Dog Behavior & Enrichment Specialist

Animal Care Center of NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and vacation

Health insurance

401K and Pension

Life Insurance

Job summary

Animal Care Center of NYC is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to provide behavioral enrichment for dogs in ACC’s care, assist with playgroups and behavioral assessments, and deliver exercise, socialization and basic training.

You will work under the supervision of the Behavior and Enrichment team, participate in daily playgroups, implement enrichment plans, document observations, and help ensure the safety and welfare of dogs housed at ACC.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months previous experience interacting with and caring for dogs in a private or shelter setting required.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to handle all types and breeds of canines with varying behaviors and energy levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Behavior and Enrichment Supervisor to maintain and support programs that provide behavioral and environmental enrichment, exercise, socialization, and care focusing on dogs housed at ACC.
• Participate in playgroups daily: run dogs to the yard and learn safe management techniques for monitoring play sessions.
• Implement enrichment plans for dogs at the care centers.
• In conjunction with enrichment plans, teach basic manners during exercise and in the kennel as appropriate.
• Work with the behavior staff, animal care staff, and volunteers to identify particular animals that are shy or need special attention.
• Keep accurate written records to identify what was done each day for each animal and to monitor the plan.

Skills

Dog handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Animal Care Center of NYC is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to provide behavioral enrichment for dogs in ACC’s care, assist with playgroups and behavioral assessments, and deliver exercise, socialization and basic training.

You will work under the supervision of the Behavior and Enrichment team, participate in daily playgroups, implement enrichment plans, document observations, and help ensure the safety and welfare of dogs housed at ACC.