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60 dog walkers are listed in Westmont, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years
Dog walkers in Westmont, IL
5.0
(1)
Hi there! For all the dogs out there; woof!
My name is Tracy and I am a dog-loving writer who works from home full-time. My assistant is my senior dog, Wrigley. He is a Australian Shepherd/Pointer mutt who loves to chill and go on long walks. He enjoys other dogs and humans very much. My dog is an all-around chill dude who...
Tracy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND grateful I have found Tracy because I feel confident in her care-giving abilities, her judgement, and how...
Anna B.
I have been a dog walker and housekeeper for over 15 years to many professional families in the Hinsdale/ Clarendon Hills area. Your animals will be happy while you are away. Feeding walking and play time, I'm available part-time or occasionally
overnight in your home or mine.
Katrina can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding
Ashley M.
Westmont, IL
$22-29/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I hope I can be the next person you call to help with your pets! I am an animal lover and have two dogs that I take for several mile long walks a day. I have mainly worked as a nanny most of my adult life but anytime families needed pet sitting or walking, I was jumping to offer my services.
I know it can be stressful when...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Brianna G.
Westmont, IL
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide pet setting/walking. I love animals and have a couple years of experience. I have a pretty flexible schedule and am willing to work out things as needed. I m very dependent and very attentive.
Brianna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi there! My name is Morgan and I have many years of taking care of pets. I've been a reliable dog sitter for many friends as they go out of town as well and have had dogs my entire life. Currently I have a cat, a large dog, and a leopard gecko of my own. I love animals with all my heart and would love to help with walking,...
Morgan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Emily M.
Westmont, IL
$16-25/hr
I have been around animals my whole life, I grew up with 2 dogs that lived with me and I have watched my Grandparent's dogs. I love all animals. I am willing to walk, brush and bathe animals. I am also able to pet sit.
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Jessica S.
Westmont, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Jessica. I Am 22 Years Old And I Am Studying To Become An Elementary School Teacher.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had dogs all my life and have been walking them for my neighbors for about 3 years. I'm great with them, and can handle dogs of all sizes. I'm very flexible with hours!
Jessica can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
Jojo F.
Westmont, IL
$18-24/hr
I am not experienced and do not have any certificatets I provide pet sitting at your home. Ive had many different types of pets growing up. Im comfortable with light grooming, Dog walking, taking them to the Vet if needed. I am fun loving and energetic. Currently going to school from 6am-1 p.m. in lisle all year round.
Jojo can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for dogs since a very young age. I started dog walking and pet sitting at about 10 years old. I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes. Throughout the years I've learned how to care for dogs with medical needs such as ear/eye drops, pills, medicated baths, etc. I understand the importance of...
Lily can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Lily was great when we went out of the country on vacation for 10 days, caring for our 3 large dogs. She went above and beyond what was asked if her getting the mail playing with and walking the dogs, she even got our mail and gave the dogs there individual medical...
Suzanne S.
Sophie M.
Downers Grove, IL
$13-21/hr
5.0
(1)
I would love to provide animal sitting in your own home with dogs of any age, size, breed! (pits are a plus:)) I am excellent at reading dogs and cats body language and respect their unique personalities and boundaries. I am down to play, take them on walks, to parks, and give them a lot of attention and praise.
Sophie can also help with: Pet sitting
Mack M.
Naperville, IL
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing dog walking/pet sitting for 8 years now. I love all different kinds of animals. I have dog sat and walked small to big dogs. I can do some basic training with dogs. I also pet sit all types of animals dogs, cats, birds(includes chickens), reptiles, etc. I have 5 pets of my own, 2 cats and 3 dogs. I don't do...
Mack can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"McKenzie walked and fed our two dogs while we were out of town. She was warm and sweet with them, we already are hoping to hire her again. Will confidently recommend her to my friends and neighbors. She works with dogs on a daily basis and is a pro!"
Care member
Jennifer M.
Summit Argo, IL
$16-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I m easy going understanding and multitalented in many avenues of working. I hold a perc card have security licenses . First Aid and AED Certified caregiver license working with many seniors with many Long term health issues. Enjoyed house sitting with animals for years , for traveling families.
References upon request.
Have...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jennifer is awesome! She is so kind and loving and took great care of my dog while we were on vacation. And my dog loved her."
Deborah K.
Elizabeth C.
Willow Springs, IL
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Multitalented Family Assistant. My Passion Is To Care For Others!
5.0
(4)
I have experience caring for all ages. My favorite activities include getting creative: drawing/painting/crafts. ! Cooking is also a passion of mine - preparing food and serving nutritious snacks and meals. I also enjoy light cleaning and organizing, running errands and grocery shopping and being a chauffeur. I'm an animal...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lizzi is a compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable individual that would be an asset to anyone's family! "
Cathy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I provide pet care in your own home! I have had pets my entire life (anything from hamsters to dogs to cats to lizards). I also volunteer at St. Animal Pet Adoptions animal shelter where I work with, walk, and handle dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I have been volunteering there for three years, so...
Camilla can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, dog training, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"I was out of country for 3 weeks, and Camilla took care of my two cats and one tortoise amazingly EVERYDAY (and two times once a week). One of my cats needs to take medication everyday and she did perfectly. She sent multiple pictures of my babies every time before...
Song W.
5.0
(1)
My name is Bettie , our family dog Bash passed away 2 1/2 years ago, he was 1 1/2 years old. I love dogs, I have 5 yrs of experienced dog-sitting, walking, transporting my friends & family members dogs.
Bettie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Bettie was a wonderful house manager for us! She helped us with laundry, dishes, bed making, tidying up, Vacuuming/sweeping, package returns, and closet organizing. She also made sure our bathrooms were fully stocked, put away all groceries, made lists for items we...
Meghan K.
Juliana L.
Brookfield, IL
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Pet-loving Caregiver With A Friendly Husky, Ready To Provide Top-Notch Care!
5.0
(1)
I adore animals and have over 3 years of experience in pet sitting and dog walking. Recognizing the unique personality and preferences of each pet is crucial to me. I relish walks, whether it's a casual stroll or an adventurous hike.
I am available to accommodate pets at my place, providing a comfortable and caring environment...
Juliana can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of entrusting Juliana with the care of my two beloved pets, Murphy and Peanut, while I was away on a trip. I can confidently say that Juliana's exceptional pet-sitting services exceeded all of my expectations, and I would wholeheartedly...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals! Not just mine, ALL animals! If I could care for all of the homeless animals in the world I would! Lucky for you I can't ;-) so here I am, available to care for your Loves. I have had both cats and dogs my entire life and I've been pet sitting since I was 12 years old. Whether it's feeding the neighbor's cat while...
Nenia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Nenia has been with our family for 2 years. She is reliable and dependable and has never missed a day! She is extremely creative and engaged with our kids. She goes above and beyond to help them learn while having fun. I highly recommend her!"
Nicole M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My entire life, we have had multiple animals in our house. With my mother working at an animal hospital, we frequently would foster animals ranging from kittens, to ducks, to bunnies. I currently have just a cat. for awhile I had a senior center going at my house. As there's been lots of life changes, I love watching other...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Rebecca was very professional and wonderful watching after my kitty. Would definitely love to hire again."
Heather S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear families- I'm looking for a FULL-TIME nanny position! The kids pictured are kids I was a nanny for in the past + one pic of one preschool class.
I started out being a pre-school teacher for the 3's/4's classroom and then relieved the caregivers from the baby room so they could have a lunch break. I also interacted with the...
Debbie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My family had the privilege of having Debbie helping us with the care of our little one for more than a year. Absolutely dependable, very organized and punctual. Debbie has been doing this for a very long time and she helped us, the first time parents with lots of...
Debojyoti M.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as bubbly , caring , sweet.
I like working with kids because they are full of good energy and always pass it on to me. I love exploring new things with them and enjoying the outdoors together.
I'm looking for a job that is long term. I want to be an in environment where there is lots of trust.
I...
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Westmont, IL
Tracy N.
5.0
I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND grateful I have found Tracy because I feel confident in her care-giving abilities, her judgement, and how communicative she is. I would...
- Anna B.
Lily Z.
5.0
Lily was great when we went out of the country on vacation for 10 days, caring for our 3 large dogs. She went above and beyond what was asked if her getting the mail playing with and walking the dogs, she even got our mail and gave the dogs there individual medical care that they needed.
She...
- Suzanne S.
Mack M.
5.0
Mack did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs. She is kind and patient and the pups are always happy to see her!
- Julia F.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer is awesome! She is so kind and loving and took great care of my dog while we were on vacation. And my dog loved her.
- Deborah K.
Elizabeth C.
5.0
Lizzi is a compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable individual that would be an asset to anyone's family!
- Cathy D.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Westmont, IL
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Westmont, IL?
A local dog walker near you in Westmont, IL will cost you an average of $16.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of January 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 Westmont, IL?
Care.com has 8 dog walkers offering services in Westmont, IL. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Westmont 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 Westmont to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Westmont, IL 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 Westmont, IL 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 Westmont, IL?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Westmont, IL, 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 Westmont, IL?
On Care.com, there are currently 8 dog walkers near you in Westmont, IL 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.