Chicago, IL Dog Walking Jobs

The average pay rate for dog walking jobs in Chicago, IL on Care.com is $20.75 per hour as of December 2023. This rate may vary depending on how much experience you have working with dogs, how many pets the family wants you take care of, how often you will be needed to walk a family's dog and how much time the family would like you spend with each dog walk.

Care.com has 4 dog walking jobs in Chicago, IL. You can search for local jobs by distance from Chicago and hourly pay rate. From there, you can read the specific job requirements and apply to the job that suits your needs. In addition, you can create a profile and wait to be contacted with dog walking job offer from others.

Dog parents want to know they can trust you with their pets, so it's important to fill your Care.com profile with pictures of the dogs you've walked in the past. This shows any potential client that you've got the experience necessary to take care of their dog and have a genuine love for animals. Be sure to mention how far are you willing to travel from Chicago and if you have your own transportation. Also highlight the techniques you use for rewarding and disciplining dogs so families know if they share your philosophy before hiring you for the job.