About This Role
This full-time role involves providing exceptional care and exercise for dogs, ensuring they receive the attention and activity they need for a healthy and happy life. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals, excellent customer service skills, and the physical ability to handle active walks and some heavy lifting when necessary. This position offers an opportunity to work outdoors and make a positive difference in pet owners’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Take dogs on scheduled walks, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the activity
- Pick up and drop off dogs in the van
- Provide companionship and basic training during walks to promote good behaviour
- Monitor dogs for signs of distress or health issues during outings
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment, including handling waste disposal responsibly
- Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pets’ behaviour, needs, or any concerns during walks
- Assist with feeding or administering medication if required (training provided)
- Uphold health and safety standards at all times, including safe handling of animals and equipment
- Take videos and pictures of the dogs
Requirements
- Previous experience with dog walking is a must
- UK full driving licence
- Strong customer service skills to interact professionally with pet owners
- Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, including some heavy lifting (e.g., dog harnesses or equipment) and dealing with big dogs
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Good organisational skills to manage scheduled walks efficiently
- Must be physically fit to walk multiple dogs over extended periods of time
- Prior experience with animal care or veterinary work is advantageous but not essential; a genuine love for animals is essential
Important Details
- Experience: 1 year of dog walking (required)
- Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
- Locations: Kensington and Chelsea and the surrounding areas; West London, Greater London (required)
- Accommodation: potentially a room to stay at our address in Shepherds Bush where you would assist with dog boarding, offered at a competitive rate
About the Company
We are a dog walking company that operates in Kensington and Chelsea and the surrounding areas.