Dog Walker Position at Marathon Mutts – Winthrop, Massachusetts

Marathon Mutts is looking to expand our team of Dog Walkers. He/she will visit the homes of clients to take dogs out for exercise and, on occasion, provide their meals as needed.

The ideal person for this position understands the safety and priority of the animals in their care. He/she should be an independent and reliable self-starter with lots of energy and a passion for dogs.

Responsibilities:

Exercise – Walk, run, or jog the clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise in all types of weather. Availability - Monday - Friday consistently between 9:00am & 4:00pm (Tuesday's, Wednesdays & Thursday's are required). Our clients & their animals rely on you to be there when they need you. Transportation- a valid Drivers License and dependable vehicle are required.Enjoyment - Help create all the tail wags and enjoy daily puppy kisses.Other services – Pick up after the animals during the walk. Check the dogs’ food and water supply, and if needed, provide food and water to the animal after the daily walk. Communicate with the animals’ owners, (as required) and be aware of any medical needs observed during your run or walk.

Requirements:

Prior experience working with dogs is preferredA valid drivers license and reliable vehicle are requiredSelf motivation, patience, and reliabilityThe ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reachThe ability to lift up to 15 poundsCapable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large

Marathon Mutts is a premier dog walking service located in Winthrop, MA and serving surrounding towns. We are looking to expand our wonderful team of dog walkers. We provide one on one services so you're never walking more than one household at a time.

Our employees enjoy the freedom of creating personal relationships with each dog and learning all of their different personalities. This is an energetic environment for people who love animals and the outdoors, with all the changes that mother nature brings in New England. With flexible hours there's always room to grow and accommodate life events. Our team loves working independently day to day, but having a team to bounce ideas off of and help to change up routine.