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Dog Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Dog Handler

Seattle, WA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

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

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 ...

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Dog Sitter

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$25 - $200/day

Part-Time Dog Sitter / Overnight Pet Care I run a small, home-based dog-sitting business and am ... It is flexible, occasional work and could be a great fit for a college student, remote worker ...

Dog Handler

Seattle, WA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

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

Dog Bather

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$15.49 - $18/hr

Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Dog Bather to join the team at our busy groomers. You will bathe dogs of all sizes and temperaments to ...

Dog Handler

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

Working with Dogs * Receive Tips * Employee discounts * Competitive salary * Opportunity for advancement * Training & development Job Summary The Dog Stop ® is looking for enthusiastic Canine ...

Dog Bather

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$15.49 - $18/hr

Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Dog Bather to join the team at our busy groomers. You will bathe dogs of all sizes and temperaments to ...

Dog Bather

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$15.49 - $18/hr

Fun Working Environment * Interact with Pets Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Dog Bather to join the team at our busy groomers. You will bathe dogs of all sizes and temperaments to ...

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Comfortable working around dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperament * Ability to work in a physically active environment Company Description We are a locally-owned franchise. As part of one of the ...

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Comfortable working around dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperament * Ability to work in a physically active environment Company Description We are a locally-owned franchise. As part of one of the ...

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Dog Groomer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$50K/yr

This is a fantastic opportunity to do what you love every day -- working with dogs and making them look and feel their best. If you have a gentle touch, a keen eye for style, and a love for animals ...

Group Dog Walker

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Comfortable driving in SF traffic and working outdoors in all weather * Able to lift up to 70 lbs * A smartphone for daily communication Why Top Dog SF * Health stipend or 50% employer-paid group ...

Dog Groomer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$50K/yr

This is a fantastic opportunity to do what you love every day -- working with dogs and making them look and feel their best. If you have a gentle touch, a keen eye for style, and a love for animals ...

Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14 - $15.50/hr

Enthusiastic about working with pets * Respectful towards dogs, employees, and clients * Ability to work in a team environment * Personable and able to effectively communicate with staff and ...

Dog Groomer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$50K/yr

This is a fantastic opportunity to do what you love every day -- working with dogs and making them look and feel their best. If you have a gentle touch, a keen eye for style, and a love for animals ...

Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14 - $15.50/hr

Enthusiastic about working with pets * Respectful towards dogs, employees, and clients * Ability to work in a team environment * Personable and able to effectively communicate with staff and ...

Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Enthusiastic about working with pets * Respectful towards dogs, employees, and clients * Ability to work in a team environment * Personable and able to effectively communicate with staff and ...

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Dog Handler

Seattle, WA • On-site

Downtown Dog Lounge LLC
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training • 11 - 50 employees

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

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