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60 dog sitters are listed in Garfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 5 years
Dog sitters in Garfield, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had 6 dogs in my entire life and I have been caring for dogs more than half my life now I truly love it. If could go back I would of been a veterinarian I would work for free however, I have felt this calling to care for those who don't have a voice. I took care of my dog mara for over a year where I administered insulin...
Arlene can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
Ashlynn T.
Garfield, NJ
$15-25/hr
I love Animals ! I had different animals thru out my life , dogs to cats. I also dog sitter for my family when needed !
My name is Jenna I am 20 years old. I have experience with animals as well as dogs, turtles, fish, cats, snakes, leopard geckos and gerbils. I have babysat my best friends reptiles and animals every time she goes off to Italy for 2 months in the summer, I also have had a dog since I was 8 years old who I have kept healthy, safe...
Jenna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had dogs in my life. As a child, I had a Shih Tzu/poodle mix who I loved with all my heart. When he passed away I was heartbroken... soon after, I begged my mom for another puppy. But she wouldn't agree to it, so I began visiting the neighborhood pets. I began helping two close neighbors take care of their dogs....
Carol can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Eliandry G.
Garfield, NJ
$23-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years in the pet sitting field and I have about 11 years working through care. com overall. I have taken care of cats, small and large dogs, fish, exotic animals ( snakes, frogs, other reptiles) on an off and I am now looking for a full time position as a pet sitter, where I can be in charged of everything of the pet
Eliandry can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am a graduate student in psychology with over 10 years experience working with dog breeders, foster/adoption care agencies, and owners. Care includes bottle fed animals to senior care animals needing medication administration. Experienced with shih tzus, king cavaliers, puggles, golden retrievers, pitbulls (on occassion) and...
Candace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
5.0
(1)
Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!
Mia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came back home happy and healthy as ever. Very friendly individual and really good with dogs. Hands down my go to dog...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jasmine ! I have had a dog for 8 years ! I grew up with 5 dogs , 11 birds, 11 fishes, 2 turtles all at the same time! I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking and pet sitting. I own at the moment a Yorki/chihuahua female dog name Hazel who's 8 years old! I love animals , they literally are my children! Can't...
Jasmine can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jasmine has been wonderful. She is attentive, reliable and very kind with our cats. We are grateful to have her. I highly recommend her."
Kim B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Steph and I am a recent graduate from Muhlenberg College. I adore all animals! I have an 11-year-old Cockapoo and a 1-year-old Holland Lop bunny of my own as well. I have pet sit countless times, including one full summer job where I worked as a puppy sitter, staying with an few month old Labradoodle and assisting...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Stephanie did a wonderful job caring for my 4 cats while I was out of town for 10 days. She came everyday to scoop litter, water, and feed them. She even spent some extra time with them giving them attention and playing with them. I am very grateful for her and...
Kimberly C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is CC. I have 2 years of experience petsitting and I can help with boarding and pet walking. I am a reliable and attentive worker, and I love animals! I am a graduate student in social work at Columbia University and I am looking for extra work this summer taking care of pets around NYC.
Carolyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go above and beyond to make sure I am comfortable and so is Boo. I don’t trust anyone else with watching her. My dog has stayed...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a pet owner myself, I have 2 years of experience providing in-home dog and cat sitting. I am active and enjoy going on various walks throughout the day, so rest assured your pet will get lots of exercise.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Growing up, I spent plenty of time caring for the various fish, dogs, and cats my family has adopted. Being a pet owner and caretaker is second nature to me! I love spending time with everyone's furry friends, but I'm also very keen on making sure they're always 100% comfortable with me first! A good animal-human relationship is...
John can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Tatiana!
A little about myself:
I'm 21 years old, energetic, friendly, and I have 4+ years working closely with children and being a part-time nanny. I've nannied for 3 families through care. com. Besides childcare, I've also assisted with duties such as housework, laundry, errands, cooking, and pet walking/care. I do...
Tatiana can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Tatiana was a great help to our family when we needed. We had a very open communication on how we wanted her to take care of our son and home and she responded professionally. She was really caring and most importantly, he really enjoyed spending time with her....
Felipe K.
5.0
(2)
I've been sitting, both cats and dogs, for friends in NYC for over 20 years--and for clients over 5 years. I have loved all animals my entire life. True story... when I meet dogs on the street and give them eye contact, they come to me. I'm a pet snuggler and give loads of attention to all animals!
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Mary has dog sat my poodle for me several times and she's the best! She's flexible with my crazy schedule, keeps me informed while she's keeping my dog about how she's doing, and best of all my dog loves her! When she sees Mary her little tail starts going a mile...
Nancy R.
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced pet owner and walker. For four years, I've sat for a large dog in Montclair. My responsibilities included walks, feeding and staying at the house while the family was away on vacation. I'll be able to do mornings, lunch visits, evenings, and everything in between. I'll give your pet the 1:1 attention he or she...
Francine can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Francine is great! Very dependable, friendly, and excellent with communication. Francine watched our dog while we were away and always kept us updated by sending pictures or just an overview summary of how Brody was doing. Brody was in excellent hands with...
Jenifer C.
5.0
(1)
My first priority is providing a supervised and safe environment for your pets. I have 2 years of paid experience in dog walking and pet sitting, in addition to helping with friends and family's pets since high school. I have a car and can help with pet transportation as needed. I work remotely and have a flexible schedule that...
Mary can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Mary is the best! Always punctual and communicative, she has helped us out multiple times with walking and sitting. I have a senior dog with arthritis and she is very in tune with his needs (somedays he can walk farther than others) and sends me updates which I...
Sondra S.
Jennifer J.
Westwood, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Care Available For Puppy Care, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Medical Treatment And Dog Training
5.0
(14)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years of experience working with animals as a groomer, trainer and veterinary technician.
I have experience in puppy care, dog training, dog walking and pet sitting in your home or mine. I was a trained veterinary technician and can handle medical treatment as well.
I also offer nutrition education for clients who...
Jennifer can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Kind, caring, and knows what she is doing.
Trustworthy "
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I provide pet-sitting and dog walks in your home, where your animals are happiest. Overnight sitting available, cat and small animal care, and of course, dog walking! I am an animal shelter director with over 12 years of experience and the proud mama of a wonderful gang of rescued cats.
Bonded and insured.
Cheryl can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Cheryl is a true animal lover. Not only did she care for our two cats when we were away but she also sent us photos of our pets. It is such a relief to know that we have someone so caring and professional whenever we need to travel."
Elena B.
Marianne V.
Wayne, NJ
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Pet Dog Owner In Wayne Looking For Part Time Dog Sittingor Walking
5.0
(2)
I have a bischon dog and I love caring for animals. I can provide dog sitting in or out. I would be happy to come to your home for occasional walks or while your on vacation.
Marianne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alynn and am currently a full time medical assistant and a full time mom to a one and a half year old. I have 3 years of dog walking experience. I am a profound animal lover, with a little bias towards dogs. I have a 12-year-old Siberian Husky named Neo, who although he is a "senior dog," he still has the energy and...
Alynn can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Alynn is one of the most wonderful and trust-able pet sitters I've ever met. I definitely recommend her.
When we interviewed her, she was extremely polite and caring.
We hired her for 5 days, and every time, she texted us when she left her home, when she arrived...
Tomomi O.
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Garfield, NJ
Mia S.
5.0
Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came back home happy and healthy as ever. Very friendly individual and really good with dogs. Hands down my go to dog walker and dog sitter while Im away....
- Care member
Jasmine F.
5.0
Jasmine has been wonderful. She is attentive, reliable and very kind with our cats. We are grateful to have her. I highly recommend her.
- Kim B.
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie was fantastic. Great communication and super friendly. She kept our dogs happy and well cared for while we toured the city for a couple long days on our vacation.
- Melonee D.
Carolyn C.
5.0
Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go above and beyond to make sure I am comfortable and so is Boo. I don’t trust anyone else with watching her. My dog has stayed with her for weekends and for trips as...
- Care member
Tatiana C.
5.0
Tatiana was a great help to our family when we needed. We had a very open communication on how we wanted her to take care of our son and home and she responded professionally. She was really caring and most importantly, he really enjoyed spending time with her. Additionally, she cooks incredible...
- Felipe K.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Garfield, NJ
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Garfield, NJ?
Dog sitters near you in Garfield, NJ 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 Garfield, NJ?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Garfield, NJ 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 Garfield, NJ is $15.83.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Garfield, NJ?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Garfield, NJ. 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 Garfield, NJ?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Garfield, NJ 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 Garfield, NJ?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Garfield, NJ, 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.