dog daycare attendant

customer experience representative

pet sitter

front desk agent

pet groomer

Canine To Five

I worked there for almost a year. I was a dedicated enthusiastic and passionate employee. I adored most of the dogs (aside from the clearly very aggressive dogs they still allow in the facility and refuse to dismiss because they bring in money for the company. Due to this it is an extremely dangerous work place I have had my ear ripped open, teeth chipped, dislocated fingers, etc) i attempted to approach management about ideas,suggestions, and  mainly concerns I had and was told to write it down. I spent hours taking pages of notes outside of work to improve daily conditions and safety etc and never heard a word of follow up.
Again and again my initiative and care were completely ignored and belittled. I would show up for  shifts and would be told they didnt need me until hours later. Meetings are held in the middle of the night and becoming more and more of a joke. (Last one 45 mins of it was a house buying seminar and no opportunity to talk about the actual problems in the workplace) I worked in boarding which they are adding on private play therefore doubling the work with no pay compensation. They pile on more and more responsibility without raising your pay and attack any flaw in your performance. (Cameras everywhere always being monitored by management and pet owners.) longer you work here the more you realize how manipulative, and unsafe it is.
Training manager is misogynistic and verbally aggressive to the point of making female employees break down and cry at work, Another keeps her aggressive dog in the back of her parked car in the employee lot her entire shift. A dog came into grooming that was clearly being horribly abused (extremly tight rubberband around his feet and large open wounds on its legs) and we were told if we reported it we would be fired.
The Repetitive neglect of their dogs and employees is deeply saddening.

I've worked here for a little under a year, and in that time, I feel like I've really seen a lot of the good and bad goings on. But on the whole, working at Canine to Five has been an extremely positive experience for me. I agree with some of the reviews that training wasn't as comprehensive as it could have been, but I also think that those who are self-motivated, willing to ask questions and receive honest feedback, and not take anything personally will have the best experience here. I've made a lot of friends I still work with and I also made a lot who left or got let go for a variety of reasons. It sucks having such a high turnover, yeah, but ultimately, your experience here is up to you. I've always felt listened to whenever I've spoken up about issues or concerns I had. I feel valued most of the time. I've learned a lot about dog behavior and interactions. I've learned a bunch of new skills. There are many different positions to train for and career paths  available. And mostly, I just have fun. Even on the hardest days, I still feel lucky and privileged to get paid for hanging out with dogs.

Management is unprofessional and have a odd vibe. Most of them are friends in their personal life and treat others like outsiders. This company will tolerate aggressive dogs unfit for group play for particular clients and do not care to put their employees or other dogs at risk. I witnessed a lot of negligence and a lot of poor decision making. The safety, cleanliness and core values are a joke. Aside from everything I stated above what I did not like the most about this company is a certain individual was rough with dogs ans handled them in ways that were cruel.  I never addressed this concern with management because they have a way of brushing things off and making up excuses. I also do not know if any dog parents saw this behavior on camera but it was disgusting to witness and feel helpless about. I think Liz needs to replace most of the management staff with more mature and professional people. 
It's also frustrating how the job causes a lot of wear and tear on uniform shirts and you are expected to pay for them and aren't allowed to even wear plain T shirts.  I could go on and on. The whole place needs a makeover and fresh start. Overall its a toxic environment for dogs and humans. 

This place is a joke tbh yes ok dogs awesome. Cool coworkers at times and it’s huge and ton of customers. The more you start to learn and stay around here. The worse. They don’t pay the workers nearly enough for all the hard work and nerves wrecked at this place. The management it’s in other words trash. They play favoritism and things are over looked , discrimination, small things like observations noticed by daily workers about the environment for the dogs and workers, hostile work environment 50% of the time, you have to be able to take criticism daily for good and bad. Yes this is a teaching environment but after awhile it’s degrading and you’re constantly watched on cameras and not picked when most of the management is never in the pack and or knows what goes on on the pack on the daily. Great facility. Great ideas. Management needs some  ew employees and a really good talking to in my opinion. Multiple co workers have complained and yes things are confidential from what I have seen at least but as of seeing change of they have been talked to I have not seen.

I've been working at CTF for 6 years now and every day brings its own rewards and challenges. I love the staff I work with, the dogs I meet and the clients I have the privilege of see every day. CTF has grown like everybody over the years, made mistakes, had challenges and successes and will continue to grow and learn and that is 1 reason why I love the company. 
Working with, nurturing and building dogs to be better is an awesome and rewarding feeling and seeing the work you put into them as well is something else. 
I love working with the employees and seeing them learn and grow with the company, bring new ideas to the table, help client learn and so forth. 
I think the hardest part of the job is not being the best I can be each day for my team or having to say goodbye to a dog thats moving out of town. Thats never fun. 
Overall, a typical day for my pack leaders is for sure filled with dogs, all different kinds of dogs, going outside, doing a bunch of recall and check ins with the dogs, cleaning, being coached at some point or another and at least once a week eating free food. =)

I have worked at Canine to Five for over 3 years and it can either be a part-time job for students, or a full-time career for adults. The company and management team is always growing and always improving. They are constantly reaching out to learn how to make it a better place for both clients, dogs, and staff. Quarterly surveys are sent out to gather how employees feel about the business and its culture, and steps are taken to address concerns raised. You can certainly come in and do the bare minimum of what is required of you, but in order to advance, you have to be dedicated to learning more about all areas of the business, be skilled at what you do, and open to constructive criticism. There is a clear pathway for all employees to advance, and extra projects are always available to those who show interest. The dogs are also treated very well, and comparatively to other daycares, the positive training methods and partnership with local, force-free trainers is what sets them apart. 

This is by far one of the best places I’ve worked. I have formed solid bonds with humans and dogs alike! Liz the owner is a very caring individual and alway open to feedback. Management is also very caring, accommodating and receptive to new ideas and suggestions. 

Pay is pretty decently. I received several raises in just under my two years with the company. We also get tips from clients. There is certainly room to grow within! There are plenty roles to fill. So, those opportunities are definitely there. Also training is paid. You are given a world of knowledge to be able to confidently handle your pack.

Lastly, the staff overall is friendly and always willing to assist. You truly form bonds with the people you encounter, along with some amazing! I highly recommend Canine to Five!!!

I have a deep love for dogs so I thought this would be the perfect job. First of all training was not what it was supposed to be. I felt like I was thrown to the wolves when my "training" was done. I was super underprepared and felt like training was just me following them around, not learning. Flash forward a year and some change the management sucks and it's causing issues within the facility. Lots of people who have worked there longer than me just don't come back one day. Certain managers talk down on you, to your face and amongst themselves. We do NOT get paid enough for everything we have to deal with, stress included. The best part about the sucky management is it brought the staff closer together.  I really loved this job because of the dogs that I grew a bond with, but the stress and lack of management skills pushed me to leave. 

After working there for about a month, you start seeing how poorly things are handled and ran. They constantly over book dogs so it gets to the point where we don’t always have the proper space for dogs. There are many dogs who aren’t suited for group play and clearly just shouldn’t be around other dogs but are kept there anyway and any complaints or worries about it get brushed off. Injuries to humans aren’t taken very seriously when it’s due to a dog, and the dog’s behavior gets brushed off and the dog is still allowed to be there. There is no difference between working part time and full time, no matter what you’ll be working the same amount of hours. Front desk gets paid much more than the people who work in the back and actually have to handle the dogs.

I worked here for 2.5 years and have been in a few different roles. Coworkers are really nice, as long as you do your work, show up on time, and work hard, you have a lot of opportunity and managers do a really good job at aknowleging hard work. People that aren't team players don't work out very well. I've worked at another daycare before and all they cared about was numbers. This daycare cares A LOT about safety and every dog having a good experience. I got training from a behavior consultant for two years that totally changed my life and ability to care for and learn about dogs. I've never been offered continued education at a job like this before. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about dogs and jump into a workplace where you've got a lot of options to work with dogs and people that are really great :)

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Dog daycare attendant 9 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour
Customer experience representative 3 salaries reported	$14.50 per hour
Pet sitter 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour
Front desk agent 1 salary reported	$16.00 per hour
Pet groomer 20 salaries reported	$24.25 per hour

Working at Canine To Five: Company Overview and Reviews

Canine To Five

Canine To Five Ratings

Popular jobs at Canine To Five

Salary Satisfaction

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected