Employment
Join the Dog Jogs Team!
We’re hiring reliable, detail-oriented pet care professionals in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
If you’re someone who doesn’t mind fur on your clothes, enjoys working independently, and has a calm, confident presence with animals, we’d love to hear from you.
While this job has its fun moments, we take our work seriously. Clients count on us to care for their pets and homes, and that trust depends on our team’s follow-through, professionalism, and clear communication.
Our Core Values
These core values guide the actions of all team members in every service we provide here at Dog Jogs.
Transparency
We are honest and open about the services we provide.
Trust
We build relationships based on trust in the professional quality of our services.
Security
We take every action to protect the safety and security of our dog jogging team and our clients’ pets, homes, and property.
Pawsitivity
We are fun to talk to, easy to connect with, and strive to create a family feeling.
Accountability
We take responsibility for the work we do, the team members we train, and all the amazing pets in our care.
What to Expect
- You’ll be working alone, visiting multiple homes per day to walk dogs, jog with them, or care for cats and other small animals.
- Most staff work Monday through Friday during one of our set shift blocks: 9am–2pm, 10am–3pm, 11am–4pm, or 12pm–5pm
- We ask for a consistent weekly schedule and a commitment to one weekend a month.
- Our team communicates via Slack and stays connected throughout the day. You’ll also use our scheduling app to check in, send updates, and track your services.
- We work with many large, strong, and often reactive dogs. If you’re not comfortable handling dogs who bark, lunge, or need extra support on walks, this may not be the right fit.
We’re Looking For People Who Are:
Reliable
You show up when you say you will, and you follow through.
Detail-oriented
You catch the small things and read instructions thoroughly.
Confident and calm
You stay composed with nervous or reactive dogs and in unexpected situations.
Organized
You manage your time well and communicate clearly with the team.
Independent
You’re comfortable working solo and making decisions in the moment.
Roles We Hire For
Start as a Dog Jogger and grow with us.
Many of our team members move into training and leadership roles as Head Joggers or Daily Managers once they’ve gained experience and shown initiative.
Dog Jogger
You’ll care for dogs and other pets by walking, jogging, feeding, playing, and sending detailed visit reports. You’ll follow each client’s instructions and adjust as needed for age, behaviour, or weather.
Head Jogger
You’ll support new staff through training, offer guidance in Slack, help with interviews and complete first-visit assessments with pets and clients. Head Joggers also help with problem-solving in the field.
Team Lead/Daily Manager
You’ll manage the daily schedule, respond to clients, assign services, and assist with hiring and oversight. This role includes both admin and field work.
Training & Onboarding
We provide hands-on training to make sure you feel confident before heading out on your own.
Our onboarding includes:
A full review of our policies, procedures, and staff handbook
Several days of shadow shifts in the field
Ongoing support from your teammates and admin team
Access to Pet First Aid training. We’re certified Walks ‘N’ Wags instructors and offer regular opportunities for certification.
How to Apply
Think you’d be a great fit?
We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to complete the hiring process (including video interview and working interview) within 1–2 weeks.
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