Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
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Puppy Luv Pet Services
Baltimore, MD, US
Summary
The dog walker is responsible for providing daily exercise and walks for clients' dogs while ensuring their basic needs and safety are met. Additional duties include maintaining home security during visits and providing updates to clients through photos and logs.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Puppy Luv Pet Services is currently seeking a dedicated part-time Dog Walker/Pet Sitter to join our team in the Baltimore, Maryland area (21202). This is an on-call position, with dog walkers responsible for providing daily exercise and walks for our clients' dogs, typically in 15 to 60-minute increments. In addition to walks, dog walkers may also be tasked with ensuring that each dog's basic needs are met, including checking food and water supplies after exercise.
Alternative responsibilities include delivery of marketing material and refilling of dog treats to Puppy Luv's contracted apartment communities.
COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT
- Part-time, W-2 position
- Paid per visit: you earn 40% of the service fee for each visit you complete
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes
- Understand special requests and conditions for each dog
- Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes)
- Ensure each dog is getting exercise and potty breaks
- Ensure safety of the dogs you are walking and those (humans and dogs) around them
- Remove pet waste
- Maintain leadership of the pack of dogs (if walking multiple dogs at a time)
- Take photos of the dogs (so human clients can see how they are doing)
- Answer inquiries related to your service and clients' dogs
- Record which dog(s) you walked, how long the walks were, and anything abnormal that you noticed during the walk
- Provide occasional house sitting as requested (dependent upon availability)
MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure security of clients' homes when picking up and dropping off
- Give each dog love and attention
THE INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING
- Reliable transportation (car, SUV, etc.)
- A friendly and engaging demeanor
- The ability to be flexible with scheduling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Puppy Luv Pet Services delivers professional, tech-enabled animal care solutions for the modern pet owner. Established over 11 years ago, we operate as a fully insured and bonded enterprise serving Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons, Washington D.C., and select Maryland markets.
We differentiate our brand through operational excellence and ethical employment practices. Unlike gig-economy platforms, Puppy Luv utilizes a dedicated team of professionally trained W-2 employees. This ensures consistent safety protocols, reliable scheduling, and high-touch service for our clients.
Our operations integrate advanced logistics software (Time To Pet, Gingr) to provide real-time updates and seamless booking. We are the preferred service partner for luxury residential communities, including properties managed by Greystar, Bozzuto, and JBG Smith.
Founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Pet Services
Org type
Self-Employed
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Puppy Luv Pet Services delivers professional, tech-enabled animal care solutions for the modern pet owner. Established over 11 years ago, we operate as a fully insured and bonded enterprise serving Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons, Washington D.C., and select Maryland markets.
We differentiate our brand through operational excellence and ethical employment practices. Unlike gig-economy platforms, Puppy Luv utilizes a dedicated team of professionally trained W-2 employees. This ensures consistent safety protocols, reliable scheduling, and high-touch service for our clients.
Our operations integrate advanced logistics software (Time To Pet, Gingr) to provide real-time updates and seamless booking. We are the preferred service partner for luxury residential communities, including properties managed by Greystar, Bozzuto, and JBG Smith.
Founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Pet Services
Org type
Self-Employed
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
