Dog Sitter

San Francsico, CA

Contracted

Experienced

Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— San Francisco 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.

Typical visit windows:

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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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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Are you available to work weekends?*

Are you available to work the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays in 2026?*

Do you have at least one pet care reference who is not a family member?*

Have you ever pet sat in someone else's home, as a job or even just for friends/family/neighbors?*

Briefly describe your dog sitting experience, including types of services (walks, drop-ins, overnights, live-in), who it's been for, and how long you have been doing this. Please use your authentic voice rather than AI responses.*

Describe a situation where you had to manage a dog-related issue without immediate guidance (for example: leash reactivity, anxiety, pulling, escape attempts, medication refusal, weather or schedule changes). Please use your authentic voice rather than AI responses.*

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