Dog Walkers Poplar Grove, IL (Contact for Free)

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Jessica Kennedy
Rockford, IL

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Last seen: 15 hours ago Member since: Mar 2025

Dog walking $19 / 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:

Administering medications
Feeding
Pet playtime
Daily exercise for your pet
24/7 supervision
Cleaning litter boxes
Cleaning cages / bedding

Other pet services I can provide

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

Household duties I can do:

Housekeeping
Laundry / washing
Grocery shopping
Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

Light meals
Full meals
Cooking with kids
Bottle feeding
Transporting kids
Taking kids on outings
Toilet training
Changing diapers
Bathing kids
Supervising swimming / water play
Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
Before school care
Preparing school lunches
After school care
Help with homework
Care for sick children
Administering medications
Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

Special event babysitting
Corporate functions babysitting
Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

Home daycare
- Full-time daycare
- Part-time daycare
- Drop-in / occasional daycare
- School holiday daycare
- Extended hours

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

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 Rockford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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Eve.

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Nite

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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

My credentials

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

20 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- Have a pet carrier

10 years experience working with children
- I'm a parent
- I carry a first aid kit
- I have child car seats

General credentials:
- Email verified
- 31 years old
- Police check
- 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:

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

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

Babysitter

Parent helper

Nanny

Au pair

How many kids need care?

× 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)

Pet sitting

× Dogs

× Cats

× Birds

× Fish

× Reptiles

× Small animals

(rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services you need:

Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Pet daycare (at sitters place)

Pet boarding (overnight at sitters place)

Dog walking

× Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

× Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

× Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

× Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

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Sydney Nash
Poplar Grove, IL

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Member since: Nov 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 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)

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

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 a few suburbs/towns away from Poplar Grove for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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:

2 years experience working with children
- I have child car seats

General credentials:
- Email verified
- 18 years old
- Driver's license
- Emergency car access
- I have a car
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Languages I can speak: English

I have served as a middle school leader in my youth ministry for the last two and a half years! I’m a senior in highschool but have multiple college credits, so I am qualified for tutoring! I’m staying in Rockford for school next year so I’ll stay in the area as I am getting my degree to pursue a career in Christian youth ministry!

My skills and interests:

Music
Singing
Dance
Comedy
Reading / storytelling
Sports
Fitness
Nature
Writing

Contact Sydney For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

Babysitter

Parent helper

Nanny

Au pair

How many kids need care?

× 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)

Pet sitting

× Dogs

× Cats

× Birds

× Fish

× Reptiles

× Small animals

(rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services you need:

Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Pet daycare (at sitters place)

Pet boarding (overnight at sitters place)

Dog walking

× Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

× Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

× Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

× Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Enter your location

Your full name

Your email (remains private)

I agree to the Kidsit Terms. I am 18+ years, or 16/17 years and have permission from my parent or guardian to use this website.

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Select the Services You Need

Do you need dog walking services?

× Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

× Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

× Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

× Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Do you need pet sitting services?

× Dogs

× Cats

× Birds

× Fish

× Reptiles

× Small animals

(rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services you need:

Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Pet daycare (at sitters place)

Pet boarding (at sitters place)

Do you need childcare services?

Babysitter

Parent helper

Nanny

Au pair

How many kids need care?

× 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)

Your location

Your full name

Your email (remains private)

I agree to the Kidsit Terms. I am 18+ years, or 16/17 years and have permission from my parent or guardian to use this website.

Dog Walking Pay Rates Poplar Grove, IL, United States (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Poplar Grove dog walkers are paid an average of $19.00 per hour as of October 2025, which is 19.9% higher than the Illinois average of $15.84, and 27% 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 Poplar Grove.
Location	Avg Rate/Hour
Poplar Grove	$19.00
Illinois	$15.84
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?