Job Title: Self-Employed Dog Walker
About Us
At ABOUT THE DOG, we're passionate about providing the very best care for dogs and their owners. Alongside our luxury grooming salons and pet shops, we're expanding our services to include dog walking We're looking for reliable, friendly and dog-loving individuals to join our team on a self-employed basis.
The Role
As a self-employed dog walker with ABOUT THE DOG, you'll be trusted to care for our clients' dogs, providing safe, enjoyable walks and peace of mind for their owners. You'll have the flexibility of managing your own schedule, while benefiting from being part of a well-respected and growing brand.
Responsibilities
* Collecting and safely walking dogs individually or in small groups
* Ensuring dogs are safe, happy and well-exercised.
* Communicating with owners and providing updates as required.
* Maintaining professionalism and care at all times.
What We're Looking For
* A genuine love of dogs and experience handling different breeds and temperaments.
* Reliability, punctuality and trustworthiness.
* Excellent communication and people skills.
* Ability to work independently and responsibly.
* Own transport and full driving licence preferred.
* References / Reviews preferred
What We Offer
* Flexible, self-employed role with competitive pay per walk.
* Access to our expansive customer base in excess of 6000 clients
* Walks in one or several of our salon areas (depending on your availability).
* Support and referrals from the ABOUT THE DOG team.
* Opportunity to build long-term relationships with regular clients.
* Being part of a trusted, high-standard brand in pet care.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about dogs and want to turn your love for them into a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a short cover note about your availability and which areas you're able to cover.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 36 per week
Work Location: In person