CAREERS
Enjoy the Benefits of Working with Pets Professionally
Working with pets professionally is a fantastic way to enjoy the company of animals, stay active, set your schedule, and turn your passion for pets into a career!
Purpose
The desire to work with and care for animals is a calling! Transform that calling into a fulfilling and enjoyable work experience by improving the lives of pets and their devoted families.
Flexibility
Growth
What’s so great about working with pets professionally? Where do we begin?
You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t already love pets. Perhaps you’re a self-proclaimed cat lady or a proud dog dad. Maybe you are a student, a freelancer, a stay-at-home parent, an empty nester, or a retirée looking for an enjoyable way to supplement your income.
No matter what inspires you to work with pets professionally, we’re happy you’re here. We have built our business on collaboration, attention to detail, and a commitment to making pet parents and their pets happy. If you believe you can help further our mission, we would like to hear from you!
Responsibilities & Requirements
At Dog Gone Walking, we select only the best animal lovers to work with us. Because we care for living, breathing animals in their home environment, we seek out honest, caring, reliable animal lovers who have extensive experience caring for companion animals.
Beyond having a deep love for and experience with pets, candidates must live in the area, pass a criminal background check, have a reliable vehicle, and be able to keep up with the demands of this work, including walking dogs, scooping litter boxes, carrying some weight, and more.
Ideal candidates share our philosophy on pets, pet care, and animal welfare. They must be able to self-manage, pay close attention to detail, have a flexible schedule, and be comfortable walking and driving in all weather conditions.
Most importantly, our dog walkers and pet sitters represent our company and should do so with professionalism and integrity. A willingness to learn and master new technology is a plus!
Dog Walking
We are seeking Dog walkers in Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford, Narberth, Merion, Penn Valley, Bala Cynwyd, Havertown, Gladwyne, and Bryn Mawr.
Ideal for those seeking to supplement their income, most dog walkers start with three to ten walks per week
and increase based on availability, ability, longevity in the field and customer demand.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DOG WALKS
To be considered for a position as a dog walker, you must meet the following criteria:
- Love pets – namely dogs and/or cats – and want to see them thrive
- Live within 8 miles of Lower Merion/Havertown, PA
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have an insured and reliable vehicle
- Pass a criminal background check
- Provide verifiable personal and professional references
- Be willing to commit for at least six months; preferably longer
- Be comfortable driving and working in all weather conditions
- Have stamina for busy, active days and duties that include providing brisk walks for active dogs, assisting special needs pets, picking up poop on walks, wiping dirty paws, and cleaning up pet accidents
- Have a smartphone with a consistent internet connection
- Possess excellent communication and professional skills, including punctuality and a willingness to follow client instructions and learn from others
- Have availability between 10 AM and 2 PM Monday through Friday; the more available, the better
Overnight Pet Sitting
We are seeking Overnight Pet Sitters in Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford, Narberth, Merion, Penn Valley, Bala Cynwyd, Havertown, Gladwyne, and Bryn Mawr.
An excellent way to earn extra income, overnight pet sitters remain in our clients’ homes, caring for their pets for approximately 13 hours (6 PM – 7 AM) during each night of care. Overnight pet sitting hours begin in the evening and end in the early morning. Because overnight sitters stay in the client’s home, discretion, respect, and tidiness are of utmost importance.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OVERNIGHTS
To be considered for a position as an overnight pet sitter, you must meet the following criteria:
- Love pets – namely dogs and/or cats – and want to see them thrive
- Live within 8 miles of Lower Merion/Havertown, PA
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle
- Pass a criminal background check
- Provide verifiable references for local overnight pet care
- Be willing to commit for at least six months; preferably longer
- Be comfortable driving and working in all weather conditions
- Have stamina for busy, active evenings and overnight duties that include providing brisk walks for active dogs, assisting special needs pets, tidying feeding areas, picking up poop on walks, scooping litter boxes, wiping dirty paws, and cleaning up pet accidents
- Have a smartphone with a consistent internet connection
- Possess excellent communication and professional skills, including punctuality and a willingness to follow client instructions and learn from others
- Have flexibility in your schedule to accommodate a minimum of 13 hours caring for their pets in their home overnight
- Be willing to make yourself available for both long and short-term stays; typically ranging from 1 night to 2 weeks
- Are neat, tidy, and respectful in clients’ homes
- Can work one out of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s
- Be willing to provide home care, including bringing in mail and packages, curbing trash cans, alternating lights and blinds, and watering plants
- Having availability to also accommodate the mid day walks especially on weekends is a plus
PET SITTING Visits
We are seeking Pet Sitters in Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford, Narberth, Merion, Penn Valley, Bala Cynwyd, Havertown, Gladwyne, and Bryn Mawr.
Ideal for those seeking to supplement their income, pet sitting visits are typically performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Visit lengths vary from 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the pet species and the number of pets in the home.
Applicants interested in specializing in either cats or dogs are encouraged to apply.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PET SITTING VISITS
To be considered for a position as a pet sitter, you must meet the following criteria:
- Love pets – namely dogs and/or cats – and want to see them thrive
- Live within 8 miles of Lower Merion/Havertown, PA
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle
- Pass a criminal background check
- Provide verifiable personal and professional references
- Be willing to commit for at least six months; preferably longer
- Be comfortable driving and working in all weather conditions
- Have stamina for busy, active days, especially around holidays, and duties that include providing brisk walks for active dogs, assisting special needs pets, tidying feeding areas, picking up poop on walks, scooping litter boxes, wiping dirty paws, and cleaning up pet accidents
- Possess excellent communication and professional skills, including punctuality and a willingness to follow client instructions and learn from others
- Have flexibility in your schedule to accommodate visits when our clients request them, ensuring pets get the care they need when they need it
- Can work one out of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s
- Be willing to provide home care, including bringing in mail and packages, curbing trash cans, alternating lights and blinds, and watering plants’
I want to be considered!
To be considered for a position with Dog Gone Walking, please complete the Information and Availability Form below in its entirety.
We will review the Information and Availability Form to confirm you meet the above-noted requirements. Once confirmed, we will contact you to schedule a virtual interview. After that, we will schedule an in-person walking interview with our Founder, Ilene. Criminal background checks and reference checks will follow.