Dog Walker (Part-Time, Midday Hours)

Dog Walker (Part-Time, Midday Hours)

This Could Be a Good Fit for You If:

• You’re looking for a consistent, midday role that fits into your routine without taking over your mornings or evenings
• A set schedule (Tuesday–Thursday, 11am–2pm) works well for you
• You live in DC near Brookland or Petworth and want a short, efficient, local workday
• You enjoy being outside and staying active
• You’re comfortable handling dogs of different sizes, energy levels, and personalities
• You’re adaptable and able to handle a changing route and schedule from day to day
• You manage your time well and communicate clearly when things change
• You have hands-on experience working with dogs in a professional or volunteer setting

Additional hours may be available for the right candidate, but we do NOT offer full-time employment.

This Would NOT Be a Good Fit for You If:

• You rely on this role as your primary or full-time source of income
• You’re uncomfortable around larger dogs or dogs that may jump, bark loudly, pull, or react suddenly
• You struggle with consistently arriving on time and staying on schedule
• You struggle with multi-tasking or quickly switching between activities
• You prefer a predictable, repetitive route with the same dogs every day
• You’re not comfortable adjusting to last-minute schedule or route changes

What You’ll Do

• Walk and care for dogs during scheduled visits
• Follow client instructions and routines for each dog
• Navigate between nearby appointments efficiently
• Communicate updates and any issues clearly with the team

Requirements

• Experience handling dogs in real-world settings (professional or volunteer preferred)
• Strong time management and reliability
• Comfort using navigation tools (Google Maps, etc.)
• Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in unpredictable situations
• Ability to travel quickly between appointments (up to 3–5 miles in <15 min)
• Located within a short commute of Brookland or Petworth (approximately 10 minutes preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Walking 5+ hours per day at a steady pace
• Handling dogs that may pull or react suddenly
• Bending, squatting, and staying active throughout your shift
• Working outdoors in almost all weather conditions (with adjustments for extreme weather)

Pay & Benefits

• $18.50/hr during training (up to 90 days), then $19+/hr based on performance
• Paid training
• Paid sick leave (after 90 days)
• Mileage reimbursement when using your vehicle
• Optional weekends/holidays with additional pay
• Opportunities to take on additional hours and responsibilities over time

About Brookland Dog Walking Company

We’re a small, established dog walking and training company serving Northeast DC since 2012. We focus on thoughtful care, clear communication, and building long-term relationships with the dogs and clients we work with.

Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What form of transportation do you plan to use while traveling between appointments?
• What is your exact process for making sure you arrive on time to scheduled events. Start from when you first know you have to be there—what do you do step by step?
• Tell me about a time you had to learn a new system or tool mostly on your own. What did you do first to try to figure it out, did you decide to ask for help, and when did you decide to ask?

Work Location: In person