Dog Walker

Reposted 6 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Pet
The Role
Walk dogs along assigned neighborhood routes, safely handle dogs on leashes, manage scheduled service windows, communicate with the team, and send clients updates and photos. The role requires outdoor work in all weather, weekday availability from 10 AM to 5 PM, punctuality, basic dog-behavior knowledge, and successful completion of a background check.
Summary Generated by Built In

Dog Walker

Do you love dogs and being outdoors? Whoa Doggie might be a great fit for you!

We are a small team of amazing dog care providers looking grow our pack. We are currently hiring for dog walking positions in the West Loop and River West areas. We keep our routes small so they are walkable and do not require a vehicle to get from client to client. Whoa Doggie keeps hours of operation of 10AM - 5PM Monday through Friday to support a healthy work life balance for our team.

Requirements:

  • Full availability during our hours of operation Monday - Friday, 10AM to 5PM.

  • Experience handling dogs on a leash and basic understanding of dog behavior.

  • Mobile Phone with data to send clients updates and photos of their pup.

  • Love of being outdoors in all seasons. This is Chicago after all, we get every kind of weather and those pups need to go out.

  • Good communication skills. We communicate as a team throughout the day and send updates to clients after each visit.

  • Punctual. You will be expected to manage your time and hit target service windows for walks on your route.

  • Must be 18 Years of Age or older.

  • Must pass a background check.

Compensation and Benefits to joining our team:

  • Walkable routes so there is no need for a car to travel between clients.

  • Whoa Doggie is committed to healthy work life balance for our walkers.

  • Flexibility in scheduling, we pride ourselves on being able to offer time off when needed.

  • Spend every day hanging out with our clients pups, becoming their second best friend!

Skills Required

  • Full availability Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Experience handling dogs on a leash
  • Basic understanding of dog behavior
  • Mobile phone with data for client updates and photos
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions
  • Good communication skills
  • Punctuality and ability to manage time within service windows
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must pass a background check
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
3 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Whoa Doggie Chicago is a small pet-care business providing dog walking and pet-sitting services in Chicago. The company says it treats pets like family, offering attentive, individualized walks tailored to each dog's age, temperament, and needs. It serves neighborhoods including the West Loop and River North, and is bonded and insured. Its mission is to go beyond standard pet care.

Similar Jobs

In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
27 Employees
10-15 Hourly
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
27 Employees
10-15 Hourly
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
27 Employees
10-15 Hourly

Similar Companies Hiring

Vetcove Thumbnail
Pet • Healthtech
New York, NY
65 Employees
Spot & Tango Thumbnail
Pet • Manufacturing • Food • eCommerce
New York City, NY
150 Employees
Golden Pet Brands Thumbnail
Digital Media • eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Pet • Retail • Social Media
El Segundo, California
178 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account