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371 dog sitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years
Dog sitters in Austin, TX
Hello I have 4 years of experience dealing with pets. I would love to become your dog sitter. I have open availability. Just reach out to me please.
Latorria can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Leticia L.
Austin, TX
$25-40/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. Happy to help!
Leticia can also help with: Pet walking
I have grown up with every kind of pet you can imagine but dogs were consistently in the mix! I love dogs and I learned about so many different breeds at a young age because I was a nerd. I am easily the person at the party who always manages to locate the dog and hang out with them the whole evening haha. I am comfortable with...
Miranda can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
Amanda M.
Austin, TX
$15-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Ever since I can remember, I have always been around and loved animals. My Grandma was very influential in teaching me to love and care for them and how to read their body language. I started pet sitting when I was in elementary school, when our neighbors would go on vacation I would care for their cat and dog. I have a...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Jessica W.
Austin, TX
$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of paid experience of dog/house-sitting in the Austin area. I am a dog mom myself to a rescued Korean Jindo who is as sweet as a button and a lover of all dogs and kids.
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have grown up with pets all my life, specifically dogs! I have dog sat for friends and family for over 4 years now. I also have experience watching cats. Can also perform baths, take them on walks, to parks, etc. I work full time remotely and have a lot of flexibility, so I'd love to help out on my lunch breaks, whenever I am...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Katherine F.
Austin, TX
$15-20/hr
I have grown up around dogs, cats, and small animals. I have always been an animal lover and always will be. Over the pandemic, when I was back home in Colorado, I was consistently pet sitting and dog walking, so I can send references upon request!
Katherine can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Caroline R.
Austin, TX
$8-13/hr
Hello I am Caroline! I have always had pets around me. I am more familiar with cats and dogs! They are just the best things in the world. Recently I have been more interested in helping out and sitting animals. Let me know if you have any questions and/or concerns!
Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Howdy! My name is Claire, I'm a pet owner myself and a dog sitter/cat sitter of over 10 years. I love taking care of the furry pals from small breeds to large breeds.
Claire can also help with: Pet sitting
Hey hi! im Mar and im argentinian. Ireally love pets, actually I had 7 dogs in Argenitna and I worked in a shelter for dogs during 3 years.
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and...
Marlene can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Anna R.
Austin, TX
$22-50/hr
I have pet sit growing up for both dogs and cats. I also have 1 dog and 1 cat of my own. I am able to pet sit for both dogs and cats, take dogs on walks, feed them, clean litter boxes, play with the cats, and any other pet care needs.
Anna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
A woman who is an animal lover. I've helped friends take care of their animals from dog sitting to daily walks while they were out of town.
Kyndell can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Remy J.
Austin, TX
$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Remy! I've been dog walking and pet sitting for a couple years now and have had no trouble caring for well-behaved pets. I genuinely enjoy what I do and I hope that we can connect and that I can help support you in making your life a little bit easier!
Remy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am a huge animal lover, and an experienced professional animal care provider. I have fostered both dogs and cats, worked as a professional dog walker/sitter including play, bathing/grooming, feeding, meds, and house-sitting/overnight stays. I interned at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in college where I handled daily care...
Natalie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
I am a big animal lover and have 2 adorable dogs of my own - Kenna, 12 years old and Timon, 10 years old. I have also been a dog sitter for a pair of Chihuahuas for the past year and half. Though most of my experience has been with small dogs, I feel very comfortable with medium and large sized dogs, as well. I have also briefly...
Jessica can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting
Morgan M.
Austin, TX
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love animals and provide a variety of pet-sitting. My speciality is taking care of and training dogs but I have experience with pet-sitting cats and small rodents as well. I have professional experience and have lived with animals all of my life.
Morgan can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Theresa S.
Austin, TX
$23-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a teacher by profession who has tutored and provided childcare in the summer. I am a pet owner and have always had pets including cats, dogs, fish, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, turtles and lizards. My sister is a veterinarian and she and I cared for several people's pets while they were on vacation or business trips when...
Theresa can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming
My duties included: letting dogs outside, feeding them, walking them, and occasionally having to give medication, specifically for epilepsy and other minor illnesses. Additionally, I am comfortable giving animals baths and preparing any food if they are on a strict diet. I have changed and cleaned litter boxes: generally, I...
Kirstie can also help with: Pet sitting
Love taking care of dogs specially puppies so I can teach them new tricks! Always up for a new adventure and long walks around the Lady Bird Lake!
Libny can also help with: Pet transportation
I have grown up caring for miniature dachshunds most of my life and love being around dogs! I'm here to help with everything from quick potty breaks during the day to house/pet sitting for extended periods. I'll love and treat your dog as if it were my own!
Shea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Austin, TX
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Austin, TX?
Dog sitters near you in Austin, TX can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Austin, TX?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Austin, TX to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Austin, TX is $14.54.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Austin, TX?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Austin, TX. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Austin, TX?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Austin, TX we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Austin, TX?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Austin, TX, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.
Ratings for Austin, TX dog sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Dog Sitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 371 listed dog sitters.