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Dog Walker

Chevy Chase, MD · Remote

$60K - $100K/yr

Looking for highly motivated dog walker, passionate about working with dogs. We are a high performance dog business that dominates our market. Expect to be well paid for your effort and skill. We ...

Smelly Dog

Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14 - $15.50/hr

Our holistic approach to ensuring a healthy, happy pet for our customers includes providing ... Smelly Dog is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE work place.

Smelly Dog

Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14 - $15.50/hr

Our holistic approach to ensuring a healthy, happy pet for our customers includes providing ... Smelly Dog is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE work place.

DIAMOND DOG HOUSE LLC

Dog Attendant

Richmond, VA · On-site

$15/hr

In this role, you'll provide exceptional care and attention to our furry guests, ensuring they feel safe and happy while away from home. Responsibilities: * Supervise and engage with dogs during ...

DIAMOND DOG HOUSE LLC

Dog Attendant

Richmond, VA · On-site

$15/hr

In this role, you'll provide exceptional care and attention to our furry guests, ensuring they feel safe and happy while away from home. Responsibilities: * Supervise and engage with dogs during ...

DIAMOND DOG HOUSE LLC

Dog Attendant

Richmond, VA · On-site

$15/hr

In this role, you'll provide exceptional care and attention to our furry guests, ensuring they feel safe and happy while away from home. Responsibilities: * Supervise and engage with dogs during ...

Charleston Dog Walker

Morning Pet Sitter

Charleston, SC · On-site

$50 - $150/hr

Do you love starting your mornings with happy dogs and cats? Charleston Dog Walker is hiring caring, dependable pet sitters available weekdays between 7-9 am to help with vacation pet care. This role ...

Shoreline Happy Paws

Weekend Dog Walker

Old Saybrook, CT · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU LIVE WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA AND AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS Shoreline Happy Paws has been providing peace of mind to pet parents since 2010. We're a small, dog-loving team of W-2 ...

Dogtopia

Front Desk Receptionist

Alexandria, VA

$16.10 - $20.63/hr

We stop at nothing to make sure dogs are happy, safe and fulfilled so their pet parent picks up a happy dog who will be begging them to bring them back for my daycare. Dogtopia offers award-winning ...

Charleston Dog Walker

Morning Pet Sitter

Charleston, SC · On-site

$50 - $150/wk

Do you love starting your mornings with happy dogs and cats? Charleston Dog Walker is hiring caring, dependable pet sitters available weekdays between 7-9 am to help with vacation pet care. This role ...

Happy Tails Resort

Dog Daycare Attendant

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$13/hr

The Daycare Attendant is responsible for the supervision, control and management of the dogs and ... Multi-tasking/Working while under pressure Company Description Happy Tails Resort is a daycare ...

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How much do happy dog jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for happy dog in the United States is $14.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Happy Dog vs Dog Trainer?

AspectHappy DogDog Trainer
CertificationsBasic obedience or behavior certificationsCPDT-KA, CCPDT, or equivalent certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentPet owners' homes, kennels, or training facilitiesTraining centers, pet stores, or private settings
Industry UsageFocuses on creating a happy, well-behaved petFocuses on teaching dogs specific skills and behaviors

While both roles involve working with dogs, a Happy Dog typically refers to a pet that is well-behaved and content, often achieved through basic training and positive reinforcement. A Dog Trainer, on the other hand, is a professional who provides structured training programs to teach dogs specific commands and behaviors. The roles overlap in certifications and work environments, but their primary focus differs: one emphasizes overall happiness and obedience, while the other specializes in skill development.

What are some common challenges faced by professional dog walkers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Professional dog walkers often encounter challenges such as managing dogs with different temperaments, handling inclement weather, and coordinating multiple client schedules. Effective communication with pet owners and continuous observation of each dog's behavior are key to maintaining safety and client satisfaction. Utilizing scheduling apps and maintaining flexibility can help streamline daily routines, while ongoing training in animal behavior ensures a positive walking experience for both dogs and walker.

What are 'Happy Dogs'?

A 'Happy Dog' typically refers to a dog that exhibits signs of contentment, good health, and positive behavior. These signs may include wagging their tail, relaxed body language, regular playfulness, healthy appetite, and eagerness to interact with people and other pets. Maintaining a happy dog involves regular exercise, proper nutrition, socialization, and routine veterinary check-ups. Ensuring your dog’s emotional and physical needs are met is key to their overall happiness and well-being.
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Infographic showing various Happy Dog job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 30% Full Time, and 70% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,511 per year, or $14.2 per hour.
Dog Bather/Dog Daycare Professional

Dog Bather/Dog Daycare Professional

Smelly Dog

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Seeking people who love dogs and have a passion for pets! Hiring ASAP! Full-time or Part-time available.

Smelly Dog is a fun place to work with friendly, positive people and lots of cute dogs. If you are a hardworking person looking for a great work environment, please send us a resume.

We will train you! No prior bathing or daycare experience required.

SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Enthusiastic about working with pets
  • Respectful towards dogs, employees, and clients
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Personable and able to effectively communicate with staff and clientele
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and work on your feet for 6 – 8 hours.
  • Must be able to hear, see, read and write in English.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT SMELLY DOG:

  • A clean, modern, well stocked facility, with top of the line equipment, including Electrical lift tubs and tables, and high powered force dryers
  • Health inspectors brag to us that we have absolutely the CLEANEST facility they've ever seen!
  • We provide top-of-the-line, premium-quality products, including a wide variety of shampoos, plus degreasers, deshedders, fast-dry and dematting solutions, remoisturizers and conditioners...everything you need to get great results on any type of dog breed. Customers, bathers and groomers LOVE our products.
  • A friendly, upbeat, NON-CORPORATE atmosphere, harmonious environment, where you will be appreciated
  • A steady schedule with plenty of hours
  • A generous employee discount on dog food and products
  • Room for growth

Company Description

Smelly Dog is a local, family owned & operated, hotel and healthy pet shop located in central Phoenix. We have been in business since 2005. We are in a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility on 7th Street just South of Bethany Home. Our holistic approach to ensuring a healthy, happy pet for our customers includes providing overnight hotel care in a safe and comfortable environment, daily exercise and play in our doggie daycare, wash and groom services in our cage-free salon, and an assortment of super premium, all natural, eco-friendly dog products and foods, as well as fresh-baked dog treats.
We promote a harmonious work environment that encourages learning and growth and a satisfactory feeling of appreciation for our employees. We love dogs AND PEOPLE, especially our employees, at Smelly Dog! We want happy, awesome people to work with us to bring health and happiness to our customers' pets!
Smelly Dog is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE work place.