Dog Daycare Trainee

Tailored Pet Services; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailored Pet Services is seeking a candidate to join our dog daycare team as a Dog Daycare Wrangler. You have at least 6 months of hands-on dog experience and can help manage playgroups under supervision while you grow.

Starting wage is $18–$19/hour with per-dog bonuses once you independently manage 10+ dogs. Applicants must pass a federal background check, be able to stand/walk 6–8 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and live within 30 minutes of our facility.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of paid or volunteer dog experience with weekly hands-on care.
• Experience caring for dogs belonging to clients or organizations.
• Ability to stand and walk 6–8 hours and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of handling dogs up to 200 pounds.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the facility and be punctual.
• Able to pass a federal background check.

Skills

Dog care

Stamina

Punctuality

Lifting

Team work

Safety awareness

Job description

• You've spent at least 6 months handling and caring for dogs at least once per week through a job, shelter, rescue, or other volunteer role—but you haven't yet learned to independently manage an off-leash daycare group.
• You'relooking for a place where you can build those skills and work your way toward becoming a Dog Daycare Wrangler.

That's where we come in. You already know the basics. Now we'll teach you what happens when the leashes come off.

Pay & Schedule

Training Wage: $18–$19/hour

Once you're approved to independently manage playgroups of 10+ dogs, you'll become eligible for per-dog bonuses on top of your hourly wage. As your skills and responsibilities grow, so can your earnings.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of paid or volunteer hands-on dog experience, with dog handling/care responsibilities performed at least once per week
• Have experience handling and caring for dogs belonging to clients, customers, an employer, shelter, rescue, or other organization — personal pets and dogs belonging to friends or family do not count
• Be able to stand and walk for 6–8 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and confidently handle dogs up to 200 pounds.
• Live within 30 minutes of our facility and consistently arrive on time
• Be able to pass a federal background check