About This Role
This part-time position involves traveling to client homes to provide dog-walking and pet-sitting services, focusing on reliability, safety, and exceptional care. The role is ideal for a dependable, experienced, and active dog handler who enjoys structured daytime work with a variable schedule and working independently.
Responsibilities
- Travel to clients
- Walk one or two dogs at a time (same household only
- Safely handle dogs of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments
- Refresh water, give treats, and clean up any messes
- Provide enrichment, playtime, and companionship
- Follow detailed visit instructions with precision
- Communicate clearly through the scheduling app and submit visit notes/photos
Requirements
- Prior dog handling experience required (professional or extensive personal experience)
- Confident handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Reliable, insured vehicle and valid driver
- Must live in or near Pittsburgh
- 18+ years old
- Ability to pass a background check
- Smartphone with data plan
- Physically able to walk multiple dogs daily in all weather conditions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured instructions
- Commitment to at least one year
Benefits
- Tips
- Paid training and Canine First Aid & CPR certification
- Paid sick time and holiday pay
- Liability insurance and worker
- Support from an experienced leadership team
- Professional, team-oriented company culture
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Important Details
- Schedule: Part-time, 3
- Required availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm
- Hours: Typically between 8:00 AM
- Walk volume: Typically 3
- Locations: Client homes throughout Pittsburgh
- Contract: W-2 employee position (not independent contractor work)
- Expected hours: 8.0
Application Process
- Answer the application question about your experience walking and handling dogs, specifying breeds, sizes, temperaments, experience with multiple dogs or behavioral challenges, and comfort managing dogs in busy urban environments. Include examples.
About the Company
Merry Puppins is an award-winning dog-walking and pet-sitting company serving Pittsburgh
