In-Home Dog Boarding Pet Sitter Hound Lounge — Walnut Creek, CA About Hound Lounge At Hound Lounge , we believe dogs deserve to feel comfortable, loved, and at home while their families are away. We provide high-quality dog boarding and care, and we're looking for responsible, dog-loving individuals who can provide overnight boarding for our clients' dogs in their own homes . This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves dogs and enjoys having canine companions as part of their home. The Role We are looking for reliable In-Home Dog Boarding Pet Sitters who are comfortable welcoming Hound Lounge guests into their homes for overnight stays. Rather than boarding the dogs at a traditional kennel or facility, the dogs will stay in your home , where you'll provide them with a safe, comfortable, and loving environment while their owners are away.

Your responsibilities will include:

Welcoming boarding dogs into your home and helping them settle in comfortably Providing overnight care, supervision, companionship, and affection Feeding dogs according to their individual feeding schedules and instructions Providing regular potty breaks and walks Following each dog's specific care instructions Administering medications when necessary and as instructed Monitoring dogs throughout their stay and recognizing any unusual behavior or concerns Maintaining a clean, safe, and dog-friendly home environment Providing updates and communicating with Hound Lounge regarding the dogs in your care Treating every dog with patience, kindness, and the same level of care you would provide your own pet What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Absolutely loves dogs Has previous experience caring for dogs, pet sitting, boarding, daycare, fostering, veterinary care, or similar animal-care experience Has a safe, clean, and dog-friendly home Is comfortable having dogs stay overnight in their home Is dependable, responsible, and trustworthy Understands that every dog has a different personality, routine, and set of needs Is patient and comfortable handling dogs of different sizes and temperaments Can follow feeding, medication, exercise, and care instructions carefully Is attentive and proactive when it comes to the wellbeing of the dogs Has flexibility for weekends, holidays, and busy travel periods Your Home Because the dogs will be staying in your home, we are looking for applicants who can provide a safe and welcoming environment for overnight guests . Your home should be suitable for dogs and allow you to provide appropriate supervision and care throughout their stay. Applicants may be asked questions about their home environment, household members, pets, yard/fencing, and overall availability. Having your own dog is welcome, provided your dog is comfortable around other dogs. Why Hound Lounge? This is more than simply watching a dog overnight. You'll be providing a home-away-from-home experience for dogs whose families trust Hound Lounge to care for them. If you love dogs, enjoy their company, and would genuinely enjoy having a furry guest stay with you, this could be a great fit. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with dogs and their families while being part of the Hound Lounge care team.

Location:

Walnut Creek, CA /

Surrounding East Bay Position:

In-Home Dog Boarding Pet Sitter Employment Type:

[Part-time / Flexible]

Pay:

TBD How to Apply Please tell us about your experience with dogs, your availability for overnight boarding, and why you would be a great fit to provide a loving home environment for Hound Lounge guests. We'd also love to hear about your home environment, whether you currently have pets, and any experience you have with overnight dog boarding or pet sitting.

Pay:

$50.00 per day

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Work from home

Work Location:

In person