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365 dog walkers are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years
Dog walkers in Austin, TX
I'm a passionate pet lover with a big heart for animals. As a dedicated pet owner, I know how important it is to find someone who truly cares about your babies. My partner and I recently bought a home in SE Austin, and with a fenced backyard, I would love to host your pets. I have 10 years of experience owning dogs and 5 years...
Shannon can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Amanda B.
Austin, TX
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, my name is is Amanda and I am currently looking to give my future client and their loving pets a helping hand, I have always been around animals, my whole life and have taken in and adopted pets for the last 10 years. They are all in happy homes now so now I'm just looking for something to do to pass the time. I am...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can walk, play, clean after and comfort your fur baby while you are away on vacation or work. I love all pets!
Sylvia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Caitlin T.
Austin, TX
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have pet sit for all types of animals. I am willing to stay overnight or check in throughout the day to feed/walk. I am very responsible and punctual!
Caitlin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver provides dependable, compassionate and patient care to your loved ones to help them live independently at home. I am positive, friendly, trustworthy, and fun. I have previously worked as a CNA in assisted living facilities, specializing in residents with dementia, as well as caregiving one on one in my...
Eileen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Eilis (her preferred name) was a valued member of our care-giving team for my 88-year-old mother. She worked for us for more than a year, starting about month before the realities of COVID. Eilis was observant of all changing protocols, as the CDC continued to...
Karen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lynn and I am a mother of two kids in college. I was a stay at home mom and have plenty experience in the field of children, know matter what age or stage your child is approaching. I am a very warm hearted energetic person who loves helping others! I enjoy exercising whether it's at the gym or outdoors, working in...
Lynn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lynn was great with our 5-month old daughter. She was very energetic and took her for walks in the back yard, interacted with her throughout the day, and took good care of her in general. Would and have hired again."
Rob L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I am 26 years old and live on the Yorkville Oswego border.
I am currently a high school teacher in the area. I have experience teaching but also nannying, tutoring (PreK-Highschool), and dog walking.
Prior to teaching, I nannied 3 children ages 4-10 for a year. I also served as an E-learning Aid for 2 of the 3 children...
Cassidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassidy cared for our three children (ages 5, 8, and 11) as our full-time nanny. Not only is she an excellent employee generally speaking (reliable, on-time, kind)--she's been fantastic caring for our children. She's fun and energetic, and knows how to handle the...
Anique D.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have 6 years of experience working as a Preschool Teacher Assistant. My experience of Care is 1 to 2 years of age. The most I can care for at the time would be 2 kids. I do have 2 Beautiful small dogs and my husband. And Some of my favorite activities besides teaching learning such as numbers and letters are crafts and...
4.0
"Rosa helped to watch my 3 month old baby and was great! She sent me photos throughout the time which I always appreciate. She communicated well prior, was kind and baby was happy!"
Annie O.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been working as a nanny/house manager with my current family for 15 years. The kids are now ages 17(who is in the picture with me and was only 2 when I started!)and a 20-year-old girl who is away at college. When they were younger, did school pickup, took them to activities, snacks, lunches, and everything involved...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen was our son's caregiver for 3 years, and even though he is in preschool now, we still have Karen sit for him, as well as pet sit for our dog and 2 cats. She's incredible! Very reliable, always on time, super helpful, and most importantly, we trust her and our...
Kelly L.
I recently retired from my full-time job as a social worker but would love to continue to work part-time in child-care, pet care, elder/special needs care and errand running/misc. temporary projects, etc. I am an extremely fun "Gram" to a 5yo and an infant and love giving their parents child-free breaks while I get to enjoy...
Lynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Kallie R.
Austin, TX
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Kallie, I am a recent graduate from UT and am currently waiting to hear back from my law school applications to continue my education in August 2024! I am looking for a short term summer position as a nanny/mother's helper. I have worked as an Austin nanny for the same family over the last three years by...
Kallie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi, I'm Maddie, I'm 24 years old, I live in East Austin, I graduated from college May 2022 with a BS in Neuroscience, and I currently work for Ascension Texas Cardiovascular Research.
I love meeting new kids and connecting with them. I have been nannying for 8 years now for many different families. My most recent and recurring...
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi Parents
My nickname is Ally. I relocated to Austin with my sister and dog from Honolulu HI about a year ago. We love being in beautiful Mueller by the Park. I babysat, tutored and provided Companion Care in Honolulu. I hope to provide care to children again here. I truly enjoy my relationships with them and to be a part of...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi! I'm Rachel and I'm an experienced housekeeper looking for a part time housekeeping opportunity. I have experience in hotel housekeeping, housekeeping at a wedding event space with lodging, and experience housekeeping for my personal assistant clients. I maintain a positive attitude and enjoy what I do. I also have experience...
Rachel can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, window washing, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Megan M.
Austin, TX
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have many years of experience as a personal assistant and household manager. I loved being able to assist in many tasks such as running errands, taking cars in for maintenance and detailing, dog walking/care, organizing etc.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to help your family feel confidant about picking a qualified caretaker! I specialize in working with infants and children with disabilities.
My degree is in speech pathology and I am a certified special education teacher with 15 years experience working with children with special needs.
I have worked as a...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Along with babysitting, I've also worked as a mommy helper. Which include grocery shopping and putting away said groceries, pick up/delivery from the post office, pickup or drop off dry cleaning services, feeding and walking dogs, watering plants and lawn care. I'm looking to work at things I know, and pick up some new knowledge...
Kaylee R.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
With three younger brothers and nearly two years of experience at a nature preschool in south Austin as well as a few years of dog walking, I am familiar with caring for nearly all of our small companions!
I currently work at a nature preschool that is focused on child-led play and social/emotional development, and am...
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I live in the Courtyard neighborhood and I'd love to find a part-time job for this summer close to me!
I'm a PhD student at UT studying health. My undergrad was at Baylor in Psychology. After that, I worked as a RBT for children on the autism spectrum before deciding to go back to school. I've always loved working with kids!...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Samantha P.
Austin, TX
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Sammy And I Am Super Excited To Meet You And Your Family!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, empathetic, and detail oriented!
I like working with kids because I find it very rewarding being able to make a positive impact on their life.
I'm looking for a job that can challenge me with things I am unfamiliar with as well as provide fun!
I started working with kids when I was...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Austin, TX
Eileen K.
5.0
Eileen was a total angel! She showed up at a time when we just started using caretakers for my very independent mother. My mom really wasn't connecting and having a hard time with the rotating door of caregivers from other services. Eileen put my mom at ease and they become fast friends. They had...
- Ann W.
Lynn K.
5.0
Lynn was great with our 5-month old daughter. She was very energetic and took her for walks in the back yard, interacted with her throughout the day, and took good care of her in general. Would and have hired again.
- Rob L.
Cassidy M.
5.0
Cassidy cared for our three children (ages 5, 8, and 11) as our full-time nanny. Not only is she an excellent employee generally speaking (reliable, on-time, kind)--she's been fantastic caring for our children. She's fun and energetic, and knows how to handle the highs and lows of child-rearing....
- Anique D.
Rosa G.
4.0
Rosa helped to watch my 3 month old baby and was great! She sent me photos throughout the time which I always appreciate. She communicated well prior, was kind and baby was happy!
- Annie O.
Karen L.
5.0
Karen has been our daughter's nanny since she was 4 months old. She is now almost a year old and we have had the best experience with Karen. She is 100% dependable, kind, caring, reliable, and just all round a lovely person to have around. I don't believe she called in sick even once the whole time...
- Abigail A.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Austin, TX
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Austin, TX?
A local dog walker near you in Austin, TX will cost you an average of $15.26 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of November 2024 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2024 to find dog walkers near me in Austin, TX?
Care.com has 365 dog walkers offering services in Austin, TX. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Austin or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Austin to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Austin, TX worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Austin, TX to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Austin, TX?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Austin, TX, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Austin, TX?
On Care.com, there are currently 365 dog walkers near you in Austin, TX that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.
Ratings for Austin, TX dog walkers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Dog Walkers in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 365 listed dog walkers.