dog walker

dog trainer

pet groomer

pet bather

household manager

Active Dog LLC

The Good:
Pay: I regularly make $1000+

People: The other hikers are great

Dogs: I look forward to seeing the dogs each day

Independence: The management trusts you to do your work and won't breathe down your neck

The Bad:

Pay: Overall gross pay makes it so I can pay my bills but the amount we get paid to board dogs is pretty bad. We board them in our home which means we're "on the clock" 24 hours a day during their stay. They also have destroyed parts of my home. I do all this for less than $30/night/dog. Also, recently the amount we get paid per dog changed and that change wasn't really communicated with us. It's not great to be surprised by your paycheck when you have bills to pay.

The drama - turnover is high and there's usually something going on with a client or management

The clients - they can be very particular and unreasonable. I've had clients who are upset their dog got wet while it was raining out.

Stress - we take large groups of dogs out onto public land and have to make sure we can avoid other people otherwise animal control may get called

work/life balance - if you work weekends, it's not "occasional weekend work" (which is what was advertised to me at the beginning). I've had stretches of months at a time where I didn't have a day off. Weekend workers get 25 days off a year and non-weekend workers get 15. This is in comparison to most other jobs where they get 104 days off automatically because of weekends.

No benefits - we don't get any health insurance or personal liability insurance even though we're out there with other people's dogs and we're being pretty active. the chances of injury are higher than at a normal job so it makes it pretty stressful. We also have to pay for our own gas in the company vans which costs a significant amount of money.


Overall, I'd say this job is perfect for someone who is single, loves dogs, has extra space in their home (ideally a single family home), and doesn't mind working every day. Management is doing their best and will definitely try to accommodate your needs but the bottom line always comes first.

Working at Active Dog can be both rewarding and frustrating. A typical day involves hiking and caring for dogs , something that’s genuinely fulfilling if you love being outdoors and working with animals. The coworkers and on-the-ground staff are incredible; they support each other, go above and beyond, and truly care about the dogs’ well-being.

Unfortunately, upper management is what prevents this company from thriving. They’re responsive to clients but fail to extend that same communication, respect, or accountability to their employees. Support from leadership is inconsistent at best, and staff are often left to problem-solve and cover gaps on their own. Growth and development are rarely encouraged, and the culture rewards self-promotion over teamwork.

Expectations are high, communication turnaround is strict, and boarding dogs in your own home often comes with no additional pay or coverage for damages or cleaning. It’s disheartening to see such dedicated employees and wonderful dogs limited by management that seems unwilling to evolve or truly invest in their team. The job is worth it for the dogs and your fellow staff,  but not because of the people running it.

I am a Part Time Dog Walker with Active Dog. I have complete control of my daily schedule and can work as much or as little aaa my life allows. I am a single mom and this is necessary for me. The management is fun, kind and extremely supportive. If you enjoy working with dogs, being outside in all kinds of weather and don’t mind driving throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties, this is the job for you! A love of Dogs and being active is a must.  People skills are also very important as there is daily interaction with clients and we seek to exceed their expectations. Overall the dogs are well-trained and the clients are kind and generous with tips when you go above and beyond. The most enjoyable part of this job is being outside with the most wonderful dogs and bringing joy to their day and you are rewarded with your own joy just being with these wonderful beings! 

This job has been amazing so far. I struggle to call it a job because working with animals has never felt like a job to me. 

A typical day is about 4-5 dog walks in a row and that number can be more or less depending on what I am comfortable with and I am finished before 2:00 which leaves time for whatever else you may have going on or if you want to be full time you can fill the time with more walks.

Management has been very helpful with making sure I have enough work or if I have too much to handle they will always help out. Everything is done through an app which makes everything a whole lot easier. 

You feel like a part of a family when working for Active Dog and there are always company BBQ’s and get togethers to get to know everyone better. 

This is a great place to work if you enjoy nature and dogs! It is a quick-paced work environment and attention to detail is crucial. In a typical workday, you will provide door-to-door transportation for 1-2 groups of dogs, which you will take on a hike at a local park/trail. I say it is quick-paced as its important to complete your tasks for the day in a timely fashion and always be on time!
The management always ensures that your needs are met, communication is key! Although you will almost always be working alone, communicating with the other staff is a large factor of the job - and the staff are awesome!
The most enjoyable part of the job is definitely getting to hang out with a bunch of furry friends!

I had the privilege of working with Active Dog after I was laid off from my corporate job. I needed stopgap work while I continued to look for something in my field. 

Active Dog was the perfect job for me. I love animals so it was fantastic to work with others who feel the same way. The people who run AD are fair, respectful and genuinely nice with strong communications skills. 

Not only did I regain my physical fitness while working for AD. I got to work with people who made it a great experience. I was sad to leave when I got a new corporate position, and I wish them great success.


A typical day at work starts at 7:00 when the business hours start and walks are usually posted. This is also the time when you will send out good morning arrival times to the clients. Management can be extremely difficult to deal with and has a lot of favoritism. They can also be needy for non professional reasons and need communication for unreasonable reasons. 

Typical days are mostly outdoors with a group of dogs. It is a very fun job for those who love being outside and with dogs. Definitely need to have a lot of dog experience and comfort with handling the issues they can run into. Pay is great, as well as other staff and managers being friendly. I can also bring my dogs to work, which is a huge bonus to me. 

It truly is a dream job.  This job does include a lot of driving but you do get a company van. You get to be around dogs all day while being outside! It does come with a lot of responsibility as you are taking others loved one around! It pays REALLY well especially for living in Fairfield County. You do have to work some weekends but you get paid extra for it.

Active Dog has been an awesome experience for me in so many ways. It is a very adventures day filled with love from many of our favorite furry friends! Everyone on our team is so welcoming and very helpful. Overall an amazing experience for me so far and I can’t wait to continue my Active Dog journey! 

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