Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

DogwalkingDC is currently hiring exceptional and experienced dog walker in the Arlington and Alexandria area of VA to join our wonderful team. DogwalkingDC is an established and well-loved company in the DMV area. 

Dog Walker Responsibilities:

• Work weekdays, Mon - Friday from approx 10am - 4pm (depending on the amount of jobs per day) weekends and holidays available and optional, as stays vary based on client needs 


• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15 - 60 minutes each)


• Walk pets as required 


• Feed pets 


• Check that pets have ample water supply and refill as necessary


• Make sure no damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners


• Confirm that if any potty accidents have occurred in the homes of our clients to clean up.


• Communicate with clients and with management during visits.


• Have knowledge of the Time to Pet App is a plus but is easy to learn.


• Appropriate pet clean-up as required (IE. kitty litter scooping when sitting for a cat)   


• Working in VA will require reliable transportation

Dog Walker and Pet Sitters Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role


• Must be extremely detail oriented


• Able to follow detailed instructions


• Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable


• Must be timely and punctual 


• Must be able to self-manage 


• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Must be compassionate about animals


• Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals


• Must be able to pass criminal background check