Dog Walker & Pet Sitter at Puppy Luv Pet Services

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reliable Transportation, Friendly Demeanor, Flexible Scheduling, Strong Communication Skills

Industry

Description

Responsive recruiter Puppy Luv Pet Services is currently seeking a dedicated part-time Dog Walker/Pet Sitter to join our team in the Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC areas. This is an on-call position, with dog walkers responsible for providing daily exercise and walks for our clients' dogs, typically in 15 to 60-minute increments. In addition to walks, dog walkers may also be tasked with ensuring that each dog’s basic needs are met, including checking food and water supplies after exercise. Alternative responsibilities include delivery of marketing material and refilling of dog treats to Puppy Luv's contracted apartment communities. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes Understand special requests and conditions for each dog Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes) Ensure each dog is getting exercise and potty breaks Ensure safety of the dogs you are walking and those (humans and dogs) around them Remove pet waste Maintain leadership of the pack of dogs (if walking multiple dogs at a time) Take photos of the dogs (so human clients can see how they are doing) Answer inquiries related to your service, clients ' dogs Record which dog(s) you walked, how long the walks were, anything abnormal that you noticed during the walk. Provide occasional house sitting as requested (dependent upon availability) MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure security of their homes when picking up and dropping off Give each dog love and attention THE INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING Reliable transportation (car, SUV, etc.) A friendly and engaging demeanor The ability to be flexible with scheduling Strong written and verbal communication skills QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB Education: High School Diploma or GED Compensation: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour Puppy Luv is a professional pet service that caters to the urban professional who have full lives and needs someone to love their pets when they are away or in town. Convenient, safe, and reliable, Puppy Luv wears its heart on its leash!

Responsibilities

Dog walkers are responsible for providing daily exercise and walks for clients' dogs, ensuring their basic needs are met. They must also maintain the safety of the dogs and handle inquiries related to their services.