Part-Time
Pet Sitter and Dog Walker
Posted on 9/7/2026
The Comforted Canine
1-10 employees
In-home dog care marketplace
No salary listed
Round Rock, TX, USA
In Person
Service area and client homes are set based on sitter availability.
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- Experience caring for dogs or cats, especially in a pet-sitting capacity.
- Ability to confidently handle dogs ranging from small to large.
- Ability to work reliably, punctually, and with attention to detail.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in clients’ homes.
- A smartphone with reliable internet access and a camera.
- Experience administering medication, including oral medication, injections, or fluids.
- Weekend and holiday availability.
- Feed pets and refresh their water.
- Clean up pet waste.
- Provide playtime, affection, or companionship according to each pet’s personality.
- Send visit updates and photos through the app.
- Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
- Bring in mail or packages.
- Adjust lights, blinds, or trash and recycling when requested.
- Administer medication when within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
- Provide walks, drop-in visits, extended daytime visits, overnight stays, or 24-hour live-in care.
The Comforted Canine is best understood as an in-home dog-sitting and dog-walking service platform. Local sitters and walkers deliver care in clients' homes while central teams operate the marketplace and customer experience. It connects pet owners with screened independent care providers and supports matching, scheduling, communication, and service administration. Work may include independent caregiving opportunities plus technology, operations, marketing, and support functions. The profile distinguishes contractor opportunities from direct corporate employment.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hiring listings in 2026 show active demand across Salt Lake City and beyond.
- Fresh 2026 service pages signal ongoing expansion and active customer acquisition.
- Reviews and partner listings emphasize insured, bonded sitters, supporting trust-sensitive conversions.
What critics are saying
- No funding history leaves growth dependent on owner cash and operating profits.
- Independent contractor sitters create service consistency risk and legal classification exposure.
- Rover and Wag! can outspend them on demand generation, crushing local acquisition economics.
What makes The Comforted Canine unique
- Dan built The Comforted Canine around in-home care, not boarding, since 2025.
- The company offers 30, 45, and 60-minute visits plus overnight and live-in care.
- It serves multiple metros, including Utah County, Los Angeles County, and San Francisco.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours