Dog Sitter
About The Position
Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— Charlotte, NC Metro Area Reliable. Detail-oriented. Strong communicator. If you send thorough updates and follow instructions exactly, you’ll fit right in. The Comforted Canine is hiring independent dog sitters and walkers for in-home visits and dog walks. You set your availability and service area—we match you with clients. What You’ll Do Provide in-home dog care (walks, drop-ins, overnights, or live-in house sitting — based on your availability) Follow detailed care instructions (feeding, water, potty breaks, meds as needed) Walk dogs safely with professional leash handling and situational awareness Send updates with notes + photos after each visit Maintain cleanliness and respect client homes Service Types Walks: 30-90 minutes (1-3x daily) Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily) Extended daytime visits: 4-8 hours Overnights: 10-hour stays 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care What We Look For 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 Availability (especially holidays/travel periods) Pay + Perks Competitive per-visit pay Weekly direct deposit Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback) 100% of tips go to you Schedule (Flexible, With Standards) You choose your availability and what job to accept. If you accept a booking, you must arrive on time and complete every update. Typical visit windows: Morning (6a–12p) Afternoon (12p–5p) Evening (5p–10p) Overnights / Live-in Requirements Must have: 18+ with hands-on dog care experience Smartphone with reliable internet + camera Ability to pass background check + provide references Strong communication and professionalism Preferred: Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids) Holiday availability Not a Fit If… You can’t reliably arrive within scheduled windows Are not confident handling dogs on leash in real-world environments You don’t want to send updates after each visit You struggle to follow detailed instructions You’re uncomfortable working independently in clients’ homes Apply Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application. Notes: Background + reference checks required Apply to one location only No phone calls (we contact strong matches)
Requirements
- 18+ with hands-on dog care experience
- Smartphone with reliable internet + camera
- Ability to pass background check + provide references
- Strong communication and professionalism
- 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
- Availability (especially holidays/travel periods)
Nice To Haves
- Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
- Holiday availability
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home dog care (walks, drop-ins, overnights, or live-in house sitting — based on your availability)
- Follow detailed care instructions (feeding, water, potty breaks, meds as needed)
- Walk dogs safely with professional leash handling and situational awareness
- Send updates with notes + photos after each visit
- Maintain cleanliness and respect client homes
Benefits
- Competitive per-visit pay
- Weekly direct deposit
- Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
- 100% of tips go to you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
