Best Dog Walker Resume Samples for 2023

Andrew Giles

Dog Walker

159 Xyz Abc Road.

Reston, VA – xxxxx

Email: email@example.com | Home: xxx-xxx-xxxx | Mobile: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Professional Summary

I am a compassionate and nurturing person with a love for all animals and a special place in my heart for dogs.

Work Experience

1) Dog Walker

[Company Name] – San Francisco, CA

September 2019 to Present

• They were transporting dogs to and from the off-leash Dog Park with the company-provided van.
• They are reporting any concerns to superiors and pet parents.
• I follow a detailed route in transportation and communicate where I am in a specified way.
• I am breaking up dog fights which do unfortunately occur.

2) Animal Care Assistant

[Company Name] – Chicago, IL

November 2018 to January 2019

• Ensuring dogs and puppies were fed, walked, and socialized.
• We are adhering to all codes and standards of the Veterinary Lab.
• Insured responsibility for one’s pet safety.
• Playing with the owner’s pet.
• Giving food or water to the dog if requested by the owner.
• Giving medication to the dog if requested by the owner.
• Insured responsibility to go into the owner’s home to retrieve the dog.
• Often, meeting the owner when rescuing the dog.

3) Kennel Worker

[Company Name] – New York, NY

December 2017 to March 2018

• Ensuring dogs and puppies were fed, walked, and socialized.
• We are administering medications.
• I would often have to pick up dogs that had issues with aggression.
• Meeting and talking with clients.
• Provide dogs with breaks and delicious treats when they are appropriate.

Educational Qualification

Animal Sciences

XYZ University- Urbana, IL

June 2012 to April 2016

Skills and Strengths

• Food Handler.
• Food Service.
• Animal Care.
• Problem-Solving.
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management.

— References Available upon Request —

Dog Walker

Location – Chicago, IL

Experience – 4 Years

Work Role:

• Implements quality care and excellent customer service for all clients.
• Helped people improve their time management by walking their dog and bringing it back with no issues.
• Take them outside for a walk to allow the dog to handle their business.
• If the dog is sitting, take care of all dog’s needs (medication administration, feeding, etc.).
• Providing excellent customer service to both the client and the pet.
• Excellent time management – Attention to detail when scheduling new clients to avoid overbooking.

Dog Walker

Location – Manhattan, NY

Experience – 8 Years

Work Responsibilities:

• Responsible for adhering to a detailed schedule of dog walks ranging from fifteen minutes to one hour.
• Picked up and dropped at their homes, I am dedicated to the client’s privacy and prefer loving care of their companions.
• Most often walk with the same dogs, primarily located in lower Manhattan.
• I am a welcome familiar, and professional sight for many dogs and FCAP clients.
• Very comfortable with long hours of physical exercise and braving the weather.

Dog walker

Location – New York, NY

Experience – 5 Years

Work Experience:

• Ensure clients have a reliable and trustworthy experience when tending to their dogs.
• Provide daily walks as well as boardings and sittings.
• Give a detailed summary of the walk.
• Responsibilities include walking the client’s dogs around the community, ensuring the security of the client’s home when picking up or dropping off the pet for walking services, maintaining the pet’s safety, and cleaning up after the pet as required.
• Also, be sure the pet is hydrated and keep the owner informed of the pet’s status.

Wok Skills:

• Records Management.
• Meeting & Event Planning.
• Client relations management.
• Issue resolution accuracy.

Dog Walker

Location – Manhattan, NY

Experience – 7 Years

Job Role:

• Plan out the optimal route night before and retrieve the necessary keys to apartments in the morning.
• Adapt to changing circumstances (say, if an unexpected dog gets called in and I have to find a way to fit a dog 20 blocks away into my route).
• Often work independently with no need for teamwork or coordination but be able to assist other walkers in the area should a situation occur that skews their timeframes and slows them down.
• In Manhattan, these were often weekly occurrences.

Dog Walker

Location – Reston, VA

Experience – 4 Years

Work Experience:

• Pick up different species of dogs from the owner’s place to take them for a walk, dog sitting or board sitting.
• Ensure the dog’s safety throughout the walk or while sitting at their place or home.
• Ensure the dog is taken care of while in the walker’s care.
• I was responsible for walking dogs at the time requested by the clients.
• I was also responsible for feeding and changing the dog’s water if requested by the client and cleaning up after them outside or inside if they had an accident before I took them out.

Dog Walker

Location – Fremont, CA

Experience – 3 Years

Work Duties:

• I would walk dogs of various sizes throughout the day.
• Throughout the walk, I would send update dates to the owner and, in the end, would send a photo of their dog, so they know their dog was taken care of.
• Responsible for providing adequate exercise and care for numerous pets varying in species and demeanour.
• We are maintaining the safety and security of homes.
• Support for pet parents through effective communication.

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible and quick to adapt.
• Extremely motivated.

Dog Walker

Location – New York, NY

Experience – 8 Years

Job Role:

• I work as a dog walker here and there for neighbours, friends and people who refer me I have had a dog my whole life and love them, and I realize how important dogs are; they are part of the family.
• Provide exercise for clients’ dogs, such as running and walking for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Schedule and meet with clients.
• Control dogs of varying sizes and breeds.
• Make sure every dog enjoys a nice playtime with other dogs.

Dog Walker

Location – Berlin, CT

Experience – 3 Years

Work Role:

• Working as a dog walker taught me the importance of timekeeping and management.
• As a dog walker, I needed to make sure I could keep track of the times I needed to walk them and juggle my personal life simultaneously.
• I meet clients and dogs, gather pet information, answer questions or concerns, offer advice, and pick up keys.
• I am noting any special instructions or limitations the client requests.
• They were taking instructions for walking, exercise programs and feeding, ensuring that these instructions were followed safely and appropriately.
• Please pick up and drop off dogs from their homes; engage in fun exercises and friendly play to make them happy and comfortable.
• Taking photographs and videos daily to inform the owners the dog did great on their walk and that they are safe at home.

Dog Walker

Location – Chicago, IL

Experience – 2 Years

Job Role:

• My position involves meeting with dog owners seeking a walker who can aid them in caring for their pups while at work.
• I also do dog sitting, where I sleep at the owner’s house or the dog stays with me for an extended period.
• Befriending animals and caring for them is always a wonderful experience.
• Clear, friendly communication with customers both through an app and in person.
• Organized a schedule for regular dog care to balance different client needs.

Dog Walker

Location – Rochester, NY

Experience – 7 Years

Work Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the well-being and overall care of client’s pets and homes.
• Manage clients’ needs and preferences for their pets.
• Utilize time management skills to complete a visit within a given time limit.
• Providing exercise to clients’ dogs and disposing of dogs’ dropping during walks.
• Checking dogs’ food and water supply and maintenance of the doghouse.
• Providing daily notes to owners and notify if any incidents had occurred.
• I would drive to the house, get the dog, and take it for a walk.

Dog Walker

Location – Brooklyn, NY

Experience – 4 Years

Work Experience:

• Provide exercise for clients’ dogs, usually in half-hour or one-hour increments.
• Pick up and dispose of dog droppings during walks.
• Check the dog’s food and water supply to ensure basic needs are met after walks.
• Responsible for providing daily walks to dogs of active duty members.
• Ensure dogs are given necessities.
• Provide additional exercise-related activities for dogs.

Dog Walker

Location – Scottsdale, AZ

Experience – 5 Years

Work Role:

• As a dog walker at valet living, I am responsible for walking large, medium, and small dogs.
• I am managing over 5+ apartment complexes.
• I have undergone Background checks and bonded and insured as a pet walker.
• I am entrusted with going into a resident’s apartment, playing with the dog, getting them fresh water/treats/food, getting their leash ready and taking them on half-hour or hour-long walks.
• This job is fast-paced and keeps me on my feet all day.