Employment | Employment Application

Hello potential employee!

Thank you for your interest in working for The Doggie Walkers! We appreciate your time and passion for dogs. Below is a synopsis of the steps we take when interviewing potential employees to ensure that we maintain a great “pack”.

Step 1: The Application
The purpose of the employment application is to obtain some general information about you. We also get a minimum of 6 references: 3 personal & 3 professional. These do not necessarily need to be relating specifically to dog care.

Step 2: The Home Interview
 This interview takes place in your home, at a time that is convenient for you, after all your references are checked. A Manager Doggie Walkers will conduct this casual interview. At this time you will discuss in detail your availability and experience. Please do not hesitate to ask questions during the interview!!

Step 3: The Ride-A-Long
The ride-a-long is a fun, relaxed means of seeing what a typical day is like as a professional doggie walker. We will schedule a day & time for you to shadow a veteran walker on their route. You will get to meet some great dogs and have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about us!  As rewarding & fun as this job is, we realize it is not for everyone. Before either of us commit, we want to make sure you have a good idea of what is involved.

Step 4: Criminal Background Certificate
All applicants must obtain a criminal background certificate in order to be hired. We will provide instructions on how to get this. Applicants with a record will not be hired.

Step 5: The Orientation
After successful completion of Steps 1-4, we will invite you to join our pack of dog lovers!  If you like us as much as we like you, we will schedule an orientation. This takes place in the office and generally takes 1 hour. It is simply a time when we review our policies and procedures with you. You will leave with an employee manual containing all the information & supplies you will need to be a professional dog walker. You will also complete your tax forms so please bring your drivers license, social security card or passport, and proof of automobile insurance.