dog trainer

Petco

<ul><div>In Store Jobs
</div><div>R356593
</div><div>Part time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>756 Upper Glen Street, Queensbury, NY 12804 United States</div></ul>
 <div><div><div>Want to help pets live their best lives?</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
</div><div>Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets and people.
</div><ul><li>Pet First &ndash; Protect &amp; Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
</li><li>Foster the Fun &ndash; Connect &amp; Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
</li><li>Let&rsquo;s Go! Own &amp; Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
</li></ul><div>About Petco:</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be &quot;where the pets go&quot; to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years &mdash; from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood &mdash; the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we&rsquo;re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
</div><div>Position Overview</div><div>
As a Petco Certified Dog Trainer, you will play a vital role in furthering Petco&rsquo;s mission as a Pet Health and Wellness company by enhancing the bond between pet parents and their dog companions. Your expertise in modern dog training techniques and positive reinforcement methods will help pet parents develop well-behaved, happy, and healthy dogs. You will provide one-on-one training sessions, group classes, and offer advice on basic training, environmental management, and customized training plans to address specific training goals. In addition to dog training, you&rsquo;ll also be actively engaging with guests to provide 360-degree personalized solutions for the unique needs of pets and pet parents. You&rsquo;ll positively impact the health and wellness of pets by providing recommendations on healthy nutrition, world class services and essential supplies.</div><div>
Position Responsibilities
</div><div>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.</div><div>
The Dog Trainer role consists of 2 core responsibilities:</div><div>
Provide World Class Dog Training Services
</div><ul><li>Attend and successfully pass Petco&rsquo;s 6-week Dog Trainer Instructor Program led by a Petco Certified Dog Trainer Mentor/Academy Instructor.</li><li>
Complete all assigned Workday Learning modules and DTIP Student Workbook materials per the DTIP roadmap.</li><li>
Recommend and sell appropriate dog training classes, training, and supplies to ensure pet parents and their dogs have the necessary resources for a successful dog training experience.</li><li>
Keep accurate records of training sessions, progress, and pet parents' feedback.</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.</li><li>
Work cross functionally with the grooming and veterinary teams to provide holistic whole health solutions for all pet parents.</li>
Complete and <li>ongoing training programs to maintain a high level of expertise in the role.</li></ul><div>
Provide 360-Degree Solutions for all Petco Guests</div><ul><li>
Provide an outstanding guest experience by actively engaging with guests in the recommendation and selection of merchandise and services in accordance with their identified needs.</li><li>
Generate future business through a deep understanding of the guest and their pet(s) and connection to our digital platforms.</li><li>
Demonstrate a high level of awareness and knowledge for the health, welfare, and proper handling of all animals.</li><li>
Perform related duties to support the Pet Care Center in achieving its performance goals.</li><li>
Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to enhance the shopping experience for pet parents.</li><li>
Complete cash register transactions and support guests with their OMNI shopping experience as needed.</li><li>
Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.</li><li>
Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.</li><li>
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.</li><li>
Evaluate guest inquiries and refer to the Leader on Duty as needed.</li></ul><div>
Other Essential Duties
</div><ul><li>UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS. You&rsquo;re the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Center Locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.</li><li>
CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. You&rsquo;ll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.</li><li>
BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE. Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.</li><li>
ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER. As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.</li></ul><div>
Certification Requirements</div><ul><li>
Stage 1: All candidates are required to complete the &lsquo;Dog Training Instructor Program (DTIP)&rsquo; to become Petco Certified Dog Trainer consisting of the following:<ul><li>
 Dog Training Apprentice: 6-weeks weeks of instructor led learning and development.</li></ul></li><li>
Stage 2: Dog Trainer: Successfully run and grow the dog training business in one of Petco&rsquo;s Pet Care Centers with local and national marketing support, with access to internal partner resources, networking, and client acquisition through our state-of-the-art online booking and scheduling systems.</li><li>
Stage 3: Complete the Health &amp; Wellness Certification Program for Dog.</li><li>
Note: Approved candidates with prior experience that can pass both skill and knowledge assessments may be eligible for accelerated training.</li></ul><div>
Basic Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Passion for animal care, training, and welfare and a genuine interest for improving the lives of pets and their pet parents.</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with pet parents and provide clear instructions, demonstrations and applicable selling techniques.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to handle and work with dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds in a safe and humane manner.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.</li><li>
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed to accommodate the training schedule and store operations.</li><li>
Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) associated with dog training equipment and supplies.</li><li>
Familiarity with computer systems and software to manage training records, schedules, and communication with pet parents.</li></ul><div>
Supervisory Responsibility</div><ul><li>
None</li></ul><div>
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.</div><div>
Salary Range: $12.00 - $19.50</div><div>
Start Rate: $16.00</div><div>
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits<div>
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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.</div><div> 
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Dog Trainer

Frolic Pet Services

<div>Frolic Pet Services is searching for an experienced Dog Trainer to not only train and support dog and cat sitting clients, but most importantly assist in supporting and training our team of professional dog walkers that offer a variety of in-client-home pet care to pets of all walks of life! This part time position is typically paired with our office scheduling position or dog walking positions to combine for more full time hours (35+), if wanted. 
**Please apply through our website's job positing www.FrolicPetServices.com/careers as job websites that have quick apply settings, like indeed/etc, don't always show the required application questions correctly - we don't want you to be auto-disqualified! We are a team of 2 that reviews every single application, so no robots here! Application should take you 10-15 minutes. Applicants that feel very uniquely qualified for this role are encouraged to email us a quick message after they apply, so we can ensure we quickly review your application and resume** 
About us:
Frolic Pet Services is a locally owned, women led, professional pet care company offering a variety of in-home pet care options to clients in the Puget Sound region since 2008 - We're in our 18th year! We provide many customized services to clients in their homes: dog walking, cat care, daytime drop-ins, vacation and extended care, sleepovers, training services, and more! We are a group of deep loving, inclusive, and diverse humans who love all animals.
A core of what makes us great is that we provide our Dog Walking &amp; Pet Sitting team, who are all w2 employees - not independent contractors, expert training and continued guidance by professional dog trainers. Additionally, the team is supported by our small closely-knit home office team who assists in coordination and scheduling with clients so they just get to focus on providing the pets with the best care.
Our clients list expands from North Seattle down to the Federal Way area, our service area is based upon where our staff live and client needs. Our scheduling team handles all the coordination and communication with clients, and this position would be supporting part of that. Our founder, who we lost in 2024, was a dog behavioralist for over 20 years, and Frolic was founded to ensure that any pet, no matter the behavior, had an experienced team of sitters to care for them and support their needs - no matter breed or where they were on their training journey. 
About this position:
As a Dog Trainer and Staff Trainer you'll primarily provide insight, guidance, training, and evaluation to the Dog Walking team, client pet behavioral evaluations for successful services, and client dog training. This includes working closely with the office team to coordinate with clients, services, and staff. Our procedures, structure, and systems have already been built, but may need a creative mind for adjustments as things change. You will be working directly under the operations manager and interim owner in the Des Moines WA home office and in the field at client appointments.
Additional Note: WHILE THIS SPECIFIC POSITION IS PART-TIME, MORE FULL-TIME HOURS ARE AVAILABLE. This position is often paired with our Dog Walking and Pet Sitting roles to combine for more hours. For more experienced candidates with team management and small business office or operations experience - roles in our Scheduling team and Management team will be available, as well as options for ownership in the company! 
For those who may not qualify for this role at this time - we are also currently hiring part time for the dog walking/pet sitting positions in various neighborhoods - please apply to our other job postings. We hire based on experience and recurring availability schedules to provide clients with reliable and professional pet care services. If you do not qualify for this position, we may contact you for applying to the other open positions. 
Main Responsibilities:
Not an inclusive list, additional responsibilities added as company needs arise.
Client Assistance: ~40%<ul><li>
Assistance with and/or at client appointments like dog walking and pet sitting of all pets, breeds, temperaments and training methods. - including overnight pets sitting in clients homes on an occasional basis as needed.</li><li>
Covering emergency call-outs to ensure pets are always cared for - all service areas.</li><li>
Behavioral evaluation of client pets over phone with client, in person, at client home, and over messaging.</li><li>
Identifying issues and coordinate a plan with the team.</li><li>
Providing basic training guidance to clients, when issues are identified, to ensure our staff can safely and successfully complete services.</li><li>
Take client and staff calls to support them through emergencies, questions, and provide guidance in various situations that may arise.</li><li>
Assist Operations manager and scheduling team in the companies scheduling system</li><li>
Update client profiles</li></ul>
Staff Training ~50%<ul><li>
Initial dog walker interviewee evaluations</li><li>
New staff training - online, in person, and evaluation of service area / client introductions as necessary.</li><li>
Create and maintain a training profile for each staff member</li><li>
Provide continuing education, guidance, and training support to staff on an ongoing and case by case basis.</li><li>
Staff safety evaluation and body mechanic guidance. Ie. dog walk leash handling.</li></ul>
Dog Training: ~10%<ul><li>
Provide Dog training to clients using a combination of Frolic related methods/materials combined with your own.</li><li>
Provide hands-on, customized training services to new and existing clients</li><li>
Create a guidance plan for dog training clients for the dog walking team.</li><li>
Behavioral evaluations</li><li>
Use and adapt to any and all training methods that our clients request.</li></ul> 
Qualifications, Skills, &amp; Experience:
General Requirements:
<ul><li>3+ years experience working as a leader within a team, training, managing or supervising</li><li>
Comfortable with the many methods of training and various gear used by clients. ie comfortable supporting clients and staff with handling pets with different training styles, methods, and gear (harness, collar, prong, etc) to ensure the highest level of safety.</li><li>
Confident communication - high level</li><li>
Accountability and ownership - thinking ahead and making a plan</li><li>
Attention to detail and follow through - find an issue and execute</li><li>
Interpersonal skills to train and guide clients and staff of various personalities, behaviors, and physical skill and ability.</li><li>
Enjoys working in a small close knit team with a shared mission to provide the highest level of pet services to clients.</li><li>
Confident in being a spokesperson for our company - ie marketing in person, at events, and outbound calls.</li></ul>
Dog Training Skills:<ul><li>
2+ years professional experience with one-on-one Dog Training - we are not interested in group setting experience at this time.</li><li>
Professionally trained - with IN-PERSON HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. While we appreciate online training and continuing self education, our team needs practical experience.</li><li>
You adopt and adjust to various training ideologies</li><li>
High level leash handling skills - understand all tools clients could possibly use</li><li>
Behavioral analysis experience</li><li>
Behavioral modification - understanding various physical, mental, and emotional aspects</li><li>
Knowledge of dog body language</li><li>
Ability to read animal body language and adjust your own, as well as teach others to do the same</li><li>
Prior experience with a variety of breeds and behaviors - no doggie breedists, we love them all!</li></ul>
Additional requirements<ul><li>
21+, Drivers license, reliable car, travel within our service area required, technology savvy</li><li>
Meet all the requirements we request of our Dog Walkers - see our website https://www.frolicpetservices.com/careers under the Tell Me More About &quot;Physical Requirements&quot; section.</li></ul> 
Schedule &amp; Pay:
Pay: $21.30-26.00 Hourly W2 employee, with options for commission. Rate is Depending on Experience, Duties, Abilities, and Schedule Availability.
Hours: Initially range from 10-25, with more hours available depending on experience and ability to take on additional roles (ie client services (dog walking) shifts, office/scheduling, management or ownership roles).
Schedule: TBD depending on your availability and company needs - we will customize what works best!*<ul><li>Most of our clients are M-F 9-3, but we provide in-home services and support our staff in all neighborhoods North Seattle to Federal Way, 365 days a year between 8a-6pm, plus overnight services. You will assist in a varied capacity and schedule will be adjusted to reflect. We expect a routine schedule with changes only planned ahead for new staff training, only last minute changes would be due to other staff emergency coverage, which is rare since our team is highly reliable.</li></ul> 
Check us out at Www.FrolicPetServices.com
We are looking forward to speaking with you!!</div>

Dog Trainer & Dog-Walking Team Trainer for Frolic Pet Services

<div>A career in caring for animals is a life well lived.
We recently went through an ownership/management change in 2025. We strive to be the most professional and knowledgeable pet care team in the PNW. That team is crafted from wonderful and dedicated people who have a passion for animals that exceeds the norm. We are deeply loving, ultra-communicative, supportive, forward-thinking, detail-oriented, open-minded, and safety driven individuals who have banded together to build a terrific team to care for clients' fur-children. 
Frolic Pet Services is currently hiring Part-Time Dog Walkers &amp; Pet Sitters in various neighborhoods from North Seattle, Downtown, West Seattle, South Seattle, Des Moines, Kent, Auburn to Federal Way.
Frolic Pet Services is a locally-owned professional pet care company providing various services to clients in the Puget Sound region since 2008. Our team is composed of life-long animal lovers who are deeply dedicated to the well-being of the pets entrusted to their care. Most of our staff have been working with us for 5+ years! We are seeking dedicated do-good-humans to join our team to provide high quality pet sitting and dog walking services to our long list of beloved pets.
Our company structure is different from the others - we believe in having W2 employees, not 1099 independent contractors, so that we can offer our staff support, provide expert education, and have stable schedules, among many other benefits. This allows us to focus on our core values to provide clients reliability, consistency, and a professional level of care and safety. If you have a passion for pets, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy a physically active work-life balanced with puppy bellies - Apply now!
Check out our website www.FrolicPetServices.com for a full description of what sets us apart and why we're so proud to welcome another long term staff member to our team! - Read through our pages - About Us, Our Team, and our Careers page!
We provide a wide variety of pet care services to clients all over the Puget Sound region, and our services are offered 365 days a year. We have a plethora of services from dog walking to kitty care, daytime drop-ins, vacation care, and even sleepovers - we do it all. Our Dog Walkers/Pet Sitters are provided with expert training and are supported by our small knit office team who work with you to create appointment schedules, with driving routes considered, that are suited to your location and availability. We're always ready to assist when questions arise while you're out spending time with pets. We handle all of the marketing, training, client contact, set up and administration duties so you get to just focus on giving those high quality belly rubs, exercise, and loving care to all the pets!
Additionally, we are also looking to expand our office and management team out of Des Moines - if you have experience working in the animal industry, have an animal training background, or want to transition to a pet-centered office career - we'd love to meet with you.
See our CAREERS page for more detailed information on how we operate, job duties, responsibilities and requirements. 
Schedule:
We Service North Seattle to NE Tacoma. The area you live in is typically the area you work in - service 'zones' aren't set - we build a custom schedule based on your location and availability. Routes are localized, pre-scheduled, and mapped for efficiency &amp; accuracy by our amazing office team. We have staff who are incredibly helpful even being available for a routine 1 hour window of time! So whether you can work with us 2 hours a week or 25, we encourage you to apply! We also look for backup for all shifts, all locations, on all days to support our team.
Zones: North Seattle / Downtown (Metro/Cap) / West Seattle / Mercer Island / South Seattle / Renton / Des Moines-Burien / Kent / Auburn / Federal way / NE Tacoma.
Shifts*: Morning 8-10a / Midday 10a-4p / Eve 4-8p / and Overnight &quot;sleepover&quot; in clients' homes typically 7p-7a (adjustable 7-9 with a 12-hour stay).
Hours: are depending on client requests and staff availability, while most of our clients have the same recurring schedule every week, we also have a lot of clients who add-in for last minute needs or go on vacation. Due to the nature of pet care, exact hours may vary based on client requests in your coverage zone(s). If you are able to travel to another zone, more hours may be available!
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide professional and high-quality pet care Dog walking and pet sitting duties for regular weekly, one-time, &amp; vacation-care clients, i.e. cleaning, feeding, walking at various pace, playing, petting, brushing, pet waste clean-up, light housekeeping, medication administration, etc.</li><li>
Provide dog walking at pace for individual pet need as well as guidance to stay on track with their owners training regimens.</li><li>
Communicate with the Frolic office and clients, and provide appointment updates &amp; cute pet photos/videos via our app.</li><li>
Update our team about any changes with clients details or instructions, especially regarding pets, home instructions, locations, entry, safety, etc.</li><li>
Be able to keep an attentive eye out for potential issues or problems; provide quality attention in relation to the health and safety of all the pets you work with.</li><li>
Additional and more detailed responsibilities will be highlighted in the interview process and at hire.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Previous experience in the animal industry is highly desired, but not required - dog walker, dog trainer, veterinary technician, vet tech, vet customer service representative or receptionist, kennel tech, dog handler, doggy daycare camp or boarding, animal caretaker, etc.
</li><li>Most importantly, must deeply love animals and have a caring personality putting safety and pet happiness first.</li><li>
Must be 21 years of age or older.</li><li>
Valid driver's license and reliable &amp; insured vehicle required.</li><li>
Reliable smartphone with data package, messaging, GPS, email, phone, and camera required. (You will be required to download an app and use it throughout your entire working day with location services activated - Battery backup highly encouraged)</li><li>
Vaccination against COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC. Some clients are still requesting masking in their homes.</li><li>
Possess a high level of patience, calm demeanor, and problem-solving attitude. Things can occasionally go not-quite-as-expected when dealing with pets, so a cool head with a focus on safety is a must!</li><li>
Attention to detail regarding situational awareness, written instructions and pet health.</li><li>
Highly communicative, team player, and comfortable asking questions or addressing possible issues.</li><li>
Adjustable to a changing schedule - clients adding in, adjusted requested arrival times, and covering for your co-workers when they're out sick or on vacation.</li><li>
Time management, self-motivated, and able to stay on task with little or no supervision.</li><li>
Friendly and outgoing personality, able to interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a consistently professional manner.</li><li>
Deeply trustworthy background and able to provide references</li></ul>
Physical Requirements:
Physicality is required for this job as it is highly active. Since safety is our top priority for you and the pets, our requirements reflect that. While we do train basic body mechanics, dog walking leash handling, human body adjustments for dog body language you'll need to meet the following requirements.
Please note that we walk a LOT, and depending on your schedule, it's possible to have a full day of back to back dog walk appointments scheduled (30-60 minute appointments each) for possibly 4-6 hours of 'walk time'. While each client has pets with different exercise needs, most clients need help getting their dogs tired out - so not all appointments are a leisurely stroll with an elderly pup. We also walk on different pathways and in all kinds of weather so coordination along with pace is needed to be successful. Able to walk at a moderate-to-fast pace (including hills) for long periods of time in all weather conditions, for approximately 4-10 miles a day (depending on hours).
Based on WA L&amp;I guidance with regards to dog walking (multiple dogs on leash) and pet sitting services the following physical requirements apply to all jobs at Frolic Pet Services:
Frequency Guidelines: 
N: Never (not at all) 
S: Seldom (1 - 10% of the time) 
O: Occasional (11 - 33% of the time) 
F: Frequent (34 - 66% of the time) 
C: Constant (67 - 100% of the time)
Sitting - O (During travel, between appointments, and at cat-only visits. ) 
Standing - C 
Walking - C 
Heights/Stairs - O (Stairs in and outside of clients homes and high rise buildings, uneven ground outside, adverse services) 
Twisting at the Waist - F (Working with dogs and cats, leash handling, cleaning up after pets and providing basic housekeeping within the home) 
Bending/Stooping - F 
Squatting/Kneeling - F 
Crawling - S 
Reaching Out - C 
Talking/Hearing/Seeing - C 
Working Above Shoulders - O 
Handling/Grasping - C 
Wrist (Flexion/extension) - C 
Grasp (Forceful) - C 
Fine Finger Manipulation - C 
Foot Controls - C 
Driving - F 
Repetitive Motion - F 
Lifting (70) lbs. 
Carrying (70) lbs. 
Pushing/Pulling (70+) lbs.+ (Walking dog(s) of various sizes and handling them with a leash) 
Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>
$19-23/hr starting base, DOE. **INCLUDES paid drive times between appointments**</li><li>
Percentage commission (approx $70+ per night) when providing &quot;Sleepover&quot; services in clients homes; individual overnight appointments that take place outside of regular consecutively scheduled hours. i.e. 7pm-7am but only providing up to 2.5 hours of actual 'working' time.</li><li>
Tips (client dependent but most of our employees regularly receive approximately 15-30% tips for providing excellent service!)</li><li>
Paid training - both guided study and hands on with our dog trainer.</li><li>
Mileage reimbursement is usually available for coverage out of your dedicated zones.</li><li>
Dog walking gear &amp; uniforms provided.</li><li>
W2 employee state and federal benefits (ie WA Paid Sick/Safe Leave)</li><li>
Full time positions are eligible for medical, PTO, and other great benefits after a standard waiting period. We're also hoping to implement retirement plan options in the near future!</li><li>
Depending on your availability, location, skill level, and qualifications, additional positions and promotion opportunities are available!</li></ul>
APPLY on our website or through the site you saw this ad in
Application Process: The Application should take you approximately 20-25 minutes and includes a series of basic questions that tells us a little about your experience and availability. Once we have reviewed your application, we will reach out for a short introductory phone interview or zoom call, then invite you to our home office in Des Moines for an in-person interview and dog walk with our trainer! 
Frolic Pet Services embraces diversity and opposes discrimination. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and have the ability to perform all duties as assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.</div>

Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - West and South Seattle

<div>A career in caring for animals is a life well lived.
We recently went through an ownership/management change in 2025. We strive to be the most professional and knowledgeable pet care team in the PNW. That team is crafted from wonderful and dedicated people who have a passion for animals that exceeds the norm. We are deeply loving, ultra-communicative, supportive, forward-thinking, detail-oriented, open-minded, and safety driven individuals who have banded together to build a terrific team to care for clients' fur-children. 
Frolic Pet Services is currently hiring Part-Time Dog Walkers &amp; Pet Sitters in various neighborhoods from North Seattle, Downtown, West Seattle, South Seattle, Des Moines, Kent, Auburn to NE Tacoma.
Frolic Pet Services is a locally-owned professional pet care company providing various services to clients in the Puget Sound region since 2008. Our team is composed of life-long animal lovers who are deeply dedicated to the well-being of the pets entrusted to their care. Most of our staff have been working with us for 5+ years! We are seeking dedicated do-good-humans to join our team to provide high quality pet sitting and dog walking services to our long list of beloved pets.
Our company structure is different from the others - we believe in having W2 employees, not 1099 independent contractors, so that we can offer our staff support, provide expert education, and have stable schedules, among many other benefits. This allows us to focus on our core values to provide clients reliability, consistency, and a professional level of care and safety. If you have a passion for pets, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy a physically active work-life balanced with puppy bellies - Apply now!
Check out our website www.FrolicPetServices.com for a full description of what sets us apart and why we're so proud to welcome another long term staff member to our team! - Read through our pages - About Us, Our Team, and our Careers page!
We provide a wide variety of pet care services to clients all over the Puget Sound region, and our services are offered 365 days a year. We have a plethora of services from dog walking to kitty care, daytime drop-ins, vacation care, and even sleepovers - we do it all. Our Dog Walkers/Pet Sitters are provided with expert training and are supported by our small knit office team who work with you to create appointment schedules, with driving routes considered, that are suited to your location and availability. We're always ready to assist when questions arise while you're out spending time with pets. We handle all of the marketing, training, client contact, set up and administration duties so you get to just focus on giving those high quality belly rubs, exercise, and loving care to all the pets!
Additionally, we are also looking to expand our office and management team out of Des Moines - if you have experience working in the animal industry, have an animal training background, or want to transition to a pet-centered office career - we'd love to meet with you.
See our CAREERS page for more detailed information on how we operate, job duties, responsibilities and requirements. 
Part time Schedule:
We Service North Seattle to NE Tacoma. The area you live in is typically the area you work in - service 'zones' aren't set - we build a custom schedule based on your location and availability. Routes are localized, pre-scheduled, and mapped for efficiency &amp; accuracy by our amazing office team. We have staff who are incredibly helpful even being available for a routine 1 hour window of time! So whether you can work with us 2 hours a week or 25, we encourage you to apply! We also look for backup for all shifts, all locations, on all days to support our team.
Zones: North Seattle / Downtown (Metro/Cap) / West Seattle / Mercer Island / South Seattle / Renton / Des Moines-Burien / Kent / Auburn / Federal way / NE Tacoma.
Shifts*: Morning 8-10a / Midday 10a-4p / Eve 4-8p / and Overnight &quot;sleepover&quot; in clients' homes typically 7p-7a (adjustable 7-9 with a 12-hour stay).
Hours: are depending on client requests and staff availability, while most of our clients have the same recurring schedule every week, we also have a lot of clients who add-in for last minute needs or go on vacation. Due to the nature of pet care, exact hours may vary based on client requests in your coverage zone(s). If you are able to travel to another zone, more hours may be available!
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide professional and high-quality pet care Dog walking and pet sitting duties for regular weekly, one-time, &amp; vacation-care clients, i.e. cleaning, feeding, walking at various pace, playing, petting, brushing, pet waste clean-up, light housekeeping, medication administration, etc.</li><li>
Provide dog walking at pace for individual pet need as well as guidance to stay on track with their owners training regimens.</li><li>
Communicate with the Frolic office and clients, and provide appointment updates &amp; cute pet photos/videos via our app.</li><li>
Update our team about any changes with clients details or instructions, especially regarding pets, home instructions, locations, entry, safety, etc.</li><li>
Be able to keep an attentive eye out for potential issues or problems; provide quality attention in relation to the health and safety of all the pets you work with.</li><li>
Additional and more detailed responsibilities will be highlighted in the interview process and at hire.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Previous experience in the animal industry is highly desired, but not required - dog walker, dog trainer, veterinary technician, vet tech, vet customer service representative or receptionist, kennel tech, dog handler, doggy daycare camp or boarding, animal caretaker, etc.
</li><li>Most importantly, must deeply love animals and have a caring personality putting safety and pet happiness first.</li><li>
Must be 21 years of age or older.</li><li>
Valid driver's license and reliable &amp; insured vehicle required.</li><li>
Reliable smartphone with data package, messaging, GPS, email, phone, and camera required. (You will be required to download an app and use it throughout your entire working day with location services activated - Battery backup highly encouraged)</li><li>
Vaccination against COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC. Some clients are still requesting masking in their homes.</li><li>
Possess a high level of patience, calm demeanor, and problem-solving attitude. Things can occasionally go not-quite-as-expected when dealing with pets, so a cool head with a focus on safety is a must!</li><li>
Attention to detail regarding situational awareness, written instructions and pet health.</li><li>
Highly communicative, team player, and comfortable asking questions or addressing possible issues.</li><li>
Adjustable to a changing schedule - clients adding in, adjusted requested arrival times, and covering for your co-workers when they're out sick or on vacation.</li><li>
Time management, self-motivated, and able to stay on task with little or no supervision.</li><li>
Friendly and outgoing personality, able to interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a consistently professional manner.</li><li>
Deeply trustworthy, able to pass a background check and provide references</li></ul>
Physical Requirements:
Physicality is required for this job as it is highly active. Since safety is our top priority for you and the pets, our requirements reflect that. While we do train basic body mechanics, dog walking leash handling, human body adjustments for dog body language you'll need to meet the following requirements.
Please note that we walk a LOT, and depending on your schedule, it's possible to have a full day of back to back dog walk appointments scheduled (30-60 minute appointments each) for possibly 4-6 hours of 'walk time'. While each client has pets with different exercise needs, most clients need help getting their dogs tired out - so not all appointments are a leisurely stroll with an elderly pup. We also walk on different pathways and in all kinds of weather so coordination along with pace is needed to be successful. Able to walk at a moderate-to-fast pace (including hills) for long periods of time in all weather conditions, for approximately 4-10 miles a day (depending on hours).
Based on WA L&amp;I guidance with regards to dog walking (multiple dogs on leash) and pet sitting services the following physical requirements apply to all jobs at Frolic Pet Services:
Frequency Guidelines: 
N: Never (not at all) 
S: Seldom (1 - 10% of the time) 
O: Occasional (11 - 33% of the time) 
F: Frequent (34 - 66% of the time) 
C: Constant (67 - 100% of the time)
Sitting - O (During travel, between appointments, and at cat-only visits. ) 
Standing - C 
Walking - C 
Heights/Stairs - O (Stairs in and outside of clients homes and high rise buildings, uneven ground outside, adverse services) 
Twisting at the Waist - F (Working with dogs and cats, leash handling, cleaning up after pets and providing basic housekeeping within the home) 
Bending/Stooping - F 
Squatting/Kneeling - F 
Crawling - S 
Reaching Out - C 
Talking/Hearing/Seeing - C 
Working Above Shoulders - O 
Handling/Grasping - C 
Wrist (Flexion/extension) - C 
Grasp (Forceful) - C 
Fine Finger Manipulation - C 
Foot Controls - C 
Driving - F 
Repetitive Motion - F 
Lifting (70) lbs. 
Carrying (70) lbs. 
Pushing/Pulling (70+) lbs.+ (Walking dog(s) of various sizes and handling them with a leash) 
Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>
$19-$23/hr starting base, DOE. **INCLUDES paid drive times between appointments**</li><li>
Percentage commission (approx $70+ per night) when providing &quot;Sleepover&quot; services in clients homes; individual overnight appointments that take place outside of regular consecutively scheduled hours. i.e. 7pm-7am but only providing up to 2.5 hours of actual 'working' time.</li><li>
Tips (client dependent but most of our employees regularly receive approximately 15-30% tips for providing excellent service!)</li><li>
Paid training - both guided study and hands on with our dog trainer.</li><li>
Mileage reimbursement is usually available for coverage out of your dedicated zones.</li><li>
Dog walking gear &amp; uniforms provided.</li><li>
W2 employee state and federal benefits (ie WA Paid Sick/Safe Leave)</li><li>
Full time positions are eligible for medical, PTO, and other great benefits after a standard waiting period. We're also hoping to implement retirement plan options in the near future!</li><li>
Depending on your availability, location, skill level, and qualifications, additional positions and promotion opportunities are available!</li></ul>
APPLY on our website or through the site you saw this ad in
Application Process: The Application should take you approximately 20-25 minutes and includes a series of basic questions that tells us a little about your experience and availability. Once we have reviewed your application, we will reach out for a short introductory phone interview or zoom call, then invite you to our home office in Des Moines for an in-person interview and dog walk with our trainer! 
Frolic Pet Services embraces diversity and opposes discrimination. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and have the ability to perform all duties as assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.</div>

Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - Des Moines

<div>***We currently have a high need for staff available for OVERNIGHT APPOINTMENTS in North Seattle***
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A career in caring for animals is a life well lived.
We recently went through an ownership/management change in 2025. We strive to be the most professional and knowledgeable pet care team in the PNW. That team is crafted from wonderful and dedicated people who have a passion for animals that exceeds the norm. We are deeply loving, ultra-communicative, supportive, forward-thinking, detail-oriented, open-minded, and safety driven individuals who have banded together to build a terrific team to care for clients' fur-children. 
Frolic Pet Services is currently hiring Part-Time Dog Walkers &amp; Pet Sitters in various neighborhoods from North Seattle, Downtown, West Seattle, South Seattle, Des Moines, Kent, Auburn to NE Tacoma.
Frolic Pet Services is a locally-owned professional pet care company providing various services to clients in the Puget Sound region since 2008. Our team is composed of life-long animal lovers who are deeply dedicated to the well-being of the pets entrusted to their care. Most of our staff have been working with us for 5+ years! We are seeking dedicated do-good-humans to join our team to provide high quality pet sitting and dog walking services to our long list of beloved pets.
Our company structure is different from the others - we believe in having W2 employees, not 1099 independent contractors, so that we can offer our staff support, provide expert education, and have stable schedules, among many other benefits. This allows us to focus on our core values to provide clients reliability, consistency, and a professional level of care and safety. If you have a passion for pets, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy a physically active work-life balanced with puppy bellies - Apply now!
Check out our website www.FrolicPetServices.com for a full description of what sets us apart and why we're so proud to welcome another long term staff member to our team! - Read through our pages - About Us, Our Team, and our Careers page!
We provide a wide variety of pet care services to clients all over the Puget Sound region, and our services are offered 365 days a year. We have a plethora of services from dog walking to kitty care, daytime drop-ins, vacation care, and even sleepovers - we do it all. Our Dog Walkers/Pet Sitters are provided with expert training and are supported by our small knit office team who work with you to create appointment schedules, with driving routes considered, that are suited to your location and availability. We're always ready to assist when questions arise while you're out spending time with pets. We handle all of the marketing, training, client contact, set up and administration duties so you get to just focus on giving those high quality belly rubs, exercise, and loving care to all the pets!
Additionally, we are also looking to expand our office and management team out of Des Moines - if you have experience working in the animal industry, have an animal training background, or want to transition to a pet-centered office career - we'd love to meet with you.
See our CAREERS page for more detailed information on how we operate, job duties, responsibilities and requirements. 
Part time Schedule:
We Service North Seattle to NE Tacoma. The area you live in is typically the area you work in - service 'zones' aren't set - we build a custom schedule based on your location and availability. Routes are localized, pre-scheduled, and mapped for efficiency &amp; accuracy by our amazing office team. We have staff who are incredibly helpful even being available for a routine 1 hour window of time! So whether you can work with us 2 hours a week or 25, we encourage you to apply! We also look for backup for all shifts, all locations, on all days to support our team.
Zones: North Seattle / Downtown (Metro/Cap) / West Seattle / Mercer Island / South Seattle / Renton / Des Moines-Burien / Kent / Auburn / Federal way / NE Tacoma.
Shifts*: Morning 8-10a / Midday 10a-4p / Eve 4-8p / and Overnight &quot;sleepover&quot; in clients' homes typically 7p-7a (adjustable 7-9 with a 12-hour stay).
Hours: are depending on client requests and staff availability, while most of our clients have the same recurring schedule every week, we also have a lot of clients who add-in for last minute needs or go on vacation. Due to the nature of pet care, exact hours may vary based on client requests in your coverage zone(s). If you are able to travel to another zone, more hours may be available!
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide professional and high-quality pet care Dog walking and pet sitting duties for regular weekly, one-time, &amp; vacation-care clients, i.e. cleaning, feeding, walking at various pace, playing, petting, brushing, pet waste clean-up, light housekeeping, medication administration, etc.</li><li>
Provide dog walking at pace for individual pet need as well as guidance to stay on track with their owners training regimens.</li><li>
Communicate with the Frolic office and clients, and provide appointment updates &amp; cute pet photos/videos via our app.</li><li>
Update our team about any changes with clients details or instructions, especially regarding pets, home instructions, locations, entry, safety, etc.</li><li>
Be able to keep an attentive eye out for potential issues or problems; provide quality attention in relation to the health and safety of all the pets you work with.</li><li>
Additional and more detailed responsibilities will be highlighted in the interview process and at hire.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Previous experience in the animal industry is highly desired, but not required - dog walker, dog trainer, veterinary technician, vet tech, vet customer service representative or receptionist, kennel tech, dog handler, doggy daycare camp or boarding, animal caretaker, etc.
</li><li>Most importantly, must deeply love animals and have a caring personality putting safety and pet happiness first.</li><li>
Must be 21 years of age or older.</li><li>
Valid driver's license and reliable &amp; insured vehicle required.</li><li>
Reliable smartphone with data package, messaging, GPS, email, phone, and camera required. (You will be required to download an app and use it throughout your entire working day with location services activated - Battery backup highly encouraged)</li><li>
Vaccination against COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC. Some clients are still requesting masking in their homes.</li><li>
Possess a high level of patience, calm demeanor, and problem-solving attitude. Things can occasionally go not-quite-as-expected when dealing with pets, so a cool head with a focus on safety is a must!</li><li>
Attention to detail regarding situational awareness, written instructions and pet health.</li><li>
Highly communicative, team player, and comfortable asking questions or addressing possible issues.</li><li>
Adjustable to a changing schedule - clients adding in, adjusted requested arrival times, and covering for your co-workers when they're out sick or on vacation.</li><li>
Time management, self-motivated, and able to stay on task with little or no supervision.</li><li>
Friendly and outgoing personality, able to interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a consistently professional manner.</li><li>
Deeply trustworthy, able to pass a background check and provide references</li></ul>
Physical Requirements:
Physicality is required for this job as it is highly active. Since safety is our top priority for you and the pets, our requirements reflect that. While we do train basic body mechanics, dog walking leash handling, human body adjustments for dog body language you'll need to meet the following requirements.
Please note that we walk a LOT, and depending on your schedule, it's possible to have a full day of back to back dog walk appointments scheduled (30-60 minute appointments each) for possibly 4-6 hours of 'walk time'. While each client has pets with different exercise needs, most clients need help getting their dogs tired out - so not all appointments are a leisurely stroll with an elderly pup. We also walk on different pathways and in all kinds of weather so coordination along with pace is needed to be successful. Able to walk at a moderate-to-fast pace (including hills) for long periods of time in all weather conditions, for approximately 4-10 miles a day (depending on hours).
Based on WA L&amp;I guidance with regards to dog walking (multiple dogs on leash) and pet sitting services the following physical requirements apply to all jobs at Frolic Pet Services:
Frequency Guidelines: 
N: Never (not at all) 
S: Seldom (1 - 10% of the time) 
O: Occasional (11 - 33% of the time) 
F: Frequent (34 - 66% of the time) 
C: Constant (67 - 100% of the time)
Sitting - O (During travel, between appointments, and at cat-only visits. ) 
Standing - C 
Walking - C 
Heights/Stairs - O (Stairs in and outside of clients homes and high rise buildings, uneven ground outside, adverse services) 
Twisting at the Waist - F (Working with dogs and cats, leash handling, cleaning up after pets and providing basic housekeeping within the home) 
Bending/Stooping - F 
Squatting/Kneeling - F 
Crawling - S 
Reaching Out - C 
Talking/Hearing/Seeing - C 
Working Above Shoulders - O 
Handling/Grasping - C 
Wrist (Flexion/extension) - C 
Grasp (Forceful) - C 
Fine Finger Manipulation - C 
Foot Controls - C 
Driving - F 
Repetitive Motion - F 
Lifting (70) lbs. 
Carrying (70) lbs. 
Pushing/Pulling (70+) lbs.+ (Walking dog(s) of various sizes and handling them with a leash) 
Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>
$21.30-24/hr starting base, DOE. **INCLUDES paid drive times between appointments**</li><li>
Percentage commission (approx $70+ per night) when providing &quot;Sleepover&quot; services in clients homes; individual overnight appointments that take place outside of regular consecutively scheduled hours. i.e. 7pm-7am but only providing up to 2.5 hours of actual 'working' time.</li><li>
Tips (client dependent but most of our employees regularly receive approximately 15-30% tips for providing excellent service!)</li><li>
Paid training - both guided study and hands on with our dog trainer.</li><li>
Mileage reimbursement is usually available for coverage out of your dedicated zones.</li><li>
Dog walking gear &amp; uniforms provided.</li><li>
W2 employee state and federal benefits (ie WA Paid Sick/Safe Leave)</li><li>
Full time positions are eligible for medical, PTO, and other great benefits after a standard waiting period. We're also hoping to implement retirement plan options in the near future!</li><li>
Depending on your availability, location, skill level, and qualifications, additional positions and promotion opportunities are available!</li></ul>
APPLY on our website or through the site you saw this ad in
Application Process: The Application should take you approximately 20-25 minutes and includes a series of basic questions that tells us a little about your experience and availability. Once we have reviewed your application, we will reach out for a short introductory phone interview or zoom call, then invite you to our home office in Des Moines for an in-person interview and dog walk with our trainer! 
Frolic Pet Services embraces diversity and opposes discrimination. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and have the ability to perform all duties as assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.</div>

Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - North Seattle

Passionately Pets

<div>
 Are you seeking a job you really enjoy? One that gets you out of the office and into the fresh air? Do you love dogs and other pets? Then, joining the Passionately Pets Team may be the right job for you!
 
 
 Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional dog walkers to join our wonderful team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!
 
 
 Midday Dog Walker Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15 - 30 minutes each)
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 Walk pets as requested
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 Feed pets as requested
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 Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
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 Patrol homes for accidents or damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
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 Clean any accidents or damage discovered in homes of our clients
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 Communicate with Management
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 Midday Dog Walker Requirements and Qualifications:
 
 
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 Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22301 is preferred
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 Must be available for a minimum of 2 hours between 10AM &amp; 3PM Monday-Friday
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 Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
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 Must have your own reliable Smart Phone with internet access and data plan
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 Must be extremely detail oriented
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 Able to follow detailed instructions
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 Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable
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 Must be timely and punctual
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 Must be able to self-manage
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 Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 Must be compassionate about animals
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 Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals
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 Must be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions
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 Must be able to make at least a 6 month commitment, however longer is preferred
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 Must be able to pass criminal background check
 
 
 
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 Stay active in the outdoors with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $24-28/hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.
 
 
 LBGTQ and POC encouraged to apply
 
 
 This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.
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Midday Dog Exerciser Old Town Del Ray Alexandria

<div>Are you seeking a job you really enjoy? One that gets you out of the office and into the fresh air? Do you love dogs and other pets? Then, joining the Passionately Pets Team may be the right job for you!

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional dog walkers to join our wonderful team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Midday Dog Walker Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15 - 30 minutes each)</li>
<li>Walk pets as requested</li>
<li>Feed pets as requested</li>
<li>Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary</li>
<li>Patrol homes for accidents or damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners</li>
<li>Clean any accidents or damage discovered in homes of our clients</li>
<li>Communicate with Management</li></ul> 


Midday Dog Walker Requirements and Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22204 is preferred</li>
<li>Must be available for a minimum of 2 hours between 10AM &amp; 3PM Monday-Friday</li>
<li>Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role</li>
<li>Must have your own reliable Smart Phone with internet access and data plan</li>
<li>Must be extremely detail oriented</li>
<li>Able to follow detailed instructions</li>
<li>Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable</li>
<li>Must be timely and punctual</li>
<li>Must be able to self-manage</li>
<li>Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Must be compassionate about animals</li>
<li>Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals</li>
<li>Must be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions</li>
<li>Must be able to make at least a 6 month commitment, however longer is preferred</li>
<li>Must be able to pass criminal background check</li>
</ul>
Stay active in the outdoors with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $24-$28 per hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.

LBGTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.</div>

Dog Exerciser West End Alexandria

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