Dog Walker- Pack Walk Leader

Overview

Milwaukee Paws Pet Care is seeking an individual who loves the outdoors, has solid understanding of canine body language and is comfortable walking groups of dogs (up to
4) on nature hikes. Our pack hikes, urban adventures and Pack play groups have grown exponentially and we are now seeking a candidate to help us continue to grow these services!

Candidates will be responsible for picking up and transporting small groups of dogs to either a play group or for group hikes (Group hikes can be done at any location nearby Milwaukee). All dogs will need to be secured in the vehicle, we will provide you with the equipment needed to secure all dogs. Pack hikes average 1-2 hours long and may include up to 4 dogs who have been vetted.

Upon dropping the dogs off, a report will need to be sent to the owners with photographs from the hike.

Playgroups are held at our training facility, Canine Einstein. Team members will pick up the dogs, bring them to pack playgroups and help supervise them before returning them home. This position requires the ideal candidate to be available Tue, Thurs and Fridays 10am-2pm.

This position requires access to reliable transportation and a smart phone. The pay for this position is $15/hr plus tips. We offer guaranteed minimum hours and paid training!

• a minimum of 1 year experience working with dogs
• a strong understanding of canine body language
• comfortability working with dogs using only force free, positive reinforcement methods
• a love of hiking and exploring the outdoors
• the ability to safely transport 2-4 dogs in their vehicle
• willingness to learn or the ability to manage multiple long lines at one time
• the ability to think quickly and problem solve on the go

Milwaukee Paws Pet Care is a woman owned business that serves nearly 500 customers.

• Fun team atmosphere
• paid trainings
• PTO
• tips and bonuses

To apply, please contact us with your resume and references. Please share with us your professional or volunteer experience with dogs (note, this does not include watching your own pets or pets of friends, neighbors or family). How comfortable are you working with small groups of dogs (2-4) at a time? Please describe for us why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.

When are you available to work this position? Monday-Friday daytime, Monday-Friday evenings, Weekends daytime, Weekends evenings, I am flexible and can work when needed! I have very limited availability (share in next question). What is your ideal work schedule? Please include days, times and number of hours you would like to work. Share with us a time when you needed to work independently and had to solve a problem.

How did you do it and what was the outcome? What makes you an ideal candidate for this position?