Job Description

Marathon Mutts is looking for an experienced Dog Walker. He/she will visit the homes of clients to take dogs out for exercise and, on occasion, provide their meals as needed.  

The ideal person for this position understands the safety and priority of the animals in their care. He/she should be an independent and reliable self-starter with lots of energy and a passion for dogs.  

Responsibilities: 

• Exercise – Walk, run, or jog the clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise. If requested, bring the dog to a dog park for social interaction.  
• Other services – Pick up after the animals during the walk. Check the dogs’ food and water supply, and if needed, provide food and water to the animal after the daily walk. Communicate with the animals’ owners, (as required) and be aware of any medical needs observed during your run or walk.

Requirements: 

• Prior experience working with dogs is preferred
• Compassion, patience, and reliability
• The ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• A reliable vehicle and valid driver's license is required
• Capable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large
• Consistently available Monday - Friday for a minimum of 4 hours between the hours of 9AM and 4PM **Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are mandatory

Marathon Mutts prides itself on delivering the highest quality service for our clients and their pets.  The value we provide is unmatched in the industry, striving to exceed the expectations of our clients. 

• We offer individual walking sessions, so your dog is safe and gets your undivided attention. 

• We provide consistency, so you can create great relationships with our clients and their pets. 

• We use the leading pet software to keep your schedule and allow you to communicate with clients easily.

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