About the job
Positions Available: -Pet Sitter available for the morning shift (Mondays through Fridays), (Tuesdays through Saturdays) or (Wednesdays through Sundays) between 7-1 p.m. Requirements: -At least 2 years experience caring for animals -Comfortable walking both big and small dogs for a mile or more -Be comfortable driving and providing dog walking services in all New England weather (i. e., rain, wind, sleet or snow) for 15 minutes up to an hour at a time and up to 6 miles per day -Comfortable taking care of cats (feeding, cleaning litter, and playing) -Be able to quickly and efficiently respond to all inquiries from our team -Excellent verbal and written communication skills since you will be communicating directly with clients and the Pet Care Manager -Must be extremely organized, dependable, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude -Follow a schedule provided by the Pet Care Manager -Give all pets your undivided attention and love during your assigned visit -Provide pick up and drop off services to dogs from and to their homes for individual dog hikes -Provide solo dog walks for private on-leash neighborhood walks -Provide group dog walks for on-leash neighborhood walks -Maintain control and ensure the safety of all of the animals under your watch -Maintain security of our clients' homes during your assigned visit -Pick up and properly dispose of all pet waste of the pets in your care -Provide a daily note in our scheduling app with a photo following each visit to confirm services and to update the owner and Pawsitive Dawg of your visit Compensation: -Competitive pay (depends on experience) paid weekly. We pay you by the service (commission) + mileage reimbursement + cell phone stipend + 100% tips -The more paid dog walking experience you have, the higher your starting pay. This is NOT an independent contractor position. -Depending on your availability and experience, this is a great way to earn supplemental income -You can make extra money if you are willing to provide pet sitting services and pick up extra hours, provide overnights, or work on weekends. -This is a very part-time job to start. Your schedule is based on client need. More visits will be available as your comfort grows and business continues to increase.