Dog Walker Pet Sitter

Overview

Puppy Luv Pet Services is currently seeking a dedicated part-time Dog Walker/Pet Sitter to join our team in the Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC areas. 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.

• Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes
• Understand special requests and conditions for each dog
• Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (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 for human clients to see how they are doing
• Answer inquiries related to your service, 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)

• Ensure security of their homes when picking up and dropping off
• Give each dog love and attention

• Reliable transportation (car, SUV, etc.)
• A friendly and engaging demeanor
• The ability to be flexible with scheduling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education:

High School Diploma or GED