Best Dog Walkers in Columbus

Based in Columbus, Cheryl’s Doggie Daycare is one of the longest running daycares for pets in the area. Founded in 2004, the company is owned and operated by Cheryl, who holds over ten years of daycare experience for dogs and over 13 years as a pet sitter. The cage-free daycare center provides extended hours as well as outdoor and indoor play and potty areas for pampering pets, exercising them, grooming them, and socializing with humans and other dogs. The staff focus on treating each pet like family and dogs do not have “nap times” like other daycares but are free to play and run around all day or curl up on pillows or couches to rest if they choose. The staff is pet first aid certified and accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

A pet sitting company based in Columbus, Columbus Pet Sitters specializes in overnight care, vacation, and daily services. The company focuses on minimizing pets’ stress levels by maintaining a routine and a familiar environment. They are accredited by the Better Business Bureau and are a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.

Founded in 1994, Critter Sitters started as a part-time pet sitting service in the Columbus and surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Jeff Chaykowski and Dave Todd, the company offers services that include pet taxi service, overnight sitting, short potty breaks, dog walking, in-home pet sitting, and more. They are a member of Pet Sitters International, Central Ohio Professional Pet Sitters Network, hold the PSI Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, and have completed the Pet CPR and First Aid training from PetTech.

An in-home pet care company, DogDays is run by dog lovers and owners that specialize in providing individual and undivided attention to each pet. They focus on making sure owners come home to a clean house and a happy dog that’s been thoroughly exercised. Founded in 2014, the company’s packages all include belly scratches, a lot of individual attention, free treats, fresh water, feeding by request, waste pick up, and other basic requests. They provide services that include last minute pet care, daily or occasional dog walking, yard clean up, dog park trips, and more.

Hands N Paws is a dog walking business that serves clients in and around Columbus. Its professional dog walkers offer services such as quick walk that lasts for 10 to 15 minutes, 30-minute standard walk, and long walk that takes up to 60 minutes. Aside from dog walking, Hands N Paws specializes in pet sitting, cat sitting, and puppy care. Hands N Paws is focused on improving pets' overall health.

Offering luxury in-home pet services, Le Pooch serves the Central Ohio area with one-on-one attention for each pet by a trained pet sitter and dog walker. The company’s preferred service areas include the Short North, Merion Village, German Village, Downtown Columbus, Eastmoore, Bexley, and surrounding areas. Their employees are pet CPR certified, bonded and insured, and pet owners themselves. Owned and operated by Erin Knable, the company focuses on remaining trustworthy, continuous in their service, and employing qualified and screened applicants to work with pets in the area. They are a member of the Pet Sitters Associates, are a ThumbTack Professional, and are a Certified Dog Trainer by the Animal Behavior College.

Owned and operated by Julie Roberts since 2008, Mutts on the Move Pet Care LLC is a Columbus-based business that specializes in pet sitting, dog walking, pet transportation, potty breaks, and private dog boarding. The company serves the Galloway, German Village, Italian Village, Victorian Village, Grandview, Upper Arlington, and Hilliard areas. They focus on enhancing the quality of life and health of household pets with loving and responsible care. They are a member of Pet Sitters Associates LLC and Pet Sitters International.

Serving the North Columbus and surrounding areas, Pet Sitting by Tisha started in 2009 and expanded their service area in 2013. Owned by Tisha Welday, a pet owner that dislikes leaving her own pets at home alone, focuses on treating each pet as if they were her own. The company’s services include dog walking, transportation, nannying, and pet sitting. They are a member of Pet Sitters Associates, LLC.

Serving the Columbus Metro area, Playful Paws is a team of professional pet sitters and dog walkers. The company and staff focus on treating each pet as if they were their own and keeping each dog healthy and happy. Founded and owned by Julie Triplett in 2005, the company offers services that include play dates, pet sitting, overnight pet sitting, dog walking, and transportation service. They are a member of the Professional United Pet Sitters and insured and bonded through Pet Sitters Associates, LLC.

Started by Greg Wolfe and his canine companion Scarlet, Scarlet & Greg’s Pet Services became a reality after Greg worked part-time in pet care and found his passion for serving animals and their owners. He focuses on building a relationship with each client with dependable and affordable services that meet their unique needs. Serving the Columbus Metro area, their services include dog and cat sitting, potty breaks, and dog walking. They are a member of Pet Sitters Associates, LLC.

Pampering pets in the Columbus and surrounding areas since 2000, The Pampered Paw specializes in providing unique requests, worry-free, and professional and dedicated service. Their services include house sitting, snuggle time, bathing and brushing, puppy and kitten services, pet pick up or delivery, litter box scooping, special sick or elderly pet care, playtime, dog walking, and more. They are a member of the United Pet Sitters, Pet Sitters International, petsittersnetwork.com, mypetcare.com, care.com, petsit.com, petsitUSA.com, and more.

Owned and operated by Judy Bryant and Suzanne Loosbrock since 1999, Toni Sits Pets is a dog walking and pet sitting business originally founded in 1989. Serving the Central Columbus and surrounding areas, they focus on treating each pet as part of the family while providing trustworthy, honest, and dependable services. Their in-home services are cage-free and include daily visits, walks, feeding, cleaning up after and administering any medications, playtime, watering plants, collecting mail, and turning the lights on and off. They hold the Angie’s List Super Service Award and are a member of The Central Ohio Professional Pet Sitters Network, Pet Sitters International, The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, and they are a PSI Certified Professional Pet Sitter.

Local shop owners, Village Pet Supply provides dog walking and pet sitting services for the Columbus and surrounding areas. They focus on the well-being of each pet and treating them with care to promote health and happiness with affordable prices. Founded in 2003, the company is primarily a pet shop but also offers dog walking and pet sitting services.

A professional pet sitting service, Whiskers n’ Tails, LLC serves the Bexley, Columbus, and surrounding areas since being founded in 1998. They focus on caring for each pet with individual attention and care from the comfort and pleasure of their own home. Their services include vacation care sitting, dog walking, playtime, medication care, exercise, and regular feeding schedules. They are a member of the Bexley Chamber of Commerce, Association of Pet Sitting Excellence, National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, and Pet Sitters International. The company is also Red Cross Certified in Pet First Aid and have a Registered Vet Technician on staff.

Founded by Lane Goldberg in 2010, Woof! Downtown Pet Care offers pet sitting and dog walking services. They focus on providing trustworthy, respectful, and reliable pet care for the Downtown Columbus and surrounding areas. They are a member of Pet Sitters Associates, LLC.