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Downtown Dog Lounge

Dog Handler

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $22.87/hr

Position Overview & Purpose The Dog Handler is responsible for providing direct care for our dogs, as well as their health and safety while on-site, resulting in exceptional customer service and high ...

Revolution Dog Training

Dog Trainers

Tampa, FL · Remote

Revolution Dog Training is seeking a Dog Trainer (certified preferred) with at least 1 year of professional experience. We are looking for individuals who can work well independently and with others ...

Revolution Dog Training

Dog Trainers

Tampa, FL · Remote

Revolution Dog Training is seeking a Dog Trainer (certified preferred) with at least 1 year of professional experience. We are looking for individuals who can work well independently and with others ...

The Dog Stop

Dog Groomer

Metairie, LA · On-site

The Dog Stop ® is seeking talented groomers to join our established canine care team. Whether you're looking to grow your client base or find a supportive work environment, we provide the facility ...

Smelly Dog

Dog Bather/Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

Smelly Dog is a fun place to work with friendly, positive people and lots of cute dogs. If you are a hardworking person looking for a great work environment, please send us a resume. We will train ...

Smelly Dog

Dog Bather/Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

Smelly Dog is a fun place to work with friendly, positive people and lots of cute dogs. If you are a hardworking person looking for a great work environment, please send us a resume. We will train ...

The Dog Stop

Dog Groomer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

Over 11 Years in Business The Dog Stop ® is seeking talented groomers to join our established canine care team. Whether you're looking to grow your client base or find a supportive work environment ...

Dog Days Greensboro

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Dog Handler

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$11 - $14/hr

Dog Days is seeking a reliable Dog Handler. The position requires you to interact with the dogs, monitor their behavior and clean up after them. You must be able to be on your feet for 7 hours ...

The Dog Stop

Dog Groomer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$250 - $1.5K/wk

The Dog Stop ® is seeking talented groomers to join our established canine care team. Whether you're looking to grow your client base or find a supportive work environment, we provide the facility ...

Downtown Dog Lounge LLC

Dog Handler

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $22.87/hr

Position Overview & Purpose The Dog Handler is responsible for providing direct care for our dogs, as well as their health and safety while on-site, resulting in exceptional customer service and high ...

Downtown Dog Lounge LLC

Dog Handler

Seattle, WA

$21.30 - $22.87/hr

Description Position Overview & Purpose The Dog Handler is responsible for providing direct care for our dogs, as well as their health and safety while on-site, resulting in exceptional customer ...

Downtown Dog Lounge LLC

Dog Handler

Seattle, WA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Position Overview & Purpose The Dog Handler is responsible for providing direct care for our dogs, as well as their health and safety while on-site, resulting in exceptional customer service and high ...

Downtown Dog Lounge LLC

Dog Handler

Seattle, WA

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Description Position Overview & Purpose The Dog Handler is responsible for providing direct care for our dogs, as well as their health and safety while on-site, resulting in exceptional customer ...

DogWalks Dog Care, Inc

Dog Walker

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Company Description We've been here since the beginning Dogwalks is one of the original San Francisco dog walking companies, and one of the oldest. We've been successful because we've stuck to our ...

DogWalks Dog Care, Inc.

Dog Walker

San Francisco, CA

$20/hr

Company Description We've been here since the beginning Dogwalks is one of the original San Francisco dog walking companies, and one of the oldest. We've been successful because we've stuck to our ...

The Dog Stop - Lake Charles

Dog Bather

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

Working with Dogs * Receive Tips * Employee discounts Benefits/Perks * 20 Day of Free Boarding (Non-Peak Days) * 10% off of Retail * Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets * Free Daycare when ...

The Reserve Dog Resort

Dog Groomer

Hilliard, OH · On-site

DOG GROOMERS - FULL & PART TIME We're looking for a groomer who loves the craft -- and cares just as much about how a dog feels during the groom as how they look when it's finished. Who We Are We're ...

The Dog Wizard

Experienced Dog Trainer

West Chester, OH · On-site

$35K - $80K/yr

At The Dog Wizard, we are passionate about helping dogs and their owners build stronger, happier relationships through clear communication, fair training, and lasting results. As our business ...

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Dog Handler

Downtown Dog Lounge

Seattle, WA • On-site

$21.30 - $22.87/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Overview & Purpose
The Dog Handler is responsible for providing direct care for our dogs, as well as their health and safety while on-site, resulting in exceptional customer service and high-quality pet care.
A Week in the Life of a Dog Handler
The following is a list of general job responsibilities for the Dog Handler position. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive and may be amended to meet changing business needs.
Daily Operations:
  • Live out and be a positive advocate for Downtown Dog Lounge's safety culture
  • Understand and uphold the Purpose and Core Values of the business in actions and words
  • Actively oversee a designated dog park in person to ensure positive and safe dog interactions and mitigate escalating behaviors
  • Develop thorough knowledge and understanding of dog breeds and dog behavior
  • Follow all safety guidelines and protocols
  • Attend daily recap meetings, as well as read and understand recap daily

Spend Time With Dogs & Their Parents:
  • Provide exceptional customer service, including transparent communication
  • Develop strong relationships with customers (dogs and people)
  • Learn basic customer service, concierge, and front-facing role duties (answering the phone, replying to emails, posting in Slack, etc.)
  • Perform additional services such as dog walks, dog jogs, and one-on-one play with a ball
  • Become an proficient Gingr user and communicating with pet parents
  • Assist with dog rotations and mealtimes
  • Assist with running dogs at check-in and check-out

Support with Cleaning:
  • Clean up after dogs
  • Cleanliness of the location
  • Perform additional cleaning and disinfection duties including, but not limited to, taking out the garbage, mopping, cleaning crates and surfaces, laundry, etc.

Support the Team:
  • Uphold DDL Purpose and Values, communicating clearly, openly, honestly, and kindly
  • Communicate and participate as part of the team
  • Attend periodic required trainings and All Team Meetings
  • Mentor new team members as assigned
  • Perform other daily tasks as assigned by the Pack Leader and/or Supervisors
  • Cross-train for other positions within the company over time (concierge, pack leader, trainer, bather, etc.)

Downtown Dog Lounge is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We look forward to your application.
Requirements
Experience and Education:
  • Minimum of High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Must be 18 years of age to work independently in the dog parks

Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Comfortable working within close proximity to approximately 30 dogs in an enclosed park
  • Desire to develop a thorough understanding of dog behavior
  • Quick reaction time to unpredictable situations
  • Comfortable working in a loud environment
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Comfortable standing for 8 hours at a time
  • Able to lift 45 pounds
  • Must be flexible and will be expected to be available to work weekends, evenings, and during holidays

Salary Description
$21.30 / hour - $22.87 / hour, based on experience

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