Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— San Mateo County / SF Peninsula
Reliable. Detail-oriented. Strong communicator.
If you send thorough updates and follow instructions exactly, you’ll fit right in.
The Comforted Canine is hiring independent dog sitters and walkers for in-home visits and dog walks.
You set your availability and service area—we match you with clients.
What You’ll Do
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Provide in-home dog care (walks, drop-ins, overnights, or live-in house sitting — based on your availability)
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Follow detailed care instructions (feeding, water, potty breaks, meds as needed)
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Walk dogs safely with professional leash handling and situational awareness
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Send updates with notes + photos after each visit
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Maintain cleanliness and respect client homes
Service Types
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Walks: 30-90 minutes (1-3x daily)
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Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
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Extended daytime visits: 4-8 hours
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Overnights: 10-hour stays
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24-hour care: live-in with overnight care
What We Look For
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Experienced with dog care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
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Confidently handle dogs from small to large
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Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
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Strong written communication
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Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
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Availability (especially holidays/travel periods)
Pay + Perks
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Competitive per-visit pay
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Weekly direct deposit
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Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
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100% of tips go to you
Schedule (Flexible, With Standards)
You choose your availability and what job to accept.
If you accept a booking, you must arrive on time and complete every update.
Typical visit windows:
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Morning (6a–12p)
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Afternoon (12p–5p)
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Evening (5p–10p)
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Overnights / Live-in
Requirements
Must have:
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18+ with hands-on dog care experience
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Smartphone with reliable internet + camera
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Ability to pass background check + provide references
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Strong communication and professionalism
Preferred:
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Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
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Holiday availability
Not a Fit If…
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You can’t reliably arrive within scheduled windows
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Are not confident handling dogs on leash in real-world environments
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You don’t want to send updates after each visit
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You struggle to follow detailed instructions
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You’re uncomfortable working independently in clients’ homes
Apply
Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.
Notes:
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Background + reference checks required
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Apply to one location only
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No phone calls (we contact strong matches)