dog daycare attendant

front desk agent

assistant manager

pet groomer

front desk manager

Boarding and Beyond

A typical day is checking in and out dogs arriving or departing for daycare, boarding or grooming. Making sure all does receive their specific meals, medications and water as well as supervising them while they play in specially formed groups or alone to enforce everyone’s safety. I learned a lot about dogs’ behavior in a group setting and how to safely allow them to interact. Management is hands on and approachable. Everyone works together as a team to make sure nothing is missed and everyone is working for the benefit of the dogs. The hardest part is it is physical and layering when it’s cold out is essential! The most enjoyable part is obviously working with the dogs from puppies to senior. Seeing them happy and healthy makes everyday so rewarding and I can honestly say, I’ve never smiled at work more!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part about working with the company is being around all the fur babies, making sure that the dogs need what they need in the moment and being able to provide a safe environment for them 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is no stressful part at the time 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The working environment is a very on top of work environment and everyone is always doing something and we get stuff done together as a a team 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day working in the kennel tech is making sure dogs are fed at the times they need to be, cleaning the kennels and taking dogs out in group when it’s time to say goodnight we make sure all dogs have the right niceties for the night and do the same thing the next day!

Beginning here was amazing, and I loved the dogs! I still do, I have pictures and still keep in contact with a few of the owners. But as time went on and I progressed up the latter my pay wasn’t worth as much as my work and effort. Plus the majority of employees when I was working there did not create the best environment and tended to push off their work onto the few that did do their job. Nor did some of them treat the dogs the best. At then end of my career there it was very toxic and I didn’t feel comfortable nor felt like I was getting paid enough, I had to find a better opportunity even if I hated to leave the dogs. Although , im not sure what it is like there currently. They may have improved since.

Working at front desk entails checking in customers and their pups, answering email and phone inquiries and making sure dogs get their medicines. 
Lots of opportunities to learn about different breeds and their behaviors. 
Management is patient and understanding for mistakes made, and are happy to guide new trainees. 
Most coworkers are diligent in their duties, and fun to work with!
 There’s always work to do, so there’s very little downtime. The hours can be difficult, sometimes working until 9:30pm, to then  open the next day at 5:30am. 
The best part about the job is getting to meet all the amazing dogs and people with Boarding and Beyond! 

Boarding & Beyond is a fast-paced, hands-on workplace for people who truly care about dogs, customer service, and doing things the right way. Team members are expected to take ownership, communicate clearly, and maintain high standards for pet care, cleanliness, and safety. The work can be busy, but it is rewarding for people who enjoy being part of a team, helping pets feel safe and cared for, and making a real difference for customers every day. Management values accountability, reliability, and people who step up and solve problems. This is a good fit for someone who loves dogs, works hard, and wants to be part of a business that is focused on improving and growing.

I was there almost a year. Management is a mess and it's a hit or miss and you'll likely not be trained throughly. 30 minute break with long hours normally wouldn't be bad in a place that genuinely appreciated their workers. You get no benefits despite what they put on indeed. You work 2 days following your interviewed which is unpaid, cringe. Could be much cleaner, medications for the dogs or certain care instructions have the tendency to be forgotten. Some dogs should NOT be allowed in the facility whether it's to be in a single kennel or not. Everything is to fast paced to the point everyone frequently has to run around like maniacs to try and get everything done, let alone correctly. 

I worked here longer than most due to the insane turnover here. The months I worked there were debilitating. Crying most days due to the stress and how it was managed. The only good things that came out of this job were amazing friends I now consider family and becoming so close to certain dogs whom I loved dearly. Maybe my review would've been more positive if past employees were actually allowed to visit their old coworkers and dogs they loved but that's not allowed anymore. :) the only thing the manager cares about is money. Not the dogs. I could go on and on. All I'll end on is keep your fur babies safe at home and don't take them here. For their sake and yours. 

I was interviewed and then called in for "Shadow Days" the next week. This included learning and conducting the full job description for two 7 hour shifts. I was only informed it was unpaid upon my arrival to work, but I worked anyway, with high standards, in expectation of a job offer. However, it is now next week and neither the owner or manager will respond to any of my messages. I am in the midst of a Colorado Department of Labor formal complaint against them for loss of wages, but I figured it would nice to give others a heads up. DO NOT WORK HERE. 

If you get a call back from the main interview they have you come in for "shadow days" which is essentially two 6 1/2-7 hour days of unpaid work and then there's still a chance you don't get offered a job. When shadowing the front desk, not even as an official employee, one of my tasks was to take back the interviewees who came in and get them set up. After I left the second day they did not text, call, or email me even after leaving a message, nor did I get paid for 13 hours of work. They genuinely care about the dogs and the employees were cool, but do not let them waste your time.

A typical day at work involves collaborating with a dynamic team, managing projects, and problem-solving. I've learned valuable communication and leadership skills. Management is supportive and encourages professional growth. The workplace culture is inclusive and fosters teamwork. The hardest part of the job is balancing multiple deadlines, but the challenge is rewarding. The most enjoyable part is seeing the impact of our work and contributing to a positive environment. It’s fulfilling to collaborate with driven colleagues who share the same passion for success.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Dog daycare attendant 5 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Front desk agent 6 salaries reported	$17.33 per hour
Assistant manager 6 salaries reported	$50,000 per year
Pet groomer 2 salaries reported	$75,000 per year
Front desk manager 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour

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