Dog Daycare Attendant Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts

Dog Daycare Attendant 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 1014 Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301 Job Summary The PLAYtrain® (Doggy Daycare) program is designed to provide every dog with a safe and meaningful playtime experience. PLAYtrain® Specialists (Doggy Daycare Attendant) actively employ our methodology, providing dogs with mental and physical stimulation, confidence-building socialization tools, and motivational training in a safe environment where dogs can learn to be their best selves. PLAYtrain® Specialists (Doggy Daycare Attendant) work in a fun, structured environment meeting each dog’s needs to encourage positive skill sets while working towards a goal of enhancing and supporting a harmonious relationship between pets and their people. Essential Job Functions Supervise and constantly monitor groups of dogs of all sizes. Learn, remember, and identify dogs by name for all active clients, understand and identify universal canine body language and recognizable dog behaviors. Learn, understand, and consistently demonstrate proper leash control. Follow safe practices and procedures when introducing dogs. Provide positive command reinforcement, which supports students who are also in group classes. Works with puppies on behavioral development exercises. Follow all handling guidelines to safely navigate dogs throughout the facility. Learn and follow a color-coded caution system describing employee restrictions and permissions for dog handling. Follow daily checklists including reading emails and calendars, gathering supplies, printing lists, and on-time placement in group assignments. Maintain safe clean areas for dogs including sanitizing play yards. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old Pet industry experience is strongly preferred 2+ years of experience in a dog daycare or dog-handling environment Ability to read and promote positive canine play Knowledge of positive command reinforcement and behavioral exercises for puppies Must be observant and have excellent communication skills Team-oriented, reliable, and dependable; maintain excellent attendance and punctuality Comfortable interacting with all dog breeds, large and small, including cats Knowledge of dog breeds Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and climbing stairs Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals, including small and large dog Must be able to work around pet hair and dander Must dress for varying weather conditions Must be able to work outdoors for all seasons Must be able to climb 2 flights of stairs multiple times pe

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Rotating weekends

Work Location:

In person