Midday Dog Walker — Palatine and Arlington Heights

Job overview

The Midday Dog Walker role is onsite, visiting clients in Palatine and Arlington Heights, IL, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pay is $16–$20 per hour. Tailchasers provides pet care services and has operated in the pet care industry since 2004. The walker provides weekday walks and potty breaks while pet parents are at work, following each dog’s routine and care instructions. The role helps keep dogs safe and cared for while maintaining communication with pet parents and the Tailchasers office.

What you'll do

• Visit clients’ homes between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
• provide 30–60 minute walks, potty breaks, fresh water, and affection
• follow each dog’s routine and special instructions
• send updates and photos to pet parents after visits
• communicate concerns or unusual behavior to the office
• walk, feed, water, and keep dogs safe and secure.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

midday dog walker

arlington heights il

palatine il

tailchasers

part-time

monday–friday

10:00 am–3:00 pm

dog walking

potty breaks

pet care

$16–$20 per hour

pet first aid certification

training

liability insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Animal behavior training, pet first aid certification, liability insurance, bonding, workers’ compensation, employee incentives, and discounts on pet care and supplies.

Why this role

Part-time role with a consistent weekday midday schedule; training and ongoing team support; pet first aid certification; liability insurance, bonding, and workers’ compensation; reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance, background check, and availability Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM required.

About the employer

Tailchasers is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.