Dog Jogger

Dog Jogs is seeking a dedicated and energetic **Dog Jogger & Pet Care Professional** to join our team and provide outstanding care for our clients' pets. We are known for our reliability and commitment to client satisfaction, so we need someone who shares these values and thrives in an active, independent role. If you’re passionate about animals and love the outdoors, we’d love to hear from you

**Key Responsibilities**

• **Jogging/Walking Dogs**: Provide dogs with the exercise and mental stimulation they need by jogging or briskly walking them on their scheduled outings. Follow set routes and ensure safe, enjoyable experiences for each pet.
• **Cat Sitting**: Offer attentive care for cats while their families are away, including feeding, scooping litter, engaging in playtime, and keeping their environment clean and cozy.
• **Pet Feeding & Medication**: Feed pets according to their individual needs and schedules, and administer medication or special care as directed by clients.
• **Maintain Communication**: Provide clients with timely updates, sharing highlights from each visit and addressing any questions they may have.
• **Safety & Home Security**: Follow all safety protocols to ensure pets are safe, including securing clients' homes during and after each visit.

**Here are the job requirements**

• **Availability**: Available between **9am-2pm or 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday**, and one weekend a month between 9am-5pm.
• **Long-Term Commitment**: At least **12 months** commitment to this position from the date of hire.
• **Canadian Work Authorization**: Must be a **Canadian citizen** or have legal authorization to work in Canada for the next 12 months.
• **Age Requirement**:Minimum age of 18** years (insurance requirement).
• **Reliability**: Strong work ethic, dependability, and punctuality are essential.
• **Physical Fitness**: Able to **jog at 6-10 km per hour** (average dog jog speed) and walk **3-10 km** throughout the day.
• **Smartphone with Data**: For efficient communication and client updates.
• **Reliable Vehicle**: Must have a **reliable vehicle** and be willing to drive in all weather conditions across our service areas (Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Ardrossan and Beaumont).
• **Clean Police Record Check**: A current, clear police record check is required.
• **Excellent Communication Skills**: Clear and positive communication with clients is key. We expect regular updates to reassure our clients that their pets are in good hands.
• **Independence & Accountability**: Ability to handle tasks responsibly, with attention to detail and mínimal supervision.

As a **Dog Jogger**, you can earn upwards of **$1200 a month** while enjoying the daily perks of cuddles with dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. This role offers **fantastic supplemental income**—the more you work, the more you earn Starting wage is **$15 an hour, plus client tips**.

**Why Join Dog Jogs?**

We’re a team-focused, pet-loving community that values **reliable care**. When you join Dog Jogs, you become part of a supportive environment. Our clients count on us for top-notch service and trust us with their pets’ safety and happiness.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Additional pay

• Bonus pay
• Tips

**Benefits**

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s)

• Charlie's notes say that he is tentative about new people. When you meet Charlie for the first time what body language are you looking for as a sign to approach and/or stop approaching?
• Shadow, a dog you jog weekly suddenly breaks off leash and sprints towards a busy street. What do you do?
• A client messages to give you a heads up that their dog has been sick and asks if could you update them on how their dogs poop looks today or if they go? Do you reply to them before your service, yes or no? Why?
• What experience do you have with reactive dogs?
• Do you have a reliable vehicle that you do not have to share with someone else?
• We require a criminal record check. Are you willing to get one? (we do not reimburse for it)
• Does your availability match the job ad or are you available more?
• We service all of Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, Beaumont. How far are you willing to drive?
• How often do you jog? Can you run 6km in an hour?
• How much are you looking to make a month?
• Do you have any experience with R + dog training?
• What specifically interests you about this role and our company?

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-11-18

Expected start date: 2024-11-25