Professional Dog Walker
Love Dogs? Get Paid to Spend Your Weekdays With Them.
$17.50–$19.50/hour typical effective earnings Paid drive time Tips Bonuses W-2 employment 10–20 hours/week
If sitting behind a desk all day sounds miserable and spending your workday walking dogs sounds considerably better, you may have found your job.
Buffalo Dog Walkers is hiring a Professional Dog Walker for our weekday daytime team.
This is a consistent part-time W-2 position where you’ll spend your days moving, working independently, getting outside, and building relationships with some very enthusiastic four-legged regulars.
Why Our Team Loves This Job
- Get paid to work with dogs every day
- Consistent weekday daytime schedule
- Work independently without a manager looking over your shoulder
- Stay active instead of sitting at a desk
- Paid drive time between visits
- Client tips
- Reliability and attendance bonuses
- W-2 employee position — not gig work
- Paid Pet First Aid & CPR certification
- Support from a real local team when you need it
- Opportunities to take on more responsibility and grow with us
Many of the pets you care for will become regulars, which means you'll get to know their personalities, routines, favorite walking routes, and exactly which treat will convince them to come back inside.
The Schedule
We are currently looking for someone who can consistently work Monday through Friday during the daytime.
You should be available for one of these windows:
9:00 AM–2:00 PM
or
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Most team members work approximately 10–20 hours per week, depending on client demand and availability.
We also ask team members to be available for approximately one weekend per month.
Our clients are located throughout Buffalo and nearby suburbs, so you'll travel between client homes during your shift.
What Your Day Looks Like
You'll receive your schedule and route through our pet care app and travel between client homes providing things like:
- Daily dog walks
- Puppy potty breaks and playtime
- Cat care
- Feeding and fresh water
- Medication when needed
- Lots of attention, enrichment, and companionship
- Occasional vacation pet care visits
After each visit, you'll send the client a quick update and photos so they know their pet is happy and cared for.
For most of the day, it's you, your route, and the animals you're caring for.
You'll Probably Love This Job If You Are...
Dependable. If you're scheduled to care for someone's dog at noon, they need to know you'll be there.
Independent. You enjoy having responsibility for your own workday.
Active. You're happy walking, moving, driving, and being outdoors throughout your shift.
An animal person. You genuinely enjoy getting to know different dogs and cats — including their quirks.
Organized. You can follow schedules, instructions, and client care notes carefully.
A good communicator. You're friendly, responsive, and comfortable sending professional updates to clients and your team.
We can teach our systems and procedures.
Reliability, judgment, kindness toward animals, and a strong work ethic are the things we care about most.
What You'll Need
- Reliable vehicle
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Smartphone capable of running our scheduling app
- Ability to safely handle dogs of different sizes and energy levels
- Comfort working outdoors in Buffalo weather
- At least 18 years old
- Consistent weekday daytime availability
- Ability to commit to the position for at least 6 months
Pay
Typical effective earnings are $17.50–$19.50/hour, including bonuses and average tips.
You'll also receive:
- Paid drive time between visits
- Client tips
- Reliability and attendance bonuses
- W-2 employee status
- Paid Pet First Aid / CPR certification
This Is a Real Job With a Real Team
Buffalo Dog Walkers isn't Rover or Wag.
We're a local professional pet care company with an established team, recurring clients, scheduling support, training, and standards our clients can depend on.
Our clients trust us with their pets and their homes — and we work hard to create a company where great team members are trusted, supported, and given room to grow.
Interested?
Apply today.
You do not need years of professional dog walking experience to get our attention.
If you're dependable, love animals, have reliable transportation, and can consistently work weekday daytime hours, we'd genuinely like to hear from you.
Tell us a little about yourself and why spending your workday taking care of dogs sounds like a good fit.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience working with pets or animals (volunteer or professional):
- Please tell us why you would be a great addition to our team:
- Is there anything that would prevent you from being able to care for little dogs, big dogs, small animals, or cats?*
- Can you handle a large dog that pulls on the leash?
- Where do you live in and how far are you willing to travel for work?
- Are you available evenings? Are you available weekends?
- What days and times are you available on a weekly basis to walk dogs and care for pets ? Please list all days/times
- What is your email address?
- What is your phone number?
- Are you 18 or older?
- What is your desired hourly pay?
License/Certification:
- Valid driver license, car registration, and insurance? (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
