Dog Walker
Walks Wiggles and Wags
- Budd Lake, NJ
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Dog walking (private neighborhood walks, servicing one household at a time).
- Pet sitting (providing pet sitting and overnight house sitting services for dogs and cats).
- Pet taxi (transporting pets to the groomer, vet, or playdate)
- We service Budd Lake, Byram, Califon, Chester, Flanders, Hackettstown, Long Valley, Mendham, Morris Plains, Morristown, Mt. Olive, Netcong, Peapack & Gladstone, Pottersville, Randolph, Roxbury, Stanhope, and nearby communities. You will be assigned to work in an area but you will not be expected to work in all of our service area.
- Operating hours are 7am to 9pm. We prefer candidates available from 11am to 3pm for dog walking services. Candidates with evening and weekend availability would be preferred for pet sitting.
$600 - $1200 / monthly (based on staff availability, performance and client demand)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 100% Client Gratuity
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training with Pet CPR and Pet First Aid Certification
- Workshops on dog behavior and dog handling
- All materials provided (treats, waste removal gear)
- Referral bonuses for new clients and new employees
- Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs
- Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
- Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's cats
- Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
- Communicate with staff via a dedicated app on your modern smartphone.
- Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
- Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all services.
- The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.
- We work with many larger breeds like Cane Corsos and Great Danes. You must be comfortable with both smaller and larger breeds.
- An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible.
- The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management.
- Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude with a desire to learn is just as important.
- The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, walking independently and working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
- Special consideration for candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
- This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their current professional experience with dogs.
- Many members of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter.