Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; Texas (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Flexible weekend hours

Job summary

The Comforted Canine is seeking a Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker in the Arlington, TX area. This flexible, part-time independent contractor role lets you set your schedule while caring for dogs in their homes and in walks.

You will provide visits, walks, and updates to pet parents through our app. You should be experienced with dog care, reliable and punctual, able to handle dogs of all sizes, and comfortable working independently with clear written communication.

Qualifications

• Prior dog care experience in petsitting.
• Able to handle dogs from small to large.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Experience administering medications.
• Availability on weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog sitting visits.
• Walks 30-90 minutes; 1–3x daily.
• Drop-ins 30/45/60 minutes; 1–3x daily.
• Administer medications within your scope.
• Send visit updates and photos via app.
• Follow client care instructions.

Skills

Dog care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone access

Medication experience

Holiday availability

Job description

Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— Arlington, TX Area

Do you love dogs and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Canine is looking for reliable, responsible dog lovers to provide in-home dog sitting visits and dog walking while clients are away.

This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It’s a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for dogs, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.

What You’ll Do

Dog sitting visits may include:

• Feeding dogs and refreshing water
• Cleaning up waste
• Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each dog's personality
• Sending visit updates and photos through our app
• Following each client’s detailed care instructions
• Bringing in mail or packages
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
• Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level

Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.

Service Types

• Walks: 30-90 minutes (1-3x daily)
• Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
• Extended daytime visits: 2-8 hours
• Overnights: 10-hour stays
• 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care

What We Look For

• Experienced with dog care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• Confidently handle dogs from small to large
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
• Holiday & weekend availability

Pay + Perks

• Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25per 30 minute visit, withhigher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

• Apply to one location only
• No phone calls (we contact strong matches)