Dog Walker

The Big City Woof Walker • Part-time • Chicago, IL, US • $17 - $25 / hour • 1w ago

The Big City Woof Walker

Dani Pedraza (CCDT) and Maren Lavelle have owned and operated Big City Woof Walkers since 2017. The owners started their work together locally as dog walkers in 2013. Because of their shared origins, Dani and Maren have a unique insight into the dog walking industry. They have placed a strong emphasis on safe walks while providing excellent care. We assign primary walkers to clients; we only offer private and small group walks, and all walkers benefit from our onboarding program. Big City Woof Walkers also provides industry-leading compensation for their growing dog-walking team.

The position:

Professional dog walker with the ability to also care for cats.
This role is designed to be part-time, initially acting as a backup / coverage dog walker. This dog walker should be comfortable traveling from Streetville to Lakeview if needed.
With time and performance, a regular route may be made available.
Most work is scheduled Monday - Friday from 10am to 4pm. *We would strongly prefer a candidate with consistent Monday - Friday availability.
We also have additional earning opportunities available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
We service the Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Streetville and South Loop and nearby communities.

Compensation:

$17- $25 / hour - higher wages are possible with efficient group dog walking or working off-peak hours

$400 - $1200 / month (earnings can increase once the new walker is onboarded and new clients are added to the route)

100% Client gratuity
Candidate referral bonuses and client referral bonuses
Sign-on bonuses after orientation is completed and anniversary bonuses available.
This position would be offered as an independent contracting position. Giving staff the ability to pursue other professional and educational goals.

The responsibilities:

Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs
Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's cats
Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
Communicate with clients/staff/management with your smartphone (Slack, Time to Pet, text, and photographs)
Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits
Travel to our office location upon request, located in Seaport

The ideal candidate:

Please note in your application if you have prior personal/volunteer/professional experience caring for smaller, reactive, or special needs dogs.
Because this role will start in a backup/coverage capacity, a dog walker with consistent access to a safe, insured, reliable vehicle is preferred.
You will know how to help our client's pets stay healthy, safe, and happy!
We are looking for an honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management.
Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred.
The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, working independently and outdoors in all safe weather conditions.
Candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability are given special consideration.
This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs.
Many of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter.
You will excel here if you can navigate the city safely, quickly, and easily!
The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.