Dog Walker

London Pet Club; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

London Pet Club is seeking a reliable Dog Walker and Pet Sitter to join the growing team. The role offers a long-term opportunity with a minimum 6 months commitment, outdoors work, and strong dog handling responsibilities.

You will walk dogs, provide pet-sitting visits, and travel between bookings in central London. A bike and an iPhone with data are required, with availability Mon-Fri 7am–2pm and occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have professional dog handling experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and provide high-quality care.
• Willing to be self-employed or register as self-employed.
• iPhone user with data plan for the pet-care app.
• Confident cyclist able to travel between bookings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional dog walking and pet sitting across London.
• Collect dogs on foot; walk on or off lead as required.
• Complete daytime visits, overnight stays and weekend bookings.
• Cycle between bookings within the area using a bike.
• Use GPS tracking and the app to provide updates to clients.

Skills

Dog handling

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Self-employed

iPhone user

Cyclist

Outdoor work

Tools

GPS tracking app

Job description

London Pet Club is looking for an experienced, reliable and professional Dog Walker and Pet Sitter to join our growing team.. . We are seeking someone looking for a long-term opportunity who can commit to working with us for a minimum of 6 months (or longer).. . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has excellent dog handling skills, thrives working independently, and takes pride in providing exceptional care and customer service.. .

ABOUT THE ROLE.

You will be responsible for providing professional dog walking and pet sitting services for our clients across London.. . Dog walks involve collecting dogs on foot. Some dogs are exercised on lead, while others are walked off lead.. . Pet sitting assignments may include daytime visits, overnight stays and weekend bookings in clients' homes.. . As our services are based around our clients' schedules, applicants must be available Monday-Friday between 7am-2pm. Occasional evening, weekend and overnight pet sitting assignments may also be available.. . You must own or have access to a bike (personal or rental such as Forest, Lime), and be a confident cyclist, as you will be expected to cycle between each booking within the area.. . You must also have an iPhone, as it’s compatible with our pet-care app. .

AREAS WE COVER.

Your main working area:. . Paddington, Notting Hill, Chiswick, Holland Park. . You may also occasionally work in: Camden, Regent's Park, Islington, Hampstead, Tufnell Park, Finsbury Park, Walthamstow.. .

HOURS.

Up to 15 hours a week. .

PAY.

Dog walking:. . £13 per hour. . Paid monthly upon receipt of a valid invoice. .

Pet sitting:. . 1-3 hours: £13 per hour. . 4+ hours or overnight sitting: £40 per day/night. .

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS.

• -Be aged 21 or over. .
• -Have professional dog handling experience. .
• -Be confident walking dogs both on and off lead. .
• -Have experience working with dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments. .
• -Be physically fit and capable of walking for up to 2 hours. .
• -Be self-employed (or willing to register as self-employed). .
• -Be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months. .
• -Be available Monday-Friday between 7am and 2pm. .
• -Be available for occasional evenings, weekends and overnight pet sitting. .
• -Be a non-smoker. .
• -Be an iPhone user with sufficient mobile data. .
• -Have excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. .
• -Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions. .

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.

• -Proof of identity and right to work in the UK. .
• -DBS check. .
• -Public Liability insurance. .

TRIAL ASSESSMENT.

• -Independently walk up to 3 dogs together, both on and off lead. .
• -Safely handle dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments. .
• -Walk for up to 3 hours at a time. .
• -Manage dog behaviour and interactions confidently. .
• -Clean and dry dogs after walks where required. .
• -Feed and care for pets. .
• -Use GPS tracking and mobile applications to provide live client updates. .
• -Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service and professionalism. .

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Please note that experience gained solely from caring for your own pets, or pets belonging to family or friends, will not be considered as professional experience.. . Applicants should be able to provide references from previous employers or established pet care businesses.. .

Experience: Not required
Employment: Part-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 7am-2pm
Salary: £13 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About London Pet Club:

Dog walkers and pet sitters.