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.”

“Kira is a wonderful dog walker. My dog absolutely adores her!”

“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 🧡”

“Erin was so kind and loving with our Maggie. You can tell she loves dogs and really wants to understand their needs, routines, and traits. Thanks to Rovers like Erin, I am comfortable leaving Maggie for a night out.”

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.

“My German shepherd absolutely loves Keri. Sadie is 2 years old and full of energy. Keri provides her the care and attention Sadie craves. Keri is our first call whenever we need someone to take care of our beloved 4-legged family member!”

“All dogs love Ruby. She is a natural animal lover and is very perceptive and playful. My dogs love to see her when she comes to our home which I always think is a good sign. She keeps our dogs active and is very good at managing them. Ruby is reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her !”

“Camille was wonderful when she watched my dog and cat! She dropped by to feed and play with them while I was away for a wedding. She sent lots of photos and I could tell they were having so much fun with her! I also feel comfortable leaving my fur babies with her because she has so much vet experience. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!”

“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 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.

“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.”

“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!”

About: As the daughter of a veterinarian, animals are a huge part of my life. I have a wide range of experience with dogs (mutts and purebreds) that are small and large (>150 lbs). I own a senior rescue dog who is deaf and I have worked with puppies in training them on basic skills and good behavior as well as administering different forms of medication for different purposes. Working as a full-time college student on the weekdays has left my weekends open for dog sitting services where I can watch over dogs multiple times a day and give them walks/runs to give your dog needed exercise and to improve my cardio as well. I encourage play time for mental stimulation and walks/runs outside for physical exercise to keep your dog in a happy mood while you are away. Able to administer medication if needed and follow directions provided to ensure your dog is well taken care of in terms of feeding and other requests.

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.

“Amber is great with animals she has taken care of mine and I’ve seen her with hers. She had worked as vet assistant and is going to school in August to become a veterinary.She knows cpr for animals.She’s very trustworthy and honest your babies will love her and she will love them.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!)”

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!

“Ellie has done an amazing job caring for our pets over the years. She’s confident with the animals and has handled some tricky/ difficult situations with a calm cool & collected manner . She also puts the animals first and really gives them lots of love and care ! She has been timely and organized balancing her pet sitting jobs . She also has cared for my sisters horses and done an excellent job with them too - she has spent much of her life riding horses and is excellent with them too !! I have no complaints about Ellie and highly recommend her.”