bit during check-ins. Whatever they are comfortable with.
About: I have had pets my entire life. I additionally started pet sitting 15 years ago. I love any time spent with animals and just want them to live their best lives!! I work full time as a hairstylist but have three days off that I would love to fill with taking care of and spending time with your dog or cat! I do live in an apartment so that would have to be okay with owner if the pet is to stay with me; I welcome them!!
About: I’ve been pet sitting since I was in my 20’s. I have experience with overnight care, long stays, walking and medication/ special care. I have worked for clients with deaf dogs and even senior dogs. I’m a stay at home mom now so I have availability all the time and will always be here with your dogs. We are a very outdoors family and have a large fenced in yard for your pups to run and play safely. My children have been pet sitting with me since they were babies and love to give affection and attention to all of our dog guests as well. I am currently a stay at home mom of six who homeschools. My availability is completely open. We spend most of our time at home or outdoors at a park. We have a large fenced in yard at our home. I can walk, play, feed and even groom or bath the dogs if needed. Your pups will always be safe at our home as safety is a top priority when I pet sit. We have toys, treats and dog bowls for when our furry friends stay with us. I have experience with sign language for deaf dogs, and also have experience with medication, dispensing, special diets, nail trimming and even haircuts for your pups.
About: I had 3 dogs growing up and know what it takes to make them feel loved and well cared for, look no further!! Love dogs! I’m currently between jobs tending to some family stuff. I’d like to fill my time taking care of your furry loved ones. I had dogs growing up so I’m not a stranger to animals. I’ll be more then happy to stay at your house to take care of your loving pets, please don’t hesitate to contact me! Thank you
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Celine K.Star Sitter

“Celine did an amazing job with our dog, Honey! She was on time, easy to communicate with, and was super sweet with our dog! Would defintely recommend. Thanks, Celine!”
Anthony S.

“Anthony is the best! I know my dog is in great hands when she is with him! Thank you for being so flexible and being so caring and always going the extra mile. I know she is so happy whenever Anthony drops by!”
Christy C.Star Sitter

“Christy is very professional, flexible, and loving with my dogs!! Needed help with a couple walks per week with my pups with my new work schedule. It has been a very smooth process and very appreciative of her help!”
Leah F.Star Sitter

“Leah has been taking amazing care of my pup! She has been walking my dog during lunch 2x/week for about a month. She has been amazing at communicating between walks and has gone above and beyond getting to know my pup. Would definitely recommend to others - thanks Leah!!”
Maddie C.Star Sitter

“Maddie was amazing in every way! She was extremely attentive, sweet and was able to accommodate multiple changes I had to make to our scheduled walks. She will now be our go to girl for waking our boy ?? THANK YOU MADDIE!!”
Leah R.
“Leah is a great pet caregiver and a true animal lover! She has helped me take care of my 2 dogs and 1 cat for several years. She is smart, responsible, resourceful and really pays attention to the animals and what they want/need. She finds the unique "personality" of each animal and adapts her interactions to fit them--young, old, etc. She also has a lot of knowledge regarding animal care from working both at a vet clinic and a doggie daycare/long term stay. (For example, she is in charge of cutting my 3 animals' nails and is better than me at getting them to take meds!.) She actually did "apprentice" training for several weeks (including getting "checked off" on competency with various skills in managing dogs' needs singly and in groups.) Since her duties at doggie day care included caring for dogs in rather large groups, she is more than qualified to take care of an individual family's pets. I absolutely would trust Leah to care for anyone's animals as if they were her own.”


Melissa T.

“Melissa always takes great care of my cat and dog, and is always available to take my dog Emi on walks during the day when I work! She send picture updates and lets me know when she goes potty!”
Annalise M.Star Sitter

“Annalise is so reliable and friendly to my mom who is a senior and can no longer walk her dog. She has been more than willing to go the extra mile to make sure we are taken care of!”
Melanie S.
About: I have had dogs my entire life. I love dogs and can’t wait to help you with the care of yours. I can help with basics of feeding walking and care. I am looking for dog walks to help myself get exercise while helping you get your dog exercise! I can help out early morning or evenings. I have an enclosed small yard and access to trails and dog parks. When your dog is with me they are part of my family!!
Timothy P.
“Tim is a compassionate human being, with a great love of animals. He is dependable and trustworthy. I believe he would make every pet feel like they are the most loved creature in the world.”
Elliot E.
“Elliot is a kind and generous soul. They have pets of their own, and take really great care of them. I have known Elliot for the past six years and can attest to their strong leadership, sense of responsibility, caretaking, and attention to matters of importance.”
Jacob & Lisa T.
“This is a testimonial for my son Jacob T. I believe he would provide a safe environment and responsible care for all dogs. He’s had experience of growing up with various dogs, as well as two of his own as an adult. He is conscientious of their needs for food, water, training, exercise, play, and loving care. He has always taken care of the family standard poodles, doing an awesome job of keeping them safe and happy.”
Kristine S.
About: I have found a love of dog care and enrichment while training my Cockalier pup in scent work, dock diving, and tricks! My dog and I love going on daily walks and playing frisbee in the yard, and it would be my pleasure to host your pup! Currently WFH with flexible morning, lunchtime, and evening schedule, so I have plenty of time to play with your pup and get them the exercise and enrichment they need! I have a pet-friendly home and a large yard (although it is not fenced) in a safe neighborhood. I am close to many metroparks and walking trails for daily walks.
McKayla G.
“Here’s a testimonial for your friend walking dogs on Rover: I highly recommend McKayla Ginley as a dog walker on Rover! She has a genuine love for animals and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure each dog is well taken care of. Whether it’s taking them on fun, energetic walks or giving them plenty of attention and affection, she treats every dog as if they were her own. Her reliability and caring nature make her the perfect choice for anyone looking for someone trustworthy to care for their pets. You can always count on her to keep your pets happy and safe!”
Kendall H.
“Kendall has watched my dog Toby many times, from mid-day walks to overnight visits. She’s responsible, communicative, and it’s clear my little guy loves to see her!”
Michelle I.
“Michelle is a dedicated animal lover. She has extensive experience with in-home dog sitting. This experience involves many walks, both around the neighborhood and in nearby metroparks. She is comfortable and up to the challenge with high energy dog personalities. She has endless patience with not so motivated canines. She is affectionate and loving. She also has experience with other animals. I trust my beloved other species family members with Michelle”
Stefanie I.
“Stefanie is a compassionate, timely, and loyal caretaker. She has everyone’s best interests in mind at all times. Stefanie take pride in what she does and does her very best to fallow schedules, diets and the needs of our pets. If you’re looking for a great caretaker Stefanie is the best!”
Alexandra R.

“Our boys love Alex. She’s super reliable—on time and a great companion for Bissell and Kirby—and it’s so obvious she really enjoys being around animals. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Bridget C.
“Bridget is a wonderful caring and compassionate person that truly loves animals. She will care for others animals as if they’re her own. I highly recommend Bridget.”
Over 104 pet parents in Willoughby have booked dog walking
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Maddie is absolutely fantastic! My little guy can be a handful via walks, and Maddie is a pro! He actually responded with her a bit better than me. She is also a true professional, as she understood my schedule, and was very clear on her availability so we can plan accordingly. If you get Maddie to watch your dog, you will not be disappointed! She is a 💯 dog lover, and goes above and beyond!

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The median cost per walk for dog walking in Willoughby is $20
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Sitters in Willoughby average 4 repeat dog walking clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Willoughby on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per walk, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog walker’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 1,281 dog walkers in Willoughby. 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 82% of Willoughby dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Dog walkers in Willoughby have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog walkers with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Willoughby.
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
There are 1,281 dog walkers in Willoughby on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Willoughby, 95% 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.
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.
Note: If your dog walker requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog walking service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog walker’s cancellation policy.
