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Hello! My name is Alexis and I'm a college student looking for part time work!
I have grown up constantly around animals and even have a dog of my own! I have a bearded dragon named Kevin as well! In the past I raised a chameleon and a leopard gecko as well! I have always had a family dog, but after moving out I made the...
Alexis can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, pet transportation
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, energetic, and organized.
I absolutely adore animals! Their unique personalities and behaviors never fail to captivate me. Love and compassion are at the core for my interactions with them, as I believe in treating them with the same kindness and respect that I would want for...
Madeleine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maddie and I am an animal lover who provides dog sitting and cat sitting in your own home and also do dog walking as well. I am very caring, trustworthy, and punctual. I also have 2 years of paid experience.
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Madison is very sweet and dependable. She is also very attentive to requests. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you for taking care of my two cats while I was away!"
Anthony S.
5.0
(2)
My name is Helen and I love animals. I owned two Quaker parakeets and loved playing with them. I have a soft spot for dogs and cats! I work full time in the medical field as a remote worker. This allows me to have more flexibility with my schedule to include dog walks. If someone needs me to stay in their home, as long as they...
Helen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Helen did a wonderful job taking care of our rabbit (and house!) for a weekend while my husband and I were out of town. We got plenty of pictures and she was very communicative! Your pets will love her! "
Erin C.
5.0
(1)
I have taken care of cats, kittens, dogs, and ferrets.
As for dogs, I have cared for both large and small and at most have cared for three at a time.
This care includes feeding, walking, and playing. I have also stayed overnight for care for dogs and cats as well.
I love animals and am considering a career in animal...
Andrea can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Andrea is one of the kindest, most caring individuals you'll ever meet. She has cat sit my cat on multiple occasions and has gone out of her way to make him feel comfortable and loved while I was away. She is responsible, trustworthy, and genuine. A true gem of a...
Raga N.
Nageswary P.
Sterling, VA
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am a kind and caring individual. I love animals and that's why I decided to start my dog walking & pet sitting service. I look forward to taking care of your pet/s and giving them the very best service. I'm very reliable, trustworthy and honest.
Nageswary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I always had dogs and cats since my childhood. I love having many of them around, they are the joy of the house.
My dogs currently live in Brazil, so I would love to play and walk with your little friend.
Suely can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have a small business and walk and take care of pets. I take some to my house, stay at your house or do daily walking. I know how much people love their animals because I have a dog and cat, and can't imagine my life without them. I love animals. I think they bring so much joy into our lives.
I will treat your pets like my...
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding, daily feeding & more
5.0
(4)
I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have know Andrea for 15 years and watched her grow into a beautiful, talented and caring young woman. She took care of my youngest
Child for 6 years and found her to be responsible beyond her years. I would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone."
Liliana S.
4.5
(44)
Hired by 69 families in your neighborhood
My name is Linda and I am a caring, love and tidy to attention petsitter. I have been doing this for over 10 years. I do part-time pet walking for early morning, early afternoon and evenings. I am very flexible and don't mind working around your hours. As a part time job I work at a vet right in Fairfax and have been there for...
Linda can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I've been using Linda's service for over two years now and have had a great experience with her. She is always prompt to respond and is available whenever (except when she get married and went on her honeymoon - I guess I can excuse that :) ). I highly recommend...
Lannie N.
Rebecca B.
Herndon, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Loving, Caring, And Super Responsible Petsitter Who Adores Animals (especially Dogs)!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Becca! I am 24 years old and I am graduating from Towson University's Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology undergraduate program this Spring!
I have 2. 5 years of experience of paid pet care. I specifically have paid experience taking care of dogs and frogs. I also have experience of taking care of pets...
Rebecca can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of dogs and cats. I would watch the pet in the home of the owner and would take care of the house and maintain it clean. I would feed the pet and take them out for a walk and bathroom when they need to and play with the pet to keep them entertained.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Ms Elizabeth has provided care for our cats a few times on their own and regularly in combination with watching our child. She has always done a fantastic job. She is incredibly reliable and responsive.
She is as wonderful with our fur babies as our actual baby."
Suzanne P.
Katherine W.
Reston, VA
$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Dog Owner And Cat Sitter Looking To Make Smiles Happen!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine, and I have been working with animals on and off since late high school.
In high school, I worked with some neighborhood cats- feeding, cleaning litterboxes, playing, etc...
In college, I have been working as a seasonal dog walker/pet sitter. Currently, I work as a dog bather in the grooming suite...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at...
Parmjeet K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently working as a private caregiver for families in our local area. My past experience includes 10+years as an educator and caregiver in a home daycare. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified and have cared for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. I have also raised 3 beautiful daughters of my own and have five...
Silvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Silvia was wonderful with our 3.5 month old daughter. She immediately knew how to handle a baby with zero direction from us. We could hear our daughter cooing delightedly as Silvia played with her. She also stayed an extra hour at the last minute, which was a big...
Katherine J.
Marcia G.
Germantown, MD
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
20+ Years In Early Childhood Care/BA In Early Childhood
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
*** Criminal background check available upon request.
Hi my name is Marcia. I love working with children. I have worked in the early childhood field for over 25 years, many of those years as a lead teacher. I have also worked as a nanny for over 5 years. I am a proud mother of 3 grown children and a loving grandmother of 4. I...
Marcia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marcia is very responsible and caring. She treats her charges as her own. She always shows up for work and gives her all. She would be a good person to watch your children."
Patricia M.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Ana and I am 22 years old. I am currently a student as well as an Assistant teacher at a Montessori school in Reston. Ive always loved working with kids of all ages. I am CPR/AED certified. I have been a nanny before for multiple years as well. For the family I worked for I would watch over the kids, play with...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana is amazing, my kids love her so much!!!!She does so much to help them with school and sports. 10/10 recommend, just wish we could take her with us to our new location."
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Carrie H.
Reston, VA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Sociology from Louisiana State University. I love to read, play board/card games, watercolor, puzzle, go on walks, and hang out with my elderly rescue cat.
I have been working with children and families for more than 12 years. I have been with the same family for 8 years and...
Carrie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carrie did regular housekeeping and errands and occasional babysitting and house/pet sitting for my family for a little less than a year. She did excellent work, was extremely reliable, and my kids adored her. We were sad she moved away but really appreciated...
Karin D.
Hey my name is Salma, I'm looking for a part time pet sitting/walking job because I love pets and enjoy spending time outdoors. I have 3 years of experience with dog walking and cat sitting.
Salma can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
Christina B.
Sterling, VA
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I am Christina I have babysit dogs and took care of dogs for 10 years. Families would ask me to do a Dogsitting for a weekend or even a week while they're out of town. I feed dogs, walk dogs, cuddle, make sure there safe.
Christina can also help with: Pet sitting
Itzell C.
Herndon, VA
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Previously, I have worked with families to maintain a healthy routine for their companions. My experience includes: dog walking and sitting with a range of sizes. Ensuring proper communication with families with necessary updates.
Itzell can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Great Falls, VA
Madison K.
5.0
Madison is very sweet and dependable. She is also very attentive to requests. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you for taking care of my two cats while I was away!
- Anthony S.
Helen B.
5.0
Helen did a wonderful job taking care of our rabbit (and house!) for a weekend while my husband and I were out of town. We got plenty of pictures and she was very communicative! Your pets will love her!
- Erin C.
Andrea G.
5.0
Andrea is one of the kindest, most caring individuals you'll ever meet. She has cat sit my cat on multiple occasions and has gone out of her way to make him feel comfortable and loved while I was away. She is responsible, trustworthy, and genuine. A true gem of a human being. I can't recommend her...
- Raga N.
Andrea G.
5.0
Andrea has a gentle disposition and is so patient with children. Her imagination allows her to carry on a conversation with toddlers so naturally. She allows for so much room for imaginative play; kids feel heard and loved. I have known Andrea personally for 18 years now and would love to have her...
- Allie B.
Linda L.
5.0
This was our first time having a pet sitter for our cats and Linda was great! She showed up the days we needed her and when we got home everything was taken care of. We will definitely be hiring her again.
- Ellen B.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Great Falls, VA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Great Falls, VA?
A local dog walker near you in Great Falls, VA will cost you an average of $16.00 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 Great Falls, VA?
Care.com has 2 dog walkers offering services in Great Falls, VA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Great Falls 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 Great Falls to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Great Falls, VA 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 Great Falls, VA 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 Great Falls, VA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Great Falls, VA, 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 Great Falls, VA?
On Care.com, there are currently 2 dog walkers near you in Great Falls, VA 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.