Dog Walking Professional - Part time

Windy City Paws•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Windy City Paws is Chicago's top-rated dog walker and cat sitter for busy professionals. Our clients experience the convenience of our advanced services, featuring GPS verification for added reassurance and seamless online scheduling for effortless coordination. Dependability is one of the most important aspects to consider when selecting a pet care service provider. A cancellation can cause extreme stress for clients and pets, which is why Windy City Paws never cancels appointments. There is always someone on staff ready to step in. At Windy City Paws, we love what we do and we want to grow our team with like-minded pet lovers! Windy City Paws is looking for a dependable person to join our professional team! As a part-time Dog Walking Professional, you'll ensure our clients' dogs are happy, healthy, and well cared for during weekday visits. This role includes benefits such as Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401(k) payroll contributions; perfect for animal lovers who thrive in a reliable routine.

Requirements

Availability Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM (required).
Age 18+ and U.S. work authorization.
Reliable commute to Chicago service areas listed above.
Ability to work in all weather and walk several hours per day.
Smartphone with data plan for communication and tracking.
Strong communication and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Founded in 2009: an experienced, trusted, and passionate Chicago team.
W2, part-time positions with PTO and 401(k) benefits.
Paid training and hands-on education in dog behavior.
Walkers on dedicated weekday routes will be eligible for a $300 bonus after a successful 90-day performance review.
Chicago Service Areas: Andersonville, Bucktown, Gold Coast, Irving Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Loop, North Center, Old Town, Ravenswood, River North, Roscoe Village, South Loop, Streeterville, West Loop, Wicker Park

Responsibilities

Prepare the dog or dogs in each household to go outside with the appropriate gear (leash, harness, etc.).
Provide fun and enriching playtime for the full duration of the service (typically 30 or 60 minutes for dog walks or 2 hours for a pet sit).
Provide food, water, and/or medication per client instructions and Windy City Paws provided training.
Clean up after dogs outside on walks and inside the homes if there are accidents and clean up litter boxes for cats.