Job Description: Dog Walker

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Summary of Responsibilities

You will act be responsible for providing dog walking services contracted through TLC Dog Training and Boarding, Inc. You will visit the homes of dog walking clients, caring for pets and providing other services including mail and newspaper collection, turning lights on and off, taking trash to curb, and other negotiated services.

Honesty and reliability, as well as a friendly, enthusiastic attitude toward clients and their pets are key character traits for a dog walker.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial planning visit to meet the client and their pets. Collect information about the pets and the home that will be required for a successful pet sitting experience.
• Collect payment for services from client and provide client with receipt.
• Fulfill each contracted dog walking visit, caring for the pets and the house as agreed upon in the dog walking agreement. Pet care may include feeding, watering, and dog walking.
• Notify supervisor of any irregularities in the behavior of the pets, and if necessary, transport sick animals to a veterinarian (owner's veterinarian or TLC Dog Training and Boarding, Inc. veterinarian on call).
• Contact emergency services in the event of an emergency regarding the home, and remain at the home until emergency services arrives.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate
• Experience With Animals: Minimum of six months experience in handling dogs. You must be or be willing to become familiar with clicker training and positive reinforcement training, and be able to use these techniques in your dog walking assignments.
• Customer Service/Sales Experience: Prefer, but do not require six months or more customer service/sales experience.
• Transportation: You must have access to a RELIABLE form of transportation for work purposes, and you must provide documentation regarding the current insurance status of your vehicle.
• Cell Phone: You must have access to a RELIABLE cell phone for work purposes.
• Bondable and Insurable: You must be bondable and insurable. We run credit and criminal background checks on all potential employees..

Compensation

• You will be covered by our professional liability insurance coverage and bonding insurance.
• You will receive a flat rate for each visit, based upon the fee collected from the client.
• You may receive sales commissions.

Benefits

• Flexible hours. Work as much or as little as you wish. Great for moms with kids in school, students, retirees, or those who need a second job.
• Good pay. You can make as much as $20 - $30 per hour, based upon the location of your pet sitting assignments.