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