Dog Sitter

Do you love animals? You may be perfect for dog sitter job opening. We are looking for someone who can provide the highest level of care for pet dogs. You should have an experience working with animals and knowledgeable about the general needs of dogs. You will be responsible for offering general care for, along with walking and cleaning up after dogs. You should love the outdoors and enjoy playing with pets who are energetic.

Job Responsibilities

• Clean up after, groom, exercise and provide care for dogs. Includes dog walking services and litter box and cage cleaning
• Observe outdoor and indoor play to ensure safety of the pet
• Feed and provide water based upon instructions, which may be very detailed and must be followed exactly as given
• Monitor the dogs' health and behavior, and report any concerns to the owner.
• Assist with transporting dogs to and from appointments as needed
• Engage in positive reinforcement training to help dogs develop good behavior
• Provide a calm and nurturing environment to help ease dogs' stress and anxiety
• Maintain detailed records of each dog's activities, feeding, medications and other relevant information
• Establishing a bond with the dog to ensure they feel comfortable and secure.
• Respect employer's homes and personal property when providing pet care, including cleaning up any pet messes

Required:

• Must love animals
• College graduate
• Willing to stay-in
• at least 5'2 in height
• Must be able to communicate with Veterinarians and follow directions and prescriptions for the dog/s.
• Previous experience working with animals, especially dogs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with dog owners
• Ability to remain calm and patient when working with dogs, even in stressful situations
• Ability to work overnight hours, weekends and holidays