19/08/2026
NEW DOG WALKER POSITION PLEASE SHARE!
Due to demand, my business is looking for a another Dog Walker to join the team as a self employed dog walker. You will be delivering 1-2-1 dog walks as well as dog visits and cat sitting. You'll be expected to conduct yourself honestly and be respectful to clients, their dogs and their properties.
This job will have opportunities to gain hands on experience working with animals, to pursue a career in the pet industry. Candidate will be paid per service carried out on a monthly basis. Hours may fluctuate week to week but bookings often provide part time hours.
Responsibilities
- Delivering 1-2-1 dog walks and visits to a variety of dog breeds.
- Maintaining the health and welfare of the dogs in your care including management of illness and administering medication upon request.
- Managing the dogs behaviour on walks, such as anxiety and/or reactivity.
-Cleaning dogs paws after their walk and leaving fresh water.
-Writing report cards and sending photo updates through our client app Time to Pet.
-Liaising with myself, the business owner regarding bookings, client satisfaction and/or any potential issues.
-Liaising with the team on WhatsApp to plan future bookings and schedules and discuss concerns or queries.
-Handling and safely storing client keys.
-Attending meet and greets for new clients
Commitments
- Hours are flexible but will be weekly. They will change according to the amount of bookings each week.
- Required to cover a maximum of 6 bookings per working day according to bookings.
-Happy to increase hours to cover holidays or sick leave for other members of the team, including the business owner.
-Happy to work occasional weekends.(Rare)
-This job should be performed alongside other self employment, which can include dog related businesses or other.
-You will require first aid training and other professional development upon being hired.
-Willingness to work confidently with each and every breed.
Location
-Work would be in the Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent area.
Candidate Requirements
-Experience caring for dogs would be essential
- Great communication skills and a genuine love for dogs.
-Organised and responsive to messages to enable the business owner to book clients promptly.
- Must be physically fit and willing to work in all weather's, within reason.
- Pet First Aid Training required or willing to complete such training when hired. (Mandatory)
-DBS check required (mandatory)
- Level 2 or 3 Qualifications in Canine Care and/or animal management needed or enrollment needed upon start of contract..(mandatory)
-Full driving licence and access to a car. (mandatory)
-Already self-employed in some form. (Mandatory)
- Public Liability insurance (such as Protectivity.) (mandatory)
- An up to date CV
This position is ideal for dog lovers and those that wish to gain experience working with dogs to pursue a career in canine care, welfare and/ or behaviour etc.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 07720645558 OR [email protected]
