Group
Occupation
461431 Dog Walker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
461431 Dog Walker
Walks dogs for exercise on behalf of owners.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
New Zealand
- Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education
Main tasks
- 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