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Dog Walker

Midday Dog Walker (W-2 Employee)

Alexandria, VA
Weekday Midday Hours

Run My Dog is a premium pet care company in Alexandria serving busy professionals. We’re hiring reliable Midday Dog Walkers who love dogs, value professionalism, and want consistent weekday work, not gig chaos.

Availability Required

  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday - Friday
  • Minimum 3 days / 12 hours per week
  • Opportunity to grow up to 20 hours/week

Pay & Perks

  • Regular pay increases based on performance
  • Regular tips
  • W-2 employee (we handle taxes, no contractor hassle)
  • Paid training in dog handling & behavior
  • Paid time off
  • Deep employee discounts on pet care
  • Optional extra income: Pet sitting: $20/30 min and Overnights: from $110/night

What You’ll Do

  • Walk dogs during scheduled midday visits
  • Provide safe, attentive care and exercise
  • Communicate professionally with clients and management

Requirements

  • Walk a 15-minute mile, up to 7 miles/day
  • Lift 40 lbs
  • Reliable daily access to drive a car (no uber, biking, or walking)
  • Smartphone with internet
  • Strong time management & reliability
  • Pass background check & provide references

Veterans and military families encouraged to apply.
If you’re dependable, active, and take pride in quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a car that you can drive every day between clients? At this time driving is required.
  • Have you ever worked for a dog-walking/pet-sitting company before? If yes, when and what company?
  • Are you comfortable walking more than one dog at a time?
  • How many hours per week do you prefer to work?
  • Have you ever held a job that required you to arrive at multiple locations on time throughout the day?
  • In 1–2 sentences, tell us why you’re interested in midday dog walking specifically (not just working with dogs in general).
  • What is your work availability? Our midday walks are 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
  • This job requires walking 5+ miles per day and lifting up to 40 lbs in all weather. What concerns do you have about a physical job?

Ability to Commute:

  • Alexandria, VA 22314 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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