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Woofies of Barrington-Northwest

Job OverviewJoin our dynamic team as a Dog Walker and become a vital part of pet owners&rsquo; lives by providing energetic, compassionate, and reliable dog walking services. In this role, you will ensure dogs receive safe, engaging exercise while fostering positive behavior and building trust with both pets and their owners. Your enthusiasm for animal care and outdoor activity will help create joyful experiences for every furry friend you walk. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your love for animals with active, outdoor work.Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead well-structured walks that promote pet exercise, mental stimulation, and healthy behavior</li><li>Handle dogs of various breeds and sizes with confidence, ensuring proper animal restraint and safety protocols</li><li>Monitor animal behavior during walks, recognizing signs of stress or discomfort and responding appropriately</li><li>Maintain clear communication with pet owners regarding their pet&rsquo;s activity, mood, and any concerns during visits</li><li>Assist with basic pet care tasks such as feeding, grooming, or administering medication if needed (training provided)</li><li>Ensure all equipment is used safely and maintained in good condition for daily use</li><li>Follow established safety procedures to prevent injuries to animals or handlers during outdoor work</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Prior dog handling experience or familiarity with animal handling techniques</li><li>Knowledge of dog training principles and understanding of animal behavior patterns</li><li>Experience working with veterinary professionals or in veterinary technician/assistant roles is a plus</li><li>Background in pet sitting, kennel work, or overnight in-home pet care enhances suitability for this role</li><li>Comfortable performing physical activities such as heavy lifting and outdoor work in various weather conditions</li><li>Excellent client communication skills to build trust and provide updates to pet owners</li></ul>Job requires mid - day commitments for clients daily walks and/or pet sitting for those clients who are out of town. Holiday's would be peak time and would allow a surcharge for increased pay. All Tips would be given to the sitter and we are a W2 employee through ADP.Pay: $15.00 - $27.84 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have a valid drivers license?</li><li>Can you work mid day peak hours(3 - 4 days)? 11AM - 1PM</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

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Woofies of Barrington-Northwest

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Dog Walker and Pet Sitter