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Service to walk your dog, do you want to go on vacation and do not know who to leave your pet with? Call me , References in pet care!
Andreina can also help with: Boarding
Hi! I'm currently a college student majoring in communications. I have been doing dog walking since I was in high school.
Since I am in school and working part time my availability is limited, but we can discuss times outside of my availability to see what works for the both of us!
Nasenya can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! I have two French Bulldogs named Lola and Lilly, ages 12 and 4 respectively. I have grown to love and be extremely patient with dog walking, thanks to their never-ending energy. I am most comfortable working with smaller dogs, whether it be walking or caring for them with pet sitting.
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Melina P.
Chatham, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Melina and I am 22 years old from Chatham, NJ. I am a recent graduate from Lafayette College and would love to make some furry friends while I'm home for the summer. I have lived with dogs and cats my whole life so I am very experienced in all aspects of pet care with all age ranges. Additionally, when my...
Melina can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Erin H.
Chatham, NJ
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've had dogs all my life and would always help out friends and family with their dog or cat when needed. I currently have a 1. 5-year-old German Shorthair Pointer who is full of energy and a little stubborn. I have no problems walking large dogs. I trained my dog on my own so I can also work with commands on our walks.
I never...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Alba L.
Chatham, NJ
$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a 28-year-old. I have about 2 years of experience taking care of my sister's dog when she's away. And also 1 year of experience walking dogs for my neighbors. I love pets!
Alba can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Melike B.
Chatham, NJ
$15-20/hr
Hi, my name is Melike, and I'm a responsible and caring individual who loves animals. While I may not have years of professional experience as a pet sitter, I spent three months living with a family that had three dogs. During that time, I frequently took responsibility for their care, including feeding, walking, and ensuring...
Melike can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Rachel L.
Chatham, NJ
$18-23/hr
I love furry friends the most! If you need a dog sitter or someone to walk your dog, I'm happy to do so!
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Vanessa N.
Chatham, NJ
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I love pets and have experience watching them. I would be able to take them on walks, play with them, or feed them.
Vanessa can also help with: Grooming, boarding
Alba L.
Chatham, NJ
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because nobody has their energy, I like to see how much they enjoy simple things and I honestly have fun with them.
In my spare time, I like to work out, watch movies, and love the long walks with my friend's dog.
One thing you should know about me is I'm really responsible person and I always try to...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Veronica :)
I have 9 years experience of babysitting. I have taken care of children of all ages from 1 month to 13 years. I work in the Emergency Room and I am CPR & First Aid Certified. I have 4 younger siblings and many pets at home. I am happy to dog sit and dog walk too! I enjoy and can help with Crafts and...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Veronica is the perfect babysitter.
We needed someone to care for our 1 month old when we had no family around. It was difficult for me to let someone care for him at such a young age but Veronica has been so professional and caring, I always knew my baby was...
Helene D.
Michelle V.
Parsippany, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Pet sitter Available To Take Care Of Your Babies When You're Not Home
4.9
(9)
Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood
I have been a cat owner my entire life and currently have 3 boys. I can provide pet sitting in your home for all kinds of pets. Cats are my specialty! I can also walk the dog and feed the fish! I have over 13 years of experience in walking dogs and pet sitting both on my own and with a company. I love all animals! I am also a...
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Michelle was communicative and followed all of our instructions. She went above and beyond to take care of our cats and home while we were away."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."
Heather F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have two parrots and tree turtles. I love dogs to walk and play with them I like the cat they are very mysterious and lovely... I love every species the pets because everyone is special
Jazmina can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Friendly and communicative. Will work together again."
Frank L.
Samantha L.
Clark, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha. I am a reliable and experienced dog sitter for the last 5 years. I absolutely love animals! I have done it all from feeding, walking, playing, and hanging out with the animals I sit for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. If needed, I have references.
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming
5.0
"Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs."
Andrew B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Semi retired from the Telecommunications industry; father to 2 wonderful recent college grads; great with dog walking
I can drive where you need to go; all types of odd jobs; light housekeeping or food prep; can walk your dog; I have a 2022 SUV; I have great references
David can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"David has been a huge help to our family. He has taken care of my two kids many times and we always feel completely comfortable leaving them with him as well as driving them around. Our kids love him and always have a great time!"
Whitney K.
Ann C.
Livingston, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am covid vaccinated and Certified aid with many years looking after seniors that are in need of some care in their golden years. have clean driving license and wonderful references. willing to work with families on scheduling of care they need. and work different times of the day morning and afternoon and evenings . going on...
Ann can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ann demonstrated excellence and compassion in every aspect of care for our loved one. She is extremely knowledgeable about senior healthcare concerns and she anticipated needs we hadn't been aware of and quickly resolved them. Ann went above and beyond in providing...
Care member
Eleanor M.
West Orange, NJ
$40-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced North Jersey/Central Jersey/Somerset Housekeeper Available Part-Time
4.7
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I love what I do because I love a clean house! My specialty deep cleaning. I want my clients to be happy and appreciate my time and work ability. Most tell me they prefer having only one person, as opposed to two or more, so they can be more assured they are getting what they want or need. When I first started out over 20 years...
Eleanor can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"We met Eleanor on Care.com just prior to the end-of-year holidays, and it's been a great for us to have her help out with housekeeping every other week. Eleanor works sometimes brings help with her, and she has a meticulous eye for keeping our house spotless. My...
James D.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am a pure animal lover and would love to care for your pet(s). I would treat your best friend, as I would treat your child/children. I would make sure there bowls are clean, feed them fresh food and water, scoop litter, walk and play with them. I would clean out the bird cage and remove the trash on my way out. If any special...
Tamisha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Tamisha was reliable, professional, very communicative and took great care of my birds while I was away. Will definitely be in touch with her again."
Luz M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...
Nina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come back to our family should she seek employment during or after college. Nina was with us a little under a year and...
Sabrina B.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Chatham, NJ
Veronica S.
5.0
Veronica is the perfect babysitter.
We needed someone to care for our 1 month old when we had no family around. It was difficult for me to let someone care for him at such a young age but Veronica has been so professional and caring, I always knew my baby was safe with her. She is also studying...
- Helene D.
Michelle V.
5.0
I would definitely recommend Michelle.
She responded promptly. She took great care of my pets: kitties and a fish. She administered medicine to my older cat. She watered my plants. She anticipated a potential problem ( a snow storm) and came up with a plan. I’m very appreciative of her help while...
- Stephanie W.
Kathleen K.
5.0
We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic.
- Heather F.
Jazmina B.
5.0
Jazmina was right on time. She is friendly and helpful, and very good with my little dog. I will happily hire her again.
- Carol P.
Samantha L.
5.0
Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs.
- Andrew B.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Chatham, NJ
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Chatham, NJ?
A local dog walker near you in Chatham, NJ will cost you an average of $16.20 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of February 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2025 to find dog walkers near me in Chatham, NJ?
Care.com has 10 dog walkers offering services in Chatham, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Chatham 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 Chatham to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Chatham, NJ 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 Chatham, NJ 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 Chatham, NJ?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Chatham, NJ, 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 Chatham, NJ?
On Care.com, there are currently 10 dog walkers near you in Chatham, NJ 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.