The Comforted Canine
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The Comforted Canine Professional Dog Sitter – A Purrfectly Flexible Opportunity! Do you love dogs? Are you great at customer service and have a flexible schedule? If so, The Comforted Canine is looking to contract immediately with a self-employed Dog Sitter in the San Francisco metro area. The position is very flexible: you set your own hours, service area, and when you want to work. Get paid to take care of adorable dogs—a dream for anyone who loves tails, barks, and paws! The Perks
Here’s what’s in it for you: Make money doing what you love! Receive bonus pay for holidays, short notice requests, client referrals, positive feedback, and more. Many clients give generous gratuities which are 100% paid to the sitter. Flexibility
Depending on your location and availability, you can work as much as you’d like, with peak demand during holidays and summer. Community
Access a group chat network of self-employed pet care providers across the country for questions about dog care, health and behavior, and resources for fostering or adopting dogs (and cats). A Day in the Life of a Dog Sitter
Dog Sitters visit dogs in client homes for drop-in visits (30, 45, or 60 minutes, once or twice daily or for 10-hour overnight stays) or dog walks (30, 60, or 90 minutes, private or group). Before your first sitting visit, you’ll meet the client and dog for a meet-and-greet in their home. You’ll review the care routine, discuss contingencies, and then follow the client’s instructions during sittings. You’ll socialize with the dog, keep the home tidy, and send daily visit updates via our pet-sitting app. Meet & Greet: Learn about each dog’s needs and routines with their humans. Dog Care Done Right: Follow feeding, water refresh, cleaning bowls, litter duties, and medications if needed as instructed. Happy Hours: Provide appropriate affection and playtime based on each dog’s personality. Walking: Walk dogs privately or in a group, in coordination with the client. Light Housekeeping: Small tasks like watering plants, collecting mail, and taking out trash. Daily Updates: Share updates and photos through the app to keep owners informed. What We’re Looking For
At least 18 years old Experience caring for dogs (professional experience is a plus but NOT required) Ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach for extended periods Capable of handling dogs of all sizes Smartphone with internet access, texting, and camera Ability to pass a criminal background check and provide references Compassion, patience, and reliability Organized and able to track client schedules and keys Able to handle emergencies Able to perform physically and mentally demanding work Certification in pet first aid/CPR or experience administering meds Calm, reliable, and organized personality Availability during peak times, especially winter holidays Why This Job is the Dog’s Best Friend
This is a flexible, self-employed role (not an employee W2 position) suited for part-timers, people with unconventional schedules, or anyone seeking a fulfilling side hustle. Dog Sitting/Walking: 30, 45, or 60 minute visits/walks; 1x, 2x, or 3x daily Morning (6 am – 12 pm) Afternoon (12 pm – 5 pm) Evening (5 pm – 10 pm) Anytime (6 am – 10 pm) Overnight Visits (10-hour stays in the client’s home) Morning or afternoon pack walk (up to 6 dogs) We’ll match you with clients based on your availability. The schedule is flexible within the timeframes chosen by your clients. About Us
The Dog Care Equation = Reliability + Responsibility + Responsiveness. We’re a trusted provider of professional in-home dog care and dog walks. We focus on professionalism and love for every dog, whether shy or energetic. “Finding a reliable, responsive, and professional dog sitter these days is hard. Providing the highest quality service to our clients is of utmost importance.” Dan McPartlan (Owner/Founder) Read all about us here. Ready to Join the Team?
Fill out our quick, mobile-friendly application today. We’re excited to hear more about you. P.S. Candidates must pass a background and reference check. Please apply to one position only. No phone calls; we respond to those who seem like a good fit. The following are related roles and postings, not part of this job description and can be ignored for this listing.
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Join to apply for the
Dog Sitter
role at
The Comforted Canine Professional Dog Sitter – A Purrfectly Flexible Opportunity! Do you love dogs? Are you great at customer service and have a flexible schedule? If so, The Comforted Canine is looking to contract immediately with a self-employed Dog Sitter in the San Francisco metro area. The position is very flexible: you set your own hours, service area, and when you want to work. Get paid to take care of adorable dogs—a dream for anyone who loves tails, barks, and paws! The Perks
Here’s what’s in it for you: Make money doing what you love! Receive bonus pay for holidays, short notice requests, client referrals, positive feedback, and more. Many clients give generous gratuities which are 100% paid to the sitter. Flexibility
Depending on your location and availability, you can work as much as you’d like, with peak demand during holidays and summer. Community
Access a group chat network of self-employed pet care providers across the country for questions about dog care, health and behavior, and resources for fostering or adopting dogs (and cats). A Day in the Life of a Dog Sitter
Dog Sitters visit dogs in client homes for drop-in visits (30, 45, or 60 minutes, once or twice daily or for 10-hour overnight stays) or dog walks (30, 60, or 90 minutes, private or group). Before your first sitting visit, you’ll meet the client and dog for a meet-and-greet in their home. You’ll review the care routine, discuss contingencies, and then follow the client’s instructions during sittings. You’ll socialize with the dog, keep the home tidy, and send daily visit updates via our pet-sitting app. Meet & Greet: Learn about each dog’s needs and routines with their humans. Dog Care Done Right: Follow feeding, water refresh, cleaning bowls, litter duties, and medications if needed as instructed. Happy Hours: Provide appropriate affection and playtime based on each dog’s personality. Walking: Walk dogs privately or in a group, in coordination with the client. Light Housekeeping: Small tasks like watering plants, collecting mail, and taking out trash. Daily Updates: Share updates and photos through the app to keep owners informed. What We’re Looking For
At least 18 years old Experience caring for dogs (professional experience is a plus but NOT required) Ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach for extended periods Capable of handling dogs of all sizes Smartphone with internet access, texting, and camera Ability to pass a criminal background check and provide references Compassion, patience, and reliability Organized and able to track client schedules and keys Able to handle emergencies Able to perform physically and mentally demanding work Certification in pet first aid/CPR or experience administering meds Calm, reliable, and organized personality Availability during peak times, especially winter holidays Why This Job is the Dog’s Best Friend
This is a flexible, self-employed role (not an employee W2 position) suited for part-timers, people with unconventional schedules, or anyone seeking a fulfilling side hustle. Dog Sitting/Walking: 30, 45, or 60 minute visits/walks; 1x, 2x, or 3x daily Morning (6 am – 12 pm) Afternoon (12 pm – 5 pm) Evening (5 pm – 10 pm) Anytime (6 am – 10 pm) Overnight Visits (10-hour stays in the client’s home) Morning or afternoon pack walk (up to 6 dogs) We’ll match you with clients based on your availability. The schedule is flexible within the timeframes chosen by your clients. About Us
The Dog Care Equation = Reliability + Responsibility + Responsiveness. We’re a trusted provider of professional in-home dog care and dog walks. We focus on professionalism and love for every dog, whether shy or energetic. “Finding a reliable, responsive, and professional dog sitter these days is hard. Providing the highest quality service to our clients is of utmost importance.” Dan McPartlan (Owner/Founder) Read all about us here. Ready to Join the Team?
Fill out our quick, mobile-friendly application today. We’re excited to hear more about you. P.S. Candidates must pass a background and reference check. Please apply to one position only. No phone calls; we respond to those who seem like a good fit. The following are related roles and postings, not part of this job description and can be ignored for this listing.
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