South Pasadena is made for walking: tree-lined streets, short blocks, and almost no stretch without shade. It's one of the easiest cities in my area to build a reliable daily route in, which is exactly what most working pet parents here want. Mission District and Marengo dogs get sidewalk loops past the shops and through Garfield Park; Monterey Hills and Altos de Monterey dogs get quieter hillside streets with a bit of climb; and anyone near the west edge can drop straight onto the Arroyo Seco trail for a longer, flatter 60-minute walk. Because the city is compact, the 30-minute midday walk covers real ground here rather than just the block. Walks are one-on-one, seven days a week from 7am to 9pm, and every one ends with photos and a short note.
Free 30-minute meet & greet in South Pasadena before your first walk, with no obligation.
Shaded, mostly flat, and connects into the Pasadena Arroyo.
Big shade trees and lawn loops for a relaxed 30-minute walk.
Sidewalk sniff walks past the shops, good stimulation for city dogs.
Quiet and low-traffic, useful for nervous or reactive dogs.
Small, fenced-in feel and very quiet. Good for a nervous dog's first few walks.
Central, flat and shaded. An easy senior-dog loop.
$30
Potty break, a real walk, fresh water, and a photo update. The most common booking.
$45
For high-energy dogs who need distance, hills, and real decompression time.
+$10 per extra dog · +$10 on major holidays · No travel surcharge inside my service area · Full rate breakdown
Not sure if your street is covered? Message me with your cross streets and I'll tell you straight away.
Free 30-minute meet & greet at your home: your dog meets me, we sort out keys, leash, harness, and routine.
Pick your slots: a one-off walk or a recurring weekday schedule.
I confirm within 24 hours (same-day requests are worth asking about).
After every walk you get a note on how it went plus photos.
"Jessica is absolutely amazing! I have her walk my Arlo 4 times every week, and my baby loves her. Arlo is naturally a very shy, and reserved boy, but Jessica gave him time and now, I'm sure he looks forward to seeing her more than me sometimes. I will absolutely be recommending her to everyone I know."
"Jessica was a total lifesaver for me and my senior dog, Mimi. I needed a last-minute dog walker, and she stepped in with such kindness and care. From the moment they met, I could tell Mimi was in good hands. Jessica was gentle, patient, and treated her like family. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing someone so trustworthy was looking after her. We feel so lucky to have found her!"
$30 for 30 minutes, $45 for 60 minutes, +$10 per extra dog and +$10 on major holidays. No travel surcharge.
Mostly neighborhood sidewalk loops, since the streets here are shaded and quiet. Add Garfield Park or Library Park for a grass break, Orange Grove or Eddie Park for a nervous dog, and the Arroyo Seco trail when a dog needs a longer, flatter route.
Yes, the 30-minute walk is the most popular option here. It covers a potty break, a real walk, and fresh water before I leave.
Every time. You get a short note on how the walk went plus a photo or two.
Recurring walks are booked ahead; one-off walks usually need a day's notice. Same-day requests are worth asking about. I can often fit them in.
South Pasadena's tree cover helps, but I still check the pavement, keep midday walks on shaded streets, and carry water. Longer walks move to morning slots in summer.
The meet & greet is free and there's no obligation. Walks start at $30.