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60 dog walkers are listed in East Orange, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 2 years
Dog walkers in East Orange, NJ
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a pet lover with years of experience walking dogs and caring for cats. I am a Cranford resident and former Microbiologist who has cared for many pets through care. com along with having my own dog. I have also cared for many cats and dogs in my neighborhood and elsewhere . I am responsible, loving, and trustworthy and would...
Linda can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Linda was wonderful! She responded very quickly to my inquiry and we set up a meet and greet for the next day to go over my cats needs. I felt confident having her come to my home to care for our elderly cat while we were away on vacation. Every day she would text...
Kathleen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with a puggle/basset hound mix once a day for an hour weekdays. We visited the dog runs and enjoyed walking/running along the waterfront weather permitting. I also cat sit for a maine coon mix on weekends and when the owner is away on vacation. We sit and snuggle as well as enjoy play time with his toys. I adore...
Eileen can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"Eileen has been walking our dog, Elvis, for about 2 months now. He is a rescue and we were anxious about finding a reliable and friendly dog walker to walk him during the day. I emailed Eileen the day we adopted Elvis and she was willing to come meet us that very...
Jennifer C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I also can walk your dogs.
Erika can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Erika did a great job taking care of our cat in her home. She was in contact with us while we were away and sent us photos and updates. She treated our cat as if she was her own. We will definitely hire her again!"
Elizabeth W.
5.0
(1)
I have a lot of experience of taking care of pets. I, myself had a dog, and I've taken care of the pets of families I have worked for whether it be day walks, feedings and/or overnight care so your fur-babies aren't locked up in a boarding facility; which I love and adore spending time and snuggles. I'm honest, kind, and get...
Cathy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Noel C.
Bayonne, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Noel! I am 22 years old (female) with a passion for animals and care taking. I have 2 years of paid experience with watching animals including former employment at the beloved PETSMART where I worked as a dog groomer and care taker working very closely and hands on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and breeds...
Noel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Laura P.
Verona, NJ
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Pet And Animal Lover Will Feed, Walk, Play With, And Give Love And Care To Your Pets
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Pet people!! I am Laura, a mother of 3 from Verona. I am also mother to 5 pets. My family and friends suspect I'm an animal whisperer. Although I have never done this for profession before, I have done it for love my whole life. My family and I currently have 1 dog, 3 cats, a bearded dragon (and some hermit crabs I didn't...
Laura can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Laura again watched my elderly dog over the holidays. She took wonderful care of her. Laura is dependable, flexible and she'll definitely go out of her to help you. My dog was definitely spoiled! She loves Laura."
Jessica P.
5.0
(1)
If you're looking for someone to care for your fur baby I'm here to help. I can provide animal sitting in your home, feed and change water, play and engage the animal in exercise, go for walks, give baths, and change litter boxes for those with feline fur babies. In the event that you have an animal that is currently being...
Nia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Imani H.
Montclair, NJ
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I been watching dogs for the past two years now. What started as a kind gesture for friends when they travelled, has now turned into a part time job from meeting other pet owners in need at the dog park! I will make sure your dog is given the best and safest care.
I work 100% remote for my day time career as a...
Imani can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Imani has been such a pleasure to work with. She has been watching my dog for over a year. I always bring my dog to her and she always goes above and beyond with having extra toys at her house, taking him out for multiple walks a day and even bringing him to the...
Alexis H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have dog sat rescue dogs in my mom's friend's house. While they were away I slept over and took care of her such as taking her out for walks or to the park and I also fed her. I overall loved her as my own. When there was an emergency we took her to the vet, so I am well-aware of what should happen in any sticky situation.
Ameera can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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.
Ann C.
Livingston, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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
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.
Gianna S.
Hoboken, NJ
$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Gianna, I am 25 years old, I am currently a student at William Patterson studying education. I am interested in finding the perfect family to fit right into. I have 7 years of experience with children, I worked in daycares working with infants and toddlers, as well as babysitting for multiple families (will have...
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Gianna was amazing with our two children. She is energetic, kind, patient, courteous, and punctual. Our kids were so excited to see her each day. Gianna was always ready to do walk to the park, play games, or help out with meal prep. She even jumped in to help...
Laura G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna and I am a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, digital product designer, and part-time caregiver currently living in Jersey City. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including helping with school/extracurricular pickup, homework, making meals, bath time and bed time. I recently...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were thrilled to find Anna to babysit our 2 and 4 year old daughters. She gave us the peace of mind to go out for the first time in over a year and our girls loved her."
Katie L.
Tatiana C.
Kearny, NJ
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Highly Organized, Attentive, And Energetic Nanny + Family Assistant
4.9
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in household assistance/housekeeping for 7+ years now. My experience also extends into nannying and pet care, and overall being a supportive hand to busy households.
Experience follows as:
Nanny Care
Pet sitting / Dog walking
In-home Meal prep
Deep Cleaning (BR/BA/Kitchen)
Light cleaning/housekeeping...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tatiana has been an incredible caregiver for our family! She is warm, patient, and truly cares for our children as if they were her own. She is funny and has a great sense of humor which our son loves and our baby ADORES her. She is a magician when it comes to...
Care member
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: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room 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.
Mackenzie D.
Little Falls, NJ
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mackenzie and I am 26 years old. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and I am currently working toward a masters degree in early childhood education I have worked at Love, Laugh, Learn Academic Child Care in Cedar Grove for 5 years. I have worked with children ages 6 months - 6 years old. I also babysit and...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie has been super helpful babysitting our children after daycare. Our kids are 3 and 4 years old and can be challenging but she handles them very well. Mackenzie feeds them their dinner and engages and plays with them until it's bed time. We also really...
Shana L.
Palesa M.
Lyndhurst, NJ
$15-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a South African born individual who has a deep passion for animals. Over the years, I've taken care of home pets and volunteered at an animal center in South Africa. I believe I'm very good with home pets and I prioritize their well being safety in all means possible.
I'm looking to make extra money walking if...
Palesa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Palesa is a pleasure to work with. She does a great job keeping my house organized and taking care of my dog. She is dependable, diligent, respectable, communicates clearly and follows instruction well. Will definitely recommend her."
Linying L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kyanah. I am 22 years old and an online student. I am currently in school for Forensics/ Nursing. I am a kind, family oriented person, who has grew up with 3 younger siblings. I am the oldest daughter so I'm used to being very hands on with children. I also worked at just like home daycare for 3 years. I've booked...
Kyanah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Greta S.
Hoboken, NJ
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I have been pet sitting and dog walking about 5 years now. The past three summers I have done both dog walking and nannying together. I have experience with lots of different dog breeds, but have looked after a few cats as well.
Greta can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in East Orange, NJ
Linda R.
5.0
Linda is lovely! She responded very quickly to my inquiry, and we met up for a meet and greet. I feel comfortable having her come to my home to walk my Dog Daisy. I will definitely use Linda in the future and would definitely recommend her!!!
- Care member
Eileen M.
5.0
Eileen has been walking our dog, Elvis, for about 2 months now. He is a rescue and we were anxious about finding a reliable and friendly dog walker to walk him during the day. I emailed Eileen the day we adopted Elvis and she was willing to come meet us that very night. She has a warm and caring...
- Jennifer C.
Erika L.
5.0
Erika did a great job taking care of our cat in her home. She was in contact with us while we were away and sent us photos and updates. She treated our cat as if she was her own. We will definitely hire her again!
- Elizabeth W.
Laura P.
5.0
Laura is amazing! We have three young cats and Laura recently began caring for them. Laura is so thoughtful gentle and loving to our "babies" and treats them like her own. And Laura is extremely professional; she is timely, easy to reach, great at responding and goes the extra mile!
- Nicole A.
Imani H.
5.0
Imani was incredibly helpful and showed my pup so much dedicated care and love. She took her time to understand his diet, schedule and favorite toys and ways to play. She's my go-to!
- Leslye M.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in East Orange, NJ
How much do dog walkers charge near me in East Orange, NJ?
A local dog walker near you in East Orange, NJ will cost you an average of $17.11 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of April 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 East Orange, NJ?
Care.com has 9 dog walkers offering services in East Orange, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from East Orange 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 East Orange to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in East Orange, 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 East Orange, 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 East Orange, NJ?
When searching for dog walkers near you in East Orange, 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 East Orange, NJ?
On Care.com, there are currently 9 dog walkers near you in East Orange, 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.