Weekday Dog Walker

DogWalkingDC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dog walking service is hiring Dog Walkers in the Washington D.C. area. The role involves walking dogs for multiple clients, following specific instructions and schedules while ensuring professionalism and compassion during interactions. Ideal candidates will have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and a love for animals.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working with small and large dogs.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs for specified time (30 or 60 minutes).
• Follow client-provided care instructions.
• Ensure timely arrivals for visits.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Compassion

Job description

Atlas and Dog Walking D.C. (DWDC) are hiring for a Dog Walker in the Washington D.C. area. The Dog Walker will walk dogs for multiple clients and follow agreed-upon routes and schedules.

Responsibilities for the Dog Walker:

• Enter the clients’ home, harness/leash the dog(s), and begin walk (start time)

• Safely and responsibly walk the dog(s) for specified amount of time (either 30 or 60 minutes)

• Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences

• If needed, ensure that the dog(s) has ample water supply upon the end of the walk and, if required by client, crate the dog(s)

• Practice proper time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits

• Communicate with clients and supervisor as needed

Requirements for the Dog Walker:

• Ability to work Monday - Friday from approximately 10:30am - 4pm (weekends and holidays are optional)

• Must have own reliable form of transportation (either car or bicycle)

• Uphold an honest, patient, positive, and professional demeanor when entering clients homes, walking the dog(s), and communicating with clients or staff

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be comfortable working and interacting with both small and large dogs or cats and continuously show compassion

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Must have a reliable smartphone in order to utilize the Atlas/DWDC app for the dog walks

Compensation for the Dog Walker:

• Calculated on a per-walk/per-dog basis