Dog Walker & Adventurer

Paws Around Motown; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Cancel your gym membership

Promotional opportunities

Ongoing education and training

Company bonuses

Free puppy and kitty kisses

Casual dress code

Company discounts

Job summary

Paws Around Motown in Michigan is seeking an experienced Dog Walker and Adventurer to visit clients' homes and exercise dogs, and occasionally provide meals. You may also drive dogs to parks or trails for adventures.

The ideal candidate is safety-minded, independent, energetic, and passionate about dogs, capable of handling dogs of all sizes and responding to medical needs observed on walks.

This role rewards reliability with opportunities for professional growth and flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with dogs preferred
• Compassion, patience, reliability
• Ability to walk, run, lift up to 30 pounds

Responsibilities

• Exercise – Walk, run, or jog the clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise. If requested, bring the dog to a park for social interaction or on a trail hike.
• Other services – Pick up after the animals during the walk. Check the dogs’ food and water supply, and if needed, provide food and water to the animal after the daily walk. Communicate with the animals’ owners, and be aware of any medical needs observed during your run or walk.

Job description

Paws Around Motown is looking for an experienced Dog Walker and Adventurer. He/she will visit the homes of clients to take dogs out for exercise and, on occasion, provide their meals as needed. He/she will also take dogs in their vehicles to go on adventures and excursions.

The ideal person for this position understands the safety and priority of the animals in their care. He/she should be an independent and reliable self-starter with lots of energy and a passion for dogs.

Responsibilities

• Exercise – Walk, run, or jog the clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise. If requested, bring the dog to a park for social interaction or on a trail hike.
• Other services – Pick up after the animals during the walk. Check the dogs’ food and water supply, and if needed, provide food and water to the animal after the daily walk. Communicate with the animals’ owners, (as required) and be aware of any medical needs observed during your run or walk.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with dogs is preferred
• Compassion, patience, and reliability
• The ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach
• The ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Capable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large

Benefits

• 401K with match
• Paid Time Off
• Cancel your gym membership
• Promotional opportunities
• Ongoing education and training
• Company bonuses
• Free puppy and kitty kisses
• Casual dress code
• Company discounts