Dog Walker (large breeds) and drop-in care

Snuggle n' Stride is a trans-owned dog walking and pet sitting business committed to force-free/fear-free handling, meaning we prioritize positive reinforcement methods. That means no prong collars, no fear-based techniques, and no dominance methods — just gentle, compassionate approaches that build trust and confidence. We’re currently hiring for a dog walker and drop-in caregiver. This means caring for other pets, including cats, reptiles, and birds. This job requires a car, and mileage will be reimbursed.

Employees must have a functioning car that they have full access to. This does not include lyft/uber, a friend's car, public transit, or e-bike. This position includes services in several neighborhoods, including but not limited to Fremont, Laurelhurst, Capitol Hill, and Mt. Baker.

The schedule begins at 12-14 hours per week and will expand to at least 20 hours per week over the next few months. Employees can have a max of 40 hours per week if they choose, though it will take a few months to get to those hours.

Employees must be able to start with the schedule below:

Mondays: 9am-10am

Wednesdays: 9am-3pm

Thursdays: 9am-3pm

Saturdays: 10am-11:30am

Sundays: 10am-11:30am

Employees must be able to confidently handle large breed dogs (50-100lbs) with a range a behavioral needs.

Due to the expansive skill and knowledge required for this position, previous professional/volunteer experience is required. This can include working for a pet care business, volunteering at an animal shelter, or being a certified dog trainer. Only having experience with Rover or Wag is excluded, as these platforms are mostly unmonitored and unsupervised (though having Rover and Wag combined with other professional pet care experience is supportive). If you are highly interested in the position, but do not have the required experience, please volunteer as a dog walker at your local animal shelter and then contact us through our website. Paid training is provided so that every team member feels confident handling dogs and caring for pets using these methods.

Dog Walker

Overview:

Dog walkers with Snuggle n’ Stride provide safe, reliable, and engaging walks for dogs of all ages and temperaments. Our walkers are expected to uphold our commitment to positive reinforcement and compassionate care.

Responsibilities:

• Walk dogs safely on-leash for the scheduled duration (30–60 minutes).
• Provide appropriate exercise and enrichment based on the dog’s needs.
• Ensure dogs have fresh water and food/treats if requested.
• Pick up and dispose of waste properly during walks.
• Monitor health and behavior; report concerns to clients.
• Send updates with photos after each walk.
• Enter/exit homes securely, respect client privacy, and handle keys/lockboxes responsibly.

Drop-In Pet Care

Overview:

Drop-in sitters provide care for pets in their home environment, ensuring their needs are met and they feel loved while their owners are away. This service may include dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, or aquarium pets depending on sitter comfort.

Responsibilities:

• Feed pets and refresh water bowls.
• Provide bathroom breaks for dogs; clean litter boxes, cages, or enclosures as needed.
• Offer companionship, playtime, and enrichment.
• Administer medications (pills, injections, topical) if trained and requested.
• Check for hazards or concerns in the home environment.
• Send real-time updates and photos to clients.
• Watch for signs of illness or distress and communicate promptly.

More about the business:

We hope to have you on board! Check out our website to learn more about how we nerd out about positive reinforcement. https://www.snugglenstride.com/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98105 (Required)

Work Location: In person