Dog Walker

Are you bored of the 9-5 office life? Why not become a We Love Pets dog walker and swap the desk life for the great outdoors? You must live in Guildford, have your own car and you will be fully trained and insured to walk the most beautiful dogs We’re a welfare-first company that will never walk more than three\four dogs at a time. If you’re an animal lover who loves being outdoors, this job is for you There are various positions available to suit different schedules.
Main duties
- Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes whilst ensuring the security of
customers’ homes
- Transport dogs safely to and from their walks and homes in your own
vehicle
- Provide house sitting services for dogs whose owners are away
- Understand special requests and specific conditions for each dog
- Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 20 to 60
minutes at a time)
- Give each dog love and attention and treat the customer’s dogs as if they
are your own
- Ensure each dog is getting plenty of exercises and a toilet break
- Ensure the safety of the dogs you are walking and anyone else around you
- Remove pet waste
- Take photos of the dogs for their owners and update them regularly
- Give fresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down
- Communicate with clients, including arranging visits with new customers
- Ensure schedules are up to date each week
- Provide excellent customer service
- Cover for team sickness/holiday

**Requirements**:

- Be able to walk for a few hours a day
- Be able to lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs
- Submit for a police and reference check
- Look after dogs as if they are a member of the family
- Complete our online pet first aid course
- Carry out some shadow walks before taking the job
- Undergo training as required
- Use their car (insurance, tax and MOT required)
- Know their area and local dog walking spots
- Have a reliable mobile phone and internet access
- Report to the branch manager and work with the dog walking team to
provide a high-quality dog walking service
- Be available for lunchtime walks

Training and development
We Love Pets is committed to staff development and offers a range of training
and development opportunities, both within the branch and via our online
training portal.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you drive and own a car?
- Do you live in Guildford?

Do you drive and have a car?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dog Walker