About Pup & Co.Pup & Co. House Care is a professional in-home pet care company serving Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Waterdown, Milton and surrounding communities.

We provide thoughtful, reliable care for pets in the place they feel most comfortable — their own home.

As Pup & Co. continues to grow, we’re looking to expand our roster of experienced pet care professionals who share our commitment to exceptional care, communication, safety and client experience.

The OpportunityWe are currently looking to connect with an experienced Overnight Pet Sitter to provide services as an Independent Contractor with Pup & Co.

This opportunity is best suited to someone who already has professional experience in pet sitting, dog walking, veterinary care, dog daycare/kennel environments, training, or another hands-on animal care setting.

It may also be an excellent fit for someone with a flexible or remote professional schedule who is looking to take on additional pet care bookings.

Overnight bookings take place in our clients’ homes and can range from shorter stays to multi-day bookings, including weekends and holidays.

What We're Looking ForOur ideal contractor is someone who:

- Has professional, hands-on experience caring for dogs and/or other companion animals
- Is confident reading canine body language and managing different temperaments
- Demonstrates excellent judgement, reliability and communication
- Is comfortable providing services independently in clients’ homes
- Has daytime flexibility for overnight bookings, including some weekends and holidays
- Is comfortable committing to bookings scheduled well in advance, including peak holiday periods
- Has reliable transportation and a valid G-class driver’s licence
- Is comfortable following individual pet care routines and established safety requirements
- Takes professionalism, confidentiality and respect for clients’ homes seriously
- Can provide thoughtful, detailed updates to pet parents throughout a booking





Providing Care With Pup & Co.Depending on the booking, services may include:
- Staying overnight in a client’s home
- Feeding and refreshing water
- Walks, bathroom breaks and enrichment
- Administering routine medications when applicable and within the contractor’s comfort and experience
- Maintaining established household and pet routines
- Providing client updates throughout the booking
- Monitoring pets for changes in behaviour, appetite or wellbeing
- Maintaining a clean and respectful environment while providing services

Above all, we’re looking for people who understand that excellent pet care is about more than completing a checklist. Our clients trust us with their pets, their homes and their peace of mind. Independent Contractor RelationshipThis is an independent contractor opportunity and not an employment position.

Contractors determine their own availability and may accept or decline booking opportunities offered to them. The volume and frequency of available bookings vary based on client demand, location, contractor availability and service needs. No minimum number of bookings or guaranteed hours are offered.

Contractors are responsible for their own tax obligations and other responsibilities associated with self-employment.

RequirementsApplicants must

- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a valid G-class driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle
- Have relevant professional animal-care experience
- Be willing to complete Pup & Co.’s screening and onboarding process
- Be able to provide a satisfactory police record check
- Maintain or obtain current Pet First Aid certification in accordance with Pup & Co.’s requirements
- Be comfortable travelling throughout the service area for accepted bookings

Interested?If you’re an experienced pet care professional looking to add high-quality in-home bookings to your existing schedule, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through LinkedIn. Selected applicants will be invited to complete a brief pre-screening questionnaire before moving forward in the process.

Pup & Co. House Care

Qualified in-home pet care, thoughtfully done.

📌 Overnight Pet Sitter – Independent Contractor (Canada)
🏢 Pup u0026 Co House Care
📍 Canada