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Lena Marion Cooper

Lena Marion Cooper
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Play, Learn, Explore - The Perfect Trio.

Hello, I'm Lena and I'm a Chicago native! Fun Fact I love hide and seek, board games, crafts and music. I am so excited to meet your family and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through care, attention, and fun! Can't wait to meet you!

Dog walking

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

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other pet services I can provide

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

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chicago 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 16 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 5 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Lena 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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Jessie Rivers

Jessie Rivers
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Hii I’m Jess

I'm a 19 Graduate. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible, reliable caring, and loving person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny/babysitting field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I also have experience in preparing meals for children with dietary restrictions, and I am certified in cooking. I also gave a kid id my own

Dog walking $18 / 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 $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

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

Other pet services I can provide

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

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • 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
  • Wedding babysitting

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

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Chicago 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 18 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 11 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Jessie 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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Brooklyn Sherman

Brooklyn Sherman
Schererville, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Babysitter in Schererville area !!

My name is Brooklyn Sherman. I am a senior at lake central highschool. I have previously worked at a daycare as a lead teacher for 2 years. I also am an experienced babysitter of 7 years. I also frequently pet sit for both cats and dogs, but I have had many kinds of pets and am confident in caring for most ! I am experienced in ages 3 months - 12 years old.

Dog walking $9 / 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
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet training
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter $11/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Schererville 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:

  • 9 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
  • 7 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My name is Brooklyn Sherman. I am a senior at lake central highschool. I have previously worked at a daycare as a lead teacher for 2 years. I also am an experienced babysitter of 7 years. I also frequently pet sit for both cats and dogs, but I have had many kinds of pets and am confident in caring for most !

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Brooklyn 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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Kirie Hubbard

Kirie Hubbard
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Hi parents!! I would love to babysit for you

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Dog sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $20/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
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Chicago 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
    • I have pets
  • 3 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hello my name is Kirie, I am a very experienced babysitter. I would like to continue my experience, as I enjoy working with children. My hobbies are Arts and Crafts, Reading and Cooking.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking

Contact Kirie 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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Damere Walker

Damere Walker
Lansing, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

16 years of age and available all summer long

Dog walking $15 / 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 $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)
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Lansing 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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Computers

Contact Damere 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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Dylan M Corcoran

Dylan M Corcoran
Valparaiso, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Hello parents!

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work

My availability

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

I can travel within Valparaiso for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

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
  • 1 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Dylan 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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Kayla Jean Cullom

Kayla Jean Cullom
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Love All Animals

Hi :) I’m Kayla and I would love to start doing pet walks, and caring for others. I’m doing this as I love helping others and also trying to save up money for a car

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Help with homework

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Chicago 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
  • Childcare credentials:
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Writing

Contact Kayla 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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Evelynn Ayres
Chesterton, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Dog walking

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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $6/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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 provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Chesterton 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 Evelynn 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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Ikhlas Sanni Adewale
Hobart, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Dog walking $13 / hour

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

Dog sitting $13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper $16/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 6 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
  • Wedding babysitting

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 to surrounding suburbs/towns of Hobart 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:

  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 7 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am in 8th grade and I am passing classes with a's and b's.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Ikhlas 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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Crystal Wiwa

Crystal Wiwa
Chicago, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Looking for an eager helper?

Hello!

My name is Crystal and I'm looking to gain experience in child and animal care. Why? Well, as I've been exploring new opportunities lately, I've realized that out of all the kids I teach, spaces I take care of, and animals I meet, I hardly get to maintain any personal connection I create with any of them given my age. My live gets incredibly busy, but I still want to be able to make the most out of tasks that don't feel like hard work the whole time; ones that I can have fun in. I have a flexible schedule during summer and other breaks, so what's listed on my profile may be different from how much time I have to do my favorite thing---Help others!

Dog walking

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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper

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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

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

  • 3 months experience working with pets
  • 1 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a current Highschool Junior with a love for STEM. I have many younger siblings and family members that I care for, volunteer as a tutor and teacher for young kids in math and science, and enjoy volunteering at my local animal shelter. My main experience is babysitting and petsitting for family members, as well as volunteering, which I have obtained over 150 hours of in less than a year.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Foreign languages

Contact Crystal 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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Dog Walking Pay Rates Merrillville, IN, United States (Updated 5 Oct 2025)

Merrillville dog walkers are paid an average of $13.38 per hour as of October 2025, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of $14.54, and 10.7% lower 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 Merrillville.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Merrillville $13.38
Indiana $14.54
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?