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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 dogs, 9 cats, 7 goats, 9 horses, 6 chickens and a llama, so I am very comfortable with animals. I love dogs and I am not afraid of any breeds. I will walk, feed, play with and groom any animal.
Francesca can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned dogs and cats for my entire life. For a couple years, there was also a fish and a hamster in my parents' house. I have had experience caring for both dogs and cats. I can provide in home care with light grooming and baths as needed.
My family has owned large dogs, so I am comfortable caring for and walking dogs of...
Hannah can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an empty-nester...
I grew up with having pets and my once place of employment is a pet friendly hotel. As pets walk through my hotel they come to my office to greet me "hello" before check-in.
Recently, we had a family pet, a mini poodle. 3yrs ago he passed away from cancer. Haven't quite decided yet to get another dog...
Angela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
AVAILABLE DURING HOLIDAYS!
Hello my name is Ariane, I am a freelancer with a flexible schedule and a massive love for animals! I am searching for an opportunity in DMV area. Services: I can take care of pet feeding, providing long walks, and animal care, litter clean ups, cleaning, house light arranging/cleaning, pet...
Ariane can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding
5.0
"Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our cats, and meal prepping. She does a great job and has good suggestions for places where she can offer additional help."
Dana S.
Silvana D.
Fort Washington, MD
$20-30/hr
Willing To Walk With Your Dog And Take Care Of It Also When Possible.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had dogs and cats at home, I like animals and I can walk and take care of them when you need them.
Silvana can also help with: Grooming, pet walking
5.0
"Silvana did a wonderful job cleaning my house. She pays attention to small details and she explained which cleaning products she uses before using them. My house looks and smells amazing. She is cheerful and friendly -- if I needed a nanny, I would use her for...
Katrina G.
Kristen G.
Tracys Landing, MD
$11-16/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Kristen! I'm looking for employment near the Annapolis area and would love to help care for your pets. I have an English Lab and a cat of my own, and I also have experience with rabbits. Whether you need pet sitting, dog walking, or general care, I'm available pretty much anytime. Let me know how I can help!
Kristen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*Only considering part time gigs at this time- dog walking, house cleaning, after school care/ transportation, date nights etc...*
I have additional reviews from my employers available.
Thanks for checking out my page! I am a mother of two children, a 5-year-old girl and a1-year-old boy. I work at the Charles County Sheriffs...
Alana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was very fortunate to find, Alana, and she has been a wonderful blessing to our family. She has taken care of both our younger children (9 and 11 years old) since September 2018. Alana is always on time, never calls out, is able to accommodate the children's...
Meaghan H.
Van H.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi my name is Becky Shinawatra-Vailikit. I've been walking dogs and dog sitting for about 5 years now. Love being out doors getting some fresh air with the pups.
Van can also help with: Dog training, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Becky has been amazing with my dog Beauty. She has trained her since a puppy and has dog sat while we have gone away for vacation. My dog loves her and she is great and friendly and caring for her. I appreciate all her help and is phenomenal."
Mirian B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town.
While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna helped us out in a pinch as a date night baby sitter for our one year old. She was punctual, easy to contact, and very kind. Would definitely hire again!"
Paxten B.
Alejandra M.
Alexandria, VA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Alejandra M, I'm from Bolivia. I'm a legal resident in the United States. I love animals and working with them is my ideal job. I like to take care of them, play with them, take them for walks.
Alejandra can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have four kids, ages 13 to 22. I have a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and decades of childcare experience with kids of all ages.
I enjoy crafts, reading books, singing songs, and playing games. I love to take kids on outings, such as the library for story time, walks on the boardwalk, and the playground to...
Deb can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Deb helped our family for a few weeks until our permanent childcare could start. She was so good with our children, dependable, and provided us with updates when she took them on fun outings. Would highly recommend Deb to anyone!"
Heather B.
Angela G.
Dunkirk, MD
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mother of an 13-year-old, looking for part time work with my daughter. We both love animals from fish to elephants. We have a yellow Labrador, (Fred) two cats, (Max and Ivy) and a fish, (Benji). All of my life I have had pets and can't imagine not having them in my life. We love all ages, shapes, and sizes of...
Angela can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Angela was extremely professional. She provided both pet care and overnight house sitting. A must hire!"
Sandra M.
Colleen M.
Alexandria, VA
$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been dog walking for about 4 years now! I have a Bernese Mountain dog so, I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes!
Hello! My name is Shannon. I love dogs and can't wait to have a pup of my own, but sadly I am not able to at the moment due to apartment space constraints. I had a family dog growing up who I walked regularly and I am looking forward to the possibility of being a helping hand in your dog walking routine as well. I am a fairly...
Shannon can also help with: Pet walking
Hello, I am Daniela I love animals I have experience walking dogs and dogs /cats sitter. I used to have my farmer horses 2 Germans shepherds and 7 cats all in good condition and the dogs are training by me. So I have experience taking care of animals.
Daniela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have completed volunteer work in my local animal shelter for 4 years and enjoyed everyday of it. I love dogs of all ages and sizes. I can provide daily walks and light grooming.
B'jon can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Debra W.
Lothian, MD
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have animals of my own from dogs, cats, chickens, Roosters, ducks. Available starting Dec 1.
I would be available to help with your pets.
Daily walks, feedings, Playtime.
Grooming appointments
Vet appointments
Vacations
Debra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, boarding, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I have a lot of experience caring for dogs. Mostly small to medium sized dogs. I can feed them or walk them for you.
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Scotty H.
Alexandria, VA
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Fur Babies Will Be Safe And Loved With Me And Treated As If They're My Own!
I'd describe my personality as laid back, friendly and patient
I like working with animals because all they want to do is be your friend and make you happy. I love the rewarding feeling of building a connection with an animal and growing to understand them
I started working with animals when I was still in high school, dog...
Scotty can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Kerianne S.
Alexandria, VA
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a pediatric critical care nurse with my own 2 big dogs - a labradoodle and sheepadoodle! One of my pups is reactive so I know how to be observant and proactive when it comes to walking dogs. When I first moved to the DMV area I was a dog sitter for about 4 years. I also walked dogs throughout college! I would love to care...
Kerianne can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Waldorf, MD
Ariane C.
5.0
Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our cats, and meal prepping. She does a great job and has good suggestions for places where she can offer additional help.
- Dana S.
Silvana D.
5.0
Silvana did a wonderful job cleaning my house. She pays attention to small details and she explained which cleaning products she uses before using them. My house looks and smells amazing. She is cheerful and friendly -- if I needed a nanny, I would use her for that too!
- Katrina G.
Alana S.
5.0
I was very fortunate to find, Alana, and she has been a wonderful blessing to our family. She has taken care of both our younger children (9 and 11 years old) since September 2018. Alana is always on time, never calls out, is able to accommodate the children's ever changing schedule, is well...
- Meaghan H.
Van H.
5.0
Becky has helped with our two dogs for few years now. She is very caring, dedicated, and dependable! On few occasions she took care of our dogs while we were away. Our dogs love her and she can easily manage them even though they are 70 lbs each and very curious.
- Care member
Hannah L.
5.0
Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been with them, I would highly...
- Amy G.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Waldorf, MD
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Waldorf, MD?
A local dog walker near you in Waldorf, MD will cost you an average of $18.78 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 Waldorf, MD?
Care.com has 18 dog walkers offering services in Waldorf, MD. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Waldorf 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 Waldorf to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, MD?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, MD?
On Care.com, there are currently 18 dog walkers near you in Waldorf, 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.