Looking for short term dog walker
I am looking for someone to help out with walking dogs (two times per day for ~30 minutes each time) for 3 days in Jan. I am traveling for work and just need someone to help with the dogs. Someone else is helping with the kids. I don't really see services like this offered when I look up dog walkers. A lot of them are subscription based. Are there any recommendations for this? I'm happy to pay cash for a reputable dog walker (not through wagwalker or similar)
Dec 16, 2023
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I've used Rover for dogsitting, including recently, and noticed that there are options for just dog-walking. Since Rover itself is for short-term dogsitting, I'd guess the dog-walking situation could be similar?
Have you tried Rover.com and looked for dog walkers in your area? I’m a work from home parent who walks dogs through Rover so hopefully you can find someone in your neighborhood.
Have you tried posting in one of your local/neighborhood Facebook groups? I see this sort of thing all the time in mine with no shortage of neighbors willing to help out. I have certainly volunteered to help neighbors in this way - many people are happy to do it.
You didn’t give a location. Becca Jones-Starr is still in Emeryville area I think. (510) 260-4708
beccajs [at] gmail.com
You can hire someone who lives close to you to do this on Rover. Select "dog walking" and you can select the dates you need walking for, and read reviews from other clients. Good luck!
Try looking up pet sitters, rather than dog walkers. This sounds like the kind of service a pet sitter would offer.