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Shoreline Happy Paws is hiring a&nbsp;Dog Hiking Specialist&nbsp;to lead small-group hikes through Connecticut's most beautiful woods, beaches, and trails. This is a year round position. You'll Love This Job If You<ul><li>Would rather be in the woods than anywhere else</li><li>Light up at the challenge of teaching a group of dogs to walk nicely on leash together</li><li>Want a workday that ends muddy, tired, and happy</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this one might be yours. What You'll DoThis is primarily a hiking role. You'll also be performing dog walks, yard let-outs and potty breaks, and visiting clients' homes for dog walking or pet sitting appointments. This can include cats.<ul><li>Lead structured small-group hikes on local trails, beaches, and woods</li><li>Coach dogs into great leash manners, solo and as a pack</li><li>Walk dogs in neighborhoods when hikes aren't on the schedule</li><li>Handle yard let-outs and potty breaks</li><li>Visit clients' homes for dog walking or pet sitting (cats included)</li><li>Provide vacation drop-in care</li><li>Send photo updates and visit reports that make clients smile</li><li>Drive between visits across our service area</li><li>Expand your knowledge with contuing education about dog behavior</li></ul>Schedule<ul><li>Part-time, your choice: anywhere from 10 to 25 hrs/week</li><li>We just ask for consistency in your weekly schedule</li><li>Year-round role (no summer-only hires)</li><li>Primary need: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9 AM to 1 PM or 10 AM to 2 PM</li><li>Mon to Fri also considered</li><li>Optional evenings, weekends, and overnights if you want them </li></ul>Pay &amp; Benefits<ul><li>$16.94/hour during paid training</li><li>$17 to $25/hour dog hiking pay</li><li>New hires start at the low end of the range. You will not start at the mid or top. Raises come with tenure and performance.</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Higher pay through advancement into leadership roles and tenure</li><li>Tips, mileage reimbursement, PTO, holiday pay, end-of-year bonuses</li><li>Paid Pet CPR certification and education stipend (dog training, Pet CPR Instructor)</li><li>Costco membership, employee discounts, referral program</li><li>W-2 employment with workers' comp and liability insurance </li></ul>Service Area&nbsp;(must live in or very near - no exceptions)Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton, New London What We're Looking For<ul><li>Dog Lovers who are 18+ years old</li><li>Genuine love for animals; patient and respectful</li><li>Reliable, communicative, detail-oriented</li><li>Calm and confident around fearful, reactive, or excitable dogs</li><li>Comfortable, even happy, outdoors in all weather</li><li>Able to handle large or strong dogs (90+ lbs)</li><li>Physically active. Cam hike several miles a day over uneven terrain</li><li>Reliable vehicle, valid license, clean driving record, current auto insurance</li><li>Smartphone with data and ability to pass a background check</li></ul>After applying, please check your texts and email so we don't miss you! Instagram: instagram.com/cthappypawsCome walk with us. Grow with us.

Year Round - Dog Hiking Specialist

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Yes, I have a driver's license and my own car

I will have family/friends drive me around

I do not yet have a driver's license nor my own car

This role requires driving to assignments and transporting pets. Do you have a valid driver's license and a reliable, registered, fully insured personal vehicle available to you 100% of the time?

Yes, I consent to a background and reference check + employment history verification

If offered the position, do you consent to a background check, reference check, and work history verification?

What kind of work have you been looking for, and how do you see this role fitting into your life right now?

This is a part-time role. In detail, what's your ideal weekly schedule and full availability, including any work, school, or personal obligations that affect your hours or location? This is what we'll count on when extending an offer (periodic changes allowed).

If hired, when's the earliest you could start? An estimate is fine. Anything that could push that date?

If your availability doesn't match our current openings but your experience does, want us to keep you on file? You'll be first to hear about new roles at SHP (we hire across all shifts and time commitments).

Year Round - Dog Hiking Specialist

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