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Riverview Farm Kennel

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Hands On Working Kennel Manager/Dog Trainer

Austin, TX · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Ensure top-quality care and safety for all dogs * Feed, exercise, and monitor dogs daily * Oversee ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Relocation assistance upon ...

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Hands On Kennel Manager/Dog Trainer

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Ensure top-quality care and safety for all dogs * Feed, exercise, and monitor dogs daily * Oversee ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Relocation assistance upon ...

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Hands On Working Kennel Manager/Dog Trainer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Ensure top-quality care and safety for all dogs * Feed, exercise, and monitor dogs daily * Oversee ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Relocation assistance upon ...

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Hands On Working Kennel Manager/Dog Trainer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Ensure top-quality care and safety for all dogs * Feed, exercise, and monitor dogs daily * Oversee ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Relocation assistance upon ...

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Hands On Working Kennel Manager/Dog Training

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Ensure top-quality care and safety for all dogs * Feed, exercise, and monitor dogs daily * Oversee ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Relocation assistance upon ...

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Hands On Working Kennel Manager/Dog Trainer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Ensure top-quality care and safety for all dogs * Feed, exercise, and monitor dogs daily * Oversee ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Relocation assistance upon ...

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Hands On Working Kennel Manager/Dog Trainer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Ensure top-quality care and safety for all dogs * Feed, exercise, and monitor dogs daily * Oversee ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Relocation assistance upon ...

DogiZone

Dog Daycare Attendant

Rockville, MD · On-site

$17.65/hr

Description Crazy about Canines? We're Looking for Top Dogs Interested in Career Growth. Want a job ... Bi-weekly weekend shifts * Part-time shifts may vary

Dogizone

Dog Daycare Attendant

Rockville, MD · On-site

$17.65/hr

Crazy about Canines? We're Looking for Top Dogs Interested in Career Growth. Want a job you'll love ... Bi-weekly weekend shifts * Part-time shifts may vary

DogiZone

Dog Daycare Attendant

Rockville, MD · On-site

$17.65/hr

Crazy about Canines? We're Looking for Top Dogs Interested in Career Growth. Want a job you'll love ... Bi-weekly weekend shifts * Part-time shifts may vary

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How much do weekend top dog jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend top dog in the United States is $14.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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What are some common challenges faced by a Weekend Top Dog in a dog daycare setting?

As a Weekend Top Dog, you'll often manage a larger number of dogs with fewer staff on duty, which can make supervision and safety a top priority. Balancing playtime, feeding schedules, and individual care needs requires strong organizational skills and the ability to quickly address conflicts between dogs. Additionally, you'll interact frequently with pet owners during drop-offs and pick-ups, so strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Flexibility and the ability to stay calm under pressure will help you succeed in this dynamic environment.

What is a Weekend Top Dog?

A Weekend Top Dog is typically a supervisory or leadership role assigned to oversee operations during weekends in various settings such as kennels, dog daycares, or animal shelters. The person in this role ensures the safety, care, and well-being of animals, coordinates staff schedules, and handles any emergencies or special situations that may arise during the weekend. This position may also involve customer service responsibilities, such as communicating with pet owners and managing check-ins and check-outs. Weekend Top Dogs usually require experience working with animals and strong organizational and leadership skills.

What is the difference between Weekend Top Dog vs Pet Care Assistant?

AspectWeekend Top DogPet Care Assistant
CertificationsDog training, obedience certificationsPet first aid, basic animal care
Work EnvironmentDog parks, client homes, pet training centersAnimal shelters, pet stores, client homes
Industry UsageDog training, pet behavior coachingAnimal care, grooming, basic pet sitting

Weekend Top Dog typically focuses on dog training and behavior coaching, requiring certifications in obedience and training. Pet Care Assistants provide basic animal care and support, often with pet first aid certifications. While both roles involve working with animals, Weekend Top Dog emphasizes training and behavioral improvement, whereas Pet Care Assistants focus on daily care and support tasks.

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Canine Coach

Dogtopia of Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights, IL

$16 - $17/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

START EARNING TODAY! QUALIFIED CANDIDATES - INTERVIEWED AND HIRED SAME DAY!

Start at $16 and move to $17 after 3 months of training complete. Earn increases based on tenure and performance.

Move to Full time to start earning benefits (90 days required working at least 5 shifts a week). Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and retirement plan.
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Bring your dog to work? That's right!

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare has an opening for an energetic team player to be the star of our playroom as a Canine Coach. We are looking for dog lovers who are eager to learn about dog behavior and become experts in Playroom Management. We provide extensive training for this position.
Benefits include bringing your dog to work with you during the shifts that you work! Your pup benefits from socialization, basic commands and training from canine coaches, and they go home Dogtopiatired just for being an employee dog!
Benefits also include:

  • Increase in hourly wage with completion of canine coach training (levels 2 and 3) within 90 days
  • $25 Birthday Bonus
  • Additional pay for working select holidays
  • Employee referral program
  • Quarterly bonus for customer service survey at 90% or higher
  • Years of Service Bonuses for reaching annual milestones
Already have experience in dog daycare? PERFECT! Bring your experience and take on an early leadership role. All positions at Dogtopia typically begin as a Canine Coach and there will be many opportunities for high performers to take on extended roles within the organization.
You are:

  • A dog lover (obviously!) - we care deeply about the dogs in our care and you will too.
  • A team player - we have each other’s backs.
  • A perfectionist - we are always looking to learn and improve.
  • Brave - we see challenges as fun and are not afraid of failure.
  • Honest - dishonesty of any kind is not tolerated in our culture.
  • Willing and able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
You will:

  • Supervise playrooms and educate dogs
  • Have fun on camera! All playrooms are equipped with cameras for Pet Parents to stay engaged
  • Proactively manage a large group of dogs in open-play to reinforce good behavior and keep them playing well. This is not just playing with dogs.
  • Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and manage the energy level by redirecting dogs when necessary.
  • Learn Dogtopia’s positive-reinforcement and redirection process for gently addressing undesirable behaviors.
  • Engage in stimulating, fun, educational activities and games with the dogs.
Keep playroom safe & healthy

  • Keep playroom clean at all times (yes, this does mean cleaning up poop).
  • Complete cleaning procedures to ensure the long-term cleanliness of the playroom.
  • Follow proper protocols with pet-safe cleaning solutions.
Work in the Spa

  • Bathe dogs of all sizes (some very large) using our state of the art Spa facility
  • Trim nails, clean teeth, and clean ears
You can:

  • Be around groups of playing dogs of all sizes
  • Spend up to 8 hours standing and walking
  • Work flexible days and hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends
  • Lift up to 40 pounds
DOGTOPIA OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IS A TOP DOG FACILITY!

A TOP DOG FACILITY MEANS:
Certified Canine Coaches: Dogtopia’s Canine Coaches must complete a rigorous training. The custom curriculum has been approved for continuing education credits by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).
Proactive Management: Through the curriculum developed by Dogtopia’s Canine Behaviorist, our team is trained in dog body language and knows how to maintain a safe and comfortable playroom.
Extensive Evaluation Process: We perform a Meet & Greet with every dog that enters our facility. This is to ensure our dogs are playing with other healthy, vaccinated like-minded pups. It is through this process that we make sure all new dogs are a great addition to our open-play environment.
Dog-Safe Cleaning Products: Our cleaning protocol is in place to provide a clean, safe and odor-free environment for the dogs, our team and pet parents.
Join the best team ever for the most exciting day ever!

Must be 16 years old to apply.