Do I need experience working with dogs professionally?

No. If you've grown up with dogs, volunteered at a shelter, or spent time around animals, that counts. Adventure Pack provides full training on pack management, trail safety, canine first aid, and operational procedures.

Do I need my own car to work at Adventure Pack?

For Trail Hike Leader and Dog Walker positions, yes. You'll be picking up dogs from homes across Scarsdale, Bronxville, Rye, and other service areas. You must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. Weekend & Boarding Support roles do not require a vehicle.

Is the job full-time or part-time?

Both options are available. Many team members work part-time around other commitments. Full-time positions are available for experienced hike leaders who want to take on multiple packs per day.

What happens during the working trail day?

Before hiring, Adventure Pack invites candidates on a real hike with an experienced leader. You'll see the full routine — pickups, trail management, pack dynamics, drop-offs. It's a chance for you to see if you love it, and you're compensated for your time.

Careers at Adventure Pack

Adventure Pack is hiring dog hikers, dog walkers, and trail leaders in Westchester County, NY. If you love the outdoors, love dogs, and want a job that gets you off a desk and onto real trails every day, we want to hear from you. We're a small, close-knit team that takes dog care seriously — and has a lot of fun doing it.

Why Work With Us

Adventure Pack isn't a dog-walking app or a franchise. We're a locally owned team founded in 2020 by Dany Torres right here in Westchester. Our people are the reason families trust us with their dogs, and we treat our team accordingly.

Work outdoors every day. No cubicles, no fluorescent lights. You'll spend your shifts on trails in Saxon Woods, Kensico Dam, Cranberry Lake, and dozens of other parks across Westchester.
Small packs, real relationships. You'll get to know every dog by name, personality, and quirks. Our groups stay small (4-8 dogs) so you can give each one real attention.
Safety-first culture. We invest in training — canine first aid, behavior assessment, emergency protocols. You'll never be thrown into a situation without preparation.
Clear communication and respect. We set clear expectations, give honest feedback, and value your input. No drama, no micromanagement.
Flexible scheduling. We work around your availability. Many of our team members are students, athletes, or people with second careers who value non-traditional hours.

Open Positions

Trail Hike Leader

Lead small groups of dogs on 60-to-90-minute trail hikes across Westchester County. You'll pick up dogs from their homes, drive to trail locations, manage the pack on the trail, and return them safely.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, shifts typically 8am-2pm
Requirements: Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, comfort handling multiple dogs off-leash, ability to hike 3-5 miles in varied terrain and weather
Experience: Professional dog handling experience preferred but not required — we train the right people
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, discussed during interview

Dog Walker

Provide 1:1 walks for dogs throughout our service area — Scarsdale, Bronxville, Rye, Eastchester, Harrison, Tuckahoe, Ardsley, and White Plains. Ideal for someone who prefers solo outings with individual dogs.

Schedule: Flexible, Monday through Saturday. Morning and midday shifts available.
Requirements: Reliable transportation, comfort with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, ability to walk 30-90 minutes per session
Pay: Per-walk compensation, discussed during interview

Weekend & Boarding Support

Help care for boarding dogs on weekends. This includes morning and evening routines, supervised yard time, walks, feeding, and enrichment activities at our boarding facility.

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, morning and/or evening shifts
Requirements: Comfort with overnight-stay dogs, attention to feeding schedules and medication routines, calm and patient demeanor
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, discussed during interview

What We Look For

You don't need a degree in animal science or ten years of experience. We care about character and fit. The right candidates share these qualities:

Genuinely dog-obsessed. Not "I like dogs" — more like "I would rather spend my day with dogs than people."
Physically fit and outdoorsy. You'll be hiking trails in heat, cold, rain, and mud. This is not a desk job.
Reliable and punctual. Dogs and their families count on us showing up on time, every time. Consistency matters more than almost anything.
Calm under pressure. Dogs pick up on energy. If two dogs get into it on the trail, we need someone who stays steady, not someone who panics.
Good communicator. You'll send photo updates to families, coordinate with the team, and flag any concerns about a dog's health or behavior.

What the Job Is Really Like

A typical day as a Trail Hike Leader looks something like this:

7:15am — Check today's pack lineup and route assignment in our scheduling app
8:00am — Start pickups. Drive to each dog's home, greet them, get them loaded safely.
9:00am — Arrive at the trail. Do a safety check, assess energy levels, and head out.
10:45am — Hike wraps up. Basic cleaning and towel-dry for muddy pups. Snap photos and videos.
11:00am — Start drop-offs. Return each dog home, make sure they have fresh water, send updates to owners.
11:30pm — Second group pickup (if scheduled). Repeat.
3:00pm — Done for the day.

You'll come home tired, probably muddy, and smelling like wet dog. But you'll also come home knowing you gave a bunch of dogs the best part of their day.

How to Apply

Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within a few days. If it looks like a good fit, we'll set up a short phone call and then a working trail day so you can see if this is right for you.