What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Walker position at The Happy Dog?
We are a local dog walking company based in Brookline and Newton, offering individual and paired neighborhood dog walks and specializing in force free pet care.
We are currently seeking a reliable, responsible, and dog loving person to join our team of walkers. Our clients have come to expect a high standard of care and attention to detail, so effective time management and communicativeness are necessary traits for our employees. Other requirements are as follows:
- Have at least partial availability Monday–Friday between 10am–4pm
- Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
- Be able and willing to work in all weather
- Be committed to using modern force-free handling and training methods (paid training will be provided).
- Have experience interacting with/caring for dogs. Previous professional dog handling experience and knowledge of behavior/body language is a plus but not required.
Competitive pay and ability to pick up overnight pet sitting gigs if you would like. Pay is based on commission per completed service, starting at 50%, and consistently averages out to $19-$22 per hour. Total weekly time commitment is ~20–25 hours/week. We have a fixed client list with weekly recurring appointments, so your schedule will remain quite steady week by week.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you! In your application, please include a brief cover letter or intro statement along with your resume.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Minimal risk of exposure to COVID-19 due to limited face-to-face contact with clients.
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location