Dog Walking in Blacksburg

“Kate is wonderful. My dog is rather stubborn and not easy to handle. I mistakenly booked a dog walking instead of drop-in visits when I'm out of town. When issues arose and the walking didn't fit her schedule anymore, Kate showed full understanding and finished the walks. A very responsible dog caretaker.”

“Thank you for taking such good care of our fur girls!”

“Erin took great care of our Vernon and even stayed an extra 20 minutes making sure he was pottied and settled. She was on time and provided a really thorough review of her time with him. We will definitely use her again. Thanks Erin!”

“Arwen takes great care of our Buddy!! We love her thorough notes about her visit and she’s very good about communicating with us!! Buddy loves her 🧡”

About: I've taken care of a wide variety of dogs. My neighbors, friends, and family have relied on me to walk, feed them, and bathe their pets. I’m currently a student at Virginia tech I only have two classes a day which allows for me to have a very flexible schedule with caring for pets. I typically have had clients give me a paper filled with the care instructions for their pet. I follow that list to the dot and I make sure your pet feels safe.

“Keri has helped look after my dog Momo on multiple occasions. Each time was for multiple days at a time, and it was when Momo was still a puppy (under 1 year old). She was extremely careful with instructions, very attentive, and always gave as much love and care as she could! Momo loves Keri and goes absolutely berserk with kisses whenever she sees her. Keri is the epitome of an animal lover, as she's not only won over Momo's heart but also my cat, Papaya. She's patient and has many experiences with pets throughout her life. I think she'd be perfect for Rover and know that she'll love being a part of the family.”

About: I am a college student studying to be a small animal veterinarian who has grown up with dogs my whole life. I have trained dogs almost my whole life from search and rescue, dog sports, as well as service work. I have lots of experience with dog sitting and walking, as well as having 2 dogs of my own. I have been working at a vet clinic for about 2 years, furthering my experience with animals. I am currently a sophomore in college, but my class schedule is pretty flexible with long breaks in between classes to care for animals. Outside of classes, I have some hobbies, but nothing that is too time consuming to prevent me from walking/taking care of dogs and cats. In my townhome, we don't have a yard, but the dogs will get walked to go potty about every 2-4 hours and will get a long walk once or twice a day, depending on what they need. In the client's home, I will spend time playing with them or just giving them attention, as well as long walks to tire them out.

“Camille truly loves animals and is trustworthy. I would have no doubts or worries with her watching my dog. I know she is responsible and would take great of them. Highly recommended.”

“Ruby is a fun and caring dog owner who loves her dog more than anything. She is a former student athlete so she is very active and responsible, and able to reliably make sure her dog gets enough exercise. She takes care to feed her dog right with good food and cuddles with her all the time. Your dog would be lucky to get to hang out with Ruby!”

“Katie is a lover of all animals but currently has 2dogs and 2 cats. She dotes on these pets, caring for them and yes sometimes spoiling them . She is an experienced pet sitter for pets in her home neighborhood when their owners are away and has cared for my Shih Tzu. She doesn’t just feed them - she also takes them on walks and showers them TLC. Katie herself is a very active and caring person and I think she would be an asset for you.”

About: I’ve had dogs my entire life and have taken care of my friends and neighbors dogs whenever they need a dog sitter. I also worked at Olde Towne Pet Resort for two years working with both dogs and cats. I am not working any jobs at the moment, I just have school work so I will be able to have my full attention for your pet! :) I live in a great neighborhood that has plenty of trails to walk your dog! I also have a porch so if they don’t want to walk we can always sit outside.

“Marissa goes above and beyond when she takes care of our dog Rookie. I feel very comfortable leaving Rookie in Marissa's capable hands and Rookie absolutely loves her!”

“Clare did such an awesome job helping take care of our puppy Finley! She showed up early and even stayed longer than she needed to to ensure that our puppy had enough play time / potty breaks / etc! She was very communicative letting me know everything that went on during her visit and sent lots of photo updates! Would definitely recommend Clare for all of your pet needs!”

“Brooke is very communicative and responsible. My dog is a senior and has bad hips, and she made sure to be attentive and careful with him.”

About: Experience with dog, cats, bearded dragons and leopard geckos. I have one dog, 6 cats, and 3 lizards of my own. I have experience pet sitting in and out of my home. I grew up with animals, I have over 20 years experience with dogs and cats. I promise to take care of your animal like they are my own and I will send you updates each time I visit your pet. I am willingly to care for your pet most weekends. I work full time Mon-Fri 8-5. If you live in Blacksburg, I can walk your dog before and after work, and on my lunch break. I will care for your animal better than mine. I will take my time to get to know your animal so he/she will feel comfortable with me.

About: Not only have I taken care of pets for a long time, I also have little brothers so sitting all types of little animals is my forte. From normal pets to exotic ones I am well rounded in the world of our fluffy companions. Pet care is something I do on the side, however I have plenty of spare time and a flexible schedule. This will serve as a summer position for me before returning to Virginia Tech in the fall. I live in the downtown area of Blacksburg and have plenty of space to walk him or her on the leash. Depending on what the dog social preferences are we can walk towards the busier parts of town and campus or steer clear and walk through quiet neighborhoods.

About: I’ve been around animals all my life. I used to live on a farm so I have experience with all kinds of animals. I used to dog sit in high school and have a cat of my own! I am a full time student and have a job at Starbucks but would love to spend some of my free time going on walks with pups or hanging out with any animals! I am willing to perform care duties as specified. I will give your animal my full attention and care. Let me know if there’s any specific needs your animal has!

“Anna has taken care of my numerous pets for years and always does an exceptional job! I most appreciate the effort that she makes to clean up after the pets, i.e. no dirty litter boxes or litter on the floor! She is reliable and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend giving her a try…..you won’t be disappointed!”

“I have known Payton for a very long time. She is known by all as a loyal and trustworthy friend who goes above and beyond to show love and kindness to others. Payton has been surrounded by animals all of her life, and it is evident that she cares for them as if they are part of the family. I am confident that Payton will show your animals the same affection she does her own.”

“Manasa is amazing with our pups. From weekly walks to overnight care, she continually sees they are well cared for and happy. We completely trust her and she’s amazing with both small and larger dogs ( we have both!)”