Our Extensive Recruiting Process

The Swifto Team understands the deep bond people share with their pets, so we have made it a priority to only have the best dog walkers and pet sitters in the city. We've done this by carefully vetting every single dog walker and pet sitter that we work with. We ensure that our team is the best of the best. In fact, we only accept less than 1% of our applicants. Allow us to explain how:

Two Interviews

Every single person that becomes a dog walker for Swifto goes through two interviews. One phone interview, to make sure that they meet our basic requirements, and then a personal interview to make sure that they are experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about pets. Our staff only selects the cream of the crop: the people with the best pet care (and people) skills who will provide quality experience every single time.

Experience

All of our dog walkers have had years of experience with dogs. Including but not limited to:

Having worked as a pet sitter or dog walker in the past.
Having owned personal pets.
Having volunteered at shelters, dog daycares, or boarding facilities.

A Background Check

Before welcoming anyone to our team, we have a strict screening process including a full criminal background check. Rest assured, we only hire trustworthy people who have surpassed our rigorous standards!

A Comprehensive In-Person Onboarding Process

Our onboarding process is thorough and tailored to each local area. Depending on the area, this may involve activities such as shadow walks or specific orientation sessions like harness and leash guidance. Across all locations, our aim is to ensure that our dog walkers and pet sitters are not only caring and experienced with dogs and/or cats, but are also well-prepared. This includes practical steps such as a practice test walk and an in-person session on professionalism in dog walking and pet sitting, all conducted locally to maintain the highest standards of service.