We surveyed 2,241 dog walkers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical dog walker. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a dog walker?
Low
High
Working as a dog walker typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that dog walkers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a dog walker?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a dog walker typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a dog walker?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a dog walker.
Do dog walkers work full-time or part-time?
20% of dog walkers work in full-time roles while 80% work part-time.
Is being a dog walker stressful?
Low
High
Dog walkers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a dog walker?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a dog walker.
How competitive is the workplace for dog walkers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for dog walkers.
Does being a dog walker require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for dog walkers.
Are dog walkers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Dog walkers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do dog walkers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally dog walkers will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a dog walker physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a dog walker requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are dog walkers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Dog walkers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a dog walker require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a dog walker.
Does being a good dog walker require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a dog walker.