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SalaryPuppy Wrangler
If you love working with dogs (puppies!) and have experience taking photo/video or creating Social Media Content, this unique position is for you! Dogs in Harmony is a full service training program for families that want to build clear communication with their dogs to create a better quality of life for every member of the house hold. We specialize in early puppy development, training and socialization as well as behavior and training needs that will come up during the lifetime of the dog. Our training center is located in Sunnyvale.
Our Puppy Wrangler provides training assistance, under the guidance of our Professional Trainer, during our Harmony School program.
Harmony School - Day school for puppies under the age of 4 months
- Monday - Friday 9 am - 2pm
Job Responsibilities:
Puppy Wranglers are responsible for:
- Cleaning up after puppies
- Filling water bowls
- Rotating toys
- Moving play pens or crates
- Setting up and breaking down equipment for training session
- Rotating puppies for potty breaks/training
- Facilitating crate training (with assistance of a trainer)
- Keeping a clean, organized and sanitary training room
- Taking update photos & video for puppy parents.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Our ideal candidate loves working with dogs and has photo/video and Social Media (TikTok, Instagram) experience. This candidate will fill a need for on-site training assistance as well as providing clients with quality update photos and videos. Demonstrated understanding of Social Media, primarily Instagram and TikTok and content creation is a plus.
- Our preferred candidates have either an interest in working with dogs and becoming a training professional, or are puppy lovers who enjoy creating Social Media Content and would enjoy working with the puppies in our facility while creating content for puppy parents and our audience to enjoy. If you're both-- even better!
- Likes receiving feedback and is interested in learning more about Dog Training, care, and service.
- Is a good listener and is able to follow directions and effectively communicate questions.
- Is organized and reliable. Can commit to a regular work schedule.
- Is proactive and service oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility toward our clients and the puppies we work with.
This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work that are required in this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. A copy of the job description for the actual position you are hired to fill will be provided at time of hire.
About Dogs in Harmony
Dogs in Harmony’s goal is to provide top quality Dog Training to owners looking to understand and meet the needs of their dog and set them up for success. We’re serious about providing our clients with the very best service and training available, and we’re just as serious about providing an awesome experience for our employees. As an organization built by a professional trainer, we understand the challenges associated with trying to make a career in the dog world and how limited opportunities for growth can be. We are committed to providing our employees with the support and opportunities they need to grow along with us.
Dogs in Harmony is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law.
Applicants must be over the age of 18.'
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Compensation package:
- Hourly pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience taking photos for or creating photo/video content for Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok?) If so, please describe below and link to any online accounts that demonstrate your experience.
- As a Puppy Wrangler your primary responsibilities will be working with puppies, bending/lifting puppies and equipment, cleaning up puppy messes, and setting up the facility. Please describe any experience you have working with dogs/animals, and let us know if interacting directly with the puppies or cleaning up after them is an issue for you.
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from our location in Sunnyvale?
Experience:
- dog handling/training: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
