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Top 20 Dog Walkers in New York, NY

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Kirsary C.

Dog Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care And A Excellent Pet Sitter. Home Care

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a 19-year-old female who is attending John Jay Criminal Justice College. Although I am studying in a Justice college I do have a passion for dogs. Animals are very important in my life. I've owned 3 dogs and I've learned a lot from them. I have no problem taking care of a big dog nor small dogs. I am a natural dog lover and...
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Madison R.

Madison R - 27 Year Old Dog Lover Located In Gramercy Willing And Able To Sit / Walk Mon Through Sun

New York, NY

from
$19/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I'd describe my personality as responsible, energetic, and reliable. I like working with animals because I feel like it gives me a purpose. I grew up with multiple dogs and I always felt like having an animal around the house brings joy and happiness I'm looking for a job that I am comfortable I can excel in and know I am...
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Katherine C.

Kat Runs Dogs (& Walks Them)

New York, NY

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
I like working with animals because they just crave attention, love and care which I have plenty of to give. I'm looking for a job that will allow me to build a trusting relationship with both owner and pet. I'm an active person so I enjoy being outside in nature for both walks and runs if the dog is suited for that. I...
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Sheydgi R.

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I volunteered and was an intern for an animal shelter for over a year and intern for the summer. I learned a lot about animal behavior and how to handle daily situations dogs may face. I bathed the animals, cleaned their cage, took them to walks, and fed them. I have a dog named Princess which I had her for about 3 years now. I...
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Darnell N.

Let Me Walk And Take Care Of Your Fur Babies When You Can't

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have 1 year experience as a dog walker, but have had dogs and cats my whole life. I'm the person you see at a party playing w the animal of the house. If I'm not busy walking a pet I volunteer cooking and delivering meals for a non profit called Cooking for Long Island Veterans. I spent 15 years as a Flight Attendant and...

Catherine H. says "Darnell is a true Dog lover! She will take care of your Pet as if they were her own. She is dependable, caring and you can always rely on her! She...

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Marcella N.

Caring Pet Lover For Walks, Drop-ins & Cuddles!

New York, NY

from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Pet walking
I am a lifelong animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and other pets. I've had dogs all my life and currently have two beautiful fluffy ladies of my own - Rue and Keshy - so I know just how much love, patience, and playtime our furry friends need. Whether it's walks, drop-ins, or cuddles while you're...
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Emily G.

A College Student Who Loves Long Walks With Puppies!

New York, NY

from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as fun, chatty and outgoing I like working with animals because I grew up with dogs and have always loved it!! I'm looking for a job that allows me to walk and hang with puppies! I started working with animals when I was 13 I have always had dogs and took care of animals in the neighborhood...
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Bridget L.

Grad Student Happy To Pet Sit/Walk Pets!

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Bridget and I am a grad student at Thomas Jefferson University. I grew up with cats, so I am most familiar with them. However, I have lived with a dog and love dogs! I am happy to take dogs for walks and make sure your animals are fed, walked and well-taken care of!
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Louis O.

Pet Care/Walking

New York, NY

from
$25/hr
Pet walking
administration of medicine
I a a pet lover. I have had dogs all my life and I currently have two mini Labradoodles. I can provide daily care at my home or yours.
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Shaiza M.

I Do The Walking To Keep Their Tails Wagging

New York, NY

from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
A Dog Walker with three years of experience in animal care services, specializing in pet care, client relations, pet grooming, and animal safety. A strong history of delivering compassionate and empathetic care for animal companions in a variety of settings.
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Zahira N.

Good With Pets Walking

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
7 years experience with working feeding and grooming I can help with laundry and light house cleaning
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Taryn J.

Part Time Care Provider-Full Time Dog Enthusiast

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
I grew up always surrounded by animals on our family 2400 acre corn farm. I have experience with dogs, cats, cows, horses, chickens, and goats to name a few. I have a special place in my heart for dogs, and I would say my ability to care for them is great (I can honestly care for all of the animals previously listed as well). I...

Michelle L. says "Taryn is great. Personable, reliable, and wonderful with our cat, who is normally quite out of sorts when we get back, but with Taryn, he acted like we...

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Carolyn C.

Experienced Dog Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hello! My name is CC. I have 2 years of experience petsitting and I can help with boarding and pet walking. I am a reliable and attentive worker, and I love animals! I am a graduate student in social work at Columbia University and I am looking for extra work this summer taking care of pets around NYC.

Care Member says "Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go above and...

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Margaret R.

Part Time Dog Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I have a broad history of taking care of pets including house sitting to make sure they are well taken care of, walked, fed and played with. I can take them to the park, pick them up where they are. I am also willing to take them to the vet or to get a bath. I love animals and have a very flexible schedule to work around the...
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Mia S.

Professional Pet Friend - Dog Walker And Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!

Care Member says "Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came...

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Dina R.

Dog Lover

New York, NY

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a third-year undergraduate student at Columbia University. My family is from Montenegro, but I live in Upper Manhattan. I have a 10-year-old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix. There are no exact words I can utilize to convey my deep fondness for dogs. I have 10+ years of experience bathing dogs, taking them out for long...

Carmen M. says "Hired Dina for two short overnight stays over the Christmas holidays 2022 to watch my dog. She's super nice and did respond promptly to all...

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Michelle R.

Upper West Side Dog Walker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
Pet walking
Hi, My name is Michelle I am available for dog walking on the Upper West Side. I live very close to Riverside Park. I have experience walking dogs as I have had several dogs of my own and I am looking to make a little extra money. I am very reliable, punctual and trust worthy. I am also available for cat sitting

Kathy A. says "Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy to "

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Jasmine R.

High Energy Dog Lover!

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi! My Name is Jasmine and I am a dog owner myself. My girl is a puppy, so I know all about hyper dogs. I am looking for some extra work, and decided I should spend time with the creatures I love most. I can walk, play, feed, or just chill with your pet!
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Meredith M.

Must Love Dogs

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
Hi! I recently moved to the NYC area from Atlanta to work in the fashion industry. I absolutely adore dogs. I have been a personal pet owner for 10+ years now! From caring for a litter of puppies in high school to providing a loving home to my adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel now, I have lived with a dog in my household...
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Erin M.

Part-Time Dog Sitter

New York, NY

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
Hello! My name is Erin and I am a student at Gettysburg College. I have grown up with dogs all my life and currently have a rescue puppy named Mickey. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and I am very experienced with taking care of them. I have walked and fed dogs as well as took care of them over night for many years now. I have...
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  • 1,079 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.76/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 4.8

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in New York, NY

Dog Walkers in New York, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 62 reviews of the 1,080 listed dog walkers

Darnell N.

Darnell is a true Dog lover! She will take care of your Pet as if they were her own. She is dependable, caring and you can always rely on...

- Catherine H.

Taryn J.

Taryn is great. Personable, reliable, and wonderful with our cat, who is normally quite out of sorts when we get back, but with Taryn, he...

- Michelle L.

Carolyn C.

Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in New York, NY

A local dog walker near you in New York, NY will cost you an average of $18.76 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of October 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 1,080 dog walkers offering services in New York, NY. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from New York 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 New York to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

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 New York, NY to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in New York, NY, 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.

On Care.com, there are currently 1,080 dog walkers near you in New York, NY 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.

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