What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Dog Handler for Canine Enrichment Program position at Pet Camp?
Are you an experienced dog professional looking for more than a traditional dog daycare job?
Pet Camp Ranger Station is hiring experienced dog handlers to join our specialized canine behavior and enrichment program. We provide individualized enrichment, behavior support, and structured social experiences for dogs with a wide range of personalities and needs that other traditional dog daycares may not be able to provide.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced dog daycare professionals, dog trainers, shelter staff, rescue workers, and other animal care professionals looking to advance their careers in canine behavior and enrichment.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $22–$25 per hour DOE
We offer one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the pet care industry:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- subsidized pet health insurance
- cell phone reimbursement
- Paid training and professional development
- Scholarship opportunities
- Land's End clothing allowance
- Employee discounts on pet care services
- Career advancement opportunities
What You'll Do
- Supervise curated dog playgroups and one-on-one interactions
- Read and interpret canine body language
- Monitor group dynamics and identify early signs of stress or conflict
- Help dogs build confidence and improve social skills
- Implement enrichment activities and behavior-focused exercises
- Support individualized care plans
- Communicate observations and progress updates to clients and team members
- Maintain a safe, positive environment for dogs and staff
Required Qualifications
- Professional experience working with dogs in a daycare, boarding, training, veterinary, shelter, rescue, or similar environment
- Strong understanding of canine body language and behavior
- Ability to safely handle dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
- Excellent observation and communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to animal welfare and safety
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of professional dog handling experience
- Experience working with behaviorally complex dogs
- Dog training experience are not required but highly desired
- Veterinary, shelter, or rescue experience is not required but very helpful
- Coursework or certifications related to canine behavior or training are not required but helpful.
Ideal Backgrounds
We encourage applications from:
- Dog Trainers
- Dog Daycare Attendants
- Dog Handlers
- Canine Enrichment Specialists
- Veterinary Assistants
- Veterinary Technicians
- Animal Shelter Staff
- Rescue Organization Staff
- Kennel Technicians
- Animal Care Professionals
Why Pet Camp Ranger Station?
Many of the dogs in our program have struggled in traditional daycare environments. Our team helps these dogs develop confidence, social skills, and positive experiences that improve their quality of life and strengthen the bond with their families.
If you're passionate about canine behavior, enrichment, and helping dogs succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience working with reactive, fearful, or behaviorally complex dogs.
Experience:
- professional dog handling: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- California driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25