Dooley Pet Sitting
Thoughtful dog walking and private pet care in New Canaan, Connecticut, and the surrounding areas.
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About
Dooley Pet Sitting
Erin Dooley, MBA
Founder
Meet Erin
Hi, I'm Erin, the founder of Dooley Pet Sitting.
With more than a decade of hands-on experience in animal care, a background in veterinary medicine, and a degree in Animal Science, I've built my career around understanding animals and providing the thoughtful, individualized attention they deserve.
I founded Dooley Pet Sitting with the belief that exceptional pet care goes beyond meeting everyday needs. It's about understanding each animal's personality, respecting their routines, and creating a sense of familiarity and trust that both pets and their people can rely on.
Today, I take a personal approach to every relationship, getting to know the animals in my care and building lasting connections with the families who welcome me into their lives.
Proudly based in Fairfield County, Connecticut, I'm grateful to have built a business rooted in genuine relationships, professional experience, and a lifelong love of animals.
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
12+ Years
Pet Care Experience
5+ Years
Veterinary Experience
B.S.
Animal Science
Services
Recurring
Dog Walking
Consistent care, thoughtfully tailored to your dog.
Our recurring private walks offer a more personalized approach to everyday dog care. Each 30-minute outing is tailored to your dog’s individual personality, pace, and needs, with dedicated attention and a familiar face they can look forward to seeing.
With a reserved place in our weekly schedule, your dog enjoys a consistent routine built around their comfort, well-being, and time outdoors.
3 days/week: $120/week
4 days/week: $160/week
5 days/week: $200/week
Pricing reflects one dog. For households with multiple dogs, please inquire for pricing.
Monday–Friday
30-minute private walks
Small Pack
More time outside, with good company.
Small Pack offers a more considered approach to group dog walking. Each outing brings together a small, thoughtfully matched group of dogs who enjoy exploring, socializing, and spending time outdoors with familiar companions.
With no more than four dogs per pack, every outing is designed to feel personal, consistent, and unrushed. Pickup and drop-off are included, making it an easy addition to your dog's weekly routine.
2, 3, or 5 days per week
Approximately 60 minutes
Maximum 4 dogs per pack
2 Days | Tuesday & Thursday
$160/week
3 Days | Monday, Wednesday & Friday
$240/week
5 Days | Monday–Friday
$380/week
Pricing reflects one dog. For households with multiple dogs, please inquire for pricing.
New dogs begin with an $80 trial outing.
Cat Care
Thoughtful care, in the comfort of home.
Our private cat visits offer a personalized approach to caring for your cat while you're away. Each visit is thoughtfully tailored to their individual personality, preferences, and routine, allowing them to remain comfortable in the familiar surroundings of home.
From everyday essentials to companionship and quiet reassurance, every visit is designed to provide attentive, dependable care. Feeding, fresh water, litter maintenance, routine medications when appropriate, and a detailed visit update are all included.
20-minute visit: $35
Additional cat: +$5
Weekend visit: +$5
Holiday visit: +$10
What Makes Our Care Different?
What sets Dooley Pet Sitting apart?
Our approach combines professional experience with genuinely personalized care. With over a decade of hands-on animal care experience, a degree in Animal Science, and more than five years of veterinary experience, we bring knowledge, attentiveness, and an understanding of animal behavior to every visit.
Will my pet have the same caregiver?
Consistency is an important part of our approach. As a founder-operated business, your pet receives care from a familiar face who takes the time to understand their personality, preferences, and routine.
How do you keep pet owners informed?
We believe peace of mind comes from knowing your pet is in good hands. After each visit, you'll receive an update with details about their care, so you can feel connected even when you're away.
How is your approach personalized?
No two pets are exactly alike. Whether your dog prefers a leisurely neighborhood walk or your cat needs a little extra time to feel comfortable, we adapt our care to each animal's individual needs, temperament, and routine.
A Few of Our Clients
What Our Clients Say
"Easy to Work With"
"Trustworthy & Reliable"
"Organized & Communicative"
Erin was recommended to me from another pet-sitting company that no longer services my area. She was prompt in her communications and sent reports with photo or video every day while taking care of my three cats. Erin was easy to work with, polite, professional, and friendly. I’ll definitely use Dooley Pet Sotting again, and already plan to recommend her to friends in the area.
Erin is the most incredible dog walker! She is an experienced professional who is trustworthy, reliable and thoughtful. Erin is always patient and affectionate with our 3 rescues who loved her immediately. She provides detailed updates and photos/videos after each walk and the app she uses makes communication, scheduling and payment so quick and easy. The humans in our family adore Erin just as much as our dogs do...we feel so lucky to have her in our lives and could not recommend her more highly. She is the BEST!
Dooley Pet sitting was truly a great experience for us as owners, as well as for our dog. We met Erin with our dog just to introduce them in advance and we can immediately tell how wonderful she was with our dog. She is incredibly organized and punctual, and communicative, and put us at ease, as owners, while we were away. We would recommend Dooley Pet Sitting to anyone!
Polly L.
Robert D.
