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Dog Walkers Hurst, TX (Contact for Free)

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Tiffany Salazar

Tiffany Salazar
Fort Worth, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Dog walking $16 / hour

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

Babysitter $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Fort Worth for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

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

  • 5 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • Childcare credentials:
    • Registered carer
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a current high school student, accepted into college next semester which is why I am getting this side job. I do have my CNA certification, and I also love working with kids!

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Tiffany For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Annie Moore
Fort Worth, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

No weekends

I'm a parent myself I'm 32 years old I have 4 children I have a dog I love kids and animals and im good with them I do teenagers and babies

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

I'm available for events

  • Corporate functions babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 15 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 36 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature

Contact Annie For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Styci
Duncanville, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Loving and patient babysitter and pet sitter ready to help your family

Hi! My name is Styci and I have experience taking care of kids and pets. I’ve looked after children of different ages and I also have a dog, so I understand the attention and care both kids and animals need. I’m calm, responsible, and always ready to help. I’m available evenings and weekends and would love to support your family however I can.

Dog walking $5 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Pet sitting $9 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 1 year experience working with children
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy

Contact Styci For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Heather Jung

Heather Jung
Flower Mound, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter & Dog Sitter in FlowerMound, TX!

Hello parents! I am 20 years old and am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin! I am home for the holidays and would love to take care of children, as I have a great experience with them including instructing swimming and tutoring for years. I am first AID / COR certified and lifeguard certified as well. I am also fluent in English and Korean. Please feel free to reach out!

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

Dog sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
  • Dog daycare (at my place during the day)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Nanny $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Flower Mound for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 8 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Korean

Training:

  • Lifeguard certified
  • First AID/ CPR certified Experience:
  • Taught kindergartners at New Song Summer School (July-Aug 2024)
  • Instructed babies, pre-schoolers, kids swimming at AquaKids (June 2022-Aug 2023)
  • Taught elementary students korean (Aug 2021-May 2023)

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Writing

Contact Heather For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Hannah Coburn

Hannah Coburn
Dallas, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Hannah Coburn

Hi! I am Hannah Coburn, I am a college student at Dallas Baptist University. I am from Keithville, Louisiana and I am 19 years old. I am a biology pre-med major with dreams of becoming a pediatric surgeon. I have been a nanny over the summer for the past 4 years as well as babysitting on weekdays and weekends transporting kids to and from activities. I am experienced when it comes to cooking meals, preparing lunches, taking kids to and from extra-curricular activities. I also have experience with spending the weekends overnight with kids on occasion. Lastly, I am experienced with ages 3 months to 12 years old!

Dog walking $27 / hour

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

Pet sitting $27 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter $27/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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Dallas for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 5 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a biology pre-med student at Dallas Baptist University. I have been a nanny over the summer for the past 4 years as well as babysitting on weekdays and weekends transporting kids to and from activities. I am experienced when it comes to cooking meals, preparing lunches, taking kids to and from extra-curricular activities. I also have experience with spending the weekends overnight with kids on occasion. Lastly, I am experienced with ages 3 months to 12 years old!

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Hannah For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kanesha  Rivens

Kanesha Rivens
Dallas, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Hola ? Friends

Looking to meet new families that are in need of great quality childcare services for an affordable price!

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • 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:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Dallas for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 19 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 39 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have been in childcare for over 15 years, my background is mostly in toddlers but i have experience with all ages. I hold my CDA credentials ? in infant/toddler. Been a director for 9 years now and I love what i do.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Kanesha For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Chloey C Bellamy

Chloey C Bellamy
Fort Worth, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Chloey For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Mykhaila

Mykhaila
Arlington, TX

Activity summary

Member since: May 2025

Kayla's not a quitter she's a sitter

Hi, I'm Mykhaila, I'm a sitter for animals and kids, i love caring for them, cleaning is my favorite thing to do. I love the outdoors and swimming, I would love to earn your trust and be apart of your animals/kids lives.

Dog walking $5 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

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
  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing

Contact Mykhaila For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Ryleigh Weaver

Ryleigh Weaver
Haslet, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Hello families!

Hi! I’m Ryleigh, a babysitter or dogsitter willing to help you out! I love music, and other fun activities and I’m so excited to help with your kids or pets!

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $15/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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Haslet for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have a hands-only CPR certification, I am a highschool student, and I have been working or volunteering with children since I was 11.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Video

Contact Ryleigh For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Hailey Scott

Hailey Scott
Fort Worth, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Fort Worth for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Hailey For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Dog Walking Pay Rates Hurst, TX, United States (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Hurst dog walkers are paid an average of $13.17 per hour as of October 2025, which is 12.1% lower than the Texan average of $14.99, and 12% lower than the United States average of $14.96. A fair pay rate depends on dog walker credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for dog walking services in Hurst.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Hurst $13.17
Texas $14.99
United States $14.96

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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?