CAREERS

Meaningful Work for People Who Love Dogs

Join Dog Gone Walking as a professional dog walker serving pets and the people who love them in Lower Merion and Havertown.
We’re looking for honest, reliable people who love dogs, enjoy being active, and want work that feels both joyful and purposeful.
This is a part-time employee position (W-2 role) offering meaningful, active work, part-time income, paid training, and room to grow.

Quick details

Position type

Part-time employee (W-2)

Greatest need

Weekday midday, 10 AM–2 PM

Business hours

9 AM – 4 PM

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Why Join Dog Gone Walking

At Dog Gone Walking, we do more than walk dogs.

We help give dogs the exercise, enrichment, routine, and attention they need and deserve to thrive while helping make life easier for the people who love them. We are known for thoughtful, professional, safety-first care, and we are building something really special in our community.

This is the kind of work that feels good at the end of the day: active, meaningful, relationship-based, and full of purpose.

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Meaningful Work

What you do matters. The pets in our care rely on us for exercise, relief, enrichment, consistency, and loving attention.

Professional dog walking services in PA. Reliable, caring, and experienced dog walkers for every breed.

A Company You’ll Be Proud to Represent

Our team members are an important part of the trust we’ve built with clients. We care deeply about doing things the right way and supporting one another.
Professional dog walking services in PA. Reliable, caring, and experienced dog walkers for every breed.

Part-Time Income With Purpose

This role offers a rewarding way to earn an income doing work you can feel good about.

What this role looks like

Our primary hiring need is for part-time dog walkers with strong weekday midday availability.

A typical day may include:

  • Traveling to clients’ homes throughout Lower Merion and Havertown
  • Safely greeting and handling dogs
  • Walking dogs of varying sizes, personalities, and energy levels
  • Providing walks, exercise, relief, enrichment, and companionship
  • Refreshing water, picking up poop, wiping dirty paws, and handling routine care details
  • Sending visit notes, photos and short videos through our app
  • Driving between homes efficiently and responsibly
  • Representing Dog Gone Walking with professionalism, warmth, and good judgment
Our regular business hours are 9 AM–4 PM, and the greatest need for this role is typically weekday availability between 10 AM and 3 PM. Depending on client needs and your availability, there may also be opportunities for morning, evening, and weekend work.
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WHAT WE NEED

Qualifications + what we look for

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 represent our company and should do so with professionalism and integrity. A willingness to learn and master new technology is a plus.

Qualifications

  • Live within 8 miles of Lower Merion/Havertown
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have an insured, reliable vehicle
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Provide verifiable personal and professional references
  • Have a smartphone with a consistent internet connection
  • Be willing to commit for at least six months, preferably longer
  • Be comfortable driving and working in all weather conditions
  • Have stamina for active days that may include brisk walks, assisting special-needs pets, picking up poop on walks, wiping dirty paws, and cleaning up pet accidents

What We Look For

  • Honest and reliable
  • Genuinely warm, calm, and caring
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Detail-oriented and observant
  • Professional in clients’ homes
  • Able to self-manage and stay organized
  • A clear communicator
  • Willing to follow instructions and learn from others
  • Comfortable using technology for scheduling and visit updates
  • Interested in being part of a trusted, growing local company

This role may not be for you if…

We believe in being honest about the role because the right fit matters — for you, for our team, and for the pets and people who count on us. This role may not be the right fit if:

You are often late or struggle with punctuality

You casually call out of work or are looking for a role where reliability is optional

You dislike being outdoors in heat, cold, or rain

You are uncomfortable driving between clients’ homes

You mind getting dirty

You prefer a low-responsibility role

You do not enjoy following detailed instructions

You are not comfortable working independently

You are looking to casually spend time with dogs without the professionalism and accountability that quality pet care requires

More to explore

Additional opportunities

ROOM TO GROW WITH US

We are building something really special in our community, and we are looking for people who want to be part of it.

For strong, reliable team members who care deeply and do great work, there may be opportunities to grow into roles such as:

  • Team Lead
  • Trainer for New Walkers
  • Playgroup Facilitator
  • Daily Manager
  • Operations Coordinator
  • Social Media Content Creator
  • Other leadership opportunities as the company grows
This doesn’t mean everyone starts there. It means that if you take pride in doing great work and want to grow with a company that is evolving in exciting ways, there is room here for that.

PLAYGROUP OPPORTUNITIES

For team members who are interested and qualified, there may be opportunities to participate in dog playgroups.
This may include picking dogs up from their homes, transporting a dog in your personal vehicle, and bringing them to and from our private yard for a safe, structured, and fun group experience.
Playgroup participation is optional and based on fit, comfort level, qualifications, and business needs.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Our primary hiring focus is midday dog walking.
At times, there may also be opportunities for additional pet care work, such as vacation visits, cat care, evenings, weekends, or select overnight assignments. These are secondary to our main dog walking need and may vary based on business needs.

Think You’d Be a Great Fit?

If you’re honest, reliable, active, and excited about meaningful work with dogs, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you are looking for a rewarding dog walking role, part-time income, or the chance to grow with a company that cares deeply about pets and the people who love them, we’d be excited to hear your story.

Please complete the Application below in its entirety.

We review each application carefully. Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next step in our interview process. Next steps will include a virtual interview, an in-person walking interview, criminal background checks and reference checks.

I want to be considered!