Paw Pals is looking to hire energetic and skilled dog daycare and boarding attendants to provide care to dogs in group play and/or one-on-one boarding time. The attendant's responsibilities include observing and assessing behavioral patterns in dogs, exercising dogs as needed, and utilizing various dog-training techniques to encourage positive group play and correct problematic behaviors. You should also be able to disinfect all play and exercise equipment as required and perform opening or closing cleaning tasks.
To be successful as a pack leader, you should be observant, patient, and adept at handling different breeds and sizes of dogs. Ultimately, an outstanding pack leader should be able to remain calm in difficult situations as well as demonstrate exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Dog Handler Responsibilities:
- Manage groups of dogs between 13-18
- Monitoring dogs during assigned play and socialization times to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Consistently evaluating dogs to ensure proper play and safety.
- Ensuring that all sleep, play, and training areas are clean and sanitary.
- Assisting in providing food and medication to dogs.
- Promptly reporting injuries, accidents, or medical issues to management.
- Maintain great customer service with clients
- Prepare facility for opening and closing shifts including setting security, cleaning, and maintenance
Dog Handler Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven experience working as a Dog Handler.
- The ability to handle different breeds and sizes of dogs.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision.
- The ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
- Excellent problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- A love for dogs.
- An observant, alert, and patient disposition.
Preferred:
- Completion of an approved Dog Handler training program
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person