Dog Handler & Care Specialist - full time & part time & seasonal!

Far Fetched Acres

Posted 12 days ago


Full Time
Hudson Valley / Upstate NY
Chatham, Chatham,
Starting at $19.00 - 23.00 per hour

Housing possible if needed for seasonal work.

We’re looking for a dedicated Dog Handler & Care Specialist to join our team. "MUST LOVE DOGS" is more than a slogan here; it’s a daily commitment to providing each dog with outstanding care, respect, and love. Professional dog care requires energy, patience, and genuine dedication to the animals entrusted to us.

Key Responsibilities:
Team member: Work with other team members to create a high-end, trust-based experience for each dog and their owners.

Advocate for the well-being of every dog.

Canine Enrichment: Provide exercise, socialization, and positive reinforcement-based care, fostering a safe and engaging play environment.

Special Care Services: Provide special services, including TLC time with pups, basic grooming, or administering medications as instructed.

Daily Care & Communication: Ensure dogs are properly fed, exercised, and given medication when necessary, and report any behavioral or health observations.

Communication with Team Leads: Keep accurate records in our camp management software platform for each dog, noting key behavior and welfare needs.

Weather-Ready: Be prepared to handle outdoor play in all weather conditions—yes, the pups love mud and snow!

Safe Dog Handling: Be willing to handle all sizes and breeds of dogs in a safe and gentle way. We keep group sizes between 2 and 15 dogs, depending on behavior, size, and temperament.

Health & Welfare Monitoring: Work closely with our Behavior and Welfare team to address any potential issues and ensure dogs are a good fit for our social camp environment.

Daily Cleaning & Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness throughout all animal areas, including kennels, play areas, and common spaces. Regularly disinfect to ensure a safe environment. Keep bedding, toys, and linens clean and ready for use; wash, dry, and organize these items regularly.

Facility Upkeep: Assist with daily maintenance tasks to keep our facility safe, organized, and efficient.

Meal Prep & Feeding: Prepare and serve meals according to each dog’s dietary needs, ensuring accurate portioning and monitoring for any allergies or sensitivities.

Laundry & Kennel Maintenance: Inventory Management: Keep track of supplies, notify the team when stock is low, and assist with organizing kennel supplies.

Compensation: $19-$23 per hour(based on experience, education, and schedule flexibility), with weekend and holiday peak shift differentials, bonus pay, competitive benefits package and continued education opportunities.

About Us

Far Fetched Acres is a social, group-play-based Canine Boarding Camp, where every day feels like summer camp for dogs! We take an innovative approach to dog boarding, offering a full range of exercise, socialization, enrichment, and training services to keep our canine campers happy and healthy. Our approach is rooted in gentle, positive reinforcement, and a commitment to enhancing all aspects of canine welfare and behavior. At Far Fetched Acres, you’ll learn to THINK DOG and help us inspire a future of dog care based on respect, understanding, and well-being. We are looking for great long-term team members with an eagerness to learn and grow within our organization.

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