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Desiree Sanders

Desiree Sanders
Fort Worth, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Desiree and recently i just graduated high school early at the age of 16 i’m currently looking to help parents whose looking for a break or even a breathing for some time. i know every parent just need some time to relax. everyone is human and it’s okay for a little help with the little one time to time

Dog walking $12 / 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
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, 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:

  • 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:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

Currently i am an early graduate student at the age of 17 studying to be a hairstylist. I have been babysitting for about 5 years at a very young age first starting with family friends and slowly moving onto neighbors. i love kids i’ve always wanted to know more about the younger mind and how the understanding and process thought differently. i love to see them grow their mind grow the more they learn

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Desiree For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Elizabeth Hopkins

Elizabeth Hopkins
Prosper, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

2nd grade teacher looking for extra income to help her husband through college!

Hi!! My name is Nicole Hopkins. I am a 2nd grade teacher at Frisco ISD and looking for an extra income to help my husband finish college. I adore kids and love helping them learn and play!

Dog walking

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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Fish

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter, Nanny

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 Prosper 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 25 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 years experience working with children
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am currently a 2nd grade teacher at Frisco ISD. I have been teaching for three years. I absolutely love teaching and growing the little ones minds! I am looking for extra work to help my husband finish his degree.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Elizabeth 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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Kaylee Lundell

Kaylee Lundell
Garland, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Dog walking $5 / 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 duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Other pet services I can provide

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

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 to surrounding suburbs/towns of Garland 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

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
  • 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

I have previously owned pets and after they had passed away I began watching my church members animals. This is going on to be my third year of doing this and as a 16 year old girl who cares a lot about these animals I have decided to branch out onto here.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Video
  • Writing

Contact Kaylee For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Maryanne Medeiros
Wylie, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2026

Welcome message:

Hi Parents! My name is Maryanne, and I am a 16-year-old babysitter with two years of experience. I've enjoyed watching children of various ages, and I love bringing a fun, energetic, and safe environment to playtime. I am reliable, responsible, and always treat the children I watch as if they were my own siblings. I'd love to help out your family! I am available most days during the summer, but only free on weekends during the school year. I am CPR and Stop The Bleed Certified!

Dog walking $10 / hour

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

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
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • 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 $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)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Cooking lessons

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Wylie for work.

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:

  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Stop The Bleed Certified CPR Certified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Video

Contact Maryanne For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Jacob Ryan Jordan

Jacob Ryan Jordan
Garland, TX

Activity summary

Member since: May 2026

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.)

Other pet services I can provide

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

Babysitter, Nanny

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)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • 3 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
    • Swim coach
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Jacob 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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Molly Thomas

Molly Thomas
McKinney, TX

Activity summary

Member since: May 2026

Welcome message:

Hi, I'm Molly. I have experience taking care of my younger siblings and my younger cousin. I am CPR and first aid trained.

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

Dog sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $15/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
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Care for sick children

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel within McKinney 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:

  • 3 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a junior in High School.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Molly 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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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
    • 37 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

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Dog walking

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K’Mya Wright
Lewisville, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Need a reliable and dependable babysitter?

Hello, I'm K'Mya! Im a loving and caring teen sitter based in Lewisville, Texas. I offer a long variety of skills for any family like cooking, cleaning, tutoring, pet care, play time, and so much more. Regardless of my age, (I’m 15) , I can assure you I’m very responsible and can be held to a very high standard. I also organize and plan out community service events for my school, mentor middle schools all around the LISD area, and often stay to tutor my peers at school.

I am a Varisty Dance Team member and sometimes I will not be available but, I will always let you know what dates I cannot work ahead of time.

Dog walking $8 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Pet sitting $8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper $9/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 2 children at once

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 employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lewisville 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
  • Full weekends

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

I have not been babysitting for pay for very long but I have been babysitting for most ages 12 months+ for almost 4 years. I have experience with ADHD and Autistic children.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact K’Mya 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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Kayla Martinez
Lewisville, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2025

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • 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

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

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 within Lewisville 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:

  • 10 months experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • 18 months experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 34 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Kayla 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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Nastia Tamargazina
Dallas, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 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
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • 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)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

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 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
    • I'm vet student
    • Pet first aid training
  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English and Russian

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming

Contact Nastia For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Dog Walking Pay Rates Plano, TX, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Plano dog walkers are paid an average of $12.90 per hour as of July 2026, which is 10.5% lower than the Texan average of $14.42, and 15% lower than the United States average of $15.17. A fair pay rate depends on dog walker credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for dog walking services in Plano.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Plano $12.90
Texas $14.42
United States $15.17

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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?