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Dog Hiking Specialist

Madison, CT · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Shoreline Happy Paws | Part-Time | Year-Round | CT Shoreline Small-group hikes through Connecticut's best woods, beaches, and trails. Muddy boots, tired dogs, happy ending. Every single day. This is ...

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Front Desk Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Benefits/Perks * Flexible Scheduling * Career Advancement Opportunities * Competitive Compensation * Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets Job Summary Are you a pet lover with a passion for ...

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Pet Groomer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$800 - $1.1K/wk

Benefits: * 401(k) * Competitive salary * Employee discounts * Free uniforms * Paid time off * Parental leave Benefits/Perks * Flexible Scheduling * Career Advancement Opportunities * Competitive ...

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Front Desk Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Benefits/Perks * Flexible Scheduling * Career Advancement Opportunities * Competitive Compensation * Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets Job Summary Are you a pet lover with a passion for ...

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Front Desk Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Employee discounts Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Career Advancement Opportunities ...

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Pet Groomer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$800 - $1.1K/wk

Benefits/Perks * Flexible Scheduling * Career Advancement Opportunities * Competitive Compensation * Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets Job Summary We are searching for an experienced Pet ...

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Front Desk Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Benefits: * 401(k) * Competitive salary * Employee discounts * Free uniforms * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Parental leave Benefits/Perks * Flexible Scheduling * Career Advancement ...

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Pet Groomer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$800 - $1.1K/wk

Benefits/Perks * Flexible Scheduling * Career Advancement Opportunities * Competitive Compensation * Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets Job Summary We are searching for an experienced Pet ...

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Overnight Sitter

Tobaccoville, NC

$7.40/hr

Do you have a passion for pets and love the idea of spending your nights surrounded by wagging tails and happy paws? At Winston Salem Dog Care , located in Tobaccoville, NC , we're looking for a ...

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Lead Dog Walker

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19/hr

Role Overview Windy City Paws is looking for a dependable person to join our professional team! As an experienced dog walker, you'll take a lead position to ensure our clients' dogs are happy ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for happy paws in the United States is $17.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Dog Hiking Specialist

Madison, CT • On-site

Shoreline Happy Paws
Personal Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$17 - $23/hr

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Shoreline Happy Paws | Part-Time | Year-Round | CT Shoreline


Small-group hikes through Connecticut's best woods, beaches, and trails. Muddy boots, tired dogs, happy ending. Every single day.


This is you if:
  • You would rather be on a trail than anywhere else
  • Teaching four dogs to walk politely together sounds like a fun puzzle, not a nightmare
  • You want to end your workday dirty, tired, and grinning
The Work

Hiking is the heart of it. Between hikes you will also handle neighborhood Dog Walking, yard let-outs and potty breaks, and in-home visits for Pet Sitting (cats included).

  • Lead structured small-group hikes on local trails, beaches, and woods
  • Coach dogs into great leash manners, solo and as a pack
  • Cover Dog Walking, let-outs, potty breaks, and vacation drop-ins
  • Send photo updates and visit reports that make clients' whole day
  • Drive between visits across our service area
  • Keep learning: we pay for your continuing education in dog behavior
Schedule
  • 10 to 25 hrs/week, you pick the number. We just need it consistent.
  • Year-round only. No summer-only hires.
  • Primary need: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9 AM to 1 PM or 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Mon to Fri also considered. Evenings, weekends, and overnights optional.
Pay and Benefits
  • $16.94/hr paid training
  • $17 to $25/hr hiking pay. New hires start at the low end, no exceptions. Raises come with tenure and performance within our company.
  • Tips, mileage reimbursement, PTO, holiday pay, end-of-year bonuses
  • Paid Pet CPR certification plus an education stipend (dog training, Pet CPR Instructor)
  • Costco membership, employee discounts, referral program
  • Real W-2 employment with workers' comp and liability insurance
  • Advancement into leadership roles
Service Area

(must live in or very near, no exceptions)

Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, East Lyme & Niantic.


What You Bring
  • 18+, genuine love for animals, patient and respectful
  • Reliable, communicative, detail-oriented
  • Calm and confident with fearful, reactive, or excitable dogs
  • Happy outdoors in any weather
  • Can handle large or strong dogs (90+ lbs) and hike several miles a day over uneven terrain
  • Reliable vehicle, valid license, clean driving record, current auto insurance
  • Smartphone with data, able to pass a background check

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