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Hannah A.

Independence, IA

from
$8/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Hannah and I am currently a freshman at Lawrence University! Though I have no official paid pet sitting jobs I have experience dog sitting for friends. I have dog sat 2 dogs one bigger and one smaller. I fed, walked, and played with them. At home, I also have a dog that I care for everyday including walking her. I...
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Animal Care Giver!

Oelwein, IA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, my name is shaunna. I am 22 years old. I have my CNA (certified nursing assistant) and am certified CPR. I love working and helping other people. I have worked as a CNA since 2020 in long term care/ short term care/ memory care and for the past 1 1/2 years worked in a dementia unit. I have also worked in a daycare and...
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Manchester, IA

from
$14/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Adrienne! My boyfriend and I have two cats, Winnie and Gimli. I grew up with medium dogs (black lab and german shorthair) as well as small dogs (toy poodle and bichon shih tzu. I love animals, and would love to walk your dog, or check in on your cats!
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Coggon, IA

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Creating a positive and safe experience for your furry friend is my top priority. I treat every pet as if they were my own, ensuring a stimulating and consistent routine. I'm punctual, responsible, and empathetic. I have one year of experience providing pet sitting, walking, and daycare services. I follow feeding schedules,...
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Veronica H.'s Photo

Vinton, IA

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I grew up caring for animals at a very young age. I've learned the in and outs of basic pet sitting, and even more! I've owned many exotic animals, snakes, spiders, ferrets, reptiles in general! I have experience caring for horses as well! Dogs or cats? Not a problem, that's a walk in the park! I have mant books studying animals...
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Part Time- Pet Sitter, Available

Oelwein, IA

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am able to provide dog sitting in your home. I have a 2-year-old Golden Doodle that I love dearly and have assisted my aunt with her dog grooming company on occasion. I am willing to walk, feed, bathe and play with your pets!
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  • The average post rate is $8.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Independence, IA

A local dog walker near you in Independence, IA will cost you an average of $8.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Independence, IA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Independence 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 Independence to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

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 Independence, IA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Independence, 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.

On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Independence, 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.

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