Dog Sitter

Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— Southern Marin County Area

Reliable. Detail-oriented. Strong communicator.

The Comforted Canine is hiring independent dog sitters and walkers for in-home visits and dog walks.
You set your availability and service area—we match you with clients.

 

What You’ll Do

• Provide in-home dog care (walks, drop-ins, overnights, or live-in house sitting — based on your availability)
• Follow detailed care instructions (feeding, water, potty breaks, meds as needed)
• Walk dogs safely with professional leash handling and situational awareness
• Send updates with notes + photos after each visit
• Maintain cleanliness and respect client homes

Service Types

• Walks: 30-90 minutes (1-3x daily)
• Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
• Extended daytime visits: 4-8 hours
• Overnights: 10-hour stays
• 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care

What We Look For

• Experienced with dog care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• Confidently handle dogs from small to large
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• Availability (especially holidays/travel periods)

Pay + Perks

• Competitive per-visit pay
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you

Schedule (Flexible, With Standards)

You choose your availability and what job to accept.
If you accept a booking, you must arrive on time and complete every update.

Typical visit windows:

• Morning (6a–12p)
• Afternoon (12p–5p)
• Evening (5p–10p)
• Overnights / Live-in

Requirements

Must have:

• 18+ with hands-on dog care experience
• Smartphone with reliable internet + camera
• Strong communication and professionalism

Preferred:

• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
• Holiday availability

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

• Apply to one location only
• No phone calls (we contact strong matches)