About this role
Do your friends send you dog photos because they know you’ll care more than anyone else? 🧡
Do you slow down on walks to say hi to every dog?
Remember pets’ names better than people’s?
Feel like animals just get you?
Yeah… you’re our kind of person.
At Barks & Recreation, we’re not just hiring dog walkers, we’re building a team of people who truly love animals and want to make a difference in their lives.
🐾 What You’ll Be Doing:
🐕 Walks, hikes, playtime, and enrichment
🏡 In-home pet visits for dogs and cats
📸 Capturing adorable moments + sending updates to grateful pet parents
💛 Being a trusted, loving presence in each pet’s day
🐾 Who We’re Looking For:
✨ Animal-obsessed (the healthy kind 😄)
✨ Kind, reliable, and communicative
✨ Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
✨ Independent but team-oriented
Schedule + Requirements:
🗓 Minimum availability 3+ days/week (2 weekdays required)
⏰ 4+ hours between 9AM–4PM, availability outside that a bonus
🚗 Reliable, insured vehicle
📱 Smartphone with GPS + camera
Pay + Perks:
💵 $16.95/hr + tips (average $3–9/hr)
🚙 Paid mileage
🐶 Employee pet care discounts
🌿 Flexible schedule
📈 Growth opportunities across the business
No professional experience needed—we’ll teach you everything 🧡
People who have cared for and loved their own dogs thrive in this position!
If animals are your happy place… you’ll fit right in here.
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