Dog Walker

Full Job Description

Company description

We Love Pets Whitehaven look after every pet as if it were their own, ensuring they receive the right levels of mental stimulation and exercise. We take time to get to know pets and their needs, offering a premium personal service that goes above and beyond.

We walk dogs in a safe open space and return them home, happy, mentally stimulated and tired. We also provide fresh water, treats and will towel dogs off in wet weather.

Our aim is to make each walk the highlight of a dog’s day, giving them a chance to play, socialise, exercise and explore new sights and smells.

We also offer a range of pet visiting services for pets in their own homes. This includes visiting cats, small animals, birds and reptiles whilst people are on holiday and offering a tailored puppy package to help care for puppies whilst their owners are at work. Applicants for the dog walking position who are also interested in the Pet Visiting Services will be fully trained.

We do not pack walk.

Job summary

Collect, exercise and care for customers’ dogs using their own car as transport

· Walks during the day

· Monday to Friday hours

· Permanent jobs only

· Walking up to four dogs at a time maximum (we don't pack walk)

· Full training and insurance protection

Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

· Submit for a DBS police and reference check

· Use their car, be willing to put dogs either in the back with a dog guard or on the seats on harness and seatbelts (insurance, tax and MOT required)

· Walk for a few hours a day so must be physically fit

. Walk in all weathers come hail or shine including muddy walks

· Lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs

· Look after dogs as if they are a member of the family

· Carry out some shadow walks before taking the job

· Complete our online pet first aid course

· Undergo training and complete online courses as required

· Have a reliable mobile phone and internet access

· Write well and communicate clearly with clients and their manager

· Follow instructions as well as being able to think on their feet and make decisions quickly when it comes to dealing with unexpected problems/situations that may arise during a walk

Main duties

· Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes whilst ensuring the security of customers’ homes

· Transport dogs safely to and from their walks and homes in their own vehicle

· Understand special requests and specific conditions for each dog

· Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes at a time)

· Give each dog love and attention and treat the customer’s dogs as if they were their own

· Ensure each dog is getting plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and a toilet break

· Ensure the safety of the dogs you are walking and anyone else around them

· Remove pet waste

· Take photos of the dogs for their owners and update the manager daily

· Give fresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down ensuring no mud in customers homes

· Communicate with clients in a professional manner

· Cover for team sickness/holiday

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 5-16 per week

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 5-16 per week

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Work Location: One location