What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canine Coach position at Dogtopia?
Overview
As a Canine Coach, you’ll help dogs feel safe, engaged, and well cared for throughout their day. You’ll support daily routines at a pet care facility, guide positive interactions, and keep pet owners informed with friendly, attentive customer service. Your impact: Consistent, thoughtful care helps dogs stay comfortable and gives pet owners confidence in their pets’ well-being.
Responsibilities
- Supervise dogs during play, rest, boarding, and other daily activities; use safe dog handling and animal restraint practices.
- Observe animal behavior, respond calmly to changing needs, and support dog training activities as assigned.
- Provide pet care, including feeding, grooming, and basic care routines; experience with pet sitting is useful.
- Clean and sanitize play areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a healthy facility.
- Move supplies and assist with team lifting or heavy lifting when needed; perform outdoor work in varying conditions.
Experience
- Required: Demonstrated animal handling skills, sound judgment around dogs, and a commitment to safe, attentive animal care.
- Helpful: Dog training, kennel experience, pet boarding, pet grooming, or work in a pet care facility.
- Veterinary experience is welcome, including veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
- Familiarity with animal behavior, cleaning, and pet care facility sanitization is an asset.
- Customer service experience and the ability to work collaboratively are valued.
Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17