Dog Sitter Job at The Comforted Canine, San Jose, CA

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  • The Comforted Canine
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— San Jose / South Bay Area Metro Area

Reliable. Detail-oriented. Strong communicator.

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
  • Strong communication and professionalism

Preferred:

  • Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
  • Holiday availability
 

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

  • Apply to one location only
  • No phone calls (we contact strong matches)

Job Tags

Contract work, Live in, Flexible hours, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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