Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine • South San Francisco, CA

3d • $100 - $3,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Comforted Canine is seeking reliable, responsible dog lovers for a flexible, part-time independent contractor position as a Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker in the South San Francisco, CA Area. This role involves providing in-home dog sitting visits and dog walking services while clients are away. You will have the opportunity to set your own availability and service area, and the company will match you with clients. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy independent work, caring for dogs, and building trust with repeat clients, offering peace of mind to pet parents.

Dog sitting visits may include feeding, refreshing water, cleaning up waste, providing playtime and affection, sending visit updates with photos via an app, following specific care instructions, bringing in mail/packages, adjusting home settings, and administering medication if within your experience and comfort level. Availability during weekends, holidays, and various times of the day (morning, afternoon, evening) is highly valued due to the nature of clients traveling.

Requirements

• Experienced with dog care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• Confidently handle dogs from small to large
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
• Holiday & weekend availability

Responsibilities

• Feeding dogs and refreshing water
• Cleaning up waste
• Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each dog's personality
• Sending visit updates and photos through our app
• Following each client’s detailed care instructions
• Bringing in mail or packages
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
• Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level

Benefits

• Paid per visit
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed