careers

So, what does it take to work with Dog Gone Walking, the best dog walking and pet sitting company on the Main Line?

We’re looking to work with honest, caring animal lovers who have extensive experience caring for companion animals.  You must have a deep love for dogs,  pass a criminal background check, have your own car and a lot of stamina.   You must possess the ability to be a calm, assertive pack leader at all times, share our philosophy on dogs and animal welfare (because you’re representing us when you’re out and about), be able to self-manage, pay close attention to detail, have some flexibility in your schedule, and must be comfortable walking in all types of weather.

If you are interested in applying for one of the following positions email us at woof@doggonewalkingpa.com and enter “Request For Application” in the subject line.  Tell us in 50 words or less why we want you on our team caring for our client’s pets and their homes.  Upon receipt of your request, we will forward an application packet to you.

Mid-Day Dog Walker

Walkers needed in: Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford, Narberth, Merion, Penn Valley, Bala Cynwyd, Havertown, Gladwyne, Bryn Mawr and more to come once we have you!  Please note: This is a very part-time, supplemental job to start (2-5 walks per week with more walks possible as business increases).

Requirements for the dog walking job:

  • You must be available, at minimum, between the mid-day hours of 10-3 Monday through Friday.

    You have an insured and reliable car.

  • You LOVE dogs.
  • You live on or around the Main Line. (if you live elsewhere it won’t be worth the commute).
  • You can commit to working with us for at least the next 6 months.
  • You can pass a criminal / background check.
  • You have a good pair of sneakers and stamina.

Overnight Petsitter

Please apply if you have at least 2 local overnight pet sitting references. Our sits are on or around the Main Line.

Requirements for the overnight pet sitter job:

  • You have at least 2 local overnight pet sitting references.
  • You have an insured and reliable car.
  • You absolutely love animals.
  • You can make at least a six-month commitment to working with us and you are available for both and long short term sits (sits are usually between 2 nights and 2 weeks).
  • You are neat, tidy and respectful in the client’s home.
  • You can pass a criminal / background check.
  • You are available to work 2 out of 3 of the end of year holidays.

    AM/PM Vacation Petsitter

    Visitors needed on and around the Main Line. Visits are 25-30 minutes for cats and 45-60 min. for dogs. Visits are 1-2 times a day for 1 day-2 weeks at a time while client travels. 2x a day dog visits are between the hours of 7-9 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. Cat visits are usually more flexible. Applicants who want to specialize in either dogs or cats are also encouraged to apply.

    Requirements for this job:

    • You have an insured and reliable car.
    • You can commit to working with us for at least the next six months.
    • You love both dogs and cats (or you specify which you’d most like to work with).
    • You live on or around the Main Line
      (if you live elsewhere the commute will be too much).
    • You are able to pass a background / criminal check.
    • You are available for both morning and evening visits (for dog visits).