Dog jobs in Downend

At Chester’s Dog Walking, we’re always on the lookout for caring, reliable people to join our team. Our mission is to provide fun, enriching walks while delivering the highest standard of care to every one of our four-legged clients. We know each dog is unique, and we tailor their walks, interactions, and care to suit their individual needs.

What the role offers

• Plenty of cuddles, licks, and playtime with our gorgeous poochie clients (the dogs—not their humans!).
• An active, outdoor role exploring beautiful nature spots in all kinds of weather.
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with our human clients by sharing walk updates, photos, and supporting any training needs.
• A chance to deliver exceptional care and service every day.
• Flexible, self-employed work that fits around your lifestyle.
• Full support and training from day one, plus ongoing development as you grow with us.

What we’re looking for

• A genuine love for animals, with experience as a pet owner and/or in a similar role.
• A reliable, self-motivated person seeking a long-term, permanent role (ideally Monday–Friday).
• Commitment to building lasting relationships with both our human and canine clients.
• A smartphone and confidence using it for communication, updates, and sending photos.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Your own insured, taxed, and MOT-checked vehicle.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills (with both people and pups!).
• DBS and reference checks for client peace of mind.

Pay

This is a self-employed, commission-based role. Earn between £12.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on the number and type of walks completed.

Hours

As a self-employed walker, you can choose hours that suit you. Most client demand is Monday–Friday between 10:00–15:00, with additional opportunities outside these hours based on client needs. We ask for at least 2–4 hours per day (Monday–Friday) to ensure consistency for the dogs.

Who this role is ideal for

This position is perfect for anyone working around school runs, as most walks fall between 10:00 and 15:00. It also suits those who are semi-retired, retired, work from home, have another part-time job, or are simply looking for meaningful, flexible work.

You must be able to work within Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Stubbington, and Fareham.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

Pay: £12.75-£16.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to have a DBS check undertaken if successful in the application?
• Would you be prepared and feel comfortable to walk multiple dogs (up to 4) at one time?
• Do you have a full UK driving license and a vehicle that can transport up to 4 dogs that you can use for this job?
• Are you aware this is a self-employed role with a commission structure in place based on work undertaken to enable the successful candidate to earn an average between £11.00-£16.00 per hour depending on work undertaken?
• What days and number of hours are you looking to work each week? Are you flexible on hours worked each week or would you prefer a set number of hours?
• What skills do you possess that would make you an ideal candidate for this job?
• Why do you want to become a dog walker for Chester's Dog Walking?
• Here at Chester's Dog Walking reliability is critical in our walkers, how can you assure us you will be reliable in undertaking work you have accepted to do?
• How much money are you looking to earn per week?

Work Location: In person