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Professional Dog Sitter – A Purrfectly Flexible Opportunity!

Do you love dogs? Are you great at customer service and have a flexible schedule? Do you dream of turning your passion for canines into a rewarding job? If so, The Comforted Canine is looking to contract immediately with a self-employed Dog Sitter in the Oakland/San Francisco East Bay metro area.

The position is very flexible: you set your own hours, service area, and when you want to work. Get paid to take care of adorable dogs—a dream for anyone who loves tails, barks, and paws!

The Perks

Here's what's in it for you:

• Competitive Pay: Make money doing what you love!

Bonuses & Holiday Pay: Receive bonus pay for working on holidays, accepting short notice requests, client referrals, positive feedback by your clients, and more. Many clients give generous gratuities which are 100% paid to the sitter.

• Flexibility: Depending on your location and availability, you can work as much as you'd like, with peak demand during holidays and summer.

A Day in the Life of a Dog Sitter

Dog Sitters visit dogs in client's homes for drop-in visits (30, 45, or 60 minutes, once or twice daily or for 10-hour overnight stays) OR dog walks (30, 60, or 90-minute private walks or 60-minute group walks). Before your first sitting visit, you'll meet each client and their dog in person for a meet and greet in their home. You'll go over the whole care routine, finding out where things are in the home, and discuss contingency plans for emergencies. At the sittings, you'll precisely follow the directions the client has given for the dog and home care, socialize with the dog, leave the home spotless, and delight the client by sending a daily visit update to them through our pet sitting phone app.

Here's what to expect:

• Meet & Greet: Meet your canine clients (and their humans) at home to learn about their needs and routines.
• Dog Care Done Right: Follow detailed instructions for feeding, refreshing water, cleaning bowls, scooping litter, and administering medications if needed.
• Happy Hours: Spend quality time with each dog, offering love, cuddles, or playtime based on their unique personality.
• Walking: For dog walking services, walk dogs in a group or privately, either in the neighborhood or location that you work out with the client.
• Light Housekeeping: Complete small tasks like watering plants, collecting mail, and taking out trash.
• Daily Updates: Keep owners in the loop with charming updates and photos that showcase their furry friend's antics.

What We're Looking For

Essential Traits:

• At least 18 years old
• Experience caring for dogs (professional experience is a plus but NOT required)
• The ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach for extended periods of time
• Capable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large
• A smartphone with internet access, texting, and camera capabilities
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and provide references
• Compassion, patience, and reliability
• Organized, systematic, and able to keep track of client schedules and keys
• Able to handle unexpected and emergency situations
• Able to perform work that can be very physically and mentally demanding at times

Desirable Extras:

• Certification in pet first aid/CPR or experience administering oral meds, injections or fluids
• Calm, reliable, and organized personality
• Availability during peak times, especially winter holidays

Why This Job is the Dog's Best Friend

This is a flexible, self-employed role (not an employee W2 position) that's perfect for part-timers, workers with unconventional schedules, or anyone looking for a fulfilling side hustle.

Choose Your Shifts:

• Dog Sitting/Walking: 30, 45, or 60 minute visits/walks; 1x, 2x, or 3x daily
• Morning (6 am – 12 pm)
• Afternoon (12 pm – 5 pm)
• Evening (5 pm – 10 pm)
• Anytime (6 am – 10 pm)
• Overnight Visits: (10-hour stays in the client's home)
• Morning or afternoon pack walk: (up to 6 dogs)

We'll match you with clients based on your availability. While we need reliability, the schedule is flexible within the timeframes chosen by your clients.

About Us

The Dog Care Equation = Reliability + Responsibility + Responsiveness.

Every single dog owner we've met considers their dog an essential part of their family. We're a trusted provider of professional in-home dog care and dog walks.

“Finding a reliable, responsive, and professional dog sitter these days is hard. Providing the highest quality service to our clients is of utmost importance to our company.” - Dan McPartlan (Owner/Founder)

Ready to Join the Team? Don't let this perfect opportunity pass you by! Fill out our quick 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today. We're excited to hear more about you.

P.S. – Candidates must be able to pass a background and reference check.