Dog Walker Pet Sitter in Noank & surrounding area

Barks & Recreation LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Employee pet care discounts

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities across the busin​

Job summary

Barks & Recreation is seeking friendly dog walkers who love animals and value reliability. You’ll provide walks, hikes, playtime, and enrichment while keeping pets safe and happy.

You'll visit homes for dogs and cats, capture adorable moments, and send updates to grateful pet parents. A positive, independent-but-team oriented attitude helps you thrive in our outdoors-friendly role.

Qualifications

• Must love animals and be reliable.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and team.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Walks, hikes, playtime, and enrichment.
• In-home pet visits for dogs and cats.
• Capture adorable moments and send updates to pet parents.
• Provide a trusted, loving presence in each pet’s day.

Skills

Animal-loving

Reliable and communicative

Outdoor work in all weather

Independent but team-oriented

Job description

Do your friends send you dog photos because they’ll care more than anyone else?

Do you slow down on walks to say hi to every dog? Remember pets’ names better than people’s? Feel like animals just get you?

Yeah… you’re our kind of person.

At Barks & Recreation, we’re not just hiring dog walkers, we’re building a team of people who truly love animals and want to make a difference in their lives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Walks, hikes, playtime, and enrichment
• In-home pet visits for dogs and cats
• Capturing adorable moments + sending updates to grateful pet parents
• Being a trusted, loving presence in each pet’s day

Who We’re Looking For:

• Animal-obsessed (the healthy kind)
• Kind, reliable, and communicative
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Independent but team-oriented

Schedule + Requirements:

• Minimum availability 3+ days/week (2 weekdays required)
• 4+ hours between 9AM–4PM, availability outside that a bonus
• Reliable, insured vehicle
• Smartphone with GPS + camera

Pay + Perks:

• $16.95/hr + tips (average $3–9/hr)
• Paid mileage
• Employee pet care discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Growth opportunities across the business

No professional experience needed—we’ll teach you everything.

People who have cared for and loved their own dogs thrive in this position!

If animals are your happy place… you’ll fit right in here.