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60 dog walkers are listed in Clive, IA
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 1 years
Dog walkers in Clive, IA
I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can providing daily walking and companionship.
Jaime can also help with: Pet walking
Alissia A.
Clive, IA
$8-13/hr
In my many years of life, I have walked a lot of dogs, including my own, who is my life and my everything and she's what keeps me going. Our pets are super important and family to us and having their needs and cared for is our number one top priority with all of that said our schedules can get hectic and be busy sometimes so,...
Alissia can also help with: Pet walking
Zoey K.
Clive, IA
$12-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I am a junior at The University of Iowa. I have pet sat for the past 5 years which has consisted of overnight stays, walking, daily check in, etc.
Zoey can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, grooming & more
Hi! My name is Mattea and I love all things animals! I frequently dog sit a friends foster dogs typically on a monthly basis for long weekends. I've been doing this for over a year and am looking to continue this work with your fur babies. I'm willing to walk, play, feed and check in on them during your get always. Let me know...
Mattea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alissia, a caring and dependable babysitter with a genuine love for babies and young children. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where your little ones can thrive. I believe in building strong, lasting connections with families and helping out in any way I can. Whether it's keeping the...
Alissia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alissia babysat my daughter often when she was age 6-10. Alissia always did a great job. J had lots of fun playing games and doing art projects. I highly recommend Alissia."
Care member
I am a 55-year-old 31 year happily married resident of Clive. I recently took early retirement from my job of 33 years but I am an active person and am seeking employment that allows me to do things I love. I have 3 grown children so my mommy duties that I loved so much have all but gone. All of our kids were good students,...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
4.9
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I provide pet-care to the Des Moines and surrounding areas, offering scheduled dog walking and pet-care visits, as well as overnight care for your pets and your home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, a variety of domestic pets, horses, and ponies. Whether your pets have fur, fins, feathers, or hoofs, I will provide the...
Mary can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Lisa is an EXCELLENT caretaker for my cat, Saylor! I travel once a month and have no fear leaving Saylor's needs in Lisa's hands. She goes above and beyond with updates. She's been caring for Saylor since February, and even stopped in when my flight was delayed and...
Amanda M.
Katherine K.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up on a farm with 3 dogs and several cats. I have provided drop-in care for an older dog while neighbors have gone on extended vacations. I am available for drop-ins and walks. I have experience with medication administration.
Katherine can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Katherine watched our 15 year old dog while we were away for the weekend. She visited our home prior to watching him to get all the details and meet him. She provided text updates throughout the visit and was punctual with the scheduled visits. I would highly...
Tracie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Courtney E. and I currently work at Life Time Athletic in Urbandale, Iowa in the Kids Academy. I am a dog lover and have a 10-year-old yellow lab of my own. I recently dog sat for a family with an Australian Cattle Dog/mixed breed. Her name was Annie and she was 10 years old. I let her out in the morning, took her...
Courtney can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation & more
Christine S.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lover Of Animals And Available For Pet Care, Walks, And Occasional Overnights.
5.0
(1)
As an experienced childcare twins nanny for a family with multiple dogs, the more the merrier! Walking, hiking, cleaning up after, cuddling and bathing pooches. I'm also happy to help with meds if needed as well. I love all sizes and breeds and have a 14 yr old Pitt/lab myself. Have cared for cats and love them too. I'm...
Christine can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Alexandra! I am 28 and a SAHM of one! I have been watching children on and off for the past 16-17 years ranging in ages Newborn-18. My primary responsibilities included giving baths, preparing meals/snacks, providing transportation to activities, assisting with homework, putting the children down for...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that...
Renee R.
Maricela V.
Des Moines, IA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I love interacting with children! I have 4 years experience taking care of children! I started out working in elementary schools as a yard aide. My job was to keep the children safe and make sure they were playing nice! I currently work in a day care and love it! I plan to go back to school to study RN! In my down...
5.0
"Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy! "
Kay H.
Sophie G.
Urbandale, IA
$10-20/hr
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a senior in college at the University of Iowa! While I've never dog walked as a job, I've always loved walking my own dogs growing up! I have a shitzu and a golden doodle!
Sophie can also help with: Pet walking
Rosalyn L.
Grimes, IA
$10-13/hr • 7 yrs exp
I love animals! I have 3 dogs and 3 cats! I have been petting sitting and dog walking for 8 years! I have pet sat for multiple families and would provide your animals with a loving environment while you are away!
Rosalyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Svea L.
Des Moines, IA
$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp
I grew up with dogs and personally owe a golden doodle who is 2years old. I have trained last dogs and my current dog. I would love to watch other dogs, boarding if needed or dog walking.
Svea can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
I'm a super happy dog mom with 3 years of experience caring for your dog(s). I sit for any shift, including overnights. My dog only comes with me if you request him for a playmate for yours. I'm available for walks, including last minute.
Nicole can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
Emma V.
Cumming, IA
$14-20/hr
I have grown up with dogs and currently have a 2-year-old goldendoodle that I have raised and trained into the most loving pup! I have an hour lunch break each day during my full time job from 11-12 that allows me to come walk pups or let them out!
I am also available for dog walking anytime after 4:30 on weekdays!
Emma can also help with: Boarding
Hannah F.
Des Moines, IA
$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Hannah, and I recently graduated from ISU. I was fortunate to get a full time job right away but still enjoy dog sitting when I have extra time.
My parents have 2 dogs which I helped to train and care for through high school until I moved out, and I helped my college roommate care for and walk her dog as...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Chassie B.
West Des Moines, IA
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've taken care of different breeds of animals since I was young. Neighbors, friends, family have relied on me to walk, feed, play with pets. I'm currently available throughout the week and weekends at any time. I will be walking, feeding, caring, playing with your pets throughout the visits or stays. I will create a safe...
Chassie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Lily C.
Urbandale, IA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have Two Years Of Pet Sitting, Including Walking, Feeding, Grooming, Etc.
I love animals and am interested in petsitting for any kinds of pets. I am dependable, compassionate, friendly, and caring. I have two years of pet sitting, including walking dogs, feeding them, grooming, etc.
Lily can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Clive, IA
Alissia A.
5.0
I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the dishwasher. Definitely would book...
- Brionna W.
Mary L.
5.0
Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a special needs dog that wasn't the...
- Corrie R.
Katherine K.
5.0
Katherine watched our 15 year old dog while we were away for the weekend. She visited our home prior to watching him to get all the details and meet him. She provided text updates throughout the visit and was punctual with the scheduled visits. I would highly recommend her and we plan on using her...
- Tracie B.
Alexandra S.
5.0
Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that we can always count on. She takes...
- Renee R.
Maricela V.
5.0
Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy!
- Kay H.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Clive, IA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Clive, IA?
A local dog walker near you in Clive, IA will cost you an average of $14.50 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of January 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 Clive, IA?
Care.com has 6 dog walkers offering services in Clive, IA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Clive 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 Clive to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Clive, IA 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 Clive, IA 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 Clive, IA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Clive, IA, 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 Clive, IA?
On Care.com, there are currently 6 dog walkers near you in Clive, IA 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.