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Zoriah Bess
Princeton, NJ

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Member since: Aug 2025

Hiii there

Hello my name is Zoriah. I’m a junior at Princeton High School looking for a job in babysitting or petting. I’m and older sister to four (three girls and one boy), I’m also an older cousin to many. I’ve never had a job like this but I do have experience in childcare! I’m so happy to see how my journey goes !

Dog walking $16 / hour

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

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • 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)

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Parent helper $16/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 9 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
  • Corporate functions 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

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Princeton 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:

  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • Childcare credentials:
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi I’m a highschool student that is an older sister to four and a younger to three. I had three dogs but now I have one. This is my first time doing a babysitter job but I do have experience with kids.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Zoriah 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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Carolina Vazquez-Vazquez
Camden, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Au pair

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Camden 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 Carolina 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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Selena Leon
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 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
  • Birds
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

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)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia 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 Selena 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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Michelle Salvino
Lansdowne, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 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)

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lansdowne 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 Michelle 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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Kaylee Faith Easy
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

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)
  • Dog boarding (at my place overnight)

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia 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 Kaylee 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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Jailah Williams
Philadelphia, PA

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Member since: Jul 2025

About me!

Hi my name is Jailah! (Jay-luh). I am currently working at a skating rink part-time. I enjoy sports such as cheerleading and basketball! I am also currently going into my second year of cheerleading at my high school! I also partake in a CCP Dual Enrollment program, and currently starting my second year graduating in April of 2026! I love to help around with cleaning, babysitting duties or pet tasks that are in need or taking care of. My schedule may change due to summer practices and work, but I am able to let know ahead of time for any future clients! I enjoy keeping kids engaged with activities like drawing, painting, going to the park, or even simple outside activities like sports.

Dog walking $13 / hour

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

Pet sitting $14 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $13/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
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia 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
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am 16 years old upcoming junior in high school, partaking in a Dual Enrollment Program with CCP majoring in Business. I’ve babysat family friends children from ages 2-9.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Jailah 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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Grace Truong
King of Prussia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Dog walking $12 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • 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 employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of King of Prussia 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:

  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 5 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am lifeguard certified, and this also includes CPR training and first aid in which I obtained from Ellis & Associates through Goldfish Swim School. I recently graduated high school and I will be continuing my education at Penn State University in the fall.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Grace 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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Syani Marie Perez

Syani Marie Perez
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Hello, welcome to my page.

Hello, I’m 16 years old turning 17. I have babysat most of my life, families, friends neighbors. Kids throughout the ages of 6months and 10 and up. I’m reliable and able to work anytime besides Fridays where I have my piano classes and violin classes. I have worked with special needs kids and I have one of my own which is my brother so that wont be an issue. I can cook small meals, full meals and dieted meals. I can do heavy and light cleaning, I have some cpr training from school in my health classes and water safe training. I’m currently a volunteer at a vet clinic so I have some pet training and experienced with all animals sizes. I own pets of my own cats, kittens, puppies, reptiles, and small animals like, hamsters, mice, bunnies so I know how to handle well, I can help with some tutoring like math and especially in science and history, my most strongest skill is my ELA.

Dog walking $12 / 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 $12 / 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)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $14/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
  • 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 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 Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia 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:

  • 7 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
    • 18 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Japanese, and Korean

I have cpr training and water safety training from my health classes in school. I’m currently a volunteer at a vet clinic so I have experience with large small animals and know some pet training, I have an emergency car access. I’m fully vaccinated with papers. I can handle all types of animals, going down to reptiles, bunnies, mice, hamsters and more up too large dogs, puppies, kittens and large cats. I have experience with special needs children.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Syani 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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Gianna Christian

Gianna Christian
Toms River, NJ

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Member since: Jun 2024

I hope to be considered as your baby/pet sitter !

Hi ! I’m Gianna , I’m 17 years old , I have lots of experience caring for baby’s,toddlers & small children in general , I started babysitting for family around 10 years old & have loved it ever since ! I also have experience with pets , I have two dogs , a cat , bunny and a bearded dragon, i previously owned two guinea pigs and multiple fish , I love taking care of children and animals both bring me joy ! I’m kind ,caring ,patient , responsible & respectful, I am also a proud follower of Christ ! I would love to be helpful to you and your family/pets!

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

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)

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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Toms River 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • 7 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Gianna 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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Cameron Jackson

Cameron Jackson
Souderton, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

I’m excited to provide trustworthy babysitting and pet-watching services through this platform, ensuring your kids and pets rece

Hi there! I'm a dedicated and responsible 16-year-old student at North Penn Highschool in Lansdale, Pa with a genuine love for working with children and animals. I believe in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can express their creativity, whether through drawing or learning. I’m also passionate about supporting learning, especially in math up to Algebra II, and enjoy engaging children with educational activities. When it comes to pets, I ensure they feel comfortable, loved, and well-cared-for while you are away. My goal is to give you peace of mind, knowing your family is in reliable and caring hands.

Dog walking $14 / 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 $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

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

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

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'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

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 employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Souderton 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
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs

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
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! I’m a responsible and caring 16 year old, 17 years old after October 11th, 2024, with a passion for working with children. I love creating a fun and safe environment where kids can explore their creativity, especially through drawing and art activities. I’m also great with math, so I can help with homework or educational games. Your child’s well-being is my top priority, and I aim to make every babysitting experience enjoyable and engaging. Looking forward to meeting your family!

My skills and interests:

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

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Cameron 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 Philadelphia, PA, United States (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Philadelphian dog walkers are paid an average of $15.07 per hour as of October 2025, which is 4.9% higher than the Pennsylvanian average of $14.36, and 0.7% higher 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 Philadelphia.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Philadelphia $15.07
Pennsylvania $14.36
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?