Do you think dogs are the best animals ever? Would you like to get some sun and fresh air, while also making a dog's day? Paws and Claws is an in-home pet sitting and dog walking service, and we're looking for awesome, reliable dog lovers to visit our clients' homes between the hours of 11 AM & 3 PM, Monday through Friday, to walk dogs while their owners are at work - and provide amazing customer service!

NOTE: You must live in, or close to, Mountain View or Sunnyvale as this is our primary service area.

Get paid to….

• Spend time with dogs who light up when they see you
• Relieve stress by playing and moving around outside
• Get away from your desk and enjoy some fresh air
• Get in your 10,000 steps

This job is a great fit for:

• Restaurant and retail workers that have their late mornings and afternoons free.
• Vet techs/animal care workers who can take on some extra daytime work.
• Freelancers who work from home and have time in the middle of the day.
• Grad students looking for extra work between classes
• Empty nest parents/active retirees who love dogs and want to get exercise and unconditional love.

Why you'll like working with Paws and Claws:

• We advocate for our sitters to ensure they are treated with kindness and respect
• We have dedicated admin support to keep things running smoothly
• We offer higher pay on major holidays
• We screen our clients to ensure a good experience
• You can choose whether or not to accept a job

Basic requirements:

• MUST genuinely love dogs! If you don't sincerely love dogs and enjoy being around them, job performance will be affected and clients will be able to see it.
• Have at least 2 hours of availability on weekdays, between 11am-3pm
• Be able to commit to daytime dog walks for at least 6 months
• Be physically fit and able to comfortably walk for at least 30 minutes at a time
• Be able to drive and work in all types of weather (including rainy and hot days)
• Be comfortable with picking up/disposing of pet waste and occasionally cleaning up messes like vomit, hairballs, urine, etc.
• Have a reliable insured vehicle and valid drivers' license
• Must be able arrive at client homes at the time/within the window requested or agreed to.
• Able to provide a current and clean background check - either from recent job, or willing to purchase one
• Be 100% reliable (we'll do our best to cover emergencies but “calling in sick” or dropping out last minute is not an option, as the pets in your care depend on you)
• Must show proof of pet sitting insurance or be willing to pay for discounted coverage through Paws and Claws

Skills Needed:

• Professional training experience not required, but must be knowledgeable on dog behavior and needs.
• Understand how to keep dogs safe when walking in public areas and prevent such issues as running into street, eating/chewing dangerous objects, overheating, conflict with people/other dogs, etc.
• Encourage shy or withdrawn dogs to approach and bond with you
• Identify possible health problems such as ear infections, skin wounds, etc.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills in order to build rapport with pet owners
• Be comfortable with meeting and starting conversations with pet owners
• Respond promptly when contacted by clients
• Identify, understand and address potential concerns clients may have
• Build a trusting and comfortable interpersonal relationship with pet owners