Live-In Kennel Caretaker

*Hiring in advance for a position opening in June of 2024*

About Our Kennels

Traction Dog Training Club is opening the first and only dog boarding kennels in Austin, TX designed specifically to accommodate dogs who are aggressive, reactive, intact, working, or otherwise not suitable for standard boarding kennels.

Our contact-free kennels will use indoor/outdoor runs with externally controlled doors and one-way tinted plexiglass walls to keep all dogs healthy and happy without being handled by people or coming into contact with other dogs.

Information about our SoloStay kennels is at www.tractiondtc.com/solostay.

About the Position

Our kennels are contact-free, meaning dogs are not directly handled by people and we do not facilitate playgroups, so caregiving is relatively simple. Required duties include:

• Morning duties: clean kennels and feed dogs (1-2 hours)
• Evening duties: feed dogs (30-60 minutes)
• Other duties: receive drop-offs and pick-ups on site during the day

Compensation

The Kennel Caretaker will be provided a gated and furnished house to live in, on site. Located right outside Austin, Texas. Bringing family and/or your own dogs is fine.

You will also be provided an office inside the kennel building and are welcome to use it for your own purposes. The hours and light demand of this job are perfect for someone who works a part time or even full time job remotely.

Additional compensation opportunities will be available and may be determined as makes sense for the selected individual. Opportunities to transition to a full time position as Kennel Manager are expected in the future.

Requirements

• You have prior professional experience with dogs or exotic animals.
• You have experience handling aggressive animals and are comfortable doing so.
• You are a neat freak and naturally keep your spaces tidy at all times.
• You easily connect with new people and could strike up a conversation with anyone.
• You prefer to stay at home.
• You’re a team player and are willing to be flexible in your role, as this is a new boarding facility.

Above all, you are exceptionally professional, communicative, and honest. Our team of 6 at Traction Dog Training Club is an outstanding group of highly qualified and professional individuals. We are Secret Service Leaders, Police K-9 Trainers, Dangerous & Exotic Animal Trainers, Veterinary Leaders, and the best Dog Behavior Modification Trainers. We want to work closely with you to ensure that all dogs and people involved with our boarding kennels have a smooth, safe, and happy experience (including you!).

www.tractiondtc.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,400.00 - $2,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Split shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Where do you currently live?
• This job requires you to live on-site near Bastrop, Texas. Are you willing to relocate?
• Please describe your prior experience working with dogs or exotic animals.
• What do you like most about this position?
• What do you like least about this position?

Ability to Relocate:

• Bastrop, TX 78602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person