dog daycare attendant

resort manager

pet groomer

canine handler

daycare assistant

Barking Hound Village

Coming in as a prior dog trainer and with kennel experience I was excited to have this as a part time job, however they couldn’t offer much in the way of wages but promised raises and career advancement. It’s all a sham, the program that allows raises has been put on hold indefinitely, with no answer from higher ups what a time frame of reimplementation might be. If this wasn’t enough, the owners start up a whole new training sector while turning a blind eye to problems we as the handlers are constantly pressing: broken kennels, flimsy fences, wobbling cracked walls, chewed upon doors. It was a fight to get a new water hose in the external yards to actually facilitate our jobs effectively in the summer months. On a brighter note the direct supervisors know how to build a good team. When you walk in, you’re walking into a building of people who have your back. There’s time for jokes and everyone really seems to get along (minus a few) and it’s a really good energy, even a bad day is still pretty fun. Of course the dogs are a plus, the compatibility process could use some tweaking, but otherwise you get to know the regulars, and make a lot of fuzzy friends. All in all the job was okay, the atmosphere was awesome, but the opportunities here seem void. This business has amazing potential and it really shows sometimes, but there is a lot of work to be done before starting new sectors in the business. If they would really listen and take care of their employees, they would take care of everything else.

Working here can be fun and rewarding, knowing that there are pups that need you will get you out of bed every morning. I've become very close with my co-workers as I realized very quickly that this is work I cannot do by myself. You will sometimes be forced to work alone, which takes the fun out of this job entirely. 

The downtime and slower days are great, you can play and cuddle with a small amount of dogs. But, when it's busy, you can barely think straight with so many dogs and may not even get a break. It's very easy to get burned out working here.

It’s hard work and fast paced. You must be able to multitask. You have to keep up with multiple dogs at once. If you get stressed out or grossed out easily it’s probably not the job for you. There's a daily cycle of dog droppings... and you'll want to know what each of those three 'droppings' look like normally, so that you can tell when something's wrong.

I will warn you that there's a thick unpleasant smell that you will encounter every day at work. There is no workaround at this time.

It helps tremendously if you're knowledgeable about dog behavior and their body language. You have to be really patient. I come to work everyday knowing that dog bites and dog fights can happen.

You will want to learn the faces of all your regular customers and memorize every dog's name. It's more enjoyable when you develop bonds with the furkids and their parents and are happy to see them. Otherwise, it's just demanding work for little pay, especially at entry level.v

Loved working with the dogs. It was the most wonderful place for that reason alone. Management is very poor and the place is in horrible condition for the dogs. The cleanliness is below the bar, the only cleaning that is done is sweeping and mopping of the floors and spraying the yard nightly. The turnover rate is super high due to poor management and the overload of  work. It is usually not enough people on duty for one day so don't be surprised when you're doing your work and someone else's or they ask you to stay overtime. management blasts a boombox of rap or pop radio music all day, just.. unprofessional and ghetto. (the management allows it). OH and don't even think about working a double because you won't get a break, actually you can barely get one working a normal shift. The dog kennels are in terrible condition. Mold is growing on the fences and walls in the small yard. Managers are always late and on their phones. Hardest part of the job is doing your job and that of the floater because there rarely is one. Once again the dogs are great! You get paid weekly and good benefits (if you can survive  til 3 months). Good luck! If your compassion for the dogs can override the disorganization, you've found the perfect job!

Unfortunately, I had high hopes initially on the career front, but as it progressed it slowly started to reveal itself. Quite disappointing. 
Unprofessional - lacked proper communication skills in a job sense. Would prefer better face to face interaction - however was disappointed when I was let go over the phone, and not communicated properly.
Unreliable - had to wait a full week, as well as reach out in order to receive a promised ‘working interview’( It’s one thing to not be interested, but it’s another to show interest, then further delay communication about a job).
Not responsive - when I asked very specific questions, I was made to feel inadequate and unintelligent with other coworkers. Walked in on a coworker screaming, venting about me in the dog kennel enclosure.
I would recommend looking elsewhere for a job - especially if you’re looking for proper, specific training/environment, and better communication on the job front.
I hope you guys have a better experience if you do wish to apply.

The managment team at Barking Hound Village has been the best I have ever worked with. 
I have learned a lot in my time with them. The CEO Matt Fishman + General Manager Ariane are always available to assist when I am in need of advise or training on how to handle a difficult situation.
They genuinely care for the staff and dogs and work consistently to ensure a high standard of customer service to both the pets in our care and the pet parents.

I have learned a wide variety of skills that I can carry into any job I take in the future. This is due to there ability to provide constructive feed back (without making you feel inadequate) that helps you as an employee identify areas of improvement in your performance and make adjustments moving forward that will benefit you. 
If you are looking for an employer who can offer you continuing education, career advancement opportunities, and competitive pay I would recommend applying for a job with this company.

I work in the front of the house and the back of the house. Front of the house responsibilities are checking in/out clients, answering any questions about our facilities, updating client information, getting vaccinations from the clients local vet, open/close store, collect past-due invoices from clients by phone/email or in person.

 Back of the house responsibilities are cleaning, feeding, giving medications if needed, making sure there is plenty of water in their water buckets, making sure they have clean bedding, supervised playtime in the yard, pick up after the dogs and clean kennels. The hardest part of the job is the long hours and when a dog passes away. The most enjoyable part of my job is playing in the yard with the dogs.

If you love dogs then this is the best job. you get to spend all day loving on dogs and bonding with them. Lots of cleaning but that should be expected working with any animal. Love the fact that it's a smaller company so you're close with the people you work with. Also I love how close employees are with customers. It really shows how much everyone who works there cares about the dogs who come in and their owners. Hours are great, they don't overwork you or give you too few hours. Overall one of the best jobs out there and best place to bring your dog to board or for day care. 

BHV is a really fun place to work if you are passionate about all types of dogs and enjoy caring for them. The work environment is positive, and everyone works as a team. Great coworkers and management. Lots of cleaning and bad smells, but that is an unavoidable part of working with animals and should be expected. My only complaint was dealing with untrained dogs, especially the large crazy ones who will jump on you and leave you scratched and bruised. If they required basic training for the dogs, it would be a lot better. Other than that, it is a wonderful place to work. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The staff are exemplary...the management know what they are doing and the dogs of course are beautiful!!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I didn't find it very streeful

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly helpful and they recognize hard work!!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy and non stop!!! We take the dogs out in appropriate size and temperment several times in a shift and we feed them and basically love on them all day!!

I worked at this company for a little over 6 months and in my time there I was made fun of by coworkers for my appearance, I was pressured into working 50 hour weeks as a minor (and when I didn’t I was told I wasn’t pulling my weight). I was pulled aside when I had to take time off because of a death in the family. Management is incredibly rude and disrespectful. I was paid $12 an hour for a job that should’ve been at least $20. The only part of this job I enjoyed was the dogs.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Dog daycare attendant 15 salaries reported	$12.67 per hour
Resort manager 2 salaries reported	$17.25 per hour
Pet groomer 1 salary reported	$72,500 per year
Canine handler 1 salary reported	$12.50 per hour
Daycare assistant 1 salary reported	$15.50 per hour

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