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Canine Country Club

Customer Service Rep

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

Passionate about dogs and cats You must be able to: * Work weekends and holidays * Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs * Work in a busy, sometimes noisy environment * Handle dogs of all sizes ...

Canine Country Club

Customer Service Rep

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$14/hr

Passionate about dogs and cats You must be able to: * Work weekends and holidays * Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs * Work in a busy, sometimes noisy environment * Handle dogs of all sizes ...

Northland

Community Manager

Rio Rancho, NM

... a dog park, and BBQ picnic areas perfect for outdoor gatherings. About the Role: Northland is ... Must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time, climb, bend, and squat.

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How much do dog walking jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for dog walking in Rio Rancho, NM is $15.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.03 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is dog walking?

Dog walking is a professional service where an individual, known as a dog walker, takes dogs out for walks to ensure they get regular exercise, stimulation, and bathroom breaks. Dog walkers may walk one or multiple dogs at a time and often provide services to busy pet owners who are unable to walk their dogs themselves due to work or other commitments. The job requires a love for animals, physical stamina, and responsibility to ensure the dogs' safety and well-being during walks.

What are some common challenges dog walkers face when managing multiple dogs at once?

Dog walkers often encounter challenges such as coordinating the different energy levels and temperaments of each dog, ensuring all dogs are securely leashed, and maintaining control in busy or distracting environments. It's important to be attentive to each dog's behavior and body language to prevent conflicts and keep everyone safe. Building strong relationships with each dog and having clear communication with pet owners can help address these challenges effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dog walker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dog Walker, you need basic animal care knowledge, physical stamina, and a genuine love for dogs, though formal qualifications are rarely required. Familiarity with pet safety tools, leashes, harnesses, and pet-tracking apps is beneficial. Strong communication, reliability, and patience are essential soft skills for building trust with both dogs and their owners. These skills ensure the safety, well-being, and satisfaction of pets and clients, leading to repeat business and a positive reputation.

What is the difference between Dog Walking vs Pet Sitting?

AspectDog WalkingPet Sitting
Credentials/CertificationsBasic pet care knowledge, sometimes certifications in pet first aidSimilar certifications, often including pet first aid and behavior training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor walks, parks, neighborhoodsHome environment, client’s house, or pet’s familiar space
Employer/Industry UsagePet care services, dog walking companies, independent contractorsPet care services, pet sitting agencies, independent pet sitters
Common Search/Comparison IntentDifferences between dog walking and pet sitting, job roles, responsibilities

Dog walking involves taking dogs out for exercise and outdoor walks, typically during scheduled times. Pet sitting includes caring for pets at their home or the owner’s residence, often involving feeding, administering medication, and companionship. While both roles require pet care knowledge and certifications, dog walking is more outdoor-focused, whereas pet sitting covers a broader range of pet care tasks inside the home.

Do dog walkers get paid well?

Dog walkers typically earn an hourly rate that varies by location, experience, and the number of clients, with average pay ranging from minimum wage to $20 or more per hour. Experienced or specialized dog walkers who offer additional services or work full-time can earn higher wages, but overall pay is often considered moderate compared to other pet care roles.

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Infographic showing various Dog Walking job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,261 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Groomer, Petsense

Tractor Supply Company

Los Lunas, NM

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 22 days ago

Tractor Supply rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 1,316 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

428th of 734 rated retailers

Job description

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing professional grooming services for dogs or cats using the knowledge of grooming styles and techniques.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
  • Deliver exceptional customer service
  • Follow and demonstrate all Petsense by Tractor Supply Mission and Values
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs.
  • Answer phone and schedule appointments
  • Assists in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, follow-up phone calls and reminders to customers, and verifying vaccinations.
  • Book appointments and greet pets as they come in
  • Thoroughly complete 7-point checkin
  • Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager immediately
  • Follow bathing/grooming procedures as outlined
  • Clean ears, clip nails and perform other needed services
  • Adhere to customer instruction of clipping pattern desired
  • Clip dog's hair according to determined pattern, using electric clippers, combs, and shears
  • Comb and shape dogs' coat
  • Talk to live animal, or use other non-physical techniques to keep animal calm
  • Complete and maintain customer and company forms
  • Properly and completely fill out required grooming forms
  • Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and follow all safety standards
  • Know and watch for any of the Seven Critical Signs of Stress throughout the full appointment of the animal while in our care
  • Sweep, vacuum, clean and sanitize cages, throughout bathing, grooming and check in areas and other cleaning as needed to maintain standards
  • Sanitizes and maintains upkeep of all grooming tools and equipment to eliminates injury and spread of diseases to other pet clients.
  • Assist in store operations as needed
Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience grooming/styling pets.  Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats.  Must provide own tools (clippers, blades, shears) or be willing purchase required tools.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  Successful completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training provided by Petsense. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.  Regardless of education level, Associates must be able to read, write and count accurately.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
  • Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment including bathing tubs, brushes, steel combs, barber shears, scissors, clippers, driers, and bathing products such as perfumed shampoo and soaps
  • Ability to read, write, and count accurately. 
  • Communicate effectively with customers
  • Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
  • Exhibit attention to detail
  • Read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation
  • Lift and carry pets generally weighing 0-50 pounds
  • Work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate
  • Stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Safely work around pets and pets' waste
     
Working Conditions
  • Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.
  • Exposure to wet conditions, particularly when bathing dogs.
  • Exposure to cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
  • Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste.
  • Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours
  • Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines
  • Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to move and transfer live animals, equipment, and merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to utilize grooming instruments including shears and dryers.
  • Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.
  • Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
  • Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required training.
  • Lift and carry pets generally weighing up to 75 pounds, ability to lift and carry pets weighing over 100 pounds assisted.
  • Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack, dolly or U-boat).
  • Ability to walk, stand and maintain a stationary position while grooming animals for a full shift
  • Ability to frequently move around the salon to groom and bath animals, clean, and maintain the salon for a full shift
  • Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, register area and the full salon including bathing area
  • Ability to occasionally lift or reach overhead
  • Ability to stand, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and squat frequently to position oneself to groom and bath animals, clean shelves, stock merchandise and equipment as business needs dictate
  • Ability to handle and be in contact with live animals.
  • Ability to successfully complete all training and certifications to care for live animals.
Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  The Associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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