Dog Walker

We’re a small business based in Lane Cove dedicated to providing high quality personalised pet care. I'm looking for an individual passionate about the outdoors, dogs and pet care to join my team as a professional dog walker.

It’s a casual/part time role 1-2 days/week starting 9am - 3pm (times vary). I’m happy to be flexible on days though Wed & Fri are preferred. There is also the potential for additional work in the future + house sitting and visits. Most days we run three walks, pickup starting at 9am for the first walk and final drop ending around 3pm. There is also some flexibility around hours and days available and whether you’d like to work a full or half day.

The role involves walking a group of no more than 4 dogs off-leash at a time at a local dog park or beach. You’ll need to be comfortable walking dogs of all sizes from pugs to standard poodles and you must be fit, energetic and injury free.

You’ll be driving dogs to and from their homes in Lane Cove so it’s important that you’re a confident driver. A car will be provided for you, however, if you have your own that would be suitable for dog transportation that would be preferred and a vehicle allowance will be provided. You’ll also need a police check and references.

This role would suit a friendly, reliable, dog lover who enjoys taking initiative and working independently. **Experience working with animals or as a dog walker is strongly preferred, but, extensive training will be provided.**

Your Responsibilities:

- Provide group (4 dogs) and individual dog walking and field daycare services at Lane Cove based dog parks/beaches
- Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes in Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs and secure dogs safely in the vehicle and not being easily distracted by their behaviour or noise whilst driving
- Give each dog love and attention and always ensure safe handling and care of the dogs and public at all times.
- Communicate any concerns or noticed changes in pet behaviour
- Reinforces basic obedience training such as recall, stay etc. using force free methods and positive reinforcement.
- Have the confidence to comfortably initiate conversation with dog owners on location to develop new business opportunities and raise brand awareness
- Take photos and video clips during the walk and send a brief update to clients after each walk
- Work in a variety of weather conditions.

Your Requirements:

- Have a genuine love of dogs, and dogs love you
- A clean driving record as lots of driving is required
- Police check and references
- Fit, energetic, active and injury free
- Be comfortable around all types of dogs, big and small
- Excellent customer service/verbal communication skills
- Access to your own phone

If this sounds like the Purrfect fit for you please send a cover letter through explaining why you think you're a good fit for the role and highlighting any experience with animals you have as well as your resume.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 12 per week

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Lane Cove, NSW (required)

Work Location: In person