Join our growing pack!

We are looking for ENTHUSIASTIC and SELF-MOTIVATED individuals who have a love of animals and the outdoors. We go above and beyond for our clients and are looking for this in anyone new joining our team.

- This is a part-time position, for about 7-10 hours a week.
- It is for weekdays between approximately 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., based around your schedule, as long as you have some of that time available.
- Walk dogs around an evening or weekend part time job, or your school schedule.
- Start date last weel of August to meet some dogs, solo walks beginning Sept 1.
- We are only looking for someone who is interested in working for a minimum of six months (preferably longer) and who lives in Guelph. Traveling from a nearby town is not a good fit.
- Please include your AVAILABILITY and DOG HANDLING EXPERIENCE in your cover letter or send a message about it.

Priority will be given to applicants who have training experience or who have worked with a variety of types of dogs, and pay will reflect experience and qualifications.

Requirements

- be available for 7-10hours a week during the day time (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
- have a reliable vehicle and a smartphone, taking the bus or biking is not an option.
- be willing to drive around Guelph to get to clients homes.




- have exceptional communication skills and be able to text / email clients after walks, send photos. Prompt communication with the office is essential.
- have excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
- be physically able to walk dogs of all sizes, in all types of weather. We work outside, walking in the heat, rain, and snow, for multiple hours a day.
- be reliable, honest, and provide multiple references.
- have a current police check, or be willing to get one upon hire.
- have a sincere passion for, and significant knowledge of canines and canine behaviour.
- at least one year working with or volunteering with dogs. This means more than just owning a family dog.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $21.00-$26.00 per hour

Advantages

- Casual dress

Application question(s):
- Do you live in Guelph?
- Please describe your availability.
- Are you looking a long term, part time job? We are only interested in applicants who are available for more than 6 months.

Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and car (required)

Work Location: In person

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