Benny's Backyard

Do you love dogs and actually enjoy spending your day with them? This might be the job for you! ❤️

Benny’s Backyard is a small, family-owned dog daycare and boarding facility in Wilton, CT. Unlike large-volume daycare facilities, we keep our groups smaller so we can get to know every dog, their personality, and what makes them comfortable.

We’re looking for a reliable, energetic, and caring Dog Daycare Attendant / Handler to join our growing team.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll spend your shifts helping us make sure every pup has a happy, safe, and comfortable day, including:

• Supervising dogs during indoor and outdoor group play
• Monitoring dog behavior and maintaining safe playgroups
• Giving dogs plenty of attention, affection, and enrichment
• Feeding and providing fresh water as needed
• Taking dogs outside for potty and play breaks
• Cleaning and sanitizing play areas, suites, bowls, toys, and common areas
• Helping with daycare drop-offs and pickups
• Assisting with boarding dogs and their daily routines
• Communicating with the team about each dog’s behavior and needs
• And yes… picking up plenty of poop!

❤️ Who We’re Looking For

Experience working with dogs is a big plus, but personality, reliability, and attitude are extremely important to us.

You should be:

• A genuine dog lover who is comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds
• Dependable and punctual — our dogs and teammates count on you
• Comfortable working in a physically active environment
• Able to stay calm and confident around groups of dogs
• Comfortable cleaning — caring for dogs isn’t always glamorous!
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Willing to learn about dog behavior, body language, and safe handling
• Comfortable working independently when needed

Previous experience at a dog daycare, boarding facility, veterinary office, animal shelter, grooming salon, or other animal-care environment is preferred but not necessarily required for the right person.

Why Benny’s Backyard?

We’re not a huge kennel with dozens and dozens of dogs. Benny’s Backyard was created to offer families a smaller, more personal and home-like daycare and boarding experience.

That same philosophy applies to our team.

You’ll have the opportunity to really get to know our dogs, build relationships with their families, learn new skills, and grow with us as Benny’s Backyard continues to grow.

And, of course, your coworkers will have four paws, wagging tails, and be VERY excited to see you every day. ❤️

Location: Wilton, Connecticut

Position: Dog Daycare Attendant / Dog Handler

Schedule: Part-time to start, with the opportunity for additional hours as we grow. Afternoon availability is especially important.

Weekend and holiday availability is required as needed, as Benny’s Backyard provides daycare and boarding care 365 days a year. Scheduling will vary based on reservations and business needs.

Come join Benny’s Pack and help us create Happy Days & Cozy Nights for every dog who visits!

Benny’s Backyard is a family-owned, boutique dog daycare and boarding facility in Wilton, CT. We believe dogs deserve more than just a place to stay, which is why we focus on smaller groups, personalized attention, plenty of play and cuddles, and a cozy, home-like environment. Our team gets to know every pup and their unique personality, creating a safe and happy place where dogs can feel like part of the family.

Benny’s Backyard — Happy Days & Cozy Nights!