Professional care.
Peace of mind.

"It takes a village to raise a dog, and we are your village."

Our Dog's Nanny has been responsible for the care of many of Alexandria’s finest canines since 2002.

Fully insured & bonded Background-checked team Old Town Alexandria • Belle Haven • Fort Hunt Local, privately owned

Since 2002

About Our Dog's Nanny

Jill began caring for dogs as a sole proprietor in 2002. Over the years, she expanded the business and hired her first employee, eventually growing to our current team size. With an extensive background in veterinary medicine and dog training, she brings substantial experience to your dog's care and shares that expertise with all Our Dog's Nanny (ODN) team members.

Owned and operated by Jill Tonkin

Jill & Luke

Our founder and her trusted companion

How it works

A simple, reliable process.

Meet & Greet

ODN employees conduct a personal “meet and greet” with each client to understand the specific needs of both the owner and their dog.

Updates & Care

We ensure clients receive direct and frequent updates regarding their dog’s care. Water is refreshed and any packages brought in if needed.

Real families, happy dogs

What our clients say

I have a very shy dog and Jillian took the time to meet our dog and pair her up with a wonderful dog walker... It was incredible to see our shy, timid dog joyfully greet her dog walker.

— “Gussie’s” Mom

My ‘Mom’ is typing this for me... You take me to the park and walk me and even train me so I am a good doggie. ... if any other dog is considering using you for walks or “baby” sitting, all I can say is they would be lucky to have you.

— Zeke Guarraia

Thank you very much for watching over us while our mom is at work! We especially enjoy our daily trip to the doggie park... Thanks again for keeping us safe and happy!

— Milo and Millie

The dogs we love