Reliable, Compassionate Dog Walking & Cat Sitting in Novato & Marinwood

Planet Dog Walking & Cat Sitting delivers personalized, positive‑reinforcement care with 10 years of local experience — insured, background‑checked, and focused on your pet’s comfort and safety.

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Cat Sitting Visits in Novato & Marinwood

TWICE DAILY-ONE HOUR VISITS- IN YOUR HOME. 

Dog Walking in Novato

SOLO-OR-SMALL GROUP NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

  • Insured & Bonded to protect your pets and home.
  • Customer References upon request.
  • GPS verified visits with report and photos.

Local Pet Care You Can Rely On

We understand that pets are family. That’s why we focus on:

  • One-on-one dog walks (no pack walking)
  • Calm, stress-free in-home cat sitting
  • Consistent routines and clear communication
  • Respect for your home and your pet’s comfort

Serving Novato and surrounding Marin County areas, Planet Dog Walking & Cat Sitting is committed to dependable, professional care.

COVID-19 Precautions

HYGIENE

  • Shoe covers worn in home
  • Pet messes cleaned
  • Food & water bowls washed
  • Litter box scooped each visit
  • Trash removed from home.

Why Planet Dog Walking & Cat Sitting?

Training and qualifications

Training and qualifications

Canine education through DogBiz, Dog Walking Academy (formerly dog*tec).

continuous education

continuous education

Humane Society Of The U.S.: Cat Behavior and Retention, certificate of completion.

Canine and Feline workshops and training through Marin Humane.

certified professional

certified professional

Your Pets and Home are insured at the highest coverage offered.

Community Volunteer

Community Volunteer

Current volunteer Cat socializer & dog walker at animal shelter

What Our Clients Are Saying

Patrick is a rare gem. I feel grateful to have found him and recommend him and his services wholeheartedly! From the moment he arrived at my home for the meet and greet with my cats (and knocked rather than rang the bell), I knew that I was dealing with someone who was uniquely attuned to the needs of animals. The time that he took to understand all of the details of my cats’ routines and likes and dislikes was unprecedented in my 25 years as a pet owner. In preparing for his first sit, he...

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Mary Alexandra W. 
Mary Alexandra W.
Patrick took very good care of my kitty Leo. He followed all directions and when I got home Leo was relaxed and happy. Patrick really cares about his feline and canine clients. Leo cannot wait for him to come back to play with him!
Paula C. 
Paula C.
Patrick is amazing. I had a hip replacement and needed a dog walker for a while. He is very patient and always on time. Also cleans the water bowls and adds water. And he takes the dogs for a long walk. The app he uses gives you all the info you could want if you’re not home when he walks the dogs. Distance, where they walked, if they pooped and so on.
Bonnie M. 
Bonnie M.

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