Denise Goodyear

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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.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 14 times

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1 employee

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and Zelle.

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Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

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15 minutes

30 minutes (standard)

45 minutes

60 minutes

Walk group size

Private walk

Doesn’t offer: Group walk

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, 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

Bryan M.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Denise provided excellent care for our dog. She stayed in our home for 3 days / 2 nights, and left the house in good order. Most importantly, our aging dog received excellent care, numerous walks, etc.

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

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

Nancy S.

Oct 10, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Denise was really great to work with! She was attentive to our two cats, and always relayed some photos to us while we were gone so we knew the "kids" were OK.

Details: Cat • 2 pets • Changing litter or bedding • Dispensing medication • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

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.

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