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How to Hire Professional Dog Walkers

How to Find Dog Walkers

If you need to hire someone to walk your dog for you when you are out of town or at work, there are many ways that you can search for the perfect candidate for the job. You may want to consider hiring someone that is a certified dog walker so that you can rest assured that they have the knowledge and experience that will prevent problems from occurring.


  1. Look in the newspaper to see if anyone is advertising their dog walking services. People often place ads in the classified section looking for dogs to walk to earn an extra income. You can also browse the online classifieds section of your local newspaper to find any ads that are posted.

  2. Place an ad in the newspaper that states your needs. List the services that you would like the dog walker to provide as well as the number of dogs that you have. If you would like the dog walker that you hire for the job to be certified you should list this requirement in your listing so that only certified dog walkers contact you about the position.

  3. Visit craigslist to see if there are any ads from people who are offering their dog walking services. Be sure to click on the link for the city and state where you live so that you receive only local results. You can use the convenient search bar to quickly narrow down your search for available dog walkers.

  4. Post an ad on craigslist. You can post an ad for free on craigslist that will be available immediately for all to see. Be sure to list the amount of compensation that you will be offering as well as the type and number of dogs that you have. You can also request that only certified dog walkers contact you in regard to the position if you wish.

  5. Post an ad on bulletin boards in your local community. Many stores offer bulletin boards where members of the community can post want ads for services offered or wanted as well as items for sale. Make up a flyer with the information pertaining to the job as well as your contact phone number where you can be reached.