Denise Goodyear

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$15/walk

Starting price

Responds in about 1 hour

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About

Hi, my name is Denise Goodyear. I’m a lifelong animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for cats and dogs for friends and family. When my mother was in the hospital for a year , I lived in her home so I could care for her dog and visit her daily, sharing videos of our walks. Seeing how much comfort that brought her reminds me how important our pets are to us. Whether you need pet sitting, house sitting, or dog walking, I’ll treat your fur baby like my own—fresh food and water, medications or supplements as needed, brushing, playtime, and plenty of belly rubs before I leave. I’m a one-person business, so your pet always gets my full attention. I look forward to hearing from you.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 12 times

Serves Arlington Heights, IL

Background checked

1 employee

6 years in business

Business hours

This pro hasn't listed their business hours.

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Zelle.

Services offered

Walk duration

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Walk group size

Private walk

Projects and media

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Tom A.

Dec 31, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Denise has walked our dog for many months now. We're so pleased to have found her. Our pet is older and requires some gentle handling, and Denise is all over it. When she says she'll be there, she's there, no questions. She's mastered our electronic locks and alarms. She takes pictures of the walks and reports back everything that "happened." If you want your pet taken care of, Denise is an exceptional choice.

Details: Mail collection • Home security

House Sitting

Ben C.

Aug 9, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Denise has taken great care of my dog. She is quick to respond, offers a reasonable rate, and was sure to send pictures with every walk. Thanks Denise!

Details: 1 dog • 10 years or older • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • 15 minutes • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • Feeding • Medication • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Walking

James S.

Sep 10, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

I love how Denise interacted with my dog, Jemma. Like I told her, sometimes Jemma finds someone safe. I had that with my now ex-wife’s dog. When I first met her dog, she jumped up on my lap. My ex-wife was shocked because her dog hated guys. With Denise, when Jemma first met her, she became submissive and wanted to play. 90% of the time when she meets someone she sniffs the person’s hand and that was it. I wanted to find someone safe and I found that in Denise. Dogs are an excellent judge of people.

Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Walking

Jenna R.

Jul 28, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Denise is amazing! She stepped in last minute, arrived early, and treated our dog with so much love and care. You can tell she truly loves animals. We felt completely at ease knowing our pup was in such great hands. Absolutely amazing!

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Providing companionship • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

Ann B.

Jul 27, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Was a pleasure to work with!! My dog wasn't feeling well and she was still willing to work with us. Thats a special person!!

Details: 1 dog • 10 years or older • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Walking

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