Dog Walker Resume Example
Attentive Dog Walker with one years experience catering to domesticated dogs' personal needs when taking for walks. Relationship-focused when earning trust of animals to promote obedience and positive behavior. Passionate animal caregiver with priority on always acting with consideration and care when interacting with each dog.
- Basic animal care
- Pet toxins knowledgeable
- On and off-leash walks
- Environmental Awareness
- Dog Behavior
- Relationship-Building
- Continuing education in Dog Training
Denver , CO07/2020 - Current
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles and other animals to protect safety.
- Coordinated with animal owners for scheduling services and payment processing.
- Exercised dogs by walking twice per week.
- Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting and structured walks.
- Maintained pace according to size, age and agility to offer individualized walking experience for each dog.
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
- Alerted owners immediately of health or behavior problems for speedy resolution and care.
Wyandotte , MI09/2020 - 04/2021
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and organize school supplies leading by example.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts, and puzzles.
- Managed safety and security of all children under care.
New York , NY09/2019 - 03/2020
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and craft supplies for tidy home.
- Fostered close relationships with children by asking about school, friends and hobbies.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Fort Myers , FL03/2019 - 02/2020
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and baby clothes for tidy home.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played and read books to young child age four months to fourteen months.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Bottle-fed babies following parent instructions and feeding schedules.
- Gave children medicine following parent instructions and medication dosing information.
- Watched children playing with toys and games for safety and appropriate behavior.
- Bathed children, helped change into pajamas and assisted with brushing teeth before bed.
- Checked and changed diapers to keep babies and young children clean.
Currently I am in the transition of changing my career field from childcare to dog training, so I believe a great first step is to get in a dog daycare to open up my experience with multiple breeds and behaviors. I am a quick learner and pick up on routines easily so I believe I can be a great asset to a dog daycare so that all dogs get adequate socialization and exercise. I am also reliable and dependable as learned from my previous employers.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Animal Behavioral College
- Douglas High School
Job Titles Held:
- Dog Walker
- Childcare Worker
- Babysitter
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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