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Dog Walkers Groton, CT (Contact for Free)

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Brielle Blanton

Brielle Blanton
Groton, CT

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Member since: Sep 2025

Experienced, Caring & CPR-Certified—Ready to Support Your Family with Love and Skill

Hey there, awesome families! 🎉 I’m Brielle—your go-to babysitter, pet whisperer, and all-around helper with a heart full of energy and a backpack full of skills. With 10+ years of childcare experience and 2 years of pet care under my belt, I’ve wrangled toddlers, soothed sleepy babies, helped with homework, and even danced with dogs (true story). I’m CPR-certified, first-aid trained, and always ready for last-minute adventures—whether it’s a wedding gig, a weekend getaway, or just a night off for you. I bring the fun, the care, and the calm—so you can relax knowing your little ones (and furry ones!) are in great hands.

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $21/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Groton for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 33 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

First Aide, CPR and Driver License, with 10 plus years of experience. Happy to travel to your location, and excited to work with all families.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking

Contact Brielle For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Dog Walking Pay Rates Groton, CT, United States (Updated 18 Oct 2025)

Groton dog walkers are paid an average of $15.00 per hour as of October 2025, which is 5.4% higher than the Connecticut average of $14.23, and 0.1% higher than the United States average of $14.98. A fair pay rate depends on dog walker credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for dog walking services in Groton.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Groton $15.00
Connecticut $14.23
United States $14.98

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in United States dollars (USD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Dog Walker

Follow these handy tips for hiring a dog walker so you know your pup is in safe, reliable hands.

1. Check experience

Look for walkers who have worked with dogs of similar size, breed, and temperament.

2. Verify credentials

Ask about pet first aid/CPR certification and whether they’re insured and bonded.

3. Request references

Speak to past or current clients for honest feedback.

4. Meet in person

Arrange a meet-and-greet to see how your dog responds to them.

5. Discuss routines

Ensure they can stick to your dog’s feeding, walking, and medication schedule.

6. Ask about group walks

Clarify whether they walk multiple dogs at once or provide solo walks.

7. Check reliability

Confirm their backup plan in case they’re sick or unavailable.

8. Look for communication

Choose someone who provides updates, photos, or reports after walks.

9. Test with a trial walk

Start with a short session to assess how your dog and the walker get along.

10. Clarify policies

Go over payment, cancellations, keys/access to your home, and emergency procedures.


Dog Walker Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing dog walker candidates to narrow down your list.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been walking dogs professionally?
  • Do you have experience with my dog’s breed, size, or temperament?
  • Are you trained in pet first aid and CPR?
  • Are you insured and bonded?

Services & Routines

  • Do you walk dogs individually or in groups?
  • How long are your standard walks?
  • Will you stick to my dog’s usual feeding, medication, or potty schedule?
  • Do you offer additional services (feeding, playtime, grooming visits)?

Safety & Emergencies

  • What would you do if my dog gets injured or sick during a walk?
  • How do you handle aggressive dogs or unexpected encounters?
  • Do you carry water, treats, or a first aid kit?
  • What’s your policy if bad weather occurs?

Reliability & Communication

  • What happens if you’re unavailable—do you have a backup plan?
  • How will you access my home securely?
  • Do you provide updates (texts, photos, walk reports)?
  • What’s your cancellation and refund policy?

Trial & Fit

  • Can we schedule a trial walk to see how my dog responds?
  • Are you comfortable with my dog’s specific quirks or needs?
  • Can I speak to a couple of your current or recent clients?