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Dog Walker Resume Sample

| By | Reviewed by Samuel Johns, CPRW

Dog walkers assist pet owners with walking and providing extra care to their furry friends. Follow our dog walker resume sample and skills list to put your best foot forward with potential employers and clients.

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Summary

High-energy, reliable individual with 5+ years’ experience as a Dog Walker. Possess a solid background in establishing rapport with clients and building trustworthy relationships with furry friends. Offer a strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service, patience, communication, organization, empathy, and knowledge of animal care. Recognized for maintaining a friendly and responsible demeanor.

Professional Experience

Head Dog Walker / Office Manager | August 2020–Present

SUZIE LEE’S PAWS OF JOY DOG WALKING SERVICE, Los Angeles, CA

  • Perform basic office activities, contact clients to schedule dog walking appointments, collect on delinquent accounts, and arrange and process payments worth over $2,500 per month
  • Maintain a portfolio of 20+ clients per week and communicate with owners regarding their dogs’ behaviors and emotional responses to daily walks
  • Walk, clean up, feed, and administer medication for 20–25 dogs for clients twice a day for 5 consecutive days per week
  • Promptly respond to email and text messages from clients and business owners to ensure walking activities are accurately coordinated and special requests are addressed
  • Always ensure the physical safety of dog clients and other animals and humans during walks

Dog Walker | July 2017–August 2020

WEST LOS ANGELES ANIMAL SHELTER, Los Angeles, CA

  • Facilitated adoption and foster visits for available animals, received and accepted animals, and provided information and education to the public
  • Scheduled up to 240 walking sessions per week for 100+ dogs of all types of breeds for full-time and part-time dog walkers
  • Walked 15–18 dogs per day as needed for their regular exercise and care, monitoring and reporting their behaviors to the shelter’s head veterinarian
  • Adhered to all local leash and curb ordinances, and reported potential violations and citations to the shelter’s manager or lead coordinator
  • Maintained diligence in cleaning up after dogs in the facility and during walks, and assisted with answering phones and bathing as needed

Education

Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles, CA | May 2022

Associate in Science in Veterinary Technology (GPA: 3.8/4.0)

Certificate by the International Association of Professional Dog Walkers | Jan 2020

IAP Career College (Online 6-Week Course)

Additional Skills

  • Animal first aid, animal CPR, office management, record management, animal behavior modification, fluent in Spanish

23 skills for your dog walker resume

Learning how to put together a resume for the specific job(s) you want will help you land more interviews.

Dog walkers are responsible for ensuring dogs get enough exercise, socialization, and basic care — such as feeding and watering — when owners aren’t around. With the animal care and service industry expected to grow 29% from 2021 to 2031 (much faster than the average for all jobs), now is a great time to combine your love of animals with a part- or full-time position as a dog walker.

Pet owners consider their pets to be members of their family. So you should list some key skills on your resume to make pet sitting companies and dog owners feel at ease trusting you with their pets. For example, you should show that you’re patient, responsible, and observant — all helpful skills for working with leash-reactive dogs or noticing if a dog’s odd behavior could be a sign of sickness.

Pet owners like to hire dog walkers with hard skills (skills learned through training and experience) related to animal care. Some essential hard skills for your dog walker resume include:

  • Being comfortable with all breeds and sizes of dogs
  • Cat and dog first aid
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Dog training
  • Pet grooming
  • Feeding
  • Medication administration
  • Recordkeeping
  • Knowledge of local leash laws
  • Good hygiene practices
  • Ability to drive

But soft skills (personality traits that affect how you work) are just as important for working on a dog walking team, interacting with clients, and managing your independent walks. So include some of the following soft skills on your dog walker resume:

  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Client relations
  • Customer service skills
  • Scheduling
  • Time management skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
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