Dog Walker - Navy Yard - Wanderpups : Job Details

Wanderpups ( is a veteran and woman-owned dog walking company in Washington, DC. We are rooted in animal advocacy and committed to providing excellent pet care for all animals who cross our paths. We are looking to hire people who align with our values of compassion, integrity, and professionalism.

We also have a strong belief in work/life balance. You will not take work home with you; we do not offer weekend services.

Schedule/Location:

+ Professional dog walker working with private dog walks and small groups near Capitol Hill.

+ The position has a flexible schedule (you will provide/update us weekly), but we would prefer candidates who are consistently available to work during the business week.

+ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are our busiest days but we also can benefit from support on Monday and Friday.

+ Our peak business hours run from 10/11am to 3/4 pm. Most staff work 3-4 hours per day. A busy day could run up to 5-6 hours.

+ A vehicle or bicycle is required for this opportunity.

+ We service Capitol Hill, Atlas District, Navy Yard, and nearby communities.

Compensation:

$20 - $30 / hour (based on previous payrolls - work is paid per walk performed)

$800 - $1800 / monthly

$9 - $10 per 30-minute walk before tips or bonuses. We work with small groups.

+ Performance reviews with a potential compensation increase starting at six months.

+ Bonuses included for off-peak work (evenings and holidays) and private walks ($5). We also have new client referrals, new staff member referrals, and new client meeting bonuses ($15).

+ This position would be offered as an independent contracting position.

The responsibilities:

+ Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs (in private and small pack settings).

+ Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences.

+ You are a team player with fantastic communication and customer service skills.

+ Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits.

+ You must provide/update your availability on a weekly basis via our scheduling app (Time to Pet); this is a critical step to ensure we always have enough support for our clients.

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