Dog Handler/Trainer/Kennel Assistant/Dog Groomer

Dog Handler/Trainer/Kennel Assistant/Dog Groomer Pleasant Hill, CA

Dog Over Breed
Full Time Pleasant Hill, CA 15.5 - 18 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

Dog Over Breed – Job Responsibilities

Dog Over Breed reserves the right to amend the responsibilities at any time.

Along with the responsibilities mentioned below, Employee must be willing to assist with/complete ANY work needed to make the working environment better including but not limited to, loading/unloading supplies, maintenance (i.e., building), cleaning, and other work as it arises.

Supervise Playrooms

  • Maintain control of a large group of open-play dogs
  • Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and re-direct escalated play
  • Quickly address behavioral issues without the use of force or physical punishment
  • Engage in stimulating, fun, educational activities and games with the dogs
  • Educate the dogs by teaching them to follow basic commands such as sit, down, and stay
  • Attend to any dogs with special needs
  • Understanding and recognizing Canine Body Language and signs of stress and escalating behaviors.

Keep playroom safe & healthy

  • Always keep playroom clean
  • Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments to maintain a safe, clean play environment
  • Follow proper protocols with pet safe cleaning solutions
  • Handle morning and late afternoon feedings
  • Administer medications
  • Create and maintain medication charts
  • Maintain clean and tidy pet areas, beds & corrals
  • Organize and maintain a tidy dog food, supplement, and treat area
  • Maintain storage of pet supplies, leashes, toys, etc.
  • Create and oversee schedule for daily dog care

Health and spa

  • bathe any size dog
  • brush coat of any dog
  • trim nails, clean teeth, and clean ears
  • Meet high standards in administering medication and following allergy protocols

Outside Dog Walking

  • Cleaning up after pet and disposing of pet waste
  • Take dogs (in a pack of 4 to 10 dogs) out for an adventure, hiking, parks, trails, shopping centers, parking lots, neighborhoods, etc.
  • Follow safety protocols to keep pack safe (no meeting/sniffing other dogs, keep dogs away from all people and dogs, no pets by strangers, keeping a safe distance to maintain control of dogs, etc.)
  • All dogs must be always on leash and leash(es) must be in your hand. Except when taking a picture then leashes must be tied together with other dogs accordingly. NO SINGLE LEASH
  • ALWAYS be professional and friendly with people regardless of their attitude. Best to avoid and continue walking when coming across to anyone rude.

Teamwork

  • Work as part of a team to make every day the most exciting day ever!
  • Effectively communicate with management and team members
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Own personal development, look for opportunities to grow and learn
  • Work in conjunction with House Manager and Assistant to ensure around the clock care is provided, especially when owner is traveling

Qualifications

  • Must love dogs!
  • Must have reliable transportation and great time management skills
  • Honest, compassionate, strive to always be open and not pass judgment
  • Must treat each dog as if they were your own
  • Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing
  • Ability to work flexible day and hours, including holidays and weekends
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Pleasant Hill, CA 94523: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

Dog Handler/Trainer/Kennel Assistant/Dog Groomer
Dog Over Breed

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