On-Demand Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Pawsitive Dawg Walking & Pet Sitting•Waltham, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting is a Waltham, Massachusetts-based pet care company specializing in force-free, fear-free care for dogs and cats. Since 2012, we have built our reputation on dependable service, individualized attention, and a calm, safe experience for both pets and their owners. We provide solo dog walks and work with one family at a time so every pet receives thoughtful, personalized care. This is a strong fit for someone who wants flexible, meaningful work with animals while keeping control of their weekly schedule. Rather than locking you into one rigid full-time shift, we offer opportunities across early morning, mid-day, late afternoon, evening, and weekend time blocks. For the right person, this can be a rewarding way to build consistent part-time income doing hands-on work that matters to pets and the families who count on us. We are hiring for multiple openings, and candidates with broader availability will receive preference for scheduling and assignment volume. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dependable, responsive, and wants to grow with a well-established local pet care team.

Requirements

Genuinely enjoys working with dogs and cats and takes pride in being dependable.
Compassionate, organized, comfortable working independently, and able to manage a mobile, active workday.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort using a smartphone, GPS, and scheduling software
A reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
Ability to walk up to 6 miles per day and lift approximately 40 to 50 pounds when needed
Willingness to commit to at least 3 hours per shift, 3 times per week, within available shift windows
Interest in taking on additional availability, as team members with the most availability receive preference
Openness to occasional last-minute visit requests
A clean criminal background and driving record
Four references, including 3 professional and 1 personal

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of hands-on animal care experience, whether personal, volunteer, or professional
Confidence caring for cats and handling both large and small dogs

Responsibilities

Provide solo dog walks and pet sitting visits with calm, attentive, individualized care.
Care for both dogs and cats, including walking dogs, feeding pets, refreshing water, and scooping litter boxes as needed.
Follow each pet's care instructions closely, including feeding, walking, litter box care, medication support if applicable, and household routines.
Build trust with clients by delivering reliable service, clear communication, and thoughtful visit updates with notes and photos.
Safely manage dogs of different sizes, temperaments, and energy levels while maintaining a fear-free, force-free approach.
Accept scheduled visits during the time blocks you commit to and remain responsive to occasional last-minute opportunities.