Dog Walker/Hiker

Wet Noses Dog Services is a dedicated pet care provider offering personalized and professional dog walking services in Salem, Beverly, South Hamilton, Danvers, Peabody, Lynnfield, Lynn, Swampscott, and Marblehead.

We are seeking a responsible and enthusiastic Dog Walker & Attendant to join our team. Do you love hiking? Get paid to hike with dogs! As a Dog Walker, you’ll provide exercise, companionship, and care for our clients’ dogs.

Our goal is to help people keep their dogs happy and well-mannered. We help with dog training, walking dogs in their neighborhoods, taking them on adventures, and treating them like a member of our family for boarding! We want to be the go-to for all of their dog related needs.

Our work environment includes:

• Being on the road
• Being in the woods
• Flexible working hours
• On-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the dogs in our care.
• Walk dogs for the allotted amount of time (e.g., 30 mins to 2 hrs), including 3-5 mile hiking adventures.
• Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes in a timely fashion.
• Transport dogs safely to and from their homes.
• Understand special requests and conditions for each dog.
• Give each dog love, attention, exercise, and potty breaks.
• Remove pet waste and refresh water.
• Ensure the security of clients’ homes when picking up and dropping off dogs.
• Supervise playgroups and care for boarding dogs (e.g., walks, feeding, cleaning up).
• Take photos of the dogs for social media/clients.
• Communicate with clients via notebooks provided.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old with a clean driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive in all weather conditions.
• Ability to interact with dogs in a calm, non-threatening manner.
• Comfortable caring for up to 3 dogs at a time.
• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to walk in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility to accommodate most schedules (e.g., college, other jobs)

Join our team today and enjoy the rewarding experience of working with furry companions while staying active outdoors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Schedule:

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

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $20