Dog Sitter
Company: The Comforted Canine
Role summary
Dog Sitter is a contract role at The Comforted Canine in Washington, District of Columbia, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-07. Salary: USD 100–3,000 per month. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Dog Sitter
- Company
- The Comforted Canine
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- contract
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 100–3,000 per month
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-07
Looking for a rewarding way to spend your time and earn a little extra money? The Comforted Canine is seeking reliable and caring individuals to join their team as dog sitters. This is a fantastic opportunity for animal lovers to gain experience, enjoy flexible hours, and make a positive impact on furry friends' lives.
Job description
Professional Dog Sitter & Dog Walker— Washington DC Area
Do you love dogs and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Canine is looking for reliable, responsible dog lovers to provide in-home dog sitting visits and dog walking while clients are away.
This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It’s a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for dogs, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.
What You’ll Do
Dog sitting visits may include:
Feeding dogs and refreshing water
Cleaning up waste
Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each dog's personality
Sending visit updates and photos through our app
Following each client’s detailed care instructions
Bringing in mail or packages
Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level
Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types
Walks: 30-90 minutes (1-3x daily)
Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
Extended daytime visits: 2-8 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
Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
Holiday & weekend availability
Pay + Perks
Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Weekly direct deposit
Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
100% of tips go to you
Apply
Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.
Notes:
Apply to one location only
No phone calls (we contact strong matches)