Dog Walker (Part Time) - U-District

The Pet Care Club of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40+ hours paid training

Mentorship & continued education

Paid sick leave where applicable

Referral bonuses

Client, scheduling, billing support

Job summary

The Pet Care Club of Seattle is seeking compassionate, dependable people to become Canine Behavior & Enrichment Specialists. You’ll learn to read canine body language, tailor walks to each dog, and support well‑being through positive reinforcement and enrichment.

No professional dog training experience is required, and we offer 40+ hours of paid training and mentorship. This part‑time, mobile role requires driving to client homes in Seattle and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle.
• Smartphone for scheduling and communications.
• No professional dog training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Behavior & Enrichment dog walks.
• Use positive reinforcement and enrichment throughout each visit.
• Observe and respond to canine body language and behavior.
• Adapt walks based on each dog’s needs that day.
• Write thoughtful visit journals for pet parents.
• Communicate professionally with clients and our team.
• Occasionally provide Classic Dog Walks or cat visits.

Skills

Canine care

Observational skills

Communication

Time management

Job description

Help Pets Live Happier, Healthier Lives

At The Pet Care Club of Seattle, we believe dog walking should do more than provide exercise. Our walks are rooted in R+ positive reinforcement, force-free, low-stress, enrichment-based care, and are designed to support each dog’s physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

We’re looking for compassionate, dependable people who want to become Canine Behavior & Enrichment Specialists.

This is not a traditional dog-walking job. You’ll learn to recognize canine body language, understand a dog’s emotional state, and provide individualized walks that build confidence, reduce stress, encourage appropriate behavior, and make everyday life better for the dogs in your care.

No professional dog training experience is required. We provide 40+ hours of paid training, ongoing mentorship, and continued education.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individualized Behavior & Enrichment dog walks
• Use positive reinforcement and enrichment throughout each visit
• Observe and respond to canine body language and behavior
• Adapt walks based on each dog’s needs that day
• Write thoughtful visit journals for pet parents
• Communicate professionally with clients and our team
• Occasionally provide Classic Dog Walks or cat visits

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Reliable, compassionate, and observant
• Curious and eager to learn
• Comfortable receiving feedback
• Calm under pressure and able to problem-solve
• A strong communicator
• Interested in developing real skills in canine behavior and professional pet care

Schedule & Driving

This is a part-time, mobile field position, with most services occurring weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

You’ll travel directly to clients’ homes throughout Seattle and surrounding communities. We work to build efficient routes near where you live, but you must be comfortable driving throughout our service area.

You must have a valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and smartphone.

Your drive to your first client and home from your final client is your regular commute and is unpaid.

Required travel between scheduled clients is compensated.

Compensation

We use a service-based pay structure.

Paid onboarding & training: Paid at our base rate of at least the applicable local minimum wage.

Behavior & Enrichment services: Once fully trained and cleared to work independently, you’ll earn a rate of $24.30 an hour plus standard IRS mileage reimbursement and tips.

Classic Dog Walks and cat visits: Paid at our base rate of at least the applicable Seattle minimum wage plus standard IRS mileage reimbursement and tips.

Your compensation will vary depending on the types and lengths of services you provide.

Why Join Us?

• 40+ hours of paid training
• Ongoing education and mentorship
• Paid sick leave where applicable
• Referral bonuses
• Clients, scheduling, billing, and administrative support provided
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pets and their families
• Grow your skills in modern, behavior-informed pet care

This role is for people who don’t just want to walk dogs — they want to understand them.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.