Midday Dog Walker
$37,440–$49,920 year
On-siteAlexandria, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct midday dog walking throughout the Kingstowne, Lorton, Franconia, Rose Hill, Eisenhower corridor, Belle View, Belle Haven, and Old Towne Alexandria service areas Monday through Friday, primarily between 11am and 2pm. Provide attentive care, exercise, and safety monitoring for dogs weighing 50–150 lbs while documenting daily activities and reporting behavior or health concerns to guardians. Maintain strong communication skills to address client questions promptly and ensure all dogs are monitored according to their individual needs. Commit to at least six months of work, pass a criminal and vehicle background check, and possess a reliable vehicle and smartphone for the role.
Required Qualifications
- You love working with a variety of breeds of dogs and are passionate about their welfare!
- You are comfortable walking and exercising dogs in various environments, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- You can provide attentive care, according to their individual needs.
- You are able to monitor the behavior and health of the dogs and report any concerns to the company.
- You are at ease working with dog breeds that weigh between 50-150 lbs.
- You have strong communication skills (both orally and in writing) and you have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to our dogs' guardians by promptly addressing any questions or concerns.
- You can document daily activities and report any unusual behavior or incidents to both the company and the dogs' guardians.
- You have a reliable car and live in or very close (within 5 miles) to the community where you will work.
- You have a reliable smartphone that can support our company's software and takes clear photos.
- You can commit to working with us at least 6 months.
- You can pass a criminal /vehicle background check.
- You are at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.
- Day Shift (Required)
- Alexandria, VA 22315 (Required)
- candidates must be available at least Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience is highly valued but not required as new employees are provided with initial and ongoing paid training
- Large dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
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