Canine Companion

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Discount on all retail products
• Free and discounted services
• Bring your dog to work!
• Paid vacation days
• A fun and exciting work environment

Responsibilities

• Perform all daily interactions and meet all daily needs required by dogs in both day care and boarding settings.
• Communicate all activities and incidents to management on a daily basis.
• Set up day care rooms with fresh drinking water, fresh mop and mop bucket, and playground equipment each morning; afternoon shifts ensure same amenities.
• Ensure safety: monitor for warning signs, correct unwanted behavior to avoid physical conflict.
• Maintain cleanliness: wipe down walls/fencing with disinfectant/Biofresh, bleach posts, disinfect playground equipment, change mop and drinking buckets hourly, spot‑check dogs for cleanliness before sending home, clean up after bathroom breaks in indoor and outdoor areas.
• Provide mental stimulation through games such as Recall, Up and Down, Sit and Stay, Follow the Leader.
• Maintain a Time‑out Log: record length and time of any time‑out corrections for management and upcoming shifts.
• Record incidents/health issues (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting) in an Incident Report and communicate to incoming staff and management.
• Boarding duties: clean kennels and accoutrements daily; sweep, mop, disinfect walls and floor; wash bowls and bedding as needed; intervene in physical conflicts and apply first aid if needed; bleach departing kennels, wash bowls and blankets, empty and wipe down belongings bin, clean white board; disinfect and mop kennel hall daily; disinfect and hose down outside area at least three times per week (nice weather); empty trash at end of day.
• Feeding/Medicating: portion correct amounts and foods for each dog at proper intervals; administer medications and sign off on Medication Log.
• Transitioning: after feeding/medicating, help move B‑rate dogs from boarding kennels to outside area (if applicable) then to day care rooms.
• Rotate VIP: give breaks/potty time to all VIP dogs and record in VIP Rotation Log.
• Set up boarders: reset kennels with fresh bowls, bedding, water, correct food amount, and owners’ personal belongings (non‑choking hazards).
• Supervise and direct safe and positive play.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for guests.
• Ensure guests and owners feel comfortable and receive expected level of service.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude
• Outgoing personality
• Dedication to providing an unparalleled experience for clientele
• Love of dogs
• Knowledge of the dog care industry is a plus (not required)
• Ability to quickly learn dog behavior and range of services