Dog Walker- Pack Walk Leader

Milwaukee Paws Pet Care•Milwaukee, WI

29d•$15

About The Position

Milwaukee Paws Pet Care is seeking an individual who loves the outdoors, has solid understanding of canine body language and is comfortable walking groups of dogs (up to 4) on nature hikes. Our pack hikes, urban adventures and Pack play groups have grown exponentially and we are now seeking a candidate to help us continue to grow these services! Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience working with dogs a strong understanding of canine body language comfortability working with dogs using only force free, positive reinforcement methods a love of hiking and exploring the outdoors the ability to safely transport 2-4 dogs in their vehicle willingness to learn or the ability to manage multiple long lines at one time the ability to think quickly and problem solve on the go strong communication skills Candidates will be responsible for picking up and transporting small groups of dogs to either a play group or for group hikes (Group hikes can be done at any location nearby Milwaukee). All dogs will need to be secured in the vehicle, we will provide you with the equipment needed to secure all dogs. Pack hikes average 1-2 hours long and may include up to 4 dogs who have been vetted. Upon dropping the dogs off, a report will need to be sent to the owners with photographs from the hike. Playgroups are held at our training facility, Canine Einstein. Team members will pick up the dogs, bring them to pack playgroups and help supervise them before returning them home. This position requires the ideal candidate to be available Tues, Thurs and Fridays 10am-2pm. This position requires access to reliable transportation and a smart phone. The pay for this position is $15/hr plus tips. We offer guaranteed minimum hours and paid training! Milwaukee Paws Pet Care is a woman owned business that serves nearly 500 customers.

Requirements

a minimum of 1 year experience working with dogs
a strong understanding of canine body language
comfortability working with dogs using only force free, positive reinforcement methods
a love of hiking and exploring the outdoors
the ability to safely transport 2-4 dogs in their vehicle
willingness to learn or the ability to manage multiple long lines at one time
the ability to think quickly and problem solve on the go
strong communication skills
access to reliable transportation
a smart phone
availability Tues, Thurs and Fridays 10am-2pm

Responsibilities

picking up and transporting small groups of dogs to either a play group or for group hikes
safely transport 2-4 dogs in their vehicle
manage multiple long lines at one time
send a report to the owners with photographs from the hike
supervise dogs during pack playgroups