Doggie Day School Trainer/ Kennel Technician

Doggy Dayschool Trainer
Top Dog Training and Resort is a fast growing, dog training/ boarding/ dayschool/ grooming facility. We are looking for hard working, self-motivated, and dependable people to join Team Top Dog as Doggy Day School Trainers and learn how to read the behavior language of dogs. Learn more about our brand here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iexkh-Q-Z9s

Doggy Day School Trainers are responsible for the supervision, control and management of Canines ensuring the safety of the play/training group, and staff. Doggy Day School Trainers are also responsible for ensuring the maintenance and cleaning protocol is adhered to at ALL times. This position requires a high level of responsibility as we are caring for the lives of animals and monitoring and maintaining a safe environment. This job requires being self-sufficient and the ability to multi-task. You must have a passion for working with animals and a flexible schedule (which includes weekends and holidays) ; the position is physically demanding, but the dogs are so rewarding. The essential responsibilities and requirements are as follows:

Primary Duties :

• Interact with staff members and dogs in play and/or training groups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play/training and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in the play/training group.
• Physically fit to stand on feet for 6-12 hour shift
• Maintain visual observation of canines as needed. Never leave dogs unattended.
• Control level of play/training by following dog management and control procedures and instructions provided by management.
• Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
• Must have a passion for working with animals
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

• Cleaning Duties

• Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of shelter areas, kennels, cages, yard and public areas following cleaning & disease control protocol, including spot cleaning throughout the day (e.g., sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, washing, etc.)
• Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required

• High School graduate or GED preferred
• Prior Experience working in the canine community
• Previous work experience demonstrating dependability

Due to the large number of calls received each day, phone inquiries will not be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person