What’s an example of a day working at Swifto?
On a typical day of working here, you’ll do 5-6 walks a day depending on your availability. You’ll start by going over your schedule on the app the previous night so you’re prepared for the next day. You’ll make sure you have the keys needed and plan out which route you will take to get to all of your walks on time. Once it is time to do your first walk, you’ll travel to your first walk and greet your furry friend! You’ll make sure Fido is fastened in comfortably and securely to his harness or leash, then it’s time for an adventure! Throughout the walk, you’ll need to pay close attention to how the dog’s feeling, if he’s made any new friends, what he’s interested in, etc and when he does his business. You’ll have the pup you’re walking pose for some cute photos to send to the client, then once you’re finished you'll travel to your next regular client, and, once you’re finished for the day, you’ll head back home knowing you made some Swifto dogs happy as can be!
What will my route look like?
As a dog walker at Swifto you will have a consistent route and can pick up some sporadic walks here and there as well. Your consistent route will all be in the same neighborhood but won't necessarily be close to your home, typically a dog walker will travel up to 30 minutes to their route, then their walks will be within walking distance throughout your scheduled time slot.
How long does the application process take?
The application process usually takes about a week from start to finish, depending on your availability and if all goes smoothly. First, you’ll submit your application on the Swifto website here. From there, someone from our team will give you a call. If we think you are a good fit, you’ll be invited to the office for an in person interview. If that goes well, we will start your onboarding process! The onboarding process can be completed within a couple of days if you complete all of your documents quickly.
How much will I get paid?
On an average day providing services for Swifto clients, you may do between five and ten walks/visits a day depending on your specific schedule. Take a look at the pay chart here to calculate your earnings. For a 20 minute walk/visit, your starting pay is $12.50. So, if you do seven 20 minute walks/visits a day your starting pay would come out to be $87.50 per day + tips. You are welcome to do as many walks/visits as you'd like per day, but keep in mind that it does take time to get from one client to the other. Every 400 walks or visits you complete will move you to the next pay tier, which comes with an automatic pay raise.
