About Us
Good Heels Dog Walking Services is a small, female owned pet care business based out of Cochrane, Alberta. We provide both private and group dog walks as well as private dog training. Role Overview: We are looking for a reliable, animal loving individual to provide safe, consistent and reliable private dog walks for our clients while our current dog walker is on maternity leave. This will be a 6 month contract position from March 15 2027
- September 15 2027.

Key Responsibilities
-Driving to clients' homes to provide dog walking services (Cochrane / Bearspaw). -Provide safe private dog walks ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour. -Ensure fresh water, feeding & clean up protocols are fulfilled as per client instructions. -Provide your own poop bags and clean up dog waste as needed. -Keep dogs leashed (unless otherwise given off-leash consent and in a designated off-leash area) and maintain public safety. -Send text or email updates/photos to clients after their dog’s walk. -Maintain a professional, friendly relationship with dog walking clients.

Qualifications:
-We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in walking dogs of a variety of sizes, breeds and temperaments. -Must have knowledge of canine body language. -Force-free, positive reinforcement methods of training only. -The ideal applicant is responsible, trustworthy and comfortable working independently.
- Must be comfortable and fit to walk up to 6 hours a day.




- You have solid communication and time management skills. -Applicants who have experience and confidence walking reactive dogs will be given top consideration. -Experience walking puppies is an asset as well.
- Must be pet first aid certified or willing to complete the Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Course prior to starting the position. -Must hold an Alberta drivers license, automobile insurance and drive a reliable vehicle. Must provide proof of a clean driving record and clean criminal record check. -You must have your own cell phone to communicate with both myself and clients. -Must provide your own dog walking equipment (leashes when not provided by client, dog treats, poop bags, water bottle for dog, pet first aid kit). -You must have proven experience caring for and walking dogs. Please provide 2 references (at least one work experience). -Must have a flexible schedule with room to accommodate the majority of our clients. Certifications: -Dog Walking course certificate is an asset. -Dog training course certifications are an asset. -Pet First Aid Certification (current). -Pet care association memberships (APDT, CCPDT, Pet Care Pro Canada etc.) are an asset.

How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] prior to December 1 2026. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Thanks for your interest Pay: $18.75-$30.00 per hour Work

Location:
In person

📌 Dog Walker (Cochrane)
🏢 Good Heels Dog Walking Services
📍 Cochrane