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60 dog walkers are listed in Vista, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years

Dog walkers in Vista, CA

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Kaylee L.


Vista, CA

$17/hr

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Hi! My name is kaylee i m experienced with most animals. I m dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. I love playing, walking, interacting with all animals and look forward to meeting your pets (:
Although I don't have professional experience as a pet sitter, I have 4 years of experience as a nanny, during which I've regularly cared for families' pets when they've gone out of town. This has given me plenty of opportunities to look after animals, ensuring they're well-fed, walked, and loved. I've always had a soft spot for...
Valerie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Carolina G.


Oceanside, CA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there. My name is Carol and I have over 20 years of experience in handling animals. My services are: Boarding -Pet Hotel/Pet day care/ensure pets are given requisite amount of exercise and play time. -In-home pet care -Dog walks and hikes -Sitting and overnight stays -Elderly and Special needs pets -Pet transportation....
Carolina can also help with: Administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
Skills:

Bonded and insured

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

NAPPS Certified

5.0
"Carolina takes great care of dogs, and I feel very confident when I have to leave my dog Zak with her. He loves to stay and play there!"

Juliana P.

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Jennel V.


Oceanside, CA

$5-10/hr1 yrs exp

Summer Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available!

I love animals and have had multiple pets all my life. I currently have a puppy, 2 cats and a bunny. I am caring and responsible. I would be willing to dog/cat/bird sit short or long term, daytime/overnights. I would also love to do some dog walking. Thanks!
Jennel can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking & more
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Elaine W.


Encinitas, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Loves Pets Too!

I have always had pets since I was very young. I have cared for dogs, cats, bunnies, parrots, other birds, reptiles and hamsters. I enjoy taking a dog for long walks in the evening or early mornings. I have done overnight care for various animals. I do prefer to care for your pet in your home. I am an active person and I enjoy...
Elaine can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
5.0
"Elaine has done a great job with our 85 lb dog who can be a handful and cat. She communicates well and we are lucky to have her helping our family!"

Andrew B.

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Emerald K.


Carlsbad, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Animal Lover And Advocate

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emy. I love animals. I have a dog of my own and also volunteer at a cat rescue and have been since 2018. I have been animal sitting since 2016. Please note: due to having my own dog, I am not willing to board animals in my home. My rates are as followed: 30 min walk- $17. 60 min walk- $30. Overnight sitting (per...
Emerald can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Tanya R.


San Marcos, CA

$17-21/hr

Pet Sitting And Walking

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had several dogs over my lifetime as well as fostered 65 pups through my home. All ages all sizes and some with behavioral issues!
Tanya can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Tanya and her husband Tom have been absolutely incredible to me and my sweet girl! They are so sweet and would send pictures on occasion to keep my mind at ease. I’ve never left my dog with anyone and now that I’ve met them I can’t imagine taking her anywhere else!...

Emily S.

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Christina N.


Carlsbad, CA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Love Love Pets

Hello, I love animals. I've always had pets growing up . I previously own a Golden Labrador named Moose. I had him since he was a puppy. Also I have a cat named Gypsy and I have California king snake named Skellitor. I have experience with horses, tortoises, bunnies, chicken, geese, and goats. I can provide love, and...
Christina can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
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Bridgette V.


Oceanside, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Available!

4.0

(1)

Hi there! My name is Bridgette. I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2019 and have been living in Southern California since 2022. I work full-time remotely in digital marketing for a self-storage company, but I'm looking for opportunities to help busy families During Covid, I nannied for a family with four kids and...
Bridgette can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
4.0
"I interviewed Bridgette, she was very kind and respectful. She showed up on time and has her own transportation."

Brittany S.

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Denise M.


Encinitas, CA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Essay Tutor / English Tutor / Reading And Comprehension Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I am a recent graduate of Cal State San Marcos, where I earned my BA in Literature and Writing Studies. Being a recent graduate, of course, means returning to the one reliable job before getting a cozy professional one - taking care of kiddos! I have experience on care. com as a nanny during my time as a...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Denise has been so helpful! She was quick to learn our family dynamic and our routine. Our kids enjoy spending time with her and we are appreciative of the help she provides with other tasks in the household!"

Jeannette S.

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Barb C.


Oceanside, CA

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a great love for children. My first babysitting job began when I was 12years old. I would watch the newborn little girl who used to be my neighbor. I was her main caregiver until she entered kindergarten. in the years since then, kids have always been a part of my life. I have two daughters of my own. J. is...
Barb can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Barb truly loves children, she has patience and attentiveness to make a child /children grow to be wonderful young adults."

Maria J.

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Katie L.


Carlsbad, CA

$20-45/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover & Local Dog Walker

Hello, I am an animal caregiver that will take walks w/ your furry family members & give them all that quality attention they so deserve.. I have been walking dogs & pet sitting in north county San Diego for a few years now and I love it! The people I have met & their beloved pets are just the best! It has been a journey I want...
Katie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Katie has looked after our cats many times over the last couple of years. She is kind, caring, trustworthy and always reliable. She’s made traveling worry free for us knowing our precious kitty’s are in good hands! Highly recommend her. 😻"

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Sandra F.


Encinitas, CA

$32-34/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

I'm a recent empty nester and moved to Lower Queen Anne for my husbands work. I'm a mom of three adults. They are well adjusted abs successful and do not live locally. I love to tidy, cook, bake, run errands, walk dogs make returns and plan vacations or bring kids to Dr appts whatever you need to make the house work...
5.0
"Sandy was an incredible gift to our family. She did a variety of things - running errands, cooking, shopping and meal planning, help around the home and managing services. She was enjoyable to work with, gracious, flexible, reliable and a great communicator. "

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Camilla W.


Carlsbad, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Loving Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Being raised on a farm in Pennsylvania I grew up with a deep love for animals! Over the years I've had the pleasure of raising several pets of my own, currently I have a chihuahua named Fiona & she is my princess. My experience working with families & providing care for their animals has been an absolute joy. I provide...
Camilla can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Camilla is best sitter! Will consider hiring again. Camilla was there when I needed good reliable sitter for my Kids (dogs) Milly & Moe. Very easy lady to talk with very helpful. Milly has heart condition and Camilla gave Milly meds three times a day everyday she...

Trinidad A.

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Tara W.


Oceanside, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pets Are Life! They're Not LIKE Family They ARE Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! My names Tara& I have a 3-year-old Frenchie-Bully named Pepper who I ADORE! I make ALL her food and treats Organic and Gluten free. My mothers a professional chef so I learned from the best! I'm open to providing that service as well :) I also 20+years of experience providing quality care to all types of animals from cats...
Tara can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Tara is a wonderful Dog Sitter, she Pays a lot of attention to the dogs, she just doesn't come over and do nothing she interacts with the animals so that's what I like about her,She is a wonderful babysitter and I hope to get her back soon couldn't ask for anybody...

Linda C.

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John D.


Carlsbad, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

John Dog Walking/Running Service

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, and caring I like working with animals because they are so happy when you take them out on walks or runs. It always puts a smile on my face. I'm looking for a job that allows me to walk or run people's dogs when they are away for the day or on vacation. I started working...
John can also help with: Pet walking
Dog trainer - 5 yrs experience Petsitting/dog walking - 10 yrs experience Nannying, babysitting & transportation experience as well
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training, grooming
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Steph P.


Encinitas, CA

$20-45/hr6 yrs exp

Dog Walker, Feeding

I grew up with a yellow lab my whole life. I've watched dogs for people in the past, mainly through babysitting or nannying. I have done overnight dog-sitting /house-sitting and dog walking. I'm a nanny looking to add dog walking/feeding a few times a week if the hours work, or dog sitting on occasional weekends or some weeks if...
Steph can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have experience in owning and taking care of my own pet and also pet sitting for others! While pet sitting, I have experience in dog walking and other activities!
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Diana L.


Oceanside, CA

$17-20/hr

Pet Lover Takes On Dog Walking

Hello, I have to senior pups myself and love all animals. I've had pets for over 10 years, can comfortably administer medicine, walk & care for animals especially dogs and cats. My schedule is mostly open so please let me know if you have any further questions I can clarify. Thank you.
Diana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Vista, CA

Carolina G.

5.0

Carolina takes great care of dogs, and I feel very confident when I have to leave my dog Zak with her. He loves to stay and play there!

- Juliana P.

Elaine W.

5.0

Elaine has done a great job with our 85 lb dog who can be a handful and cat. She communicates well and we are lucky to have her helping our family!

- Andrew B.

Tanya R.

5.0

Tanya and her husband Tom have been absolutely incredible to me and my sweet girl! They are so sweet and would send pictures on occasion to keep my mind at ease. I’ve never left my dog with anyone and now that I’ve met them I can’t imagine taking her anywhere else! I could not recommend them enough!

- Emily S.

Bridgette V.

4.0

I interviewed Bridgette, she was very kind and respectful. She showed up on time and has her own transportation.

- Brittany S.

Denise M.

5.0

Denise has been so helpful! She was quick to learn our family dynamic and our routine. Our kids enjoy spending time with her and we are appreciative of the help she provides with other tasks in the household!

- Jeannette S.

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Ratings for Vista, CA dog walkers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Dog Walkers in Vista, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers.