It’s a ruff job, but someone’s gotta do it! If you love dogs, have great dog and people skills and want to work with a wide variety of dogs, we would love to talk to you about a job as a dog handler at Wagging Tails Pet Resort. Our dog handlers will work to keep our pack safe, engaged and having fun. If you are interested in becoming a dog trainer, we can discuss training you alongside your work as a handler. To be a part of our team, you must be great with animals and people, listen to the owners’ comments and concerns regarding their pet and then use that knowledge to ensure all our guests have fun and stay safe. The staff is friendly and we all work as a team. No harsh handling techniques are permitted. Must be available days, nights, overnights, weekends and holidays. Must be here year round.
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision.
- Be detail oriented in a “fast-paced” work environment.
- Treat each pet with respect and decency.
- Communicate clearly and frequently with the team and pet owner.
- Always act and dress in a professional and work appropriate manner.
- Be able to multi-task and have strong attention to detail.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Be reliable and on time for work.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and fun working environment.
JOB DUTIES
- Care for and manage up to 30 dogs of varying temperaments.
- Monitor social time in play yards.
- Learn names and common behaviors of each dog and manage them accordingly.
- Use basic obedience commands for manners reminders and dog handling.
- Detect, discourage and manage overly excited, aggressive or inappropriate behavior.
- Ensure dogs are safe when being exercised and socialized during playtime.
- Report issues or bad behavior to manager/trainer.
- Immediately report injuries or health related issues to manager and front desk.
- Reward dogs for good behavior.
- Discourage jumping, pulling on leash, barking, growling, aggression, etc.
- Manage energy levels of all dogs in your care.
- Keep accurate records.
- Feed dogs and keep them healthy.
- Create and be a part of a fun environment.
- Learn how to play with dogs in a way that stimulates them and be a part of a fun, dynamic group of dogs.
- Keep the play yard clean and poop free.
- Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing kennels and kennel equipment.
- Emptying trash cans and poop bins.
- Disinfect facility and yards per the task list schedules.
- Wash and clean kennel and play equipment per the task list schedules.
- Maintain a clean and well-kept facility per the task list schedules.
- Must be available weekends and holidays.
Please provide Cover Letter and Resume. No phone calls or drop ins.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.50 per hour (starting)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Hours per week:
- 30-39
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
