Dog Handler

Romishome Pets Nursery; Dubai; On-site; AED 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Romishome Pets Nursery seeks a Dog Care Handler to manage a crate-free room of dogs, staying in the room with them to ensure safety and engagement. The role requires reading body language, maintaining a calm environment, and supervising play and rest periods.

Applicants should have 1–2 years in a professional dog facility, strong dog behavior knowledge, and high energy. UAE Residence Visa holder preferred; visa sponsorship options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dog daycare, boarding facility, or shelter.
• Strong understanding of dog body language and play styles.
• Ability to keep dogs safe and comfortable in a crate-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Room Supervision: monitor a group of dogs in a crate-free room.
• Behavior Monitoring: read dog body language and redirect unwanted behavior.
• Hygiene & Cleanliness: clean, sanitize and wash bowls and toys.
• Basic Care: feed according to schedules, provide water, administer basic meds if needed.
• Engagement: provide safe play and structured rest times.

Skills

Dog behavior knowledge

Patience

Energy & stamina

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate and attentive Dog Care Handler to manage and care for a dedicated room of dogs in our crate-free facility. You will be directly inside the room with the dogs, ensuring they stay safe, engaged, and happy. Because our facility is completely crate-free, you must be comfortable monitoring group dynamics and maintaining a calm, positive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Room Supervision: Actively supervise and monitor a group of dogs playing and resting together in a crate-free room.


• Behavior Monitoring: Read dog body language constantly to ensure all interactions remain friendly and safe. Proactively redirect over-excited or anxious behavior.


• Hygiene & Cleanliness: Maintain a spotless environment by immediately cleaning up messes, sanitizing the room, and washing bowls and toys.


• Basic Care: Feed dogs according to their specific dietary schedules, provide fresh water, and administer basic medications if needed.


• Engagement: Keep the dogs mentally stimulated with safe play, basic commands, and structured rest times.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 2 years of direct experience working in a professional dog daycare, boarding facility, or pet shelter.


• Skills: Solid understanding of basic dog behavior, play styles, and pack safety.


• Visa Status: UAE Residence Visa holder (Own / Spouse / Parent sponsorship preferred).


• Attributes: High energy, extreme patience, and the physical stamina to stay on your feet and interact with dogs throughout the shift.


• Passion: A true love for dogs and a strong commitment to keeping them safe and comfortable.