Canine Enrichment & Care Specialist

Central Bark; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Employee discounts for daycare/boardg/

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Central Bark in Danbury, CT is seeking a Canine Care Assistant/Enrichment Specialist to care for dogs, supervise play groups, and provide enrichment through training exercises. The role emphasizes safety, fear-free methods, and reliable teamwork with owners and staff.

Responsibilities include feeding, administering medications as instructed, maintaining a clean facility, and assisting with check-in/check-out processes while ensuring positive experiences for dogs and their people.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn dog behavior and handling techniques through our training procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with dog play groups, ensuring safe interactions and positive socialization.
• Administer food, medications, and other necessary care following specific instructions.
• Maintain an organized and sanitary environment in play areas, kennels, and common spaces; perform cleaning duties.
• Transport dogs to and from owners and ensure a smooth check-in/check-out process.
• Observe, assess and document dog behavior, reporting changes to management and stepping in to redirect play as needed.
• Assist with enrichment services, including training exercises and one-on-one interaction sessions; uphold positive reinforcement techniques.

Skills

Dog care

Observation of behavior

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Positive reinforcement

Fear-free training

Physical stamina

Job description

Central Bark in Danbury, CT is seeking a Canine Care Assistant/Enrichment Specialist to care for dogs, supervise play groups, and provide enrichment through training exercises. The role emphasizes safety, fear-free methods, and reliable teamwork with owners and staff.

Responsibilities include feeding, administering medications as instructed, maintaining a clean facility, and assisting with check-in/check-out processes while ensuring positive experiences for dogs and their people.