Flexible Dog Walking position

Need a flexible schedule and want to get paid to exercise and walk dogs? We are hiring!
Positions Available:

• Dog Walker available for two hours each day (M-F) anytime between 9-3pm
• Dog Walker available on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays for at least 4 hours anytime between 9-3pm
• Dog Walker available on either Mondays AND Wednesdays for at least three hours anytime between 9:00am-3:00pm
• Dog Walker available on either Tuesdays AND Thursdays for at least three hours anytime between 9:00am-3:00pm

What we offer:

• A fun job where you get to be outside and exercise
• A job where you get to work with animals and their owners on a daily basis
• A job where you get to work independently
• Paid training
• Great hours with additional hours available
• Direct deposit
• Full bonding and liability insurance
• Established dog walking/pet sitting business since 2012

Compensation:

• Competitive pay (depends on experience) paid weekly.
• Since you will be considered on-call for your agreed upon time, you will be paid a minimum of two hours of work for the day and an additional $2.25/visit for same day requests so the starting pay for someone with 0-1 years of professional experience could be about $17.75/hr + mileage reimbursement + cell phone stipend + 100% tips
• Depending on your availability and experience, this is a great way to earn supplemental income
• You can make extra money if you are willing to provide pet sitting services or cat sitting services and pick up extra hours before 9am, after 3pm, or on weekends.

Job Description:

• Comfortable walking both big and small dogs for a mile or more
• Be comfortable driving and providing dog walking services in all New England weather (i.e., rain, wind, sleet or snow) for 15 minutes up to an hour at a time and up to 6 miles per day
• Be able to quickly and efficiently respond to all inquiries from our team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills since you will be communicating directly with clients and the Pet Care Manager
• Must be extremely organized, dependable, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude
• Follow a schedule provided by the Pet Care Manager
• Give all pets your undivided attention and love during your assigned visit
• Provide pick up and drop off services to dogs from and to their homes for individual dog hikes
• Provide solo dog walks for private on-leash neighborhood walks
• Provide group dog walks for on-leash neighborhood walks
• Maintain control and ensure the safety of all of the animals under your watch
• Maintain security of our clients' homes during your assigned visit
• Pick up and properly dispose of all pet waste of the pets in your care
• Provide a daily note in our scheduling app with a photo following each visit to confirm services and to update the owner and Pawsitive Dawg of your visit

Requirements:

• Must love all dogs
• Must have your own car with a valid driver's license and automobile insurance
• We assign dog walks within 5 miles of our staff's home so employees must live within 15 minutes of our main service area (Waltham, Belmont, Watertown)
• 4 relevant references (3 professional and 1 personal)
• Dog walking staff must commit to always being available for last minute walks (unless sick or previously requested off) during their agreed upon hours
• Occasional evening hours or weekends for client interviews may be necessary
• Clean criminal background and clean driving records (criminal/background check required)
• Willing to become Pet First Aid Certified
• Willing to participate in on-line professional development opportunities