Dog Walker + Sitter (Part-Time)

How to apply
To be considered, please complete our short application form here:
-> https://forms.gle/q7nqDfqqNywA3Zdn7

⚠Applicants who are under 18 will not be considered⚠
⚠Applicants who do not have a their own form of transportation will not be considered⚠

Woof! Hi!
A friendly hello from Celine (the Girl) and Graham (the Golden). We’re a pet-care duo that got our start in Laguna Beach and now serve Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, and parts of Mission Viejo and Dana Point.

We offer dog walking, cat drop-ins, and in-home sittings—like most pet-care companies. The difference is that I’ve had the privilege of building this business with my Golden Retriever in mind. Graham has accompanied me on 500+ walks and 300+ sits, and he’s a big part of what makes our care feel personal, steady, and safe.

Right now, we’ve reached the point where we can’t take on additional clients without more help—so we’re hiring.

The Role

Being a dog walker/pet sitter is often considered an “easy” and “fun” job—and sometimes it is. But it’s also real responsibility, real communication, and real problem-solving.

We’re looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, and communicative who understands the “Golden Rule”: we care for pets the way we’d want ours treated.

Job Type: Part-time, W-2 Employee
Work Location: In person (driving between client homes)
Service Area: Laguna Niguel Aliso Viejo parts of Mission Viejo Dana Point (and surrounding)

What You’ll Be Doing

Most days, you’ll be:

• Driving to appointments and checking in/out using our mobile app
• Walking dogs in 30- or 60-minute increments
• Completing drop-ins (fresh water, feeding per instructions, potty breaks, basic cleanup)
• Writing nice, informative updates with clear photos so clients know how their pets are doing
• Communicating with both pets and humans (some clients are home during services)

And yes—some days include the less-glamorous parts of animal care:

• Cleaning up kitty throw-up
• Bribing a dog to take their meds
• Handling unexpected behavior kindly and calmly

Occasionally, you might help with:

• Creating a simple social post in Canva
• Passing out flyers / local outreach

Hours + Scheduling (Read This)

Our business hours are 8am–4pm. Requests outside of that window can happen (with an additional client fee), but our core schedule lives there.

This job can feel “seasonal” in demand—busy times tend to be when people travel: summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.

At this time, we can’t promise fixed weekly hours, but the goal is to build consistency. Ideally, you’ll take on a set of current clients while we continue growing routes from there.

We do work major holidays, and you’ll be paid extra on those days.

Pay + Perks

• Mileage reimbursement ($0.67/mi)
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance (business-related certifications, education support)
• Referral program
• You keep any tips you receive
• Equipment provided

What I’m Like as an Employer:

I’ll be real with you: hiring my first employee was a leap of faith and I got incredibly lucky. I’ve spent a long time building trust with my clients, and putting that into someone else’s hands has been…terrifying.

I want to be approachable and supportive while you’re on the job. I also know what it’s like to work somewhere that feels like you and your boss are on different planets, so that’s not the culture I’m building.

As you grow with us, I offer incentives based on tenure and performance, like:

• Raises
• Paid certifications
• Potential future flexibility perks
• Career mobility within the company

Job Requirements

• Personal/professional pet sitting and/or dog walking experience (preferred, not always required if you’re an amazing fit)
• Based within / willing to drive to our service area radius
• Own a reliable, titled, insured vehicle
• Valid driver’s license
• Smartphone with photo/video/GPS capability (and able to use apps comfortably)
• Comfortable working in all weather (rain or shine—within reason)
• Must genuinely adore animals
• Must be comfortable interacting with clients (some are home during services)
• Must pass a background check (offers are contingent on passing)

Availability needs:

• Day shift / morning shift primarily
• Weekends/Evenings as needed
• Holidays (paid extra)

Wiggles & Wags,
Celine & Graham

How to apply
To be considered, please complete our short application form here:
-> https://forms.gle/q7nqDfqqNywA3Zdn7

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 7 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Did you fill out our full application on our website?

Work Location: In person