Management Out of Touch - Dog Walker Fur-Get Me Not Employee Review

2.0
Jul 6, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

You can make your own schedule to a certain extent, and you're outside all day (if that's your thing). Playing with the dogs is fun, and the pay is decent if you can get a pretty full workload.

Cons

It's difficult to get a full workload, and the office doesn't seem all that interested in helping its employees get to that point. The management is also pretty out of touch with the realities of the tasks of their walkers, and while mistakes are immediately punished, good work is rarely recognized. It is very cliqueish and I saw the same employees being praised over and over again while myself and other walkers who I knew were doing just as well were left out in the cold. There is a pervasive air of unprofessionalism.

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5.0
Feb 16, 2026
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Pros

- overall genuine and understanding management team (Steve and Robb were especially great to work with) - flexible scheduling (they try to schedule shifts that they need but will work with availability) - advancement and educational opportunities within the company (they really try to teach you about dog behavior and management) - overall friendly staff - communication with management and office staff is pretty efficient - spending time with dogs (of course) - company benefits for part time positions (min 30hours, I believe)

Cons

- some dogs/playgroups can be difficult to work with on some days - it's hard to find people who can truly understand and explain dog behaviors eloquently enough to learn from them (behaviors are quick and subtle & most people have a hard time concisely describing behaviors and how to manage them), so it can be a slow learning process - can be overwhelming if not usually around dogs very often - starting pay is relatively low (you can get raises but it may take some time)

4.0
Jun 6, 2024
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Pros

Good work environment, friendly staff

Cons

no structure, very relaxed managerial

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