Who it suits
Dog walking works well around other things. Many of the people we hear from are creatives between projects, freelancers who want time away from a screen, students, people working evening or weekend shifts, and parents fitting walks around school hours.
How flexible is it?
There are no shifts or rotas. When you apply, you tell us when you are typically free, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or evening, day by day. That is a guide for matching, not a commitment. Walks come to you in the app, and you take the ones that fit.
Short-notice or regular?
Some owners book the same walk every week. Others book on the day when plans change. You can choose short-notice walks, walks booked in advance, regular weekly walks or a mixture, and tell us how much notice you realistically need, including travel.
How much can a part-time walker earn?
Walks pay £12 for 20 minutes, £16 for 30 and £24 for 60. Home visits pay by type and length, from £8.50 for a 20-minute cat check-in. Paid every week. Three 30-minute walks on two lunchtimes a week comes to £96 a week, paid in full. See how much dog walkers earn in London for more examples.
Students and visa holders
Walkers work on a self-employed basis, so you need permission to do self-employed work in the UK. Student visas generally do not allow self-employment. If you are not sure about your situation, choose "I'm not sure" on the application and we will look at it properly rather than guess.
Where the jobs are
We are recruiting in Clapham, Battersea, Islington, Hackney, Peckham, Bermondsey, Camden and Shoreditch to start.
Questions
Is there a minimum number of walks?
No. You take the walks that fit. We do ask for your typical availability so we can match walks to you.
Can I walk dogs alongside a full-time job?
Yes, if your availability allows it. Early mornings, lunchtimes and evenings are all popular times for walks.