Puget Sound Puppers LLC has an opening for motivated candidates to join our team of compassionate and dedicated Professional Dog Walkers.

  • Starting Wage: $20-2/hour, DOE (includes drive time between appointments)
  • Hours: 5-10 hours per week to start; increased hours available based on performance & client demand
  • Availability: Starting Shift is 10am-2pm, Tuesday through Thursday
  • Employee or IC?: You would be an employee of Puget Sound Puppers LLC, not an independent contractor.
    • You receive thorough training in our methods and standards, with support from management throughout your tenure at PSP, so you always have resources during challenging times or if you fall ill
    • All employees are eligible to accumulate paid time off (for sick time or vacation), regardless of whether they are part-time or full-time
    • PSP pays for your supplies (poo bags, treats, access to a backup leash), offers a gas stipend to help offset fuel costs, and reimburses certain additional expenses (e.g., street parking)
    • All employees get a $100 REI gift card after 90 days, which they can put toward purchasing necessary rain/bad weather gear

We want to work with like-minded people to support the vision of changing our world, one dog and one person at a time. No experience is required, but the sort of people who join our team show a commitment to working with dogs and other pets for the long term. This is a great job for aspiring dog trainers, or anyone interested in working with dogs and learning about their behavior.

This job is for supplemental income only.

Important: You must be at least 18 years old, be able to work comfortably on your feet 4 hours at a time, be able to safely lift at least 50lbs on a regular basis, have daily, reliable access to your own vehicle with proof of car insurance, and own a smart phone capable of supporting the software/app our company uses, Precise Pet Care.

The hiring process also involves a background check regarding conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

If you think you’d be a good fit, fill out the applicant questionnaire below and attach a resume/job history and the contact information for three professional references.

Applicant Questionnaire

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • A smartphone is REQUIRED for this job; we use an app for all scheduling, time tracking, and communication with clients.
  • Because we pay for travel time between appointments, we require all applicants have a motorized vehicle for maximum efficiency.
  • You will be asked to provide proof of current insurance before hiring.
  • In an urgent situation, you may need to pick up or briefly carry a dog.
  • This job requires you to be steady on your feet while holding a leash. The animals we work with occasionally pull, jump, and may otherwise move in ways that will require you to adapt without falling.
  • This is optional.
  • This is NOT a pre-requisite.
  • Feel free to use the "other" field, if none of the above apply or if you are unsure.
  • We know you love dogs, and you probably love being outside and active. We want to know what about our company in particular resonates with you (versus, say, working for Wag).
  • Select all that apply.
  • If you haven't met or worked with any shy dogs, tell us about how, theoretically, you would approach a dog that seems uncomfortable around new people.
  • Also briefly explain why you chose those qualities.
  • It can be something as simple as teaching "sit," or walking with a loose leash, or politely greeting people who come into the house. How did you do it? Why did you teach that behavior/trick? When did you know that the dog understood and could reliably perform the trick/behavior? How have you/did you maintain that behavior, or did the dog eventually "unlearn" it?
  • Phone number & email is ideal.
  • Incomplete application materials will not receive consideration. (Please note that the maximum allowed file size is 64 MB.)
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