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Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine, San Diego, CA, United States


Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— San Diego County Metro Area Reliable. Detail-oriented. Strong communicator. If you send thorough updates and follow instructions exactly, you’ll fit right in.

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.

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

Ability to pass background check + provide references

Strong communication and professionalism

Preferred

Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)

Holiday availability

Not a Fit If…

You can’t reliably arrive within scheduled windows

Are not confident handling dogs on leash in real‑world environments

You don’t want to send updates after each visit

You struggle to follow detailed instructions

You’re uncomfortable working independently in clients’ homes

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