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Find dog walkers in Elkridge, MD that you’ll love
60 dog walkers are listed in Elkridge, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years
Dog walkers in Elkridge, MD
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have a dog of my own. I am very active with my animals, I pay them lots of attention. I love to take them for walks and play with them! I have been dog sitting for the past 3 years.
Liat can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting and walking. I love dogs and treat them as if they are like your baby
Courtney can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Hire Courtney!!! I recently adopted a dog named Dunkin and he has a lot of separation anxiety. Needless to say, he could not be left alone. I was in the process of was trying to get him into a doggie daycare, but I needed someone to come to my house everyday while...
Stephanie H.
Ellen V.
Ellicott City, MD
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Dependable Nanny Who Wants To Nurture And Love Your Child(ren)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love interacting, imagining, and exploring with children. I have been a teacher for almost 3 years (6-month to 6-year-olds), having the most fun reading kids' stories and teaching them art, science, and cooking. I would love to share these interests with your children through indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and...
Ellen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ellen has such a great attitude and very entertaining with young kids."
Nicki H.
Sydney D.
Columbia, MD
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an 18-year-old college student and animal lover. I have had cats all of my life and have dog sat for 2 years. I love all animals and would be happy to walk/stay with any of your animals!
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sydney has been great. Very professional and great to work with. Recommended!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kiana and I absolutely love animals! I have a toy poodle myself and have been in love with dogs and cats since I could remember. I have experience with cleaning after animals and walking them so I'll have no problem taking care for your fluffy friends! Thank you for the opportunity:)
Kiana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She is a very sweet and friendly girl! Took very good care of my dog and is a very hard working person. Very happy with her!"
Nick L.
Gabrielle E.
Severn, MD
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of child care experience, 3 years of house cleaning experience, and about 2 years pet/house sitting experience. I am a passionate person that will get the job done right, love on your fur baby, give them long walks and play sessions, and leave the house better than I found it!
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
"I was very pleased with her service, She was very thorough. I wasn't sure what to expect but i know she exceeded my expectations."
Kathy R.
Deja C.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced (0-12), Flexible, Punctual Student-Nurse Babysitter :)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a friendly, caring, responsible 23-year-old nurse that recently graduated from Johns Hopkins with my MSN. I received my BS in Bio/Chem from Morgan State University.
About Me:
1. I'm a Nurse (CPR & CNA certified) (Future FNP).
2. I work on a pediatric unit with an affiliated Hopkins location that specializes in...
Deja can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deja was great with our three boys and very attentive to each of them. We would happily hire her again!"
Kristal P.
Karla P.
Gwynn Oak, MD
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Karla. I am a passionate animal lover, responsible and reliable. I can help with pet walking and pet sitting.
Karla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She is absolutely loving, caring, devoted and very responsible person we definitely trust her 100%. When we came home from vacation we found our boy happy. I didn't have to worry about my personal belongings, neither my pet. We highly recommend her. "
Karliz W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will be attending Johns Hopkins in the fall and would love a part-time position. Additionally, I have a new cavapoo puppy who I would love to bring along with me if possible. I have been babysitting for 10 years now and have had a wide range of experience from babysitting newborn twins to kids with Down Syndrome or Autism....
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is great with young children. She is the type of babysitter that likes to stay busy by playing, going outside, doing crafts and reading with her children. She is dependable and responsible. She cleans up after herself and the children. She has good behavior...
Debi H.
I have a sweet tuxedo cat I take care of and have precious experience with dog care and dog walking.
Annie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Halle S.
Ellicott City, MD
$15-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love all animals and also enjoy being outside and walking. I have two friendly dogs and two cats. I have some experience dog sitting and dog walking.
Halle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
Savannah C.
Hanover, MD
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience in dog sitting and dog walking. I have my own dog, and 2 cats. I love all animals.
Savannah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
My name is Anna and I love animals! I have grown up around dogs and cats my whole life and have a lot of experience now both dog walking and dog/cat sitting. I am currently a graduate student at loyola and looking for extra work and some time to hang with some cute pets!
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Kayla C.
Hanover, MD
$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I love animals and have over 15 years of experience with pet setting , grooming dogs walking , cat sitting etc . I even have experience with feeding pets such as fish & birds . I can't wait to watch your furry ones :)
Kayla can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Hana D.
Catonsville, MD
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm Hana, and I have been pet sitting and dog walking for a year. I love taking care of dogs and cats and would love the opportunity to take care of yours! I can give pets medication, take them on walks, clean litter boxes, and play with pets.
Hana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi there, I'm Juliahna! I am currently a student at St. Mary's College of Maryland and I'm looking for some summer job opportunities! I have 2 years of experience with pet sitting, boarding, and dog walking. I love animals and I look forward to meeting yours!
Juliahna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Hi I am a 21-year-old college student with tons of experience pet sitting and dog walking! I can provide overnight care in your home. I grew up with animals in my home & often pet sit for my neighbors and close friends. I can provide references if needed.
Kayla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Jalie D.
Glen Burnie, MD
$15-20/hr
Hi, i'm interested in dog walking, playing, sitting and more!! My name is jalie I am 20 years old and graduated high school 2 years ago and am looking for someone who's in need of help!
Jalie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I've had pets since I was 10 years old, so I have about 25 years of experience with animals. As many times as I have moved, a home feels empty to me without at least 1 pet in it. I currently own a grumpy old cat with lots of personality. I've been around puppies and I am well versed in potty training. As the caption of my...
Shannon can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I've taken care of many dogs in my life and happy to be with them at any time! Feedings, Walking, Etc.
I'm very allergic to cats! I cannot be in a house with one. Even for a short time.
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Elkridge, MD
Courtney A.
5.0
Hire Courtney!!! I recently adopted a dog named Dunkin and he has a lot of separation anxiety. Needless to say, he could not be left alone. I was in the process of was trying to get him into a doggie daycare, but I needed someone to come to my house everyday while I went to work, to stay at my house...
- Stephanie H.
Ellen V.
5.0
Ellen watched over our daughter from when she was only a few months old for about six months. She was caring, loving and always very sweet with her. She was very reliable and always on time.
- Alexander S.
Sydney D.
5.0
Sydney has been great. Very professional and great to work with. Recommended!
- Care member
Kiana K.
5.0
She is a very sweet and friendly girl! Took very good care of my dog and is a very hard working person. Very happy with her!
- Nick L.
Gabrielle E.
5.0
I was very pleased with her service, She was very thorough. I wasn't sure what to expect but i know she exceeded my expectations.
- Kathy R.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Elkridge, MD
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Elkridge, MD?
A local dog walker near you in Elkridge, MD will cost you an average of $17.14 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 Elkridge, MD?
Care.com has 14 dog walkers offering services in Elkridge, MD. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Elkridge 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 Elkridge to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Elkridge, MD 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 Elkridge, MD 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 Elkridge, MD?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Elkridge, MD, 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 Elkridge, MD?
On Care.com, there are currently 14 dog walkers near you in Elkridge, MD 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 Elkridge, MD dog walkers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Dog Walkers in Elkridge, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers.