Dog Walker

Dog Walker & Pet Sitter – Independent Contractor (1099)

Thumping Tails | Mamaroneck / Harrison, NY Area

Pay: $12–$29 per pet care visit tips
Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099) | Part-Time | Flexible / As Needed

Love animals, enjoy being outdoors, and looking for flexible work?

Thumping Tails is looking for reliable Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters to join our growing pet care team as independent contractors. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to earn additional income while building a schedule around their availability.

Pay Per Visit

You are paid for each completed pet care visit:

• 15-Minute Visit: $12.00
• 30-Minute Visit: $17.00
• 45-Minute Visit: $22.50
• 60-Minute Visit: $29.00
• Plus tips

Availability We're Looking For

Thumping Tails operates 7 days a week.

We are currently looking for contractors who can regularly provide availability during one or more of these 2-hour windows:

• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
• 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
• 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
• 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

You do not need to be available for every time block or every day.

When applying, please tell us which days of the week and time blocks you are generally available.

Weekend availability is especially helpful.

What You'll Do

Depending on the assignment, pet care may include:

• Walking dogs
• Feeding and providing fresh water
• Caring for cats and other pets
• Following detailed client instructions
• Sending photos and visit updates
• Safely entering and securing clients' homes
• Tracking and completing visits through our mobile app

Why Work With Thumping Tails?

Flexible Scheduling
Provide us with your availability and take on pet care opportunities that work with your schedule.

Competitive Per-Visit Pay
Earn $12–$29 per completed visit, plus tips.

Stay Active
Get outside, walk dogs, and spend your day with animals instead of sitting behind a desk.

Easy-to-Use Technology
Your appointments, pet care instructions, GPS tracking, and visit reports are conveniently managed through our mobile app.

Established Local Company
Thumping Tails is a growing professional pet care company serving pet parents throughout Westchester County and surrounding communities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are:

• Dependable and punctual
• Experienced and comfortable with dogs and cats
• Comfortable working independently
• Good communicators
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable using smartphones and mobile apps
• Able to walk dogs outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Respectful and responsible when entering clients' homes

Requirements

• Reliable personal vehicle required
• Valid driver's license required
• Smartphone required
• Must live within approximately 12 miles of ZIP code 10543
• Must be able to travel between clients' homes
• Must successfully complete our screening/background-check process
• Pet care experience preferred

Important

This is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity, not a guaranteed hourly or full-time position. Pet care opportunities vary based on client demand, location, and your availability.

If you're dependable, love animals, and want flexible work that keeps you active, apply today to join Thumping Tails!

Thumping Tails is a growing professional pet care company serving pet parents throughout Westchester County and Fairfield County. We provide dependable dog walking, pet sitting, boarding, and personalized in-home pet care seven days a week.

Our team is built around reliability, communication, safety, and a genuine love for animals. We use modern scheduling and GPS-tracking technology to help our Pet Companions provide consistent, professional care while keeping pet parents connected.

As Thumping Tails continues to grow, we're looking for dependable animal lovers who want to be part of a company that takes pet care seriously while maintaining a friendly, supportive environment.