Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker (Independent Contractor)

Job Description

Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker (Independent Contractor) | The Comforted Canine

The Tone:
This is a freelance independent contractor role with The Comforted Canine, located in the Orlando, FL metro area. The Comforted Canine connects clients with professional dog sitters and walkers who provide reliable and responsible care. This role is crucial for delivering peace of mind to dog parents through meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication, ensuring their pets receive exceptional professional care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Freelance
• Type: Contract
• Location: In-person, Orlando, FL

• Mission: To provide professional, reliable, and communicative dog care services to clients, ensuring peace of mind for pet parents.
• Tech Stack: App-based communication platform

What You’ll Actually Do
• Service Delivery: Perform various dog care services including in-home sitting visits, overnight stays, and private walks.
• Care Execution: Adhere strictly to client care instructions, covering feeding, water, medication, and potty breaks.
• Pet Enrichment: Deliver appropriate exercise, enrichment, training reinforcement, and companionship to dogs.
• Safe Walks: Walk dogs safely with professional leash handling, situational awareness, and adherence to security protocols.
• Home Care & Security: Complete light home-care tasks as requested and ensure the client’s home is clean and secure after visits.
• Client Communication: Provide timely updates and photos to clients through a dedicated app after each service.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be 18+ years old with real dog-care experience; professional experience is a plus.
• Experience: Physically capable of demanding work, confidently handle dogs of all sizes, and organized enough to manage complex schedules and routines.
• Skills: Own a smartphone with reliable data and camera, able to pass a criminal background check, and strong at customer service and proactive communication.
• Bonus: Pet first aid/CPR certification, experience administering medication, or experience safely handling reactive or anxious dogs.