Top 17 Dog walker and pet sitter Jobs in Thornton Co

As Needed Pet Sitter & Dog Walker
Barnhouse Pet Sitting, LLC —Longmont, CO
- Up to $400 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Pet Sitter & Dog Walker (Independent Contractor)
Your Dog's Favorite Auntie LLC —Erie, CO
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Flexible schedule
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Experienced Pet Sitters Wanted
Ziggy and Friends Pet Care LLC —Denver, CO
- $23.86 - $26.72 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Wag & Purr, LLC —Westminster, CO
- $1,000 - $2,000 a month
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Flexible schedule
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Denver Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Happy Hound Playground —Denver, CO
- $15 - $27 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Pet Sitter & Dog Walker (Highlands Ranch, CO)
Colorado Senior Pet Care —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
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In-Home Pet Sitter (Overnight)
Colorado Senior Pet Care —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Dogma Catma Pet Sitting —Boulder, CO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Contract
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Organizational skills
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Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Daly Companion Pet Care LLC —Centennial, CO
- $17 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Dog Walker/Pet Sitter (Dakota Ridge/Ken Caryl)
Daly Companion Pet Care LLC —Littleton, CO
- $16 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Driver's License
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Pet Sitter - Lone Tree
As You Wish, LLC —Lone Tree, CO
- $2,000 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Driving
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Pet Sitter - Littleton
As You Wish, LLC —Littleton, CO
- $2,000 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Driving
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Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Care Fur Pawz Ltd. —Highlands Ranch, CO
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Continuing education credits
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As Needed Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

Barnhouse Pet Sitting, LLC
Longmont, CO

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Job Details

Contract
Up to $400 a month

Benefits

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Qualifications

Pet care
Kennel experience
Companion animal handling
Pet care sanitation protocols
Customer communication
Horse care
Pet care experience in outdoor settings
Pet sitting
Customer service
Animal enclosure cleaning
Direct client contact
Driver's License
Dog handling
Cleaning
Communication with pet owners
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Location

Longmont, CO
(Service areas include Longmont, Firestone, Frederick, Fort Lupton, Erie, Dacono, Thornton, Westminster, Johnstown, Berthoud, Mead, and occasionally Lyons & Windsor.)

Job Type

Contract (Independent Contractor – 1099)

Pay

Sitters retain 70% of each job completed, based on experience and reliability.

Pay is per job, not hourly.
This position is best suited for someone seeking supplemental income.
This is a flexible, as-needed contractor role. Assignments depend entirely on client requests and are not guaranteed.
Service requests may be booked months in advance or within 1–2 weeks of the start date. There is no fixed schedule or guaranteed number of visits.

Schedule

As-needed (based on client requests and sitter availability)
Overnights
Midday drop-ins
24-hour pet care (includes a 4–6 hour rest period during each 24-hour sit)
Holiday availability preferred & desired
Occasional Evening meet-and-greets between 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (30–60 min)
Weekend & evening meet-and-greets occasionally required to accommodate client schedules.
Dog Walking: ideal applicant has availability between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Job Summary

Barnhouse Pet Sitting, LLC is a local, family-owned, and growing pet care business serving families across the Longmont and Northern Colorado area. We’re seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and reliable as-needed Pet Sitter & Dog Walker to join our team on an independent contractor basis.

This flexible role is ideal for someone who genuinely loves animals, communicates clearly and professionally, and enjoys meaningful work ensuring pets are safe, happy, and cared for while their families are away.

We do not accept aggressive pets. However, some client pets may still require experienced, confident handling due to normal behavioral challenges, anxiety, overstimulation, poor leash manners, excitement reactivity, boundary testing, excessive barking, jumping, or high-energy behaviors. Our sitters are expected to remain calm, observant, patient, and professional while safely navigating these situations using structure, common sense, good judgment, and humane handling techniques.

Ideal candidates:

Have strong reliability and time management skills
Communicate professionally with clients and management
Are calm, patient, and observant under pressure
Have an understanding of dog behavior and body language
Are physically capable of handling medium to large dogs
Can work independently and think critically in real-world situations
Follow instructions carefully and maintain professionalism in clients’ homes
Have confidence, good judgement, accountability, and a strong work ethic

Can appropriately handle behaviors such as:

Whining
Pulling on leash
Jumping
Barking
Excitement reactivity
Overstimulation/high-energy behavior

Experience with pet care, dog walking, farm animals and excitement reactive dogs is required. Experience in veterinary settings, or other animal care environments is a plus. Willingness to learn, professionalism, accountability, and reliability are equally important.

This position is not ideal for someone who is overly timid, easily overwhelmed, or inexperienced with challenging pet behaviors. We are looking for someone with confidence, professionalism, and a strong work ethic who can think critically and handle real-world situations responsibly.

At Barnhouse, we value safety, communication, professionalism, compassion, and quality care above all else.

Responsibilities

Provide in-home pet care: feeding, walking, playtime, companionship, and medication administration.
Care for dogs, cats, and occasionally small pets or farm animals (assignments matched to comfort level).
For farm care, equine experience and knowledge is required
Comfortably care for disabled, senior, or special-needs pets (including pets with dementia).
Maintain cleanliness in pet areas (litter boxes, kennels, feeding stations).
Monitor pet health and behavior; report concerns promptly to owners and the Barnhouse team.
Record notes, updates, and photos using Barnhouse’s scheduling software PetPocketbook.
Represent Barnhouse with professionalism, reliability, and compassion in every client interaction.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Must live within 25 miles of Longmont, CO to care for clients who have overnight or 24 hour care booked.
Willing to travel up to 25+ miles of service area for pet sitting assignments.
Must have reliable transportation and use their own vehicle to commute
Flexible schedule required — available for overnights, midday drop-ins, 24-hour pet care and (sometimes) last-minute requests.
Available during hot-booking months: June - October, including holidays.
Equine experience required
Able to accommodate occasional evening meet-and-greets (5:30–6:30 PM) and occasional weekends.
Clear, kind, professional communication with both pet owners, leadership, and teammates is crucial.
Ability to perform light to moderate physical activity (walking dogs, cleaning, lifting food bags, cleaning pet waste).
Dependable, trustworthy, and committed to providing consistent, high-quality care.
Position is perfect for someone who works from home, doesn't mind travelling, and/or retired looking for some fun with animals!

Dog Walking Responsibilities:

Structured dog walking using properly fitted harnesses (provided by client)
Handling dogs that pull
Monitoring canine body language and stress signals
Adjusting walks based on environmental and behavioral factors
Detailed visit documentation with photos
Securing client homes properly

Dog Walking Requirements:

Prior professional dog walking, kennel, shelter, or veterinary experience required
Customer service experience is a must
Experience handling medium to large breed dogs
Knowledge of harness types and safe leash handling techniques
Ability to manage off-leash dog encounters calmly and safely
Strong situational awareness and environmental judgment
Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
Smartphone for scheduling and client updates
Physically able to walk 1 -3+ miles and handle dogs 60+ lbs

Benefits

Flexible scheduling — choose sits that fit your lifestyle.
Supplemental income — earn more during holidays.
Mileage differential if a pet sit falls outside of 25 mile radius (I.e. 30 miles) when travelling from home. This only occurs if we receive a last-minute request and sitter has availability.
High-demand shift bonuses for holidays and last-minute requests.
Referral & Recognition Programs for outstanding performance.
Quarterly Team Meet-Ups — connect and collaborate with fellow sitters.
Room for growth — take on more clients or leadership opportunities.
Community connection — build lasting relationships with local families and their pets.
Meaningful work — make a difference every day by providing compassionate, quality pet care.

Please do not apply if you are unable to commit to:

A 90-day introductory (trial) period
Attending a scheduled interview if selected for consideration
Consistent communication throughout the hiring process
Accepting assignments during holidays and peak travel seasons
Three (3) pet sits per month

We invest significant time and resources into training new sitters and are looking for reliable team members who are committed to our clients, their pets, and our team.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $400.00 per month

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Application Question(s):

What makes you a great fit for the Barnhouse Pet Sitting family?
Why should pet owners feel confident trusting you with their pets and home?
What would you do if an off-leash dog approached during a walk?
What signs tell you a dog is becoming overstimulated or stressed?
This is an as-needed position with no guaranteed hours. Why is that a good fit for you?
Describe your experience around horses and livestock.
Are you able to pass a background check?
Can you reliably travel up to 25 miles for pet sitting assignments?

Experience:

Pet care: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Longmont, CO (Required)

Willingness to travel:

100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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