Petme · Dog walking · West Roxbury, Boston

Find a vetted dog walker in West Roxbury, Boston

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan. $22–$30 per 30 min in West Roxbury.

Suburban-feel yards, Millennium Park meadows, big-dog friendly. Walks revolve around Centre Street and Millennium Park. Daily walks are the backbone of dog ownership in West Roxbury. Petme dog walkers cover the standard 30-minute morning, lunch, and evening loops, plus longer outings to the local off-leash spots. Recurring slots lock in with a small repeat-walk discount; one-off walks book on short notice. Same walker every time, $22,000 Protection Plan on every walk.

Find a dog walker in West Roxbury

0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Owner service fee in West Roxbury

$22,000

Protection Plan per booking

$22–$30

Per 30-min walk

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in West Roxbury

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

5 average from 1 reviews by West Roxbury pet parents

Tindra Cronkhite

Tindra Cronkhite

From $15

Availability confirmed 5d ago

🐾 Your Pet’s New Best Friend 🐾 • reliable, in the crazy city life • experienced with dogs & cats • young woman who loves to be active

Boston
Saleia

Saleia

From $35

Availability confirmed 15d ago

fun and loving!

Boston
Ty

Ty

From $22

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Keeping tails wagging!

Boston
Jami

Jami

From $40

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Caring for your fur babies like my own!

Boston
Mariana

Mariana

From $10

Availability confirmed 10d ago

meow! mari’s got you!

Cambridge
Ashley

Ashley

From $30

Availability confirmed 12d ago

A dogs love is unconditional :)

Somerville
Ysa

Ysa

From $10

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Experienced with reactive, high-energy, and social dogs! I know how to keep every walk safe, calm, and fun.

Cambridge
Pat Tehan

Pat Tehan

From $14

Availability confirmed 7d ago

College student in Boston with years of dog and cat experience, loving dependable pet care you can trust.

Boston
Michelle

Michelle

From $18

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Animals have always been a huge part of my life. With years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats, I provide safe, dependable, and loving care so you can have peace of mind while you’re away

Boston
Gianna Torres

Gianna Torres

From $20

Availability confirmed 13d ago

I’m a Boston-based registered nurse and lifelong pet lover with experience caring for pets of all sizes, from energetic puppies to gentle giants. I want you to feel completely at ease knowing your pet

Boston
Aldair Serrano

Aldair Serrano

From $50

Availability confirmed today

I love pets; it would make me very happy to look after your animal

Revere
Leo

Leo

From $10

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Became a dad dog at age 10. Now I’m 21 with a cat who needs to pounce my feet through a blanket before he can go to bed

Boston
margalit shapiro-katz

margalit shapiro-katz

From $30

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Veterinary assistant, Fear Free certified, and lifelong animal lover committed to treating your pets like family with expert care and lots of affection

Boston
Keira

Keira

From $10

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Caring, responsible and communicative animal lover looking to spend more time with pets while helping out pet owners in need! ⭐️

Milton
Meghan Masterson

Meghan Masterson

From $25

Availability confirmed 4d ago

experienced pet care you can trust

Waltham
Caroline

Caroline

From $20

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Life long pet lover and owner

Newton
Maggie Mullen

Maggie Mullen

From $20

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Hull
Elyana Canas

Elyana Canas

From $20

Availability confirmed 11d ago

A safe option with lots of love!

Tewksbury
Jamilyn Boyle

Jamilyn Boyle

From $17

Availability confirmed 13d ago

lifelong animal lover looking to walk dogs and do drop ins for dogs, cats, and any other small animals! I’ve had pets my entire life, from hamsters to big dogs I love them all with my whole heart!

Abington
Linh

Linh

From $23

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Your pet’s favorite aunt 🩷

Framingham
Maria

Maria

From $85

5(1)

Availability confirmed yesterday

Pampered Pet! I give lots of updates and photos for your peace of mind. Happy to take special needs/elderly dogs as well. We love them all!

Sudbury
Valeria

Valeria

From $20

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Brockton
Serene Pet Care

Serene Pet Care

From $30

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Serene care for your furry family 🐾 Home-based, loving & trusted.

Whitman
Hannah

Hannah

From $25

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Welcome new friends animal and human :)

Dracut

About West Roxbury

Dog walking in West Roxbury, what it actually looks like

West Roxbury is the suburban-feel southern edge of Boston, separated from the urban core by the Arboretum and Roslindale. Single-family homes with usable yards dominate, particularly along Centre Street, LaGrange, and the side streets around Billings Field. Millennium Park's 100 acres of meadow and Charles River paths sit on the western edge; the VFW Parkway corridor runs north-south through the neighborhood with sidewalk walking the whole way.

West Roxbury sitters are family-oriented, often long-tenure homeowners with fenced yards and consistent weekday-walk + weekend-boarding booking patterns. The breed mix favors active medium-to-large dogs: Labs, Goldens, Goldendoodles, and rescue mixes from local shelters. The neighborhood's yard density and quiet residential blocks make it one of the better Boston picks for big-dog boarding and multi-dog households.

Where dog walkers work in West Roxbury

Petme dog walkers in West Roxbury know the local routes. Top spots: Centre Street, Millennium Park, Billings Field, VFW Parkway.

Breeds in the West Roxbury booking mix

The most-booked breeds across West Roxbury on Petme right now: Labrador, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle. Filter by breed when searching.

The cashback maths

What 5 30-min walks in West Roxbury actually cost

Worked example at the West Roxbury median rate ($26 per 30 min, source: Petme telemetry, May 2026). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Line itemPetmeTypical platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $26)$130$130
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)$0~$14
Cashback earned−$4n/a
Effective cost$126$144

$22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

How it works

Find a West Roxbury dog walker in three steps

Search West Roxbury

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme dog walkers in West Roxbury. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.

Meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.

Book + earn cashback

Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $22,000 Protection Plan kicks in immediately, and cashback on every booking lands in your Petme balance when the booking ends.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about dog walking in West Roxbury

Can I find a yard sitter for my big dog in West Roxbury?
Yes, more easily than in central Boston. Single-family homes with fenced yards are the default. Filter by "yard" in search; most West Roxbury Petme sitters have one and accept medium-to-large breeds comfortably.
How much does pet sitting in West Roxbury cost?
Boarding $55 to $80 per night, walks $22 to $30 per 30 minutes. West Roxbury pricing sits between Jamaica Plain and Dorchester at the more affordable end of Boston's band.
Where do West Roxbury sitters walk dogs?
Billings Field and the adjacent Hynes Field for off-leash play during posted hours, Millennium Park's meadow and Charles River paths for longer outings, and the quieter side streets between Centre and VFW Parkway for shaded daily routes.
Is West Roxbury good for senior dogs?
Yes. Flat residential streets, mature tree canopy for summer shade, and single-family ground-floor setups (no stairs) make it senior-friendly. Many local sitters specialize in senior-dog care including medication administration.
How much does a dog walker in West Roxbury cost?
30-minute walks run $22 to $30 in West Roxbury. Recurring 3+ weekly slots typically get a small repeat-walk discount. 60-minute walks run roughly 1.8x. Petme charges 0% owner fee on top.
Can a West Roxbury walker do pre-commute walks?
Yes, common. Many West Roxbury walkers offer 6 to 7am slots for owners with an early start to the day. Lock in a standing slot at the meet-and-greet.
What about race days or big-event crowds?
Walkers route around closed streets and event corridors. Reactive dogs are tagged for solo-only bookings during peak event windows.
Will my West Roxbury walker do an off-leash park run?
Many do, during legal off-leash windows at local parks and fenced dog runs. Confirm at the meet-and-greet which off-leash spots your dog handles well.

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Find a dog walker in West Roxbury