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60 dog walkers are listed in Carlsbad, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years

Dog walkers in Carlsbad, CA

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Nicole G.


Carlsbad, CA

$20-25/hr

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Hi my name is Nicki! I am a recent graduate from CSUSM, currently living in Vista. I am a very active person; I love being outdoors and doing arts and crafts. I am an animal lover and dog walk during my free time. I've worked with kids on the spectrum, assisting an occupational therapy. I have also tutored kids through zoom...
Hi my name is Nicki! I am a recent graduate from CSUSM, currently living in Vista. I am a very active person; I love being outdoors and doing arts and crafts. I am an animal lover and dog walk during my free time. I've worked with kids on the spectrum, assisting an occupational therapy. I have also tutored kids through zoom...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep
Hi! My name is Chloe. I have so much love for all types of animals and I want to make it easy for you and your family. I would be happy to just do drop ins, walking, taking to apts if needed, etc. My previous experiences are: House sitting/dog sitting, lots of walking, and drop ins. I used to dog sit/walk a lot when I was...
Chloe can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I absolutely love animals especially dogs! I've always grown up with dogs and always pet sit for family friends. I love playing with dogs, taking them on walks, and giving them lots of love! Always open to just helping people out by watching their animals:)
Olivia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting

Carol W.


Carlsbad, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

I love dogs big to small-experienced with St. Bernard to toy poodle. I'm responsible, loving, caring. Dogs love me and sense that I love them. I'd describe my personality as cheerful, caring, kind. I like working with animals because they make great companions and they need our care. I'm looking for a job that needs me to...
Carol can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Jaklyn J.


Vista, CA

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter, Dog Walker, And Cat Companion

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love spending time with animals, and they tend to like me as well. I have years of volunteer experience with horses and currently work at a cat cafe and also volunteer with a cat rescue organization where I get to help cats on their way to being adopted. I have done pet sitting and dog walking before, and have always had cats...
Jaklyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jaclyn is very trustworthy, kind and thoughtful. She is also athletic, so that worked out well with my Australian Cattle Dog. She took very good care of my young dog for about a year while I was busy working. I would highly recommend her. Aloha!"

Joshua F.

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Carolina G.


Oceanside, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there. My name is Carol and I have over 20 years of experience in handling animals. My services are: Boarding -Pet Hotel/Pet day care/ensure pets are given requisite amount of exercise and play time. -In-home pet care -Dog walks and hikes -Sitting and overnight stays -Elderly and Special needs pets -Pet transportation....
Carolina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

NAPPS Certified

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Carolina takes great care of dogs, and I feel very confident when I have to leave my dog Zak with her. He loves to stay and play there!"

Juliana P.

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Joanna V.


Vista, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Lover!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a native San Diegan I've lived in Vista, CA my entire life and majored in Business Administration at a local community college. I grew up with a wide variety of pets; cats, dogs, bunnies, fish, turtles, chickens, birds, hamsters, pigs, sheep, horses, you name it! My love for animals inspired me to start my own pet care...
Joanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, grooming
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Joanna took great care of our two dogs for us while out on vacation. She kept us updated with adorable photos, and made sure the dogs were happy."

Kayleigh M.

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Tanya R.


San Marcos, CA

$17-21/hr

Pet Sitting And Walking

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had several dogs over my lifetime as well as fostered 65 pups through my home. All ages all sizes and some with behavioral issues!
Tanya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Tanya and her husband Tom have been absolutely incredible to me and my sweet girl! They are so sweet and would send pictures on occasion to keep my mind at ease. I’ve never left my dog with anyone and now that I’ve met them I can’t imagine taking her anywhere else!...

Emily S.

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Brooke M.


Vista, CA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Pet-sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a big heart for animals and would love to provide sitting in your own home! I have grown up with dogs of my own and have had experience goat, sheep, and horse sitting as well! I can also provide taking to the dog park or on walks.
Brooke can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Elaine W.


Encinitas, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Loves Pets Too!

I have always had pets since I was very young. I have cared for dogs, cats, bunnies, parrots, other birds, reptiles and hamsters. I enjoy taking a dog for long walks in the evening or early mornings. I have done overnight care for various animals. I do prefer to care for your pet in your home. I am an active person and I enjoy...
Elaine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, dog training
5.0
"Elaine has done a great job with our 85 lb dog who can be a handful and cat. She communicates well and we are lucky to have her helping our family!"

Andrew B.

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Jennel V.


Oceanside, CA

$5-10/hr1 yrs exp

Summer Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available!

I love animals and have had multiple pets all my life. I currently have a puppy, 2 cats and a bunny. I am caring and responsible. I would be willing to dog/cat/bird sit short or long term, daytime/overnights. I would also love to do some dog walking. Thanks!
Jennel can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
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Kelsei D.


Oceanside, CA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as artistic, creative, passionate, and caring I like working with animals because the chance to be there for any animal is an honor I'm looking for a job that allows me to be who I truly am as a person I started working with animals when I was 14 I did a lot of training and pet sitting\ walking...
Kelsei can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, dog training
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Kelsei kept me informed on how my dog was doing and sent photos too. My dog is nervous and doesn't do well with boarding. With Kelsei, Louise (my dog) was comfortable and really like her. When we came home, Louise looked and acted normal. Kelsei also kept the...

Kelly G.

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Bridgette V.


Oceanside, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Available!

4.0

(1)

Hi there! My name is Bridgette. I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2019 and have been living in Southern California since 2022. I work full-time remotely in digital marketing for a self-storage company, but I'm looking for opportunities to help busy families During Covid, I nannied for a family with four kids and...
Bridgette can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
4.0
"I interviewed Bridgette, she was very kind and respectful. She showed up on time and has her own transportation."

Brittany S.

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Denise M.


Encinitas, CA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Essay Tutor / English Tutor / Reading And Comprehension Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I am a recent graduate of Cal State San Marcos, where I earned my BA in Literature and Writing Studies. Being a recent graduate, of course, means returning to the one reliable job before getting a cozy professional one - taking care of kiddos! I have experience on care. com as a nanny during my time as a...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Denise has been so helpful! She was quick to learn our family dynamic and our routine. Our kids enjoy spending time with her and we are appreciative of the help she provides with other tasks in the household!"

Jeannette S.

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Ronda U.


Vista, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Extraordinaire

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Mother of one son with special needs, he's now 28. I have years of experience caring for my son and others. I care for adults and children of all ages. I provide loving care and fun activities, crafts, reading, meals, homework and whatever you desire for your precious children! I enjoy pets and have a Labrador. I personally...
Ronda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rhonda was a wonderful caregiver for my father with Parkinson’s. She was caring, attentive, warm and my dad felt very comfortable with her! Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caretaker. She is wonderful! "

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Tara W.


Oceanside, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pets Are Life! They're Not LIKE Family They ARE Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! My names Tara& I have a 3-year-old Frenchie-Bully named Pepper who I ADORE! I make ALL her food and treats Organic and Gluten free. My mothers a professional chef so I learned from the best! I'm open to providing that service as well :) I also 20+years of experience providing quality care to all types of animals from cats...
Tara can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Tara is a wonderful Dog Sitter, she Pays a lot of attention to the dogs, she just doesn't come over and do nothing she interacts with the animals so that's what I like about her,She is a wonderful babysitter and I hope to get her back soon couldn't ask for anybody...

Linda C.

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Barb C.


Oceanside, CA

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a great love for children. My first babysitting job began when I was 12years old. I would watch the newborn little girl who used to be my neighbor. I was her main caregiver until she entered kindergarten. in the years since then, kids have always been a part of my life. I have two daughters of my own. J. is...
Barb can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Hi, we have used Barb as a resource for taking care of son and dogs for years. She’s incredibly genuine, dependable and caring and was the right fit for us."

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I have experience in dog sitting, dog walking, and ensuring your furry companion is happy while you are away on vacation or in need of assistance with walking your pet.
Natalia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have experience with house sitting for pets which include both dogs and cats. I also can do dog walking or check-ins to feed and let to the bathroom for dogs or cats :)
Savannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Carlsbad, CA

Jaklyn J.

5.0

Jaclyn spends time with my cats and bunny..she sent me pictures of them. She truly enjoys being with animals. They took to her really fast. My cats are usually scared of people, but they were not scared of her. She's very soft spoken and nice and gentle. Followed my instructions well. I will...

- Rebecca G.

Carolina G.

5.0

Carolina takes great care of dogs, and I feel very confident when I have to leave my dog Zak with her. He loves to stay and play there!

- Juliana P.

Joanna V.

5.0

Joanna took great care of our two dogs for us while out on vacation. She kept us updated with adorable photos, and made sure the dogs were happy.

- Kayleigh M.

Tanya R.

5.0

Tanya and her husband Tom have been absolutely incredible to me and my sweet girl! They are so sweet and would send pictures on occasion to keep my mind at ease. I’ve never left my dog with anyone and now that I’ve met them I can’t imagine taking her anywhere else! I could not recommend them enough!

- Emily S.

Elaine W.

5.0

Elaine has done a great job with our 85 lb dog who can be a handful and cat. She communicates well and we are lucky to have her helping our family!

- Andrew B.

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Dog Walkers in Carlsbad, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers.