Dog walker

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Job Summary

Puptown Girl Pet Care is hiring a dog walker in Bend, Oregon! If you're passionate about animals and interested in dog walking and pet sitting, this is an awesome opportunity with a flexible schedule. Experience is a plus, willingness to learn and a passion for animals is a must.

About us - Liz (owner, trainer & walker) and a small team of walkers: we are dedicated to quality pet care, specializing in solo leashed dog walks in neighborhoods and drop-in visits for dogs and cats.

Puptown Girl Pet Care is all about humane & ethical pet care, forming awesome client-relationships and helping owners and their pets live their best lives. We are all about force-free, positive reinforcement animal-human communication and handling. We do not use prong or shock collars in any of our work and would love to bring someone on board with these ethics.

About the position

-- Part-time at first with the the opportunity to increase hours
-- 3-4 days a week, a few hours per day accumulating to approx. 7-10 hours per week (example: Mon, Thurs, Friday 9 AM - 1 PM)
-- Typically, a normal day consists of 1 hour or 30 minute walks, back-to-back in the morning or afternoon with possibly some down time in between clients
-- Weekend availability is very helpful. The more open availability you have, the better
-- This is an independent contractor position
-- This job also requires a valid license, your own vehicle and the ability to drive back and forth to client's homes in different neighborhoods in Bend
-- The schedule is laid out 1 month in advance with clients and employees, however there are client who request last minute (week-of, day-of) help and would be amazing to have someone with the flexibility to accommodate this as well.
-- We are specifically looking for someone with knowledge of reactivity or fear in dogs, including mechanics for managing and helping dogs through this behavior while coming across triggers on walks. Confidence is a plus!
-- Opportunity for a couple off-leash adventures (with 1 dog)

Duties

• Walk dogs of various sizes and temperaments in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ensure dogs are properly leashed and restrained during walks.
• Monitor the behavior and health of dogs, reporting any concerns to pet owners.
• Provide basic training commands to reinforce good behavior during walks.
• Maintain a clean environment by picking up after dogs.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their dog's behavior and needs.
• Assist with additional pet care tasks as needed, including feeding or administering medication.

Experience

• Previous experience in animal care or handling is preferred, including roles such as pet sitting or kennel work.
• Skills in animal restraint and handling are essential for ensuring safety during walks.
• Familiarity with dog training techniques is a plus, enhancing the walking experience for both the dog and handler.
• Knowledge of reactivity or fear in dogs is a plus, including mechanics for managing and helping dogs through this behavior while coming across triggers on walks

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $17.50 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training

Compensation Package:

• 1099 contract

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bend, OR 97702 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bend, OR 97702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $35