Dog Walking in Zilker, Austin, TX

About: Animal lover willing to spend time and give love to pets of all kinds! Have had experience watching other peoples animals, both cats and dogs, long and short term. Have taken on responsibilities such as walks, baths, grooming, playtime, and more. I currently have a very flexible schedule, so it will be likely for me to be able to accommodate everyone! I am available both weekends and weekdays, from earlier in the morning to later into the evening. Not currently able to take in any animals at this time, but would be able to watch them for a short period of time during the day or to stay and watch them at their owners house

“I've got a senior dog with health issues who has been wearing the cone of shame. Jackson never gave up and continuously showed up to take care of my pup, make sure her needs were met until she adjusted just fine. Working odd hours is stressful, but knowing my pup is being taking care of with consistent care has helped me so much. Also, his communication is clear and he's very friendly!”

Alexa M.

“Kirren was great and super communicative! She sent pictures throughout her day with Sully and took great care of him! Will definitely be booking with her again.”

Ali H.

“Jeremy is a great Rover walker. It’s so hot outside that we needed to bump back the time of the walks and just mostly play indoors and he is very accommodating. Our dog loves seeing him each day!”

Haley V.

“Needed a walker on Thanksgiving and was so stressed that I wouldn’t be able to find anyone. Thank goodness for Christine! Would definitely recommend!”

Alyson Z.

“Madeline was so prompt and thoughtful in her care for Cooper! The detailed walk recaps and photos mean so much to me when I’m stuck at work away from home. I will absolutely re-book.”

Allyson S.

“Highly recommend booking for your pet sitting needs! Professional, on time and goes above and beyond to ensure your pet is cared for. Thank you!!!”

Mary T.

“Very professional; my dog Koda LOVED her. She was respectful of my space and was kind to Koda.”

Alejandra G.

“This was my first time leaving my dog and cat at home for an extended period of time due to work travel. Emily visited 3x/day and gave my dog meds when needed as well as keeping me updated. I felt they were safe in her care. Would definitely hire her again.”

Lisa C.

“Aryanna is an absolute GEM. I’ve been using Rover for years now and she is hands down one of the best sitters I’ve found on the app. We were in Austin for two months and I was so lucky to find such a trustworthy, reliable, caring, and communicative walker and sitter for my pup Maizy while we were working or out with friends. Maizy requires extra attention on walks as she is quite the sidewalk surfer (i.e., will eat anything and everything she comes across), and Aryanna keep an eagle eye on her at all times, even pulling things out of her mouth when she would try to sneak something. She was also really great with Maizy when she was sitting for us and thunderstorms rolled through, checking in to see if there was anything she could do to make her more comfortable and ensuring she felt safe. Aryanna always gives very detailed notes after every walk or visit and was incredibly communicative which I appreciated so much. She gave me so much peace of mind during these two months knowing Maizy was in the best hands and I will absolutely work with her again when we are down in Austin next. If I could give Aryanna more than 5 stars I would!!!”

Jessica A.

“Jenna was so sweet with my mini Aussie Bucket. He is anxious & shy so when I got home and he was happy and taken care of -it made me feel so relieved that I found a good Walker! Will be booking her regularly!”

Kristina N.

About: Animals have been a big part of my life growing up and I love making connections with them. I did some pet sitting during high school and through college. I have two animals of my own and I love them so much. I work from home full time so I can provide exercise and play time often to make sure your animals are happy and healthy with my flexible schedule. I work from home and can bring my laptop anywhere. I need to be more active during my day instead of sitting and this would provide me a way to get moving! Mutually beneficial! I have a fob access secure apartment. I am surrounded by a lot of walkable areas and parks. my own animals are on a feeding schedule so I can easily follow others. Giving animals the stimulation they need is important to me.

“Kim takes amazing care of Cotton, she always comes home ready for a nap and you can tell she LOVES seeing Kim come pick her up. We love booking with Kim!”

Thomas S.

“Laura was on time and communicative! She sent pictures of the walk which brightened up my day. Poppy clearly loves having her! She’s incredibly reliable and I highly recommend her as a dog walker!”

Nikhil S.

About: I've helped take care of family pets since I was 10 years old, and my partner and I have 2 dogs together who I absolutely adore ❤️ More than 50 happy pet parents across Austin know me as a reliable, communicative, adaptable, and trustworthy pet sitter! My two fur babies are currently in training, and through this process I have learned a wealth of obedience skills that I can implement when caring for your pet. I also loved training my first puppy, Lucy, and before she passed later in life, I helped care for her when she was struggling with bladder cancer. I cared for my parent's three dogs, including one fur baby who was very sick at the time and needed medication and medical attention multiple times a day. I've cared for other friend and family pets through extended home stays and quick drop ins for walks and feedings. I work remotely, so I have a lot of flexibility to care for your pets throughout the day and evening. Beginning in October 2025, I will be a full time pet sitter!! I am available weekdays and some weekends, and can accomodate short notice requests. I am also an active person, so if you have very energetic dogs who need to get their zoomies out, I am more than happy to take them on runs, long walks, or play fetch with them! I have a keen attention to detail and am very particular about how I care for myself, my dogs, and my home, so you can rest assured that I will care for your pet exactly as instructed! I am also very safety minded and will make sure to protect your pet, other animals, and other people they may interact with when in my care.

“Since moving here in Austin, our 3 dogs never had someone (besides me and my boyfriend) who took them for walks. They get nervous and/or excited with strangers. We weren’t sure on how it’d go, but Max was very patient with them. Thank you!”

Aileen T.

About: Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am recent grad looking for great ways to pay off my student loans ASAP. I've been caring for animals from as young as two years old growing up on my family farm. I've had dogs, cats, and rabbits as pets through childhood and into adulthood. I take great pride in my animal care, and care for others' animals as if they were my own. I love taking dogs on hiking adventures, and I love playing games with cats. With award-winning head-scratches, I easily win over the shyest of animals, and have not yet met a creature that did not like me. I am a songwriter who mainly works from home and takes lots of walks to engage in nature- your dog would be a welcome addition to my routine! I’m ~that kind~ of neurodivergent.. I am adept at reading animals, and I always treat them with kindness and respect. Cool in crisis, I am an excellent person to have around your pet in a worst case scenario.

“Robin was absolutely incredible with our pup! He tends to be anxious around new people but warmed up to her immediately (unsurprisingly). Robin was extremely communicative about when she was heading our way which was helpful to plan accordingly around work/meetings and Seger (our pup) came back home after each walk super happy & content. Plus she sent adorable pics of him after each walk! This was the first time we had someone who wasn’t family/friend take care of Seger and Robin went above and beyond to ensure that we knew he was in good hands. I would highly recommend her for any of your pup needs!”

Evan G.

About: In the spirit of helping thy neighbor, I’ve been taking care of furry friends since childhood. I’m physically strong, so strong dogs don’t bother me; and responsible & responsive. I’m a former babysitter and also a photographer, so you’ll get cute photo updates and know your pet is in safe hands. Reach out to me! 🩵 I’m available Monday-Friday mostly midday-evening! Ideally looking for a recurring walking role that will get me outdoors and keep me active during the workweek. I’m open to anything! Shoot me a message. My childhood dogs and foster dogs get luxury treatment: reliable morning & evening food routine, meals with fresh/canned chicken, medicine in pill pockets or cheese, and both inside and outside chill access. My house has a yard for outside enrichment and puzzle toys for inside enrichment. On walks, I award treats for exemplary behavior (if brought or provided). Dogs are treated really well, because they are our best friends.

“Mary Ann is extremely dependable and demonstrates her compassion for the time spent with Dundee. I appreciate her letting me know not just the time she has spent, but also any things she has taken notice of while walking Dundee. She is amazing with Dundee.”

Sean B.