XL Strong Dog Breeds - Dog Walker
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Overview
Job Description
Do you believe wagging tails, happy purrs, and fresh air make life better?
If so, you might be the next great human to join Shoreline Happy Paws, a trusted, professional pet care team serving shoreline families since 2010.
We're a local, team-based dog walking and dog hiking company built on reliability, compassion, and truly knowing our clients and their pets. We don't do rushed visits or revolving-door caregivers. We provide consistent, thoughtful care that pet parents rely on every single week.
What You'll Do
No two days are the same, but every day matters.
- Walk dogs through neighborhoods, beaches, and trails across the shoreline
- Provide enriching dog walks and small-group hikes
- Care for cats in their homes including feeding, litter, play, and medication
- Send visit updates and photos so pet parents feel connected and at ease
- Provide vacation care visits when families travel
Where We're Hiring
We provide care throughout Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton, and New London. You must live within or very close to these areas.
Hours & Growth
- Start with part-time weekday routes. Most visits take place Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM, with some evenings, weekends, and overnights available for those who want extra hours.
- Primary need: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 AM-1 PM
- Priority for consistent weekday availability
- Opportunity to grow your route and hours over time and experience
Pay & Perks
Because doing meaningful work should come with real support.
- $17-$23 per hour + tips
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (1 hour per 30 hours worked)
- Holiday pay and end-of-year bonuses
- Paid training, Pet CPR certification, and shadowing
- Education stipend
- Costco membership and employee discounts
- W-2 employment with workers' comp, bonding, and liability insurance
Who You Are
You're someone who:
- Loves animals and treats them with patience and care
- Is dependable, communicative, and detail-oriented
- Enjoys being outdoors in all seasons
- Is comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, including strong breeds (90+ lbs)
- Has a reliable car, smartphone with data, and can pass a background check
Come walk with us. Grow with us.
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