Dog Sitter for Pup with Separation Anxiety (1 Evening/Week)

Anticipated Hours Per Week

Schedule:

We're looking for dog sitting once a week on Tuesday or Wednesday evening (we'd like to pick a day of the week and stick with that each week). The plan would be for you to arrive at 6pm and then stay with our dog until we come home (no later than 10pm). We're happy to provide notice of how long we expect to be out for a given evening in advance. 

This would be an ongoing, weekly position through the 2nd week of December (i.e., end of UW's Fall Semester), with the option to continue after the winter holidays if interested.

Salary/Wage Range:

Number Of Positions

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Our dog is very sweet and loves people but is working through some mild separation anxiety. She is sometimes a little stressed when we initially leave, but quickly settles and generally just sleeps the whole time. This would be a great position for someone who is happy to do work/homework, watch tv, or otherwise chill for a few hours while hanging with our dog in our home.

We are seeking someone who is patient, enjoys spending time with dogs, and is comfortable providing a calming presence. The ideal candidate will have experience with dogs, especially those with behavioral challenges like separation anxiety.

Duties include:

• Keeping our dog company to reduce their anxiety
• Providing attention, playing, or offering calm activities based on our dog’s needs.
• Following any specific instructions for maintaining the dog’s routine
• Letting her out to the backyard for a bathroom break as necessary

Salary/Wage Range:

$20/hr with 2 hours per week of pay guaranteed regardless of whether we end up needing dog sitting that week or not

Location: 

We are based on the Near West Side a few blocks west of Camp Randall Stadium. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who loves dogs and is looking for occasional evening work. If you’re interested in helping a sweet dog feel more at ease when we’re out, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications:

We are looking for someone who is/has:

• Experience with dogs preferred, especially those with anxiety
• Reliable and punctual
• Patience and a gentle, caring attitude

Application Instructions:

Please send a brief message to cyzhang@wisc.edu sharing your experience with dogs, availability, and why you’d be a good fit for this role.

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