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Jenna K.
Shakopee, MN
$22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I am currently a sophomore at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and pursuing a major in public relations.
I have worked in the restaurant industry for four years and have adapted skills that are applicable to childcare environments. I have a passion for going above and beyond to ensure a welcoming and warm...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mary N.
Shakopee, MN
$9-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun loving, casual and honest
I like working with animals because of their unconditional love
I'm looking for a job that looks after cats.
I started working with animals when I was a child. In my spare time, I like to go for walks, read and travel.
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm known for my caring, friendly, and empathetic nature. My patience makes me particularly suited to caring for seniors, which I find incredibly rewarding.
Seeking additional work, I aim to assist people with their in-home challenges while fostering positive relationships.
My journey in senior care began five years ago when...
Tania can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, companionship
5.0
"Tania help my Dad with all his daily cares. She helped with bathing, laundry, meal preps, and general housekeeping. He really enjoyed the time they spent together running errands or just going for a drive in his car. Tania is very professional and caring. She...
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Kira M.
Shakopee, MN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey I'm Kira! I have 4 cat, 1 dog, 2 ducks and 1 bearded dragon. It's safe to say I have various animal experience.
I grew up with my mom (once a veterinarian) running an in home doggy day care. I grew up learning how to take care of animals. For the past 8 years, I've helped with walking, feeding, grooming and even cat...
Kira can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of pets for the past 3 years and have truly enjoyed each experience! I usually will take photo's and send them to the owner throughout the week and walk them at the park across the street. I walk my dog every day even in the winter so it's nothing to add one more.
Tania can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Inna G.
Shakopee, MN
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with child care for children other than my own. I enjoy children and helping around the house where I'm needed. I have a lot of flexibility when it comes to schedule. I have my own transportation and can plan fun activities for your kids.
I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful, and joyful....
Inna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Marissa J.
Rosemount, MN
$12-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my name is Marissa! I am currently 18 years old and attending college at the University of St Thomas, but my hometown is Rosemount! While I have lived with cats my whole life, I love all animals and would love to gain experience with any type. Along with experience with my own cats, I have experience dog sitting and...
Marissa can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Marissa was hired to walk our Dog. She did a great job and we would really like to have come again."
Joel U.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...
Kris can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Kristin is simply wonderful. She was our family assistant helping with groceries, cooking, errands, house organization, etc. She is so happy to help, reliable, great communicator, efficient, and just a pleasure to work with. We loved getting to know her, trusted...
Ingrid C.
Mary J.
Minneapolis, MN
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I love animals! I grew up with both cats and dogs and now in my adult life, have 2 cats, 1 large breed dog, and a parakeet. I do have experience with administering oral and injectable medication to both cats and dogs.
My professional experience is in healthcare as a Registered Nurse.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Mary can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting & more
5.0
"absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend."
Jacquelyn K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Claire and I have grown
up with dogs since I got an Australian Shepherd
at 4 years old. Since then I have lived with Black
Labs, Chocolate Labs, and chihuahuas - I love
them all!
While I absolutely love dogs, my current lease
doesn't allow me to own one. So I got into dog sitting! I have been...
Claire can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, grooming, boarding & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Claire has been a great dog sitter for us when we travel. We always come home to happy dogs and a well kept house. She always responds quickly, she's very dependable and has even helped us in a last minute pinch! I highly recommend Claire!"
Patti W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
While I don't have any formal training for caring for animals, I have been around them my whole life. My mother is a certified dog trainer and owns her own rescue so I have been fortunate enough to experience all types of dogs for a number of years. I believe that most of the time, dogs bad behavior is due to pent up energy, so...
Natalie can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Natalie has been our dog walker for the last year. She's AWESOME. Super reliable and punctual. Great communication skills. And, most importantly, she is great with our 70 lbs dog!! I highly recommend her and would be happy to speak with anyone who might be...
Keith W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up with dogs and cats in the house my entire life. Experience with walking, feeding, brushing, bathing, and loving animals.
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking
Julia W.
Eden Prairie, MN
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had dogs of my own my entire life. I currently have a 1-year-old great pyrenees and two cats. I have experience dog sitting for my neighbors throughout my life as well. I have also worked at a dog groomers washing dogs. I will care for dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also care for cats. I am able to meet a variety of...
Julia can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, in addition to owning my own dogs (two adorable cocker spaniels and a small cockapoo), I previously worked for a local professional pet care business for 1. 5 years. I can walk your dog as few or as many days a week as you need or multiple times a day. I can also provide pet care visits in your home for dogs, cats, or...
Lisa can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love dogs and cats. I realize that for many people pets are like their children. I have experience walking & caring for large, medium and small dogs. I also provide excellent care for cats. I am dependable, honest and loving.
Becca can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking & more
5.0
"Becca is wonderful. She loves my dogs, and they love her. She walks them, brushes them & gives them treats. So glad I found her!"
Judy M.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Rachel. I'm a Cancer Care Health Educator by day, a publisher author, charitable board member, and fun loving caregiver for humans and animals. I'm 40, fun, reliable, responsible, own my own home, have a beloved 11. 5-year-old Golden Retriever/Cocker Spaniel mutt Greta who was a rescue. I love playing, walking and...
Rachel can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Rachel watched my dogs for a weekend. They were so well taken care of and loved like family. I got tons of pictures the entire weekend. They're both on meds and special diets and I knew that they were strictly adhered to. The pups just loved her, of course. It...
Lauren V.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello to everyone looking for quality care for your pets. I am responsible and qualified and have been providing animal care for the past 4 years. I am also a licensed school social worker with 20 years of experience. I have done professional in-home pet sitting in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Both staying at the home and as...
Heidi can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Heidi is wonderful, caring and compassionate. I completely trusted her to communicate and take care of our pets needs. I would highly recommend Heidi!"
Tammy B.
5.0
(1)
I am an animal and kid loving mom with a college education and many references. I am dependable and flexible. I can walk, feed and let your pets out. Let me know your needs and I'll help. Thanks
Susan can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Sue came into our lives after we got a brand new Golden Retriever puppy. My husband and I both work full time so we needed someone to help us during the day with feeding and letting the puppy out. The amount of help she provided with us was amazing. She went above...
Jennifer R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had all kinds of animals growing up, from the general dog/cats, to ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, snakes (not my favorite), turtles, bearded dragon, and other amphibians and lizards. We have one pet now, a springer spaniel. I have walked dogs, which included giving medication, feeding and playing with the dogs. And...
Sandy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Sandy watched my 2 big male cats recently. She did a great job stopping in daily to check food & water, checked litter box & most importantly played with them. She kept in contact with me by text & sent pictures. I felt secure with her watching my babies."
Karen M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Savannah (or Sav for short!) and I've worked in pet care for 10 years resulting in thousands of competed walks and dozens of sittings- and I love what I do! I also am the dog mom of a spunky 9-year-old German Shepard mix.
I understand the need for detailed and compassionate care, especially in the winter...
Savannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training, grooming, daily feeding & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Savannah is such an amazing dog sitter! We’ve used her numerous times for our Husky and Australian Shepherd. She’s reliable, sends lots of photos and updates, and takes such good care of our dogs while we’re away! She also treats our house as if it’s her own and...
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Prior Lake, MN
Tania P.
5.0
Tania help my Dad with all his daily cares. She helped with bathing, laundry, meal preps, and general housekeeping. He really enjoyed the time they spent together running errands or just going for a drive in his car. Tania is very professional and caring. She helped my Dad stay in is home and kept...
- Care member
Marissa J.
5.0
Marissa was hired to walk our Dog. She did a great job and we would really like to have come again.
- Joel U.
Kris U.
5.0
Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!
- Grace A.
Mary J.
5.0
absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend.
- Jacquelyn K.
Claire B.
5.0
Claire has been a great dog sitter for us when we travel. We always come home to happy dogs and a well kept house. She always responds quickly, she's very dependable and has even helped us in a last minute pinch! I highly recommend Claire!
- Patti W.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Prior Lake, MN
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Prior Lake, MN?
A local dog walker near you in Prior Lake, MN will cost you an average of $18.71 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of March 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 Prior Lake, MN?
Care.com has 7 dog walkers offering services in Prior Lake, MN. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Prior Lake, MN 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 Prior Lake, MN 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 Prior Lake, MN?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Prior Lake, MN, 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 Prior Lake, MN?
On Care.com, there are currently 7 dog walkers near you in Prior Lake, MN 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.