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Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine, Sacramento, CA, United States


Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— Greater Sacramento County 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.

Typical visit windows:

Morning (6a–12p)

Afternoon (12p–5p)

Evening (5p–10p)

Overnights / Live-in

Requirements

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

Apply Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

Background + reference checks required

Apply to one location only

No phone calls (we contact strong matches)

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