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
Next release Unknown
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
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