About the role

You'll run small group walks based around Clovelly, picking up and dropping off dogs in our company van, reinforcing basic skills like recall, sit, stay, drop, and sending clients daily photo updates. The first 4 weeks are paid training and shadowing with Maddy, including sitting in on Puppy School classes, so you learn how we do things before you walk groups on your own.

Key responsibilities

- We focus mainly on small group walks up to 4 dogs based around Clovelly & surrounding areas

- Pick up and drop off dogs using the company van

- Reinforce basic obedience skills including not jumping up, recall, sit, stay, drop

- Send clients daily photo updates

- Plan routes and send updates at the start and end of each shift

- Work independently once trained

About you

- Either a dog training qualification or genuine interest in one (studying, planning to do a course, or newly qualified), or hands-on experience in group dog walking, daycare, kennels, a vet clinic or shelter

- Confident and calm with multiple dogs at once and happy working off-leash in parks

- Must have full Australian driver's licence and a clean driving record, comfortable driving a van in Sydney traffic

- Great communicator who enjoys keeping clients updated with photos and messages

- Reliable, positive attitude, organised and happy working independently once trained

- Fit, active and happy outdoors in all weather

- Right to work in Australia, and willing to obtain a current National Police Certificate

- Looking for a long-term role

- Pet first aid is a bonus or we will provide

About us

We are looking to add a valued team member to become apart of the Maddy's Dog School family.



We are seeking someone who is positive and shows initiative.

Maddy's Dog School is a small, boutique dog walking, training and Puppy School business based around Clovelly, servicing Sydney's Eastern Suburbs since 2019. We're not trying to be the biggest. We aim to be one of the most trusted, offering a premium service. We focus mainly on small-group walking adventures (up to 4 dogs per person), that are structured, with basic obedience training built in. Our clients trust us with a member of their family, and we take that seriously.

Benefits

- Company van, fuel, equipment and treats provided

- Extra paid time at the start and end of each shift in your first month walking independently, to plan your routes and sending updates at the end of your shift

- Move to a full time contract Mon-Fri as soon as there's enough work available

- Pay review at 6 months

- After 12 months, annual pay review and optional partial funding towards a dog training certificate if desired

- Opportunities to assist at Puppy School and grow into a more senior role as the team expands

Employer Questions for your cover letter:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Australian citizen, Permanent resident, Visa (please describe)

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment, or are you willing to obtain one?

How many years' experience do you have as a Dog Walker?

Do you hold a dog training qualification, or are you studying one?

Are you available Tuesday to Friday, and Monday as shifts arise?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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