Love dogs? Enjoy being outdoors? Looking for flexible and rewarding work?

We'd love to work with you.

The Gentle Dog

Co. is looking for a caring, reliable and professional Independent Contractor Dog Walker to provide premium dog walking services for our wonderful clients across Sydney's Upper North Shore. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and shares our commitment to force-free, positive reinforcement dog handling.

At The Gentle Dog

Co., we believe every walk is an opportunity to enrich a dog's life, build confidence and create positive experiences.

About the Opportunity As an Independent Contractor, you'll accept dog walking bookings that suit your availability while delivering the high standard of care our clients know and trust. Typical responsibilities include:

Safely collecting dogs from their homes.

Providing enjoyable, enriching and engaging walking adventures.

Encouraging confidence, good manners and positive experiences using force-free methods.

Taking photos and providing updates to pet parents after each visit.

Maintaining a professional, friendly and reliable service at every appointment. We're Looking for Someone Who

Has a genuine passion for dogs and animal welfare.

Uses or is willing to learn force-free, positive reinforcement handling techniques.

Is reliable, organised and punctual.





Enjoys working outdoors and has a valuable level of physical fitness.

Holds a current Australian driver's licence with a good driving record.

Is confident using a smartphone and mobile apps.

Has general availability to accept weekday bookings, particularly between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Has, or is willing to obtain, an ABN and any required insurances for independent contracting.

Why Join The Gentle Dog

Co.?

Flexible contractor opportunities that fit around your availability.

Comprehensive onboarding, training and ongoing qualified support.

The opportunity to work with one of the Upper North Shore's most trusted pet care businesses.

Opportunities to expand into pet sitting and other pet care services.

A supportive, caring team that values kindness, learning and professional development.

The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of dogs and their families every day.

Contractor

Earnings

Approximately $35–$50 per hour, depending on services completed. How to Apply To apply, please:

Upload your current résumé.

Answer the screening questions.

Include a brief message introducing yourself and telling us why you'd be a great fit for The Gentle Dog Co. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted for the next stage will be contacted.

📌 Dog Walker in the Upper North Shore (Independant Contractor) (Sydney)
🏢 The Gentle Dog
📍 Sydney