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Dog Walker

OSCA 461431

Employed

1,100

Part-time share

82.5%

Female share

74.4%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Dog Walker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Walks dogs for exercise on behalf of owners.

What they typically do

  • Walks dogs for exercise
  • Transports dogs safely and securely between homes and exercise locations
  • Ensures health and safety of dogs under their care
  • Encourages good behaviour and applies positive reward methods to dogs in public settings
  • Cleans up waste and follows council guidelines
  • Evaluates situations to ensure own personal safety

Where they work

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Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dog Walker.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.