Tiburon Dog Butler is a trusted dog concierge service serving Marin County. We are seeking a responsible, professional, and enthusiastic Dog Walker to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a genuine love of dogs, strong dog handling skills, and the ability to provide safe, joyful, and stimulating hikes and reliable care. This role involves group trail hikes — all with an emphasis on safety, trust, and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Walk dogs in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring they receive both exercise and enrichment.
- Monitor behavior, energy levels, and health cues, promptly reporting any concerns to the client and/or manager.
- Provide consistent, positive leash handling and reinforce good manners on walks.
- Clean up after dogs and maintain safe, professional standards at all times.
- Safely drive the company vehicle for pickups/drop-offs and group trail adventures.
- Handle dogs of varying breeds, sizes, and temperaments with confidence and care.
Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in dog handling, training, or pet care required.
- Comfortable with physical activity, including long hikes on hilly, uneven terrain.
- Strong awareness of dog body language and safe best practices.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills to build trust with clients.
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented — clients depend on us to show up every time on time.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- A background in veterinary or animal care is a plus, but not required.
- A passion for dogs and the outdoors is essential.
What we offer
- $23 to $25 an hour based on experience
- Be part of a well-respected, growing business with deep roots in Marin.
- Work outdoors in some of the Bay Area’s most beautiful settings — from trails to coastal walks.
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with ongoing training.
- Paid sick leave, PTO, holiday pay, client tips, and annual bonuses.
- Opportunities for growth as we expand services.
- We provide all necessary gear such as leashes, training collars/harnesses, baggies, etc.
Join Us
If you love dogs, thrive outdoors, and take pride in professionalism, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Tiburon Dog Butler — where dogs (and their people) receive concierge-level care.