Carlsbad
Job Description Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker (Independent Contractor) — San Diego North County Metro Area The Comforted Canine is contracting immediately with dependable, professional dog sitters and dog walkers in the San Diego North County metro area. This is not casual pet sitting. Dog parents hire our sitters for safety, reliability, and clear communication—and we’re selective about who we partner with. Who This Is For You’ll do well here if you are: • Reliable and punctual (showing up on time is non-negotiable), • Calm and confident with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, • Detail-oriented and comfortable following written instructions exactly, • Comfortable entering client homes and taking home security seriously, • In-home dog sitting visits: 30/45/60 minutes (1–3x daily), 10-hour overnight stays, 24-hour live-in house sitting, • Follow care instructions precisely (feeding, water, potty breaks, meds as needed), • Provide appropriate exercise + enrichment (play, training reinforcement, companionship), • Walk dogs safely with professional leash handling and situational awareness, • Complete light home-care basics as requested (mail, plants, trash, packages), • Leave the home clean and secure (doors, gates, alarms, keys), • Be 18+, • Have real dog-care experience (professional is a plus, not required), • Be physically capable of demanding work (walking, stairs, bending, extended time on your feet), • Confidently handle dogs from small to large, • Have a smartphone with reliable data + camera (app-based updates are required), • Be organized enough to manage schedules, keys/access instructions, and detailed routines, • Be able to pass a criminal background check and provide references, • Be able to handle unexpected situations calmly and follow safety protocolsStrong Pluses, • Pet first aid/CPR certification, • Medication experience (pills, injections, fluids), • Experience handling leash pulling, reactivity, or anxious dogs using safe, positive methods, • Morning (6am–12pm), • Afternoon (12pm–5pm), • Evening (5pm–10pm), • Anytime (6am–10pm), • Overnights: 10-hour stays, • Competitive pay rates, • Bonus opportunities (holidays, short-notice requests, referrals, positive client feedback), • Many clients tip; 100% of tips go to you, • Struggle with punctuality or last-minute cancellations, • Dislike detailed routines or prefer to “wing it”, • Are uncomfortable with app-based communication and sending updates/photos, • Are not comfortable entering client homes and following strict security procedures P.S. Background and reference checks are required. *Please apply to only one position, even if interested in multiple locations. **No phone calls, please. Due to high application volume, we respond only to candidates who appear to be a strong match Powered by JazzHR kxH83I3zYv